PLUS SIZE OPINION: DREAMS AND DESPERATION

I read a tweet recently, it said, “@___ notice me! please make me a model, if not, I’m going to kill myself.” To be honest, it’s not my first time to see these kinds of comments, but it got me to thinking about dreams and desperation.

Dreams are what motivates us to wake up every day (at least for me). It’s fascinating for me that at any time our lives could end, but why not today? There must be a reason right? And for now, before we go deep, at least we have dreams to keep us occupied until we reach our end.

But what if it’s not working? What if we have tried everything and still we haven’t achieved it? Does it mean we picked the wrong one or we simply just have to try harder? And how hard is harder? What if we have given it all that we got and yet we are still left with nothing?

It’s a sad thought. I know. But I am pretty sure that everyone has already experienced this at one moment of their lives --- that is the part where desperation occurs. We start to bargain our own dignity or value just to get what we want and that’s just plain dangerous.

Think about it --- your whole being just for one moment in your life that may or may not work out for you after all, but that is what dreams are for I guess. It’s the one moment in your whole life that you felt that you were born for something and not some random events that occurred in the universe --- because we all want to feel like we are born for something.

So in the end, I am not sure. Are dreams, really worth the desperation?


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE OPINION: THE (TIRING) FASHION SIZE LABEL DEBATE

There is a great fashion size label debate going on out there. Some women are having problems with regular size women claiming they are plus and vice versa. Then there is a third faction who says, “just chuck the label and wear it”. It all gets confusing but for me, when it comes to fashion and style, I am with the third faction.

I mean, what’s wrong with being called plus size or calling yourself as one? If some women feel that they are more connected to the plight of plus size women or fashion, then who are we to stop them? Same goes to the women who call themselves regular size.

I actually learned this the hard way. In a bazaar, when a regular size woman would approach our booth. I would immediately notify them that we are a plus size store, gently “shooing them away”.

Now mind you, the reason that I was doing this is because before, a regular size customer came in, fell in love, grabbed everything and then when she found out it was a plus size fashion line she threw the clothes at me and left the store angry --- because she is not plus size and she felt that she was ‘led on’.

Since then, I make it a point that I notify the regular size customers about it. But then, one day, a regular size woman told me that she was offended with what I have said. “Your fashion line is meant to liberate women of different sizes. Why are you not allowing me inside your store?”

I went to defensive mode at first. In my mind, I was like, so if a fat girl enters a regular size store and gets turned away because nothing would fit her --- it’s not discrimination but when a small girl goes to a big girl shop and we tell them nothing fits --- it is?

But in the end, she is right. Erzullie was made to make any fierce plus size woman feel great about herself. And if this woman is celebrating her inner plus size woman (which we all have), then who am I to stop her?

From then on, if a regular size girl comes in, I just treat her just like any other Erzulliesta. Believe it or not, Erzulliestas have now come in different shapes and size indeed. So what’s in a name? Nothing. The affinity to it differs from one person to another, so respecting that person’s notion would be the better approach or else, this debate is never going to end.

Cheers!

Aries


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE NEWS: THE ERZULLIESTA FEBRUARY 2014 (3)

Your fierce plus size fashion concentrate this week! For the past issue: The Erzulliesta February 2014 (2)

#1 This week is where Valentine’s day has fallen. As such we open with “I love myself” and wrote about speed dating outfit ideas. Speaking of dates, Erzulliesta Beau Soleil tells you where to find them in the Metro Manila dating scene.

#2 You ladies already know that the Resort 2014 collection will be launched at the Super Sale Bazaar, World Trade Center, Pasay City on February 28-March 2, 2014 (11am-10pm). As such, here are more details about it like: the partial and unofficial list and the color palette.

#3 Speaking of shopping, do you know that in Erzullie your style is someone’s savior?

#4 Erzullie designer, Aries De Guzman, went “Casual Chic” this week, while Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Khris Guarin, shows us her “wild feminine” side. She also stars in the editorial, “Style Sneak” and gives advice on new beginnings.

