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Saturday, April 28, 2012

BRAND NEWS! ONLINE ORDERS UPDATE!

April 28, 2012
1:00 pm



Greetings Erzulliestas!

We will be on vacation from April 29 (Sunday) to May 2nd (Wednesday), 2012. All orders made today (April 28) until May 2nd will be processed on May 3 (Thursday).

Cheers!

Aries

Saturday, April 21, 2012

PLUS SIZE MODELING: CREATING YOUR PORTFOLIO

APRIL 21, 2012
9:40 AM






A plus size model's resume is her portfolio. In it is her range, her features and of course, her craft. If you have a great portfolio, then you do not need to drop names or have 'someone from the inside' do the sweet talking for you. It will persuade them half-way (your personality and professionalism will do the rest) on picking you already.

So how can you make a portfolio for your career as a plus size model? Here are some tips on how to do so. Again, this is based on my experience as a client and in the fashion industry. It is not the END ALL of everything.

PLUS SIZE MODELING TIP 1: JOIN OPEN SHOOTS TO INCREASE THE PHOTO OF YOUR PORTFOLIO


Of course, you have to have photos to put into your portfolio. Open shoots (sometimes you have to pay, sometimes not, depending on the arrangements) are a great way to get the portfolio you need.

PLUS SIZE MODELING TIP 2: NOT ALL PHOTOS ARE EQUAL


Overtime, you may accumulate photos. Remember to always select the best three samples of each category:

- Close Up (Minimal and Full On Make up)
- Profile (Minimal and Full on Make up)
- Whole Body (Commercial, Editorial and Catalogue)

We suggest that you focus more on the whole body shots as this shows more of your skills as a model.

PLUS SIZE MODELING TIP 3: YOUR GRANDEST PHOTO SHOULD BE IN FRONT AND THEN THE BEST PHOTO IN THE MIDDLE AND THEN THE GRANDEST AT THE END


In a model go see, FIRST IMPRESSIONS LAST that is both in your portfolio and of course as you conduct your business. There are actually a lot of ways to arrange your portfolio, however one way is to arrange it as said by the tip ABOVE.

Among all of your best photos, choose 2 of the grandest ones and 1 that is in the 2nd place (1st place is tied!)

Place your Grandest photo in front to shock and awe the client. This way they will get hooked. Then in the middle of your portfolio you put your best photo in the middle to keep the curiosity going and then the grandest one in the end to 'make the impression stick'.

PLUS SIZE MODELING TIP 4: NOT ALL OPEN SHOOTS ARE EQUAL


Just because there is an open shoot, it doesn't mean you have to bite it. Learn to screen. Know the theme and the portfolio of the photographer. If it looks professional enough and it is up to your taste and the portfolio that you think your targeted client would like, then by all means go ahead.

PLUS SIZE MODELING TIP 5: MIND THE RANGE OF YOUR PHOTO


Again, you are going to take your client to a 'ride' with your portfolio. Make sure that it shows a wide range of emotions from the softest to the hardest.




Friday, April 20, 2012

PLUS SIZE MODELS: HOW TO GET BOOKED PART 3!

APRIL 20, 2012
5:58 PM



It's plus size model hunting season again for us as we are now planning for the next year's collection. I actually read our Part 1 and Part 2 and I just want to add to that more tips about how to get booked as a plus size model. Again, this is based on my experience as a client and a former handler of models.

PLUS SIZE MODEL TIP 1: NO NAME DROPPING


When you are applying for a job, focus on impressing the client with your portfolio and not with the 'higher up' people that you have worked with. Why? It's simply telling the client that "Gucci got me for their runway, if you don't get me for this project, then it only means that you are not high caliber like them!"

Not only will this show your arrogance, but it also shows that you are more interested in everything else than the client's brand. It is good to just let them see your portfolio. If they start asking questions, then you answer.

Also, 'name dropping' is a great sign of arrogance and it will really turn off the client.

