Women’s Style Network

Tired of the cold, the wet, the long gray days? Do the blooming colors of spring seem like they will never arrive? Well, even if spring is late in arriving this year, adding some cheerful colors to your wardrobe will help you feel like you are hastening its arrival.

There’s no doubt about it, color definitely affects our mood and as a result, can have a profound effect on how we feel — both mentally and physically. So let’s hear it for a splash of color to beat the winter blahs! Listen to host Tori Blackhart talk about the importance of color and the various ways you can add a cheerful color to your wardrobe and sail along into an early spring.

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We are part of a culture that loves beautiful things. Rightly or wrongly your face is often what forms that first impression. In a job interview, your face is often considered your “business card”.

80 million baby boomers are all attempting to reverse the clock. The media bombards us daily with all types of anti-aging solutions for our face and skin.  Cosmetic surgery,  botox, an endless list of skin care products, all promising us a return to instant youth. In this podcast, host Tori Blackhart and guest Amie Chilson discuss some of the pros and cons of the anti-aging products and offer some proven, safe and natural solutions. Read the rest of this entry »

Well, the holiday feasting is behind us for another year. Unfortunately, we may be showing an increase in extra pounds when we step on the scales! In this edition of Fashion Bytes, Jo Lithgow, substituting for host Tori Blackhart, gives you a number of simple tips you can do to get rid of the excess pounds you may have gained between Christmas and New Years. Do you know when the best time to eat fruit is? Tune in to hear Jo give you the answer and to learn some additional simple steps that will help you get back in shape again. Read the rest of this entry »

Hair- something we each wear every day. Most of us spend more time on it than we do on any other daily beauty regiment. We wash it, condition it, curl or straighten it and, oh yes, one more thing  – we COLOR it.

This show is all about the philosophy of coloring our hair. So tune in as host Tori Blackhart discusses some of the pros and cons of coloring your hair. And, be sure and join our social community by clicking on the Join the Discussion button and let us know your thoughts on the subject. Do you color or not and why? Read the rest of this entry »

Roasting chestnuts over an open fire, hot wassail, family gatherings, plum puddings, Christmas crackers, popcorn chains for the tree, handmade decorations, red poinsettias, candle light Christmas eve services, fruit cakes,
an orange in your stocking, giving to others – so many different and varied traditions that bring back warm memories every year.

This year the Yaktivate.com staff, scattered around the country from Alaska to south Florida, decided to share with each other our own individual traditions that always hold a warm space in our heart, year after year. We had such fun doing this that we thought we would go ahead and also share them with you! So listen in as everyone on the staff shares with you a memorable Christmas or favorite Christmas tradition. Read the rest of this entry »

Dressing from the Office to the Holiday Party without Busting your Budget.

The Christmas festivities are upon us. Time to prepare your holiday wardrobe! In this edition of Fashion Bytes, host Tori Blackhart talks about a wardrobe that takes you from day to night, from career woman to glamorous party girl, simply and easily. Mix and match to suit the mood and occasion! Create the party look with minimal pieces but maximum glam! Tune in as Tori shows you how easily you can play the fashion chameleon according to your fancy! Read the rest of this entry »

We’re not ignoring the men! We grabbed the opportunity and picked the brains of an expert on men’s hair styles and trends. Our last podcast focused on the trends in women’s hair styles; this week it’s all about men. Host, Tori Blackhart and guest Erin Morningstar zero in on the latest in hair trends and cuts for men. Erin shares a wealth of information and tips that you can pass on to your favorite man, or better yet, just get him to tune in for himself.  You’ve found the perfect hairstyle for you that he loves; now it’s his turn to make you proud! Read the rest of this entry »

If you have ever given any thought to what the right hairstyle might be for you- and who hasn’t?- then this edition of Fashion Bytes is just what you’ve been looking for. Host Tori Blackhart interviews Erin Morningstar, Hair Director at the Sanctuary Salon Spa in downtown Minneapolis. Erin is an Aveda Hair Color Professional who has a passion in all areas of hairdressing and loves to share her knowledge with others through teaching.

In this podcast Tori and Erin discuss women’s hair styles, the latest trends in styling and color and the best way to keep up dated with current information on hair fashion. Erin gives tips on how to get the best haircut to fit the shape of your face as well as how to maintain healthy hair. Read the rest of this entry »

They fit even on “fat” days, last more then one season and spiff up even plain-Jane ensembles!

In this edition of Fashion Bytes, host Tori Blackhart talks about the trends in handbags and briefcases. If you are really into fashion, you know that feeling of lusting madly over a luscious new handbag each season. That perfect fun, fresh, handbag that will totally complete your wardrobe!

So tune in as Tori discusses the various styles in handbags and briefcases as well as how to choose the best one for your body type, your style and your needs. Read the rest of this entry »

Cooler weather is arriving in various degrees around the country. In this issue of Fashion Bytes, the discussion continues on the Fall Fashion Trends, focusing on coats, capes, jackets and sweaters.

So snuggle up as the temperature drops and listen to this podcast as host Tori Blackhart brings you up to date on the complete range of outer wear categories with emphasize on the various styles, colors, fabrics and textures available. Read the rest of this entry »