#5 This week also marks the Erzullie Showroom house warming party! But what are our thoughts as we almost finished the room?

#6 We also asked the 2014 Erzullie Icons on their thoughts about love. We then capped it off with: “The kind of lover that I would really want would be ___”

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE NEWS: THE ERZULLIESTA FEBRUARY 2014 (2)

Erzullie’s week in review. For the last issue: The Erzulliesta February 2014 (1)

#1 We started the week with a simple truth, “My lover is lucky to have me.”

#2 We have also presented the new icons for 2014 --- who made the cut?

#3 We got double the plus size opinion this week: Choose between “I’m fat & single, please calm down” and “banishing the ghosts of your past mistakes”. We also ask about the worth of any dream.

#4 Erzullie designer, Berna Cuevas, decided to be a “shape shifter” today, while Erzullie designer, Aries De Guzman went out with a “print play” for plus size style.

#5 Erzulliesta Nikki also steps up looking “pretty preppy” in her ensemble. She also got featured in this plus size editorial, “Blurred Style”.

#6 The new plus size dating column is up and Erzulliesta Beau Soleil talks about “love by the looks of it”. In turn, we also ask you ladies to fill this blank: “The best kind of date for me would be _____” and give you “ideas for blind date outfits”.

#7 The Manila dating scene has always been hot and spicy, but the temperature just got higher with Erzulliesta Gellie Abogado entering the scene. People are definitely saying, “Oh-My-Gellie!” and finds her roaming around this editorial, “G City”.

#8 Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Khris Guarin, shares “I can’t lose to myself.”


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE FASHION: THE ERZULLIESTA FEBRUARY 2014 (1)

Erzullie’s week in review. For the last issue: The Erzulliesta January 2014 (4)

#1 Erzulliestas be like: “I open my life to greatness” and “Be fierce and move on.” We also had a #throwlove fest for just one day, in anticipation of “love month” that is February.

#2 The results of The Next Erzullie Icon Search 2013 is finally going to end. Results are going to be out this February and Erzullie designers, Berna Cuevas and Aries De Guzman, dish out on the finalists.

#3 We shout, “one love for plus size empowerment” and asked you ladies to fill in the blank: If I had the money, I would fill my closet with ___” Would this printed dress also be part of it?

But before you do shop to fill that hypothetical closet, here are 3 important questions that ask before you buy that thing in the window. 

#4 In the week of Erzullie designer styles, Berna went “pioneer posh”, while Aries went “tropical leather”. Speaking of designers, Erzulliesta Chami Viray, owner and designer of the plus size brand, Chubbly, shares her experience as she changes as a person and how the brand will have to change too.

#5 Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Khris Guarin, shares her first reaction to a health crisis.

#6 Who says you need to show skin to be sexy? Check out Erzulliesta Gellie’s outfit as she goes under some “sexy covers” for her plus size style.


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE OPINION: ONE LOVE FOR PLUS SIZE EMPOWERMENT

In the plus size world, there are many messages being brought, but I do believe that they all say the same thing --- we are all beautiful and we deserve respect just like anyone else.

But of course, there will be times that we will find someone whom we cannot agree with. For me, the right way to go about it is to just respect the person’s views, while stating your own. It doesn’t even need to contradict. You just have to talk about it or opt  not to respond and find others that share your own views, instead.

Because isn’t this what the plus size advocacy is all about? We, plus size women, want to be heard as a viable part of society. In order to heard, we need to talk  about it or at least have someone do. Silencing another person is counterproductive. Because once the talk dies, that’s the end of the cause --- we are no longer heard.

So instead of stopping someone from doing what they think is right for the cause, respect it. Respect is about knowing the right time, words and actions to show your views about the matter and conveying them in the most thoughtful way possible. This way, we keep the conversation going.

We are all doing our best for the cause, ladies --- believe me. There are different lines of thoughts but we all have the goal of empowering plus size women in mind. So let’s just talk about our ideas instead and remind ourselves that in the end, we all have one love towards plus size empowerment.

Cheers!

