Video: New Charity Single To Promote 'Radi-Aid' - African Aid for Frostbitten Norwegians

Africans unite to save Norwegians from dying of frostbite. You too can donate your radiator and spread some warmth!

 

 

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I came across this video of a debut single by the African community in aid of Norwegians dying of frostbite. It is good to see the African community giving back. We all share the planet earth and should help one another irrespective of your race or continent where you come from.

What do you think of this initiative and the song of course?


The video is made by The Norwegian Students’ and Academics’ International Assistance Fund (www.saih.no). With the cooperation of Operation Day’s Work (www.od.no). With funding from The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) and The Norwegian Children and Youth Council (LNU). Music by Wathiq Hoosain. Lyrics by Bretton Woods (www.developingcountry.org). Video by Ikind Productions (www.ikindmedia.com)


For more info visit www.africafornorway.no

STYLEWATCH: Dressing To Suit Your Body Shape...THE VASE

Yesterday on Stylewatch we looked at the Hourglass shape. Today we are looking at how to dress 'The Vase' shape.

THE VASE

Trinny and Susannah’s the Vase is described as big tits, gently curving longer waist, hips equal tits and slim thighs and legs.
A vase is basically a taller, sleeker hourglass. There’s still the big curves going on at hip and breasts but the waist is long and only gently curves where in an Hourglass or Cello the waist will be small, and because of the relative closeness to the hips and breasts, seem much more dramatic.
The other big difference with between a Vase and an Hourglass or Cello is thighs. A Vase is more likely to have slender thighs and legs.

Dressing the Vase
A Vase has that same hourglass shape going on as the Hourglass and Cello so the big issue for the Vase remains working with what you’ve got. The curvy amoung us are well aware of how it tends to attract attention. The Vase along with the Hourglass and Cello is a sexy shape. Expressing that in clothes is a little more difficult.
Do – work with your shape. You’re sexy. Come to terms with it and make it part of your own particular style.
Don’t – cover up. You’re taller and slimmer than an Hourglass but you still need to make use of your waist to maintain balance in your silhouette.
Do – show your legs; they’re one of your best features.
Don’t – opt for frilly or fussy clothes. You need to keep things fairly simple.

Clothes – what to avoid
Ruffles on shirts – you have big breasts and drawing attention to them further with ruffles or anything extra will make you look bigger again and throw off your balance.
High neck shirts – polo necks are just not right for you. Neither are round necks. Your breasts will double in size and you’ll end up looking like you swallowed a couple of melons.
Baggy clothes – as with anyone proportionate your waist needs to be highlighted to keep you proportionate. Shaped clothes are a must.
Wide leg pants – a wide leg pant will disguise the width of your thighs, but since you have great thighs that deserve to be emphasized it’s not a match for your shape.
Wedge shoes – you’ve long slender legs and delicate ankles. A heavy shoe will overwhelm your leg and make you feet look clunky.

Clothes – what shapes to look for
Straight leg jeans – you have nice legs. Make use of them. You might be tempted to go for a skinny leg jean however consider your hips. You’re curvy and a skinny leg jean will highlight those curves and make you look bottom heavy. A straight leg jean will fall from your hips and still emphasize long slim length of your legs.
Fitted shirt with puffed sleeve – a puff sleeve draws the focus away from your breasts. You need a fitted shirt to hug your long slender waist. A round hemline that sits right on the top of your hips is best.


Trousers with slanted pockets – make use of your great legs with straight leg trousers. Pockets at the side should be good but avoid them right in front of your hips as they may pull.


Hold it all in dress – you have a curvaceous shape and the best choice of dress is going to be one that echos that shape. Look for a more structured dress that’s going to provide you with some support but also with a little drape to keep your shape fluid. Classic glamour will suit your shape.
Single button jacket – the button on the jacket should fit the jacket to your slender waist. Look for a lapel that’s open to break up your chest area and draw attention to your face. A rounded lapel will echo your feminine shape.


