The Best Shorts For Your Body Type

Not every woman is created the same. We all come in different shapes and sizes and we may not always know how to dress our body shape.

Here are a few points to help in finding the best shorts for your body type.

Pear-Shape

A Bermuda inspired style is best for this body shape. When choosing shorts, it’s a good idea to keep it structured and simple. Stay away from pockets, waistband details, pleats and drawstrings. You want shorts that skim over the hips not hugs them.

Hourglass Shape

High-waisted shorts are great for this body shape. Another great style is roomy shorts that skim your curves and don’t emphasize them more than you need them to.

Inverted Triangle

A wide leg short can help bring balance to your figure. Flare leg styles and ‘A line’ styles are also flattering. Choose shorts that stop at your upper thighs with a low waisted style, this will draw the attention away from your shoulders.

Apple Shape

Stick with shorts that are above the knee to avoid looking stubby. Choose flat front, never pleated shorts that are a lower rise than your natural waist. Pockets in the front and back are also great on apple shapes.

How to Wear Lace!

When you think of lace the first thing that comes to mind is either a wedding dress or an outfit you had as a little girl. You may also be thinking that lace is nothing new and how can it be different this time around.

Lace is not just for brides and little girls anymore.

If you have been toying with the idea of reintroducing lace back into your wardrobe now is your chance. Lace is making a huge comeback this summer, and it’s not just available in white or cream.

Summer is all about lace, whether it is purple, pink, yellow or blue it is easy to pull off, there are just two rules to follow.

First if you are leaning towards coloured lace you want the shapes to be simple nothing too over the top.

Second try and choose an accessory that is a little more tough it will help make your lace outfit less little girlish.

The lace look is not just a daytime look. For night time switch to a black or cream lace for a more romantic take on an old tradition.

Toronto-born Artist Signed to Kanye's Record Label

The recent signing of Nigerian artist D'Banj to American Kanye West's record label, highlights that more African artists are starting to get recognized Internationally in the music industry. 

Nigerian-Canadian artist TolumiDE (pronounced toe-lu-mee-day), born Tolulope Olumide is no exception. TolumiDE's is a rising African talent, and known in the indie Canadian music industry for her many years as a member of Canada's all female music group 'Woman Ah Run Tings', that had a number of music videos on the top charts of Much Music. 

Since her solo career began, TolumiDE has had much success, especially with her music video for her first debut single "My Love". It is continuously on rotation on major African and European music video television networks such as MTV Base, Channel, Trace, Gospel Music Channel, MBOA TV, AMET TV, TelAfric TV, Nigezie, One Gospel TV and more. TolumiDE has graced the stage with such artists as Salief Keita, Tuface Idibia, P-Square, D'Banj and more. 

TolumiDE was born in Toronto, Canada but raised in Lagos,Nigeria with her family, and currently resides in Washington, DC, which makes her what most young African are, a true Global Citizen. Her music is a fusion of R&B, Afro-pop, and Contemporary Gospel, with album filled of inspirational and uplifting songs. TolumiDE's debut album "My Love" is available on itunes, Amazon, Cd Baby and TolumiDE's official website, www.tolumidemusic.com

TolumiDE recently released her second single off her album entitled "Specialty", and has launched a social media campaign for the public, to endorse self-esteem, self-empowerment and highlight hidden talents, that we all possess.

To learn more on the campaign please visit this link: 

http://newsrelease.posterous.com/international-artist-tolumide-launches-whats

Listen to "Specialty" with the following link: 

http://youtu.be/4AWiSim0uV8?hd=1  

TolumiDE currently has a list of nominations for awards around the globe: 

Nigeria Entertainment Awards (New York, USA)

Voting opens June 17th http://www.nigeriaentawards.com/

1. Best U.S. Female Based Artist of the year

Africa Gospel Music Awards (London, UK)

Voting currently open at http://www.africagospelawards.com/

1. Best Song

2. Discovery of the Year

3. Best Artist/ (USA) 

Nigerian Promoters Association (Atlanta, USA)

Voting currently open at http://www.npa-usa.com/#!award-categories

1. BEST GOSPEL MUSICIAN

2. BEST FEMALE MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Talent of The Week!

@IamJtune 

The Toronto native just came out with a new music video for his song “Don’t go away”. Make sure you check the video out which was directed by @DukeyDukes; another Toronto native! The video is hot! It depicts a man “Jtune” who is caught cheating on his girlfriend through a text message and the girl decides to leave him, so now he’s begging her to forgive him and not leave him because he loves her. Like I said the video is FIRE so make sure you spread the link and support our local artists!!!! Check the video out here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1gh6R0xbz0

Aretha Franklin Scheduled to hit Toronto for FREE concert!

The legendary Soul singer, Aretha Franklin will be preforming at this years' TD Toronto Jazz Festival. This will be one of the first concerts for the 69 year old singer since her recovery from surgery earlier this year. She has assured her health is better and she is ready to hit the stage with her classic songs like ‘Respect,’ ‘I Never Loved a Man’, and ‘Chain of Fools’.  Franklin is scheduled to hit the stage this Friday, June 24th at the Toronto Metro Hall. Other acts expected to perform at this is years' festival are opera star Jessye Norman, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and Hip-Hop band The Roots. This will mark the 25th anniversary of the festival; with 1,500 artists expected to attend.