August 2018

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We're always on the lookout for a new phone but the one phone that I have always wanted to have was the Samsung Galaxy Note series. I could never get it because I am a single Mom who needs to be practical but for those who can afford it, here are some of the things that I actually love about the Galaxy Note 9 which is the latest model from this powerhouse brand.

1. It's lavander. I know this may be flimsy but lavander is a favorite color of mine and since I hold my phone all the time, having it in a color that actually brings me joy would be such a plus.

2. This phone allows to connect passion with creativity. One of the ambassadors of the new Galaxy Note 9 is Heart Evangelista and she is all about her passion and creativity. I stalk her on her IG stories and love when she shows off her outfit for the day using her lavander Samsung phone.

Heart is eager to unlock the power of creativity to inspire meaningful change. “Throughout my travels and ventures, I have witnessed the power of art, ideas, and passion to move people and make them do wonderful things. Through my Galaxy Note9, I wish to showcase that ability and share my enthusiasm for life with others.”

With the Connected Bluetooth S Pen, it becomes easier for the actress not only to create works of art when she is on-the-go, but also control her phone and capture inspiration. Aside from doing sketches and jotting down ideas, she can use the S Pen as a clicker to take better photos, browse through her phone’s gallery and design pegs, and even activate various applications. Lasting for around 200 clicks or 30 minutes of continued use, the S Pen only needs 40 seconds inside the Galaxy Note9 to charge back to full power, allowing Heart to use it anytime, anywhere with ease.

3. Ultimate Performance. Since I am always on my phone working and sending out emails, proposals, and basically doing research, the 4000 mAh battery life is really helpful to me. I hate charging my phone over and over again throughout the day so if I can cut it down to one charging, I am all for it.

4. Big Screen. This one is a definite must for me since I binge watch a lot of series. The big screen gives me the feeling of watching it on a mini TV which heightens my experience and the sound that the Galaxy Note 9 emits is a big plus.

5. Camera. As with anything, I use my phone to take photos nowadays. The camera functions of the Galaxy Note 9 is more than enough to satisfy the shutterbug in me.

The Galaxy Note9 will be available on August 24 at a suggested retail price of PHP 55,990 (128GB). The 512GB variant, priced at Php 75,990, is exclusively for pre-order only. For more information, visit the Samsung Facebook page or log on to samsung.com/ph .

We're always on the lookout for a new phone but the one phone that I have always wanted to have was the Samsung Galaxy Note series. I co...

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at 8/30/2018

Trying to find places online that will let you kick back and listen to some great music?

To be honest nowadays there are tons of websites and platforms that serve up

free music in different shapes and sizes, and it can be a bit daunting to choose from

among them.

Still if you’d like to start to listen to music online right here and right now, there are

4 great options that you should consider:

Spotify

Arguably one of the most popular platforms out there, Spotify has millions upon

millions of songs by most popular artists, and can be played through a web browser,

mobile device, or desktop software.

One of its standout features is the ability to browse playlists that others create and

discover new music in the process.

Although Spotify makes it free to listen to music, if you want the ad-free experience

you’ll need a monthly subscription that will also let you skip songs, stream high

quality music, and download any songs you want to.

Pandora

One of the most unique places to listen to music online has got to be Pandora.

Essentially you can enter an artist, composer, or music and the website’s algorithm

will come up with an online radio station based on what it thinks you’d like to listen to.

More often than not Pandora is spot on with its recommendations, making it a great way to discover

new music from artists you may have never even heard of. It is free, but there is a

monthly subscription to access its other features such as better audio quality,

desktop program, no ads or offline listening.

SoundCloud

Anyone can upload music to SoundCloud, and anyone can listen to it – that’s part

of its beauty. It boasts a large collection of music from amateurs, enthusiasts,

and up and coming artists and you can either browse by genre or listen to what’s

trending.

There is a subscription available for an ad-free experience that will let you to listen

to tracks offline and gives you access to premium tracks from artists.

iHeartRadio

Imagine a website that lets you listen to radio stations online, and build your own

radio station as well. That is exactly what iHeartRadio does, and you can browse

its stations by city or genre, or build a custom radio station based on the type of

music that you’d like to listen to.

Some of the features are locked behind a paywall, and you’ll need the subscription if

you want to play specific songs skip songs, build unlimited playlists, listen offline, or

replay music on the radio.

It should be noted that these websites won’t really let you download music, but do

provide offline listening via their service. If you want to actually save a track you need

a way to rip music from SoundCloud, Spotify, Pandora or iHeartRadio – such as with

Movavi Screen Recorder.

Just remember that there are copyright concerns when it comes to downloading music

in this fashion. However if you just listen to it on these online platforms or use the

offline listening services – you needn’t worry about them.

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We will always have the distressed fashion trend from the 70s to thank for merging edginess with an easy laid back style. If the fashionistas out there are aiming for a cool and casual look, ripped jeans are a definite no-brainer—we have the Kardashians to thank for that! The style icons have proved that the shredded fashion staple can be worn for various occasions, from casual afternoons to nights out on the town (we see you Kanye during the MET Gala!).

But how wearable are ripped jeans exactly in Manila? And just how long is this trend here to stay? As the years pass, more distressing seems to be added to denim and pantlegs. While these are a definite head-turner, the pants lose their main functions of covering our lower extremities, leaving us a little cold down there (Yikes!). With the Philippines’ erratic weather, overly distressed jeans may not be the best bet especially during the rainy season.

The undeniable upside with getting a pair of pre-distressed jeans is that they can compliment just about any outfit, no matter what the occasion. They look fresh and chic with loose tees, tank tops, and even your boyfriend’s college jersey! They balance a basic ensemble with enough personality and flair so you won’t look too plain and boring. The distressed trend is also popular among celebrities and notable personalities, too. Local celebrities such as BNY endorser Gab Lagman love wearing ripped jeans because of their effortless edginess when worn with your basic OOTDs.

An obvious fashion statement, ripped jeans are a classic staple for Saturday nights. Ideal for nights out when you’d like to toughen up your ensemble, ripped jeans are a signature choice. Match a classic pair of dark ripped jeans with a slinky dress top, and heels. Take the look further with a leather jacket for that little bit more attitude.

While more brands are coming out with more daring versions of ripped jeans, barely-there denim trousers leave us scratching our heads more than anything. Both the wearability and functionality are compromised, leaving us posing the question whether they are in fact pre-distressed jeans at all. Although this doesn’t remove distressed jeans from our fashion radar. Straight and wide-leg cuts are making a comeback for the season with more subtle rips and patches thrown into the mix. Fashionable girls appreciate a good pair of ripped jeans that don’t make them look costumey. Local celebrity Martine Cajucom considers ripped jeans as a wardrobe essential for days when she wants go for a little androgyny. And its because of celebrities like her and Gab Lagman that the trend continues to thrive.

Whether ripped jeans will still be fashionable next year, it is hard to tell. After all, fashion doesn’t have a rule book that it adheres to. Trends are there to introduce new ways to incorporate pieces into everyday outfits. However, the great thing about fashion is its openness for all ways of dressing, ripped jeans included. So, if we were to bet whether ripped jeans will still be prevalent next year, the chances are they will be popular as they are right now.

For more fashion tips check out Life Is Kulayful’s previous posts.

We will always have the distressed fashion trend from the 70s to thank for merging edginess with an easy laid back style. If the fashi...