Let's talk about the best day of the year where you get to dress however you want. Halloween! This week on The Maarte Life Podcast, Carmela and Mirtle are talking all things outfits, slut shaming, catcalling, and just wearing what you want for you, not to impress anyone else. Carmela and Mirtle also chat about how to stay safe on a photoshoot and how to stop those creepy vibes.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The Maarte girls' make-up for the shoot was inspired by Mexico’s Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Basically Mexican Halloween.
• Halloween is pretty much the only day of the year where it’s acceptable to dress like a slut. Whether it’s an angel or a firefighter, you can slut up any outfit. Let’s face it, you shouldn't be shaming anyone for how they dress regardless of the day.
• Don’t dress for anybody but yourself. You don’t need to or want to impress anyone else but yourself.
• It’s so rude to catcall people on the street! Just because you’re wearing something they think is slightly provocative. Why do people have to act like that?!
• Guys, if you want to say something about a woman's appearance, say it in a normal way. Why do you have to make someone feel gross about themselves? Just come up and say hi you look nice, not yelling at them on the street.
• If you’re in a nude photoshoot then have someone else in the room with you like a stylist or someone you trust, just in case the photographer tries to get you to do something you’re not comfortable with.

BEST MOMENTS 

‘I want to look pretty with my girls, not for anyone else’

‘Why should I be more fearful of my surroundings because of the clothes I’m wearing’

‘I’d do a naked photoshoot but I’d need someone there with me’

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Carmela - Model, content creator, scuba diver, INFJ, Cancerian, ramen lover, spirit totem is a sea turtle, mother to a rambunctious Boston Terrier named Pongo.

@carmelafernz

Mirtle- Model, small business owner, Free spirited woman, loves to bake and loves outdoor activities.

@mirtlecake

PODCAST DESCRIPTION

"Ma·ar·te (adj.): Artsy, Artful. Because settling for less was never an option.

Filipina models and business partners, Carmela and Mirtle catch up on all the things they can’t stop thinking about... good thing they got a podcast to tell it all!

Grab your favourite sunglasses and tasty cocktails (Carmela is allergic to alcohol so she’ll settle with buko juice) and join these two Maarte Babes, every Thursday, as they sit down and chika on all things: Lifestyle & Leisure, Beauty at All Ages, Relationships, and Personal Development... and of course catch-up with their brilliant and inspiring guests who are just as Maarte as they are!

With every episode, The Maarte Life Podcast’s mission is to create a space where women (and gents) feel empowered and confident, and make you laugh - a lot. Carmela and Mirtle are committed to authenticity, honesty, and learning right alongside you.

@Maartelifepodcast

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