Scooped neck knit dress – an empire waisted dress that gathers just under your breasts at the narrowest part is a great choice. The wide open neck opens your chest and reduces your breasts and the draping skirt hugs your long legs giving a very feminine silhouette.


Square neckline top – a square neckline will show off your breasts without creating too much cleavage. Look for a variety of tops in great colours and subtle patterns because you really need to avoid any frills or gathers on your frame.


High waisted pencil skirt – a pencil skirt was made for you. You have the long, narrow waist to carry off the extended waist, the rounded hips that are a signature of a pencil skirt and the long legs to carry off that much length. Have the hem finish at your narrowest part – just below the knee.

Curvy shoes – echo your curves with a curvy shoe. Choose something sexy in keeping with your shape. You have slender legs so you can handle a slender heel. Be careful with heavier heels as they can easily become too clunky for your frame.

Stay tuned with Womenstyles as we analyze the 'Cello' shape tomorrow!



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STYLEWATCH: Dressing To Suit Your Body Shape...HOURGLASS

Last time on Stylewatch we talked about choosing necklines that suit your face shape, body type and bust size . This week we  are going to look at the various body shapes and how to dress to flatter your shape, knowing the clothes that will highlight your assets and minimise your flaws. Today we'll talk about the hourglass shape.

Not sure of your shape?

Celebrity style gurus Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine in their brilliant new book, The Body Shape Bible, have identified 12 body shapes - not just the classic Pear, Apple and Hourglass.

 HOURGLASS SHAPE:

 

Trinny and Susannah’s the Hourglass is described as big tits, small waist, short waist, big hips and generous thighs.
An hourglass, in Trinny and Susannah’s array of shapes, is curvy and has a tiny waist. Of course so does the Vase but the difference between a Vase and an Hourglass is the waist. Both have a narrow waist but in an Hourglass the waist is short creating the illusion that the waist is narrower. You have an actual Hourglass shape.
An Hourglass’s waist is tiny in comparison with breasts and hips. This is the main difference between an Hourglass and a Cello. A Cello has similar proportions but with a wider waist and rounder bottom.

Dressing the hourglass
For an Hourglass the biggest issue is likely to be breasts. They’re there, they’re big and they attract attention. It’s a bit of a conundrum, particularly if you don’t want that kind of attention, but the best strategy for an Hourglass is to work the figure that you have. The key is to work with your curves in a way that feels comfortable and sexy without overemphasising them or throwing off your balanced frame.
Do – get a good supportive bra and lift and separate your breasts. Get fitted. Without proper undergarments nothing will look right.
Don’t – try and cover up as all that happens is you throw off your propoprtion and end up looking and feeling frumpy.
Do – embrace your femininity and take advantage of your curves; make peace with your shape and strut your stuff.
Don’t – avoid all volume and bulk in your clothes, like chunky knits, frilly shirts or big bows.
Do – go for simple classic lines. The Hourglass should be the most formally dressed person in the room. Casual is harder because you have a more formal shape and it just looks out of place.
Don’t – wear high necklines ever. Ever, ever. It makes your breasts look large and cumbersome rather than feminine and beautiful.

Clothes – what to avoid
Baggy clothes – baggy clothes are never a good idea for anyone but where a Column or Pear might be able to pull it off you will not. You must work with your shape for best results and that means fitted clothes.
Tops with extras – avoid an flounces, frills, bows or other decorations on your tops. Also be aware of printed t-shirts. What looks great on the rack may take on a life of it’s own when introduced to your breasts.
Big belts – you have a short waist so putting a big belt in it will make it entirely disappear.
Pointy shoes – a pointed shoe will contrast with your curves and make you look curvier, something you don’t need any help with.
Clothes – what shapes to look for
Deep v neck fitted cardigan – the v-neck will open up your breasts giving you definition on your top half whilst the clinging material of the knit will highlight your waist. Wear it buttoned if you can as a great alternative to a jacket. It’s a very retro look that, despite it’s casualness can be very elegant, and an Hourglass can pull off with the greatest of ease.
Drapey trousers – finding pants that fit can be quite the challenge for the hourglass as your waist is smaller than your hips and thighs. Opt for a soft flexible fabric that fits and flows over your bottom half rather than one that fits your middle. Wear the waist band covered with a good top that ends just at the bottom of your crotch to cover.