PLUS SIZE MODEL TIP 2: RESPECT THE CLIENT LIKE YOU ARE ALREADY HIRED


This you have to take seriously. SERIOUSLY.

Act like the client before you is already your boss. Therefore, you have to make sure that you keep your manners in check! Don't talk to your client like you are 'equals' because technically, you are an employee, as a model. Of course, stand up when the person is already out of line but talking to them like they are your 'friend' or something is never a good way.

This shows how amateur you really are.

So when you have to ask or say something, screen your words before you let it out of your mouth. If you have to text or email them, mind your punctuation. Too much "!!!" or BEING ADDICTED TO CAPITALIZATION or using text speak like "OMG I LUV UR FASH LYN!!!" is not a great way to express that you are a professional. You are talking to a client and NO, YOU ARE NOT CLOSE FRIENDS BOUND IN THE HIP.

PLUS SIZE MODEL TIP 3: ARRIVE PREPARED AND READY TO GO!


One way of looking like a complete amateur in modeling is rushing to the go-see and still fixing your portfolio. You will looked rushed. You will look stressed. Your glow will diminish and well, it will show as you meet the client.

This will also show to the client the potential threat you are to the project if you are hired. I mean, think about it, what sane, serious client would like to have a model that looks harassed upon arrival and looks disorganized all over? It only shows that you can't be given a huge responsibility!

PLUS SIZE MODEL TIP 4: SUBMIT THE FULL REQUIREMENTS


In a model go see, first impression is the most important. There is no such thing as 'to follow' because this is the only chance you will get to grab the client. So make sure that you submit the full requirements for the go-see.

PLUS SIZE MODEL TIP 5: BROWSE THROUGH THE CLIENT'S WEBSITE


Plus Size Models, know what you are getting into! If you know the brand that you are applying for, it really helps to browse their website and see what they usually ask their models to do. If you can see that you can handle their clothes, then go for it. However, if you know that you can't wear tube, then why are you applying? You can't tell a client what you want to wear. Not only is that annoying and disrespectful, but it's also very fraudulent to say that you can work with the brand and then the day comes and you say you can't do it.

It's like your best friend telling you that s/he will always be there for you, but then when there is a problem, BAM! THE PERSON IS GONE. Would you like that?



Monday, April 16, 2012

BRAND NEWS! PLUS SIZE MODELS WANTED! (CLOSED!)

UPDATED JULY 18, 2012 5:45 PM See the changes below.

APRIL 16, 2012
4:28 PM

PHOTO FROM: VOGUE.IT


Erzullie is now opening the applications for the plus size model go see. We are looking for HIGH FASHION PLUS SIZE MODELS who will take the brand to the next level and have the following requirements:

HEIGHT: 5"2' AND ABOVE
AGE: 18 - 29 YEARS OLD (*1)
BUST: 40-48 INCHES
WAIST: 31-40 INCHES
HIPS: 43-51 INCHES

- Must be able to wear sleeveless, tube, VERY high heeled shoes and shorts. (*2)

- Must be able to do runway and/or high fashion still poses and all the requirements pertaining to it (*2)
- Must have professional portfolio and is professional to work with (*2)

- Must be open to set terms of payment (*3)

Please send the following to our email: erzullie@yahoo.com with the subject: PLUS SIZE MODEL GO-SEE (*4)

FULL NAME:
CITY OF RESIDENCE:(*5)
MOBILE NUMBER:
BIRTHDAY:
AGE:
BUST (INCHES): (*5)
WAIST (INCHES): (*5)
HIPS (INCHES): (*5)

HEIGHT: (FT. AND INCHES) 

MINIMUM PHOTO REQUIREMENTS: (*2)


- 1 WHOLE BODY PHOTO
(*2) 
- 1 CLOSE UP PHOTO
(*2)

ADDITIONAL PHOTO REQUIREMENTS: (*2)

- PROFESSIONALLY DONE HIGH FASHION PHOTO/PORTFOLIO (*2) 

Those who has been approved shall be emailed back and invited to the plus size go see within the month of October 2012. DEADLINE OF APPLICATION IS ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 9:00 PM (*6)


READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THOROUGHLY:

*1) Must be at the time you have sent your application. For example: Today, July 8, 2012 your age is 29 but you will be 30 before the go see on October 2012. IT'S OKAY. As long as you are within that age range 18-29 when you have submitted your application, IT'S OKAY.

