Twenty Something Yak

Take a peek into your mirror. What do you see? What do you focus on- your good features or your flaws? How you respond to what you see makes a big difference in how comfortable you are in your own skin. Listen as host Tori Blackhart gives some insights about what you can do to change your perspective and what a couple of big name companies are doing to change the perspective of what is considered beautiful worldwide. So settle back, listen in and bring your mirror along for the ride. It’s going to be a good one!

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We live in a high def world where you could view every pore on someone’s face in a magazine photo or TV or movie shot. Because of that it is also very expected anymore to airbrush photos and to make sure that the makeup erases any tiny wrinkle or spot. That type of illusionary perfection makes it pretty difficult for all of us average, non-model, non-movie star people. Listen in as host Tori Blackhart and guest Amie Chilson talk about what really matters and what you can do now to help prevent some of those wrinkles that will creep up on all of us. (more…)

If you have a piece of clothing that is seeing more of your closet than the light of day because it just doesn’t fit right, there is hope and you have come to the right place! Host Tori Blackhart explains how the act of altering your clothes can make a huge difference in not only their fit but in your level of confidence. Listen in to find out how to find someone to do alterations, what types of alterations are possible and an idea as to the cost of alterations. (more…)

What is more fun than attending a holiday party, especially if you are wearing a dress that fits the occasion and makes you shine as brightly as the tinsel on the tree.  Join Tori Blackhart as she takes you through the holiday party-wear maze .  Office party to casual home party to all-out formal, Tori has fashion hints and style tips just for you  and some additional suggestions on how to look glamorous without breaking the bank.
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If you happen to be Dr. Seuss’ tall feline you can pull off wearing a towering, red and white striped hat. If you’re not the famous Cat in the Hat, never fear. There are lots of wonderful hat styles available that will accent your best facial features and make you memorable. In this TwentySomethingStyle podcast, host Tori Blackhart takes you on a short jaunt through hat history and ends up in the latest salons and runways to give you the info you need to find the hat that makes you feel like royalty. (more…)

Cathy Bucklin of Elmo’s Hair Salon, is back with host Tori Blackhart in this edition of TwentySomethingStyle but this time she is talking about men’s hairstyles. So, girls, if you can’t get your man to listen to this podcast, get out your pencil and take good notes. Cathy divulges what’s current and says it’s different depending on your age. The shape of the face makes a difference too and who knew that men have one more face shape than women? Cathy also dishes on to beard or not to beard and what products are best for a guy. (more…)

Long, short, curly, straight- what’s the best ‘do’ for you? Guest Cathy Bucklin, owner and founder of Elmo’s Family Hair Salon in Melbourne, FL joins host Tori Blackhart in this episode of TwentySomethingStyle as they talk about all things hair. Cathy divulges the two most important things to consider in choosing a hair style, the two things that have the most impact on healthy hair, the two traits to look for in a hairdresser, and the two things to check on in your shampoo. Cathy, who was voted the 2007 Woman of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association, also shares why she believes in giving back to the community. (more…)

During this 2nd part of our conversation with Lydia, we turn our focus outward from being strictly inside the Hollywood makeup industry to practical tips for our own skin care as well as suggestions on makeup products. Lydia shares tips on specific techniques and products for various skin types from high end to products you can find at your local drug store. (more…)

Ever thought about a career as a makeup artist? Curious about what happens on a movie set?

In this episode of TwentySomething Style, host Tori Blackhart begins a 2-part conversation with veteran fashion, film and TV makeup artist, Lydia Milars. Join us now for Part 1 as Lydia tells how us how she got into the industry. (more…)

As fall arrives, Fashion Bytes takes a look at the Fall and Winter footwear collections. In this very consumer driven market the customer is looking for 3 things, price, details and quality. If the shoe has all three, it’s a formula for success.

Host Tori Blackhart takes us on a short jaunt through the shoe and boot industry’s Fall offerings with an eye toward the shoe formula for success. Platform and stilettos, thick chunky heels, tapered heels, squared off toes, Mary Janes, new fabrics, combinations of buckles and details, all of these will be covered in this podcast.Visit Womensstylenetwork.com to hear what Tori has to say.