Wardrobe Capsules

I was directed by Christine to a Wardrobe Capsule Challenge on the Sewing Pattern Review forum boards and wanted to share with you the fantastic capsules that were put together.  You can check out lots of entries and the wardrobe capsules they put together for the competition. The winner did a great job, not only [...]

How to Pack for a Beach Holiday

Hi Imogen,I am a regular reader of your blog and simply love your advice and tips! Your blog has helped me transform into a more confident person as far as dressing and accessorizing goes. I had a question for you and needed some advice. I am planning a trip to Hawaii in December and was [...]

Packing for a Conference

Metscan mentioned that she wanted to know what I packed and wore at the AICI conference in Sydney over the weekend.  I spent 4 days in Sydney, the weather wasn’t great, though the forecast for Monday was sunny and mid 20s (that’s something like 80F).  So I’ve done a quick polyvore on the floor of the [...]

Travelling with Zero Baggage

Last week I was listening to ABC Radio National’s Life Matters program and there was an interview with Catharine MacIntosh the founder of a new and coming soon concept – Zero Baggage – where you take no luggage, and hire it all before you leave and it’s waiting at your destination for you. The concept [...]

Summer City Break Travel Wardrobe

Last week, gorgeous blogger Julianne asked me for some advice to help her pack for her upcoming trip to Chicago. She mentioned that she’s going to be doing LOTS of walking and that it will be HOT! So I did up this Polyvore for her. Summer City Break by imogenl featuring Aerosoles shoes I’ve included [...]

Unlimited Colour

One of the reasons I’m so happy to be home, is that I’ve just spent 3 weeks in the same few clothes, all in a palette of black, white and red (apart from a couple of items), and I’m now bored, so bored with these clothes! It’s great to be able to capsule your wardrobe [...]

How Not to Get Over Jetlag

We’re home today, happily, it’s great to be in our own space again, and the dogs missed us heaps – they’re happy to see us! We arrived in at 7.30am after our 15 hour flight, we all got some sleep on the plane, but the kids didn’t get nearly their normal amount of sleep. Niamh [...]

Packing for an Image Consultants Conference

Here is my challenge, I’m packing to fly to LA to attend the AICI (Association of Image Consultants International) annual conference.  What should I wear? The dress code is: Business attire is appropriate for daytime conference programs and evening events. May temperatures range from an average high of 81ºF/27ºC to an average low of 54ºF/12ºC. Be sure [...]

LA Workshop – Saturday 9 May – Book Now Spaces Limited

There are only 2 weeks left before I leave Melbourne, Australia for my trip to LA, I’ve got the house/dog sitter organised, the kids passports, and the airline tickets.  I still haven’t decided what to pack, but I’m watching the weather on the internet to see what kinds of clothes I should bring.  I’ll be [...]

Winner of Travelling Light

Thanks to all who shared your stories of packing and luggage catastrophes, but for sheer laugh out loud factor (and maybe because this is the kind of thing I would have done at the same age), the winner of the competition is  Cybill, and here is her entry: When I was a 13 year old [...]