Olga wrote and asked me how to look as casual as possible in skirts -so today I’m sharing my tips in this short video. What do you like to wear with skirts to make them look less formal? Share your tips.
Hate Heels but Going Formal?
November 16, 2011 By 3 Comments
Lynne asked the other day in a comment: I’ve always stuck to dark shoes myself (yes, I’m brunette) or red — I have a weakness for red shoes. But I have a different shoe question. Because of back and foot issues, it is physically impossible for me to wear heels (or wedges with equivalent elevation). And, [...]
How To Choose Shoes for Skirts or Dresses
November 11, 2011 By 17 Comments
Shoes are a really important part of your outfit – even though you want to dress your portrait first, we notice the whole of you as you enter or leave a room and if the shoes don’t work, they can create an unwanted focal point, or create disharmony. So how do you choose shoes? What [...]
How to Flatter Wide Calves
October 10, 2011 By 2 Comments
Dear Imogen, I would be most grateful – on behalf of all the ladies blessed with wide calves – if you could write a post about winter fashion for women who can’t wear boots. Personally, my stocky legs and circulation problems prevent me from wearing boots – even if could find a pair that fits, [...]
How to Accessorize – The Busy Mum
July 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
If you are a busy mum and spend much of your time in practical clothing like a knit top with a pair of jeans, how do you dress it up to make it more stylish whilst still remaining practical? Add Accessories to create Focal Points by imogenl featuring longsleeve shirts Firstly it depends on the [...]
Some Shoes that Were Worn at the AICI Conference
May 29, 2011 By 4 Comments
Shoes can completely make or break and outfit, they can change the way the outfit appears. Pair jeans with sneakers and you get an ultra casual look, pair them with a kitten heel and you get a more feminine style. Do you take advantage of the power of shoes to change up your look?
Is it Summer or Wintour?
May 12, 2011 By 13 Comments
Surfing around the net I found this photo of Anna Wintour (editrex of Vogue US if we didn’t already know) and wondered what on earth was she thinking when she got dressed? That fur coat looks pretty warm, yet those strappy sandals look appropriate for a hot summer day, is it just a little chilly [...]
Flats, Heels, Bare Feet – what is really good for your feet?
April 21, 2011 By 27 Comments
. . There have been comments on my post about flat shoes about the ‘health’ aspects of flat shoes, are they just as bad as heels? Should you have no heel, a small heel? What sort of other support do your feet really need? I have to say, I’m of the opinion that we are [...]
How to Wear Flat Shoes
April 17, 2011 By 6 Comments
..Flats are an essential item in any woman’s shoe wardrobe. Heels look great, and I do know some who wear them all the time, but my feet can’t take them, and I think most podiatrists and chiropractors would say that they’re not the best for your feet or posture when worn over time. Given that [...]
Open Toes and Hosiery – Should You or Shouldn’t You?
April 15, 2011 By 12 Comments
. Peep Toe with patterned fishnet style hosiery .I received this request from one of my lovely readers: Imogen, I’d appreciate your professional opinion and advice on the matter of whether it is okay to wear hosiery with shoes that have either an open toe (such as a strappy sandal or peep-toe pump) or an [...]