Aries


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE NEWS: THE ERZULLIESTA JANUARY 2014 (3)

Another fierce week just happened. Catch up with the news below! For the past issue: The Erzulliesta January 2014 (2)

#1 We begin with the mantra: “I am ready to start my life again.”

#2 It’s all about Erzulliesta Timmy this week. We have featured her interview as a finalist of The Next Erzullie Icon 2013 --- “The Emancipation Of Timmy Mariano”, her “casual class” style for Erzulliesta style weekend and of course, two amazing photo sets --- “simple” and “cross the line”.

#3 Erzullie also met up with the fabulous ladies of Pinay Curvies. Wonder what’s curvin’?

#4 We are now 3000+ plus fiercer in facebook, Erzulliestas! Thank you! Join your other fierce plus size fashion sisters there today!

#5 Erzulliesta Apple shares with us her passion for cooking --- with this delicious wan-soy chicken recipe!

#6 “The Challenge” of a dream is not having it but living it. Afterwards, you will feel “the gratitude” for everything that has happened. Correct?

#7 We got curious and asked what would Erzulliestas say: “To feel good, after a bad day, I would ____” and with that, added “The Optimist’s creed”

#8 Get to know your true style and reflect it throughout the year. We share 3 ways.

#9 Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Kat Catapia, shares her thoughts on plus size women being seductive.


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE FASHION: THE ERZULLIESTA JANUARY 2014 (2)

Wow! We are already on the 3rd week of the year. What have you been up to, Erzulliestas? Check out Erzullie’s week in review. For the past issue: The Erzulliesta January 2014 (1).

#1 “New year, New me” should be changed but we think that “new beginnings should be embraced with gusto!”

#2 Speaking of the “new year”, keep your resolutions with these 3 easy tips!

#3 Erzullie is also back online to accept your orders! Time to fierce up, ladies!

#4 Another cause for celebration? Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Kat Lopez, along with Q-York and other talented Filipino artists are nominated for #VIMA.

#5 Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Kat Catapia, gives out advice with regards to dealing with dreams.

#6 The Next Erzullie Icon 2013 finalist and Erzulliesta, Monica Reyes, shares her thoughts on the “Odds” of being her. She also stars in this fabulous plus size photo set, “dreaming” and shares her “boho biker” style!

#7 Erzullie designer and co-owner, Berna Cuevas, announces that “Pepe Smith” is her top inspiration for the Holiday 2014 collection. Confused? So are we (at first). But we have an explanation for you. We promise it will make sense.


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE FASHION: THE ERZULLIESTA JANUARY 2014 (1)

2014 started with a very fierce week! Check out the recap below! For the last issue: The Erzulliesta December 2013 (5)

#1 We got a double dose of Erzulliesta Mantra this week: “I leave behind what no longer suits me” and “I let go of things I no longer want to be with.”

#2 Before the year 2013 ended, we showed you ladies what we wanted to take and leave from it, did a little recap of the year, suggested style and fashion resolutions (wishes too!) for 2014, as well as what Erzulliestas can expect for the coming year from us.

#3 Start the first day of the year, looking fierce! Check out 3 ways to start 2014 fashionably!

#4 Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Kat Catapia, talks about what motivates her to do things.

#5 We also found “this room” as well as “the dream” that goes with it. Mysterious, huh?

#6 The Top 3 Finalists of The Next Erzullie Icon 2013 (#TNEI2013) has been revealed. Check them out and who do you want to represent you, Erzulliestas?

#7 If you want to have a relaxed style but still keeping the fierce, check out this “Lounge Love” plus size style inspiration!

Cheers!

Aries


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE LOVE: OUR WISHES FOR ALL OF OUR ERZULLIESTAS THIS 2014

Tonight is the night we celebrate the New Year! And no matter how you ladies choose to celebrate it, here is our 2014 wishes for all of you! Good vibes all around!

#1 More power in the career area

We hope that all of you ladies find fulfilling and advancing careers that gives your life purpose, rejuvenation and exhilaration!

