Twenty Something Yak

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. Read the rest of this entry �

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. Read the rest of this entry �

Born in 1934 in Durban, South Africa, Arun is the fifth grandson of India’s legendary leader, Mohandas K. “Mahatma” Gandhi. Growing up under the discriminatory apartheid laws of South Africa, he was beaten by “white” South Africans for being too black and “black” South Africans for being too white; so, Arun sought eye-for-an-eye justice. However, he learned from his parents and grandparents that justice does not mean revenge, it means transforming the opponent through love and suffering. Visit UnitedNationsYak for the whole story.

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.

Born in 1934 in Durban, South Africa, Arun is the fifth grandson of India’s legendary leader, Mohandas K. “Mahatma” Gandhi. Growing up under the discriminatory apartheid laws of South Africa, he was beaten by “white” South Africans for being too black and “black” South Africans for being too white; so, Arun sought eye-for-an-eye justice. However, he learned from his parents and grandparents that justice does not mean revenge, it means transforming the opponent through love and suffering. Visit UnitedNationsYak.com for the rest of the story.

Steven M. Hilton has worked in the field of philanthropy for more than 25 years. He joined the Foundation in 1983 and has held numerous positions over the years, including program assistant, program associate, and vice president, programs. He was named president in 1998 and in 2005 the Board of Directors also appointed him CEO. Visit UnitedNationsYak.com for all the details.

What do you want to be for Halloween? Remember that childhood question? Well, it’s not just a question for children anymore. Whether you are taking little ones out for Trick or Treat-ing or going to a Halloween party, a costume may be in your near future. Host Tori Blackhart shares some fun tips and suggestions for dressing for the season. Store bought or homemade, re-purposing what’s in your closet, far out ideas and even some suggestions if you are costuming as a couple- it’s all here. Read the rest of this entry �

Details, details, details. Sometimes they seem to rule our lives and can drive you a little crazy but in this episode of Twenty Something Style, host Tori Blackhart shows that you ignore fashion and style details at your own peril. The details we are talking about here are not the collar style or the different rises in pants but those things that send a message to others that is not the message you want to be sending. So Tori gives you tips on how to take care of and be aware of those annoying things like loose buttons or a spot on your blouse . It’s about making sure that the package you present to the world is the very best it can be.

Hey, have you ever left the house not totally put together and run into someone you really wanted to impress? Share your story by going to our community (click on the Join the Discussion button. ) We’d love to hear how you handled the situation.

Our sponsor for this episode of Twenty Something Style is LSImage.com where you can purchase Lauren’s book, “Image Matters!”

Magdalena Piskunowicz, borne in Poland in 1984, is a current Headquarters’ Summer Intern at the United Nations in the Financing for Development Office, DESA.
She has studied law at the University of Gdansk in Poland and is now doing her masters degree in international law in the UK – University of Sussex. During her studies she focused on the issues of corporate social responsibility and human rights protection.

Working in a law firm for two years made her realize that she is more passionate about the international affairs than business life.
However, the experience gained whilst working on the corporate and company law cases proved to be useful as now she is dealing with international financial issues for the purpose of developing countries. Read the rest of this entry �

AFM Shamsuzzaman, more familiarly known as Pappu, is a photojournalist and craftsperson specializing in batiks and papier mache handicrafts. He has worked for UNICEF, UNDP and UN/DESA for 26 years as a database administrator and photographer. During his many years in New York City, he has taken many courses in photography, crafts, graphic design, digital art and film making from various institutions such as New York Institute of Photography, School for Social Research, School of Visual Arts and New York University’s Department of Film, Video and Broadcasting. He returned to his home country, Bangladesh, in 2004 and established a subsidiary multimedia company for Shaw Wallace Bangladesh group of companies. SWBL is a company with a high degree of CSR, whereby the major portion of all profits are channeled to a foundation to promote education in Bangladesh. Its largest donation to date is the construction of a 10-storied building to house the Mathematics Department of Dhaka University. He is married and has 2 children. Read the rest of this entry �