Hey there, my name is @MsMerri. I am an actress/Masters student, who connected with @OnTheLoSwimwear through the Humboldt community a few years back. I have to be honest...being linked to this brand's instagram page was a little triggering for me at first. Why? Because all the women (and the owner) of this company are so incredibly CONFIDENT and BEAUTIFUL, and for some illogical reason, this made me feel bad about myself. I even unfollowed their page for awhile! But why? Why should another woman's beauty effect our self esteem? I know for me personally, I grew up on a competitive dance team, so competitive vibes were engrained into my brain at a very young age. But now, after taking a break to...
Meet Lorena, the babe behind On the Lo designs. Hello Babes, Lorena here! I inherited my obsession for Brazilian swimwear as far back as I can remember. There’s a picture of me at age 7 wearing a Brazilian bikini while I still lived in Brazil. These pictures of me ignited a passion that was laying dormant in me for years. All my life, I struggled finding the perfect bikini. I would buy my tops in the States, and my bottoms in Brazil- because I’ve always loved their flattering cheeky cuts. I have been fond of beach and swimwear forever!! Yet, I would have never guessed one day- I would design my own suits! I used to say that I wasn’t...
Meet the seamstress… Giovana Carvalho was born on September 03, 1975 in São Paulo, Brazil and now lives in Cariacica, Espírito Santo, Brazil. At the age of fourteen, she found herself making a dress for her doll- this is where she found herself. She developed a passion for sewing and later began working in textile factories working on enhancing her skills and knowledge. She then started working at a factory that produced mostly swimwear. She knew swimwear was slightly different, and more elaborate but she faced the challenge head on. Her boss at the time was very understanding and believed in her capacity to learn and excel in making bikinis. She eventually learned the process and hoped she one...
Thriving Alone - @theallieofmyeye“You ever notice all of the self-sacrificing women in history, Joan of Arc, Mother Theresa…can’t think of any others, they all die alone.”-House M.D. Think of the great female role models in your life. Go ahead, take a moment and list them. Did anyone mention the above women? Jennifer Aniston? Stevie Nicks? Oprah Winfrey? Marilyn Monroe? Betty White? All of these women made fabulous, lasting contributions for this and future generations of women by creating inspiring work. They dedicated their lives to being the best at what they do. Many of them, were unmarried and/or childless. Their fabulous and often turbulent lives led relationships to ruin. These strong women whom the world at large love, couldn’t make...
By Golden MoerasHave you ever felt low, and you didn’t know why? If you’re reading this, and you are a woman, you most likely blamed it on your period. I am going to stop you right there! You are not PMSing. Your hormones do affect your mood and you can have way more control if you want it. Here are some insights…Our thoughts provoke our feelings. There is always a thought that pre-seeds the feeling. The problem is, unless you are an expert meditator, you have no clue what thoughts are swimming around in there. On top of that, you might not even be in touch with your feelings enough to identify them. Don’t worry, everyone can get good at...