In another example, you are 17 today (July 8, 2012) and you will only turn 18 years of age after the GO-SEE on October 2012 (ex your birthday is on November 2012 and so forth), unfortunately you will have to wait for next year.


*2) We really need models who are flexible in terms of modelling garments and is confident enough to wear sleeveless and tube. 

We are open to both VETERANS AND AMATEURS. If you can do the poses that we require of you, then we are good.

We highly encourage that you get your photos done professionally or at least submit photos that are clear. This way, we can see you better. We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE that you at least submit the MINIMUM PHOTO REQUIREMENTS so that you give yourself a fairer chance when it comes to review. You are not giving yourself justice if you send us NUMEROUS HEADSHOTS and NO BODY SHOTS of yourself (AND VICE VERSA). We will only cater to those who have the minimum requirements to be fair to others who have exerted their effort in following it. 

*3) to be revealed when model is chosen for project.

*4)We will only accept applications VIA EMAIL with the CORRECT FORMAT. Any application who has violated this format will be AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED to be fair to those who has complied with the instruction. Thank you.

*5) A lot of your girls are asking if we accept models OUTSIDE OF METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES. Yes we do. As long as your comfortable travelling to MANILA for the go-see and (if chosen) for the shoots on your own, we are okay.

There are also questions about the sizes. Please see the requirements above. You must have AT LEAST 2 of the measurements down to be accepted. 


Example (1) you are good with the BUST AND WAIST but is beyond or short on the hips, IT'S OKAY. 

Example (2) you are good with the WAIST AND HIPS but is beyond or short on the BUST, IT'S OKAY

Example (3) you are good with the HIPS AND BUST but is beyond or short on the WAIST, IT'S OKAY.

It is also good to note that you must know how to measure your body because only APPLICATIONS WITH COMPLETE AND CORRECT requirements are going to be accepted. 

*6) ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION, please wait AFTER THE DEADLINE (SEPTEMBER 29, 2012) and the announcement of the RELEASE OF INVITES on all of our social sites. That is the ONLY TIME THAT WE WILL RELEASE INVITES. We will only review and screen the applications THOROUGHLY AFTER THE DEADLINE.

Those who have passed their COMPLETE AND CORRECT  model applications before this UPDATED REQUIREMENTS is posted no longer need to pass another application. Not unless, you find your application to have been done wrong. 

OTHER FAQ'S:

1. This go-see is for the ERZULLIE RESORT 2013 collection. It's for the FASHION LINE ALONE. We are not a modelling agency (JUST SO WE ARE CLEAR). For the plus size model go-see we may get 1-2 models or none depending on how the go-see turns out. 

This also means that YOU WILL BE MODELLING CLOTHES AND THERE WILL BE CLOTHES ON YOU. 

2. This plus size model go see is DIFFERENT from the search for the NEXT ERZULLIE ICON. Erzullie Icon's screening process is different than models.

3. It's a plus if you are a natural supporter of the brand or if you have bought and worn Erzullie before.

4. After the deadline, the fashion line will release INVITES via the OFFICIAL EMAIL OF ERZULLIE (erzullie@yahoo.com) ONLY to all the TOP 50 models accepted. The models must confirm their slot on a given deadline (to be stated in the invite). Only then will they be given instructions on the process of the plus size model go-see.