Fitted blouse – a big issue for hourglasses is finding a shirt that will fit over your breasts without ballooning around your narrow waist. Look for a shirt that’s fitted under your bust for best effect but make sure the fitting actually starts under your bust. Even then you may need to get it tailored to fit.
Fitted dress that elongates the waist – as is always the case with an Hourglass choose an open neckline to open up your chest and minimize your bust. From there look for a dress that fits your shape, nipping in at the waist at a lower point. It works with your shape whilst making your waist look longer and consequently the whole shape thinner.
Two button jacket – choose a open necked jacket that’s nipped in at the waist. A two button fitted jacket works perfectly as the buttons contain and elongate your waist, again giving the illusion that your waist is longer and making your look slimmer.


Pencil skirt – a pencil skirt is made for an hourglass. The way it moulds itself around your curves is perfect to show off your feminine shape and you have the shape to carry it off. Wear it with a fitted top to show off your tiny waist and full top half and maintain balance.
Scoop neck t-shirt – a scoop neck or a deep v-neck are the Hourglass’s ideal t-shirts. The neckline opens up your chest, and though you have quite a bit of cleavage on show it’s actually much more slimming and comfortable than a higher necked shirt that highlight’s the breasts. Select a fitted shirt that will mould itself to your shape so you work that tiny waist. On this shirt the cropped sleeve finishes at the waist drawing further attention.

Curvy shoes – an Hourglass is all curves so the best shoes will be ones that echo those curves. Avoid pointed stiletto’s – they will be a jarring item in an otherwise pulled together look. Opt for a heel that’s in keeping with your frame. Look for rounded toes or peep toes.

 

 

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Owerri: 4 Suspected Child Traffickers Nabbed

The police in Owerri, Nigeria have arrested one Eze Okoro of Gerald Obawuchi Street, Okigwe, and his son, Chika, for allegedly kidnapping and selling a five-month old baby boy.
The Public Relations Officer of the Imo police command, Mr Vitalis Onugu, while briefing newsmen in Owerri on Friday alleged that the suspects sold the baby to one Clement Okorie and and his wife, Emelda, for N150,000.

Onugwu said the couple was also helping the police with their investigation.

He said the identity of the parents of the baby was yet to be determined, adding that the police was still investigating the matter.


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Mob Kills 2 Robbery Suspects In Owerri

The police in Owerri on Friday said a mob killed two suspected members of a four-man robbery gang, believed to have been terrorising residents of Spibat area of Akwakuma, Owerri.
The Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, Mr Vitalis Onugu, told reporters that the suspects were arrested by members of the Special Anti-Robbery squad at the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) who responded to a distress call.

He said the two suspects were first arrested by the local vigilance group operating in Spibat area in Akwakuma and about to be lynched by the mob when the police arrived at the scene and rescued them.

“Responding to the call, the anti robbery squad got there and found the suspects already tied down with tyres around their necks and were about to be burned alive.

“They were rescued but at the point of death as a result of machete cuts dealt on them by the angry mob. They died before we could get them to the hospital.

“However, one of the suspects, Buchi, from Akpodim in Mbaise, Imo, managed to describe to the policemen the location of their hideout before he died,” he said.

Onugu said the police immediately swung into action and arrested two other suspects in a thick bush behind Orji Mechanic Village in an uncompleted building.

The suspects were alleged to have dispossessed people of their laptops, cell phones, plasma television sets and ATM cards, Onugu said.

He said that items recovered from the suspects included Indian hemp, charms and magical instruments, assorted SIM cards, cell phones and white candles with an inscription “white confusion”.

The police spokesman also said that loaded double barrel shotguns and other dangerous weapons were recovered from the suspects.
He said a full investigation into the incident had begun.


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