MERAK

[lemerak-blog]

I’m currently studying to get a marketing degree but I don’t know what to do with my life. I’m also into fashion but where I live this industry is mainly conformed by wealthy people and that sucks. Plus, there aren’t many internships available here

[lemerak-blog]

My media brand

I recently downloaded this app which tells me something about my Instagram analytics. 

What I’ve learned so far with this app is that the average quantity of likes in 40 posts is 30.05, which is low but I don´t really post that much.

Most of my followers are friends and acquaintances from my hometown, but there are also some foreigners following me.

The picture with most likes is one that’s been posted on a sunday afternoon, so I guess that would be the better time to upload photos. Plus, it was a picture where I was present, not a quote or artsy photo.

In conclusion, the best time to post is on sundays at afternoon and mostly pictures where I’m shown.

[lemerak-blog]

Production costs

An important thing to keep in mind when you wantd to sell something or start a business is the production costs. These include the cost of materials, manufacture, profit and others. 

For example, if I decided to produce this keyholder I invented, I would first have to calculate what I spent and then add the wanted profit.

So here’s an example of how I calculated my cost per unity:

If I wanted to start selling this keyholder in mass, then I would have to reduce my costs. An example of how I reduced mine:

I learned that the reason you reduce your costs when you want to sell a lot of one item is because the retail store will want to also make profit, plus you have others expenses.

[lemerak-blog]

Production standards

The saying "everything is relative" makes a lot of sense in several aspects.

 We question our right size in some garments many times; it is normal, and it is what happens in all countries, with all brands.

 Because I concentrated on testing this point, I went through several clothing stores where I decided to compare the sizes that fit me well - in jean's skirts.

 Piece of Cake was the first store I got in to. Usually I'm size M (medium) so of course I grabbed a skirt this size. However, -to my surprise- the skirt was hanging loose, which is weird because I own shorts from there that are size M, and they fit me well.

Next I went to this store called Daniel Cassin (very popular where I live), and tried on the only jean skirt that was available. This one was in a size S (small) and seem really tiny so I thought it was not going to go through my ass. Turns out, it did. I struggled a little with the buttons but IT FIT! YAY!

After that, I went to this retail store called Nueva Americana, and tried on two different brands.

The first one was my favorite amongst all the skirts I've tried, it was a size M and fit perfectly. The second, on the other hand, was a little too loose in my waist, but not as much as the skirt from Piece of Cake tough.

To summarize, I have shown my point which was that the sizes vary in the garments, and it can even happen with clothes from the same store.

[lemerak-blog]

The ParsonsxTeen Vogue Certificate Program made me remember how much I love fashion. And by love, I mean that I really feel excited and passionate about it. This picture is actually part of one of the “assignments” given.

If you're into fashion, you should participate in this program. I can tell you it is worth it and definitely pushes your boundaries, all while building a portfolio.

Anyway, what is something you’re passionate about?

[lemerak-blog]

these are some pictures for my parsonsxteen vogue program

[alwayslainaaa-deactivated202002]

*has crush* *finds out star sign* *checks to see if compatible* *is not compatible* *cries*

[lemerak-blog]

My crush today talked to my friend and I think that's the closer I'll ever get to have any kind of social interaction with him

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

The woman who doesn’t require validation from anyone is the most feared individual on the planet.

Mohadesa Najumi (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

[furiousgoldfish]

if you don’t find yourself important, if you don’t think you will amount to anything, or have a significant role in anything, if you feel like you have no right to participate in important matters, if it’s hard for you to believe that you could be vital and central to anything, if you feel like nothing you do is important, or could possibly mean anything, if you feel like you’re expendable and it doesn’t matter if you live long or not, if you’re scared that you’ll be killed off, and that it would be justified by one reason or another, if you feel like only good that could ever come from you is to please someone or make someone happy or help someone, if you automatically assume in every group that you’re the one who is obliged to make everyone happy and satisfied, and be there for their needs and wants, and otherwise you’re a burden and worthless, and shouldn’t bother everyone with your presence,

