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Particular Parasols

March 28, 2019 by szachik@pvs.org Leave a Comment

By AJ Patencio

Hello! Here in the Palm Springs area, we don’t get much rain throughout the year. Some people will say that this is all the more reason to buy a cheap umbrella that’ll last a year or two just to protect you when you have to go outside in the winter months. Others, like me, would say it’s all the more reason to treat it like a special occasion to buy a special umbrella. Not sure where to find one? Only see plain, boring, and questionable quality umbrellas at your local stores? No need to fret! You can find plenty umbrella options online!


https://www.umbrellaheaven.com/product/clear-dome-umbrella-manual-opening/

Ever want to show off your outfit despite pouring rain or relentless snow? Now you can! This clear dome-shaped umbrella will allow other people (or social media users) to see your wonderful outfit despite the bad weather! This umbrella also provides even more coverage due to its dome shape, which is possible due to the clear material that allows you to see your surroundings!

https://www.umbrellaheaven.com/product/big-top-umbrella-for-him-blue-and-white/

Do you love the aesthetic of large circus tents? Now you can bring it with you wherever you go! This Big Top umbrella resembles the blue-and-white tents you’d see when the circus rolls to town, and it matches the expectation of size due to being a golf-sized umbrella (which are larger than your typical umbrellas)!

https://www.umbrellaheaven.com/product/mini-max-compact-folding-umbrella-silver-uv/

Ever want a break from the sweltering heat of the sun and need a quick rest in the shade, but there’s no shade in sight? Don’t use any old umbrella, cuz the UV light from the sun is gonna pass right through the canopy and hit your skin! The white outer-canopy blocks and reflects the harmful UV rays of the sun, while the black inner-canopy absorbs UV light to protect you from stray rays that bounce off of the ground and would otherwise concentrate onto your face after bouncing off the inside of the white UV-reflective canopy!

https://www.pasottiombrelli.com/en/women-luxury-umbrellas/blue-swarovski-umbrella-double-cloth/pr-1694

The second most expensive umbrella I could find, this blue beauty costs around $570 USD. It’s made of a double-cloth 100% polyester satin weave, and has Swarovski crystals in the canopy and handle. The stunning fade of dark to light blue in the canopy gives a dazzling contrast to the white Swarovski gems.

https://www.pasottiombrelli.com/en/women-luxury-umbrellas/189-5d557-1-luxury-swarovski-bee-umbrella/pr-1848

The most expensive umbrella I could find costing around $600 USD, this beauty has a double-cloth canopy with a brass handle and Swarovski crystals. The outer cloth is a dark forest green while the inner cloth is a floral-butterfly pattern. Both fabrics are a 100% polyester satin weave. The handle has a wonderfully crafted brass bee with Swarovski crystals.

Editor: Overlord Susie Zachik

Filed Under: Advice, Fashion Tagged With: AJ Patencio, Particular Parasols

HowFashion 04: TikTok Edition

October 25, 2018 by szachik@pvs.org Leave a Comment

By HowFashion Blog Correspondent Jeremy Cheng

Nowadays, there are increasing numbers of youngsters who use their phone to watch short videos. Therefore, Musical.ly was produced.

Musical.ly provides a chance for people who like to perform and pay nothing to do it.

In September 2016, TikTok was produced, an app which also makes short videos for social media.

TikTok users are able to choose music, take video, and produce their own video. This app was released on the Android App Store and the Apple App Store.

Since video recording technology was produced, the most popular type of short video in the whole world is MV (music video), and it is the most difficult type of short video to produce of all the short videos.

A music video is the most difficult type of short video to film. The majority of people can’t make their own music, and they have to borrow others, pretending to act and sing or play music anytime, anywhere.

Dubsmash performance solved this problem using audio, music, and script. Users only need to act, and each video is no longer than 15 seconds. It lowers the difficulty of making a video, increasing the fun of content; thus, they are easier to spread.

(An Example of Dubsmash use) http://v.douyin.com/dVoKgQ/

There are two ways to film a short video. The first one is TikTok, which provides everything that users need, and the second is for users to make their own music, script, and video.

Dubsmash is PGC (Professionally-generated Content) music combined with UGC (User-generated Content) video.

TikTok is also a social media app. Users can share their daily life on TikTok, and at the same time people can make more friends and learn different anecdotes from them.

(Examples) http://v.douyin.com/dVt6jY/

Users can edit their video speed and special effects (slow-motion, repeating, flashing, reversing), which not only makes it seem like they are the one singing but also makes it a more creative video.