#2 More love/romance, whether for the self or with a lover

Love is for everyone! So we hope that this year you find love, whether for yourself or with others.

#3 More money

Because an Erzulliesta gets her bills paid on time (even advanced if she wanted), may you ladies have more money to keep on living like the fierce plus size woman that you are!

#4 More meaningful relationships

A 1,000 casual acquaintances is nothing vs. 1 true friend --- agree? May you ladies find more meaningful relationships this year and be able to keep them ‘til the next.

#5 More positive thinking

The battle always start from within. May you have a stronger mental attitude towards positive thinking --- it’s the only way to live, get what you want and have fun while doing it.

Cheers!

Aries


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE FASHION: A SUGGESTED 2014 FASHION AND STYLE RESOLUTIONS

As the year 2014 opens, the opportunity of improving our fashion and style is yet upon us. Let’s cease this opportunity and embrace new positive fierce plus size fashion habits! (You may also want to read our 2013 resolutions --- still have some good wisdom there.)

#1 I will only buy the best.

If we think about it, a high quality, Php 1,500 garment (approx. $35) that we buy once a year and use it all year round (even more) in different styling is a better investment than buying 10 pcs. of poor quality Php 250.00 (total Php 2,500 approx. $58) because it is easily ripped or discolored.

#2 As much as possible, I will buy from the local plus size fashion scene.

2013 showed me a lot of new and exciting local plus size brands and the creativity is outstanding! This year, I aim to wear more local plus size fashion brands as much as possible. I think it will be good to rejuvenate my style.

#3 I will curate my closet better.

Curating your closet will help you define your style, make your personality more concrete, save you money from buying things you will never use and maximize all of your garments! If that is not fashion & style utopia, I don’t know what is!


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE OPINION: MY 2013 “TAKE AND LEAVE” LIST

It’s the end of the year and with an avalanche of “resolutions post”, which shamefully, I will be doing later on, I was thinking about my last and only goodbye to 2013.

So what are the things that I want to leave here in 2013?

#1 The constant self-pity. It’s such an irony that I am promoting “fierceness” when in myself I do not feel or even practice it. But good to note, I am correcting it now.

#2 People that waste my hope. I love seeing the goodness of people, but sometimes when a person does not choose it--- ever, hoping for it is tiring. I’d rather channel my hope to people who uses it to remember their goodness.

#3 Gossip. It’s unreliable and I’d rather be a confidant of someone’s secret than someone telling me about someone’s secrets. It’s more deep and fulfilling.

With that goodbye, what do I take with me?

#1 Good and worthy relationships. I have made so much meaningful connections this year that helped me grow. I will take this with me and nourish it more.

#2 New found skills and solutions. Gone are the days that I feel insecure about my abilities with regards to how to handle Erzullie. I will take this with me and improve them.

#3 The ability to not use social media so much. This year, I was able to train myself to minimize my need to use it personally. I find it liberating and the connections, more meaningful.

So how about you? What are you leaving and taking this 2013?

Cheers!

Aries


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE NEWS: ERZULLIE’S YEAR 2013 RECAP

Just some things that happened this 2013 year that gloriously shaped Erzullie to its upwards direction.

#1 Erzullie’s Secret Sale (Up to 70% off!) last January. It was the first and only time that we went that far in discount. New Erzullie Icons were crowned --- Audrey Lee and Kat Lopez.

#2 February was the month where Erzulliesta Timmy Mariano went on board as an intern and revolutionized the content of the blogs. The first post for plus size opinion was done too: “Are you brave enough?”

#3 The first issue of The Erzulliesta was launched in March 2013, as well as the first ever Corporate 2013 collection.

#4 April was the birth month of the first Erzulliesta mantra --- “I am confident with my curves.”

#5 By May, we started making style inspirations called, “Wednesday Wear”. First theme was: “Graphic Flow”. Our first solo Pop Shop also happened this month.

#6 Probably the most memorable event in June was the “Fierce+Flaunt” event, where we partnered with plus size brand Chubbly. The union of all the fashionable plus size Filipinas was positively exhilarating!