all of these are features of “slave mind”. All of this means you’ve been socialized as a slave. Only those who’ve been slowly and long-term brainwashed to find no value in their own lives, in their own freedom, are forced to think like this. It means you’ve been treated as if you’re not human at all, as if you don’t have equal rights, even worse, someone convinced you that you aren’t valuable, that your life shouldn’t be valued, not even by you. You’ve been forced to believe that you’re less than everyone else, and that everyone else comes first, and if you’ve tried to counter that idea, you’ve been abused into terror, or drowned in a sea of guilt, accused of being selfish, cruel, harmful, toxic, a burden on everyone around you. You’ve been hurt really greatly every time you tried to stand up for your human rights, so someone could keep using you for their own benefit, while convincing you that they’re the only thing that gives you any kind of value, and keeps you alive. 

They lied to you. You are human. Your life and your work and your words and your thoughts and your well being are just as important and valuable as everyone else’s. Your life is yours, it belongs to you, it’s not there to serve others or to make others happy, it’s only there for you. Nobody has the right to make you feel guilty for fighting for yourself. You don’t owe anything to the world, not to your parents, not to other people. You’re not obliged to make the world a better place for everyone else but for you. World hasn’t given you even the mere basic human rights. You’re allowed to hate it for that. Your experience is human experience, and anyone who would force a human being to go thru this is a monster by default. 

[liminalweirdo]

*Gets out of the shower* Oh, hey my skin actually looks pretty goo– *puts glasses on* NEver MiNd.

[lemerak-blog]

Vegan/cruelty-free skincare routine

I’m trying to switch my skincare routine to a green one. I have sensitive skin that is also oily, but I can’t seem to find the perfect brands to try.

I’ve read wonderful things about Acure, Trader Joe’s skincare products, Osea, Alba Botanica and others.

Which brand do you think could work?  

[lemerak-blog]

It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day

GOOD MORNING READERS! 

I’ve been wanting to switch the products I use for some that are cruelty-free or even vegan, which is hard to find in my hometown given that only few people are conscious about the damage done to animals.

In case you ignore this subject, let me introduce you to a truth many people should be aware of.

According to Cruelty Free International  “an animal test is any scientific experiment or test in which a live animal is forced to undergo something that is likely to cause them pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm”. These tests include exposing animals to radiation, forcing animals to inhale toxic gases or even  surgically removing animals’ organs or tissues, among others.

With that being said, you need to know THERE ARE alternatives to animal testing, and often thery are cheaper and quicker. Some of them are: cell cultures, the use of human tissues and volunteer studies.  However, for some reason (I read it is just for conservatism) scientists keep using traditional methods to test their products, which wouldn’t be a bother at all if “traditional” didn’t harm any living being. 

I believe that in some circumstances what worked in the past may not be the best option in the present. Thanks to knowledge, processes and materials are improved every year so we can avoid unwanted consequences plus aim to develop alternatives that take into account social responsabilities which includes the environment.

If you want to know which brands are cruelty-free and which aren’t, visit Cruelty Free Kitty. Maybe you’ll start with little changes like a new shampoo or a lip balm, but keep in mind that even with that you are making a difference, an impact.

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”- Gandhi

[a--z--u--l]

Tumblr es un diario ultrasecreto que todo el mundo puede leer, menos tu familia.

[lemerak-blog]

The things that excite you are not random. They are connected to your purpose. Follow them

[marissa-kai]

Everyday should feel this good.

@plvntstrong

[lemerak-blog]

Dulce de leche is definetly one of my FAVORITE foods. 

In Paraguay (where I live) dulce de leche is the equivalent to peanut butter or nutella in other countries. 

Perhaps every person with a sweet tooth enjoys eating it. It makes you feel like everything is right in the dessert or merienda that contains it, plus it’s a MUST in birthday cakes:  it’s not a birthday cake unless it has some dulce de leche inside. 

Everytime I eat an alfajor or medialuna with dulce de leche I thank Argentina for creating it, or maybe Chile (the origin is uncertain) because THAT’S HOW GOOD IT IS. Honestly, I prefer dulce de leche over nutella, but maybe that’s just me.

If you ever come to South America YOU’VE GOTTA TRY IT.