5. To those who have sent their applications last year 2011 and still want to join this year, OF COURSE YOU CAN. You just have to submit the requirements above again. WE DO NOT KEEP YOUR PORTFOLIO AND INFO WITH US FOR YOUR OWN PRIVACY AND PROTECTION FROM OUR END. 

6. ONLY APPLICATIONS THAT CORRECTLY FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS will be entertained to be fair to those that did. 

Cheers!

Aries


Monday, April 9, 2012

PLUS SIZE FASHION TIPS: CHOOSING LEGGINGS

APRIL 9, 2012
9:44 PM



Leggings have become a staple for the plus size woman, not only because of its comfort but its versatility when it comes to styling. Here are some plus size fashion tips that may want to consider in choosing your very own!

PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP 1: SEE THE INSIDE OUT


A garment is only as strong as what is in the inside because that is where the construction lies. If you see that the construction is poor (threads are not trimmed and ends up in a ball, seams unraveling easily with a simple pull etc.)

PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP 2: IS IT SEE THROUGH?


Leggings are not bottoms, but they can be if they are not see through when you wear them. There will be ones that seems like they are not SEE THROUGH but when you put them on with light you will see either your skin or your panties peeping. Check it out thoroughly before you do.

PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP 3: MAKE SURE THAT IT COVERS YOUR BUTT

The reason that you are putting on a leggings is because you want it to cover your waist down. So put them on and make a squat, if your butt is showing, then find a better one!

PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP 4: CHECK FOR CAMEL TOES

I apologize if some may become offended by this tip, but it has to be said. There are a lot of women out there that goes out wearing their leggings, not knowing that their camel toe is showing. ( A Camel toe is the shape that your crotch makes as if it is having a wedgie from your bottom.) This is also the reason why leggings are not a bottom! Anyway, just make sure that it is not dividing up your crotch to avoid humiliation and the wrong suggestion.

PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP 5: DOES IT FLATTER YOUR SHAPE?


Fashion is your slave. After all, it wouldn't be created if you didn't demand for it. Therefore, make sure that your leggings make your body look smoother and your legs longer. If it doesn't, then chuck it!


ERZULLIE IS BACK ONLINE!

APRIL 9, 2012
9:20 AM



Hello Erzulliestas!

As promised we are now back online! Let the online orders resume and all that jazz! ^^

We actually had a fabulous week of reflection and well, as a teaser, we have discussed a few things:

1. The fate of Iconship
2. The path of Erzullie
3. The fate of plus size blogs of Erzullie
4. Fashion show

Not to be mysterious or anything, but everything will be revealed soon.

Love you ladies!

Aries

Monday, April 2, 2012

BRAND NEWS! ONLINE WILL RESUME ON APRIL 9

APRIL 2, 2012
10:43 AM



Hello Erzulliestas!

We would like to announce that starting today, April 2, 2012, we will still take in orders but will only start processing them by April 9, 2012 in observance for the Holy Week.

Cheers!

Aries

Sunday, April 1, 2012

ERZULLIE RESORT 2012 PLUS SIZE FASHION

April 1, 2012
9:03 pm



We just wanted to share to you ladies our full collection. Hope you girls love it as much as we do! ^^ To buy any of the dresses, visit http://erzullie.multiply.com and purchase online!















Cheers!

Aries


ERZULLIE ICON, LOREN M. IS OUR APRIL GIRL!

April 1, 2012
8:56 am



AND WE ARE NOT KIDDING.

Happy April Fool's day! Don't let mass hysteria get you. Check your facts before you spread them. A lot of celebrities will mock die today, but don't get fooled!

BUT

If there is one thing that is true, it would be Erzullie Icon, Loren M.'s profile cover for our Facebook page!

You like?

LOL (Lots of Love),

Aries

FLASH SALE A SUCCESS!

April 1, 2012
8:48 am



We would like to thank all of the Erzulliestas that came to our Flash Sale at the M Cafe! The support was awesome! We really appreciate you girls!

Lots of Love

Aries