(Examples) https://www.iesdouyin.com/share/video/6602192209418652935/?region=US&mid=6490330650472942349&u_code=h8b64ac1&titleType=title&timestamp=1538022597&utm_campaign=client_share&app=aweme&utm_medium=ios&tt_from=copy&utm_source=copy&iid=44841159240

However, note, from March 1st to March 31st, 2018, there were 27,231 videos, 8,921 songs, and 15,234 accounts banned because of copyright infringement.

 

Why did TikTok become popular?

“Populars” effect is the one most important key that makes TikTok popular.

In mid-March, TikTok became well known. Many people think that TikTok invites influencers to advertise their application.

On March 13, a famous comedian published an article with the TikTok Logo, and after the day he posted, the numbers of views increased rapidly.

Content operating is the foundation of appeal with users.

With content operating, TikTok has created a special algorithm that can distribute views to everyone, which means if a normal person does not have fans, one can have many fans if one films a good video. Therefore, there has been an increasing number of people who are willing to join TikTok and use it.

Stephanie, a fellow student, had taken a vlog and uploaded it to TikTok. She got 40k views and 1.5k likes.

http://v.douyin.com/dVGUeL/

TikTok operators are good at combining real-time hot spots and change it to what teenagers like. For instance, teenagers were interested in ThugLife, a famous trend of wearing sunglasses with a big gold chain, which appeals to many young adults.

http://v.douyin.com/dVs4hK/

http://v.douyin.com/dVph1p/

TikTok, on average, gets 6 billion hits daily!!!

Why are so many people addicted to TikTok?

According to Sensor Tower, TikTok was downloaded 35 million times in August 2018!!

Some people would claim short videos are boring, while others would claim the short videos of TikTok make people want to keep watching more videos. People think that the next video will be more interesting, and because of this belief it acquires 6 billions daily hits!

 

Editor: AJ Patencio

Filed Under: Culture, Fashion, Media, Technology, The World Tagged With: How Fashion 04, Jeremy Cheng, TikTok

皓HowFashion 02

September 19, 2018 by szachik@pvs.org Leave a Comment

By Fashion Blogger Jeremy Cheng

 

There are so many influencers who play a significant role online.

Especially,

Instagram.

In the country where I was born, China, there are so many different types of similar social medias.

For instance,

People have the chance to share their daily life or other interesting things to others through these media sites.

People hoping to be famous who dream of standing on the stage and getting the attention of others use social media.

For the second part of “HowFashion,” I am going to show you how to appeal to others and get a  bunch of fans!

One of my friends has thousands of fans in Chinese social media. Her name is Emily Lin, and she likes to be called Mikkyob.

Nice: @Mikkyob

Instagram: @mikkyoblin_

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Sometimes, wearing a famous brand is not the main factor behind being handsome or beautiful.

Eye contact, poses, and emotion can make a model look vivid.

The picture on the left shows how a black dress can enhance Mikkyob’s body shape and highlight her curves. The crown makes her look grandiose and gorgeous.

In the middle picture, Mikkyob looks at the camera while chewing bubble gum. It makes her look cute and relatable.

In the picture on the right, Mikkyob decides to sit on the ground and look to the side. It shows her as being cold and elegant. It gives her an icy beauty.

In the right two images, she wears a red and white-striped top and red comfortable trousers. The red earrings cross with the dark green crown. The yellow background adds youth, passion, and enthusiasm.

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The most important things have to be said three times!!!

Confidence! Confidence! Confidence!

It is extraordinarily significant to take a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious picture.

 

Mikkyob laid her arm on the chair’s handle and looked at the camera, which makes her look younger. With her feet swinging in the air, she is booming with confidence.

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If the weather is pretty and nice, you might be able to take an Instagram-style photo, too. See the following image.

A photographer put Mikkyob in the middle of the photo and leaves half of the photo above her head.

In my opinion, this makes the model look taller. The sky and the pool are gorgeous blues. Plus, Mikkyob’s bikini color goes well with the blue. It has no more than 3 main colors; thus, the images will look lovely and beautiful.

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To sum it up, taking a good picture is not hard, as long as you know how to do it and have extra confidence.

If you have any good suggestions or want to talk about your fashion, please comment below this blog, and we will contact you.

The next great fashion expert will be you!!

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More pictures below

Editor: Luke Langlois

Filed Under: Advice, Culture, Fashion, Media, The World Tagged With: HowFashion, Jeremy Cheng

School’s Back: How to Dress to Impress

September 14, 2018 by szachik@pvs.org 1 Comment

 

https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/back-to-school

 

Editor: Bella Bier

 

Filed Under: Advice, Culture, Fashion Tagged With: Dress to Impress, Jeremy Cheng

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