A is for Accessories - Imogen Lamport's A-Z of Style

A is for Accessories

There are so many different accessories to choose from when adding that finishing touch to your outfit. Accessories are the icing on the cake – they add the interest and detail, a touch of sparkle or sheen that grab the light or texture and colour that may otherwise be lacking in your outfit. One of…

signature style

My Style: Signature Print

As I’ve been contemplating what goes into my style, and recently acquiring a tunic top with a butterfly print, I realised that my signature print has become the butterfly.   I have a butterfly in my logo of my consulting business Bespoke Image. To me the butterfly represents the journey of my clients, the metamorphosis…

How to Choose Linking Pieces and Accessories to Co-ordinate Your Outfit More Stylishly

How to Choose Linking Pieces and Accessories to Co-ordinate Your Outfit More Stylishly

When thinking about putting together an outfit once you’ve got the basics sorted (find out more about my Outfit Formula and choosing the best neutral basics for you) you may want a uniting or linking piece that ties other elements of it together. This may be a garment or accessory that contains elements such as…

4 Expert Tips To Move Away From Wearing All Darks to Lighter Colours

Wearing black and dark neutrals has been considered sophisticated and chic for some decades.  It used to be that black was only worn by the grieving or for a classy night out in your little black dress (first created by Coco Chanel in the 1920s).  These days black has become the safest (and honestly, boring)…

Frocktober

  This red dress is from the New Zealand brand Verge and it was mid calf, but I found it too long, so shortened it.  The lovely necklace is another gorgeous present from the wonderful Style Adviser Jo Shiers. My Frocktober 27th outfit is a pair of Metalicus leather look front leggings and a tunic/dress from…