#7 July marked the change in Erzullie as we have launched our first ever demi-couture plus size collection via the Pre-Holiday season. Erzulliestas loved it so much it got sold out even before the year was out!

#8 August was the month was started posting “Saturday Styles”, wherein we feature Erzulliestas wearing Erzullie. We also joined instagram (@erzullie_plussize) that month.

#9 We launched the column “Thursday tips” on September and the first post was “3 not-so-good shopping habits”. Since it was also a globally declared, fashion month, we celebrated it with “The Fashion Feast event”. It was also the month wherein we shared the first ever Erzulliesta’s story about “surviving fashion debt/death”.

#10 Last October, we had our first try opening a pop shop in Alabang. You Erzulliestas, of course, made it successful! We also privately launched our Holiday 2013 collection.

#11 November --- Anniversary month! What can we say? New Breed/Breath and the Holiday 2013 collection reigns supreme!

#12 December was rocking as international plus size blogger, Garner Style, shared a photo of Erzullie’s interview of Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Audrey Lee, on her facebook page. We also gave you girls a sneak peek about the 2014 collections.

These are just some of the memories and experiences that made Erzullie and our lives as designers better. Thank you, Erzulliestas for the constant business!

Cheers!

Aries


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop 

PLUS SIZE FASHION: THE ERZULLIESTA DECEMBER 2013 (5)

This fierce week in review! For the past issue: The Erzulliesta December 2013 (4)

#1 It’s the end of the year and if you are still alive and kicking, you have proven one thing to yourself --- “I can survive my life.”

#2 With the Holidays coming and blowing over, we wanted to remind you ladies about “the really important stuff”, how to easily relax after and of course, a small greeting!

#3 Speaking of the Holidays, check out Erzullie’s Holiday 2013 collection’s full photo set!

#4 Heat up your cold holidays with a little “seductive” thought from Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Kat Catapia.

#5 Great news! Chubbly Shoes is on sale! Check out the deets!

#6 Erzulliesta Monica shows us how to have a “street edge” look for anyone’s fierce plus size style.

#7 Being a fierce plus size woman is becoming rampant in the streets! Check out this small fashion editorial --- “Erzulliestas in the City”.


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop 

PLUS SIZE FASHION: THE ERZULLIESTA DECEMBER 2013 (4)

Here is Erzullie’s week in review! For the past issue: The Erzulliesta December 2013 (3)

#1 Every Erzulliesta should say, “I should treat myself better”

#2 This week we want to say, “Lucky You!” (Just a reminder of how lucky we all are)

#3 We also announced our December 2013 Vacation schedule.

#4 Re-live the “Seductive” Pre-Holiday 2013 collection! Check out all of the photos!

#5 The production of the 2014 collections just started! We share our thoughts before we went to the cloth market and how is the Resort 2014 shaping up.

#6 Self-dating is an important aspect for any woman, single or taken! Check out 3 fabulous ideas for your next solo adventure!

#7 Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Loren Monares, gives an advice to other aspiring Filipina plus size models like her. She also gives an intimate interview about her recent life obstacle and how the “Strength of A Woman” made her conquer it.

#8 Erzulliesta Timmy looks “Sharp and Sweet” with this coming to young adulthood ensemble!


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE OPINION: “LUCKY YOU”

“I’m so lucky!” How many times have you said that yourself and your life? Do you take time to feel and realize how blessed your life is, despite its ups and downs, or you just focus on how it could have been better?

It’s the end of the year. In retrospect, I have realized how lucky I was this year and how ignorant I was about it. This year, I was well fed, safe, with a roof on my head, money to spend on coffee and night-outs, privilege to keep a passionate business open, connect with people, blog constantly and freely and above all --- just plain healthy and alive. There were so many moments that I should be so grateful there and then but as I reflect upon my past, I have focused on how it could have gone better instead.

Because that is my mentality back then, I strove harder. With that, every time I do not hit my version of “better”, I became more bitter. More bitterness made me feel even more unlucky about my life so, I work harder to get it. It's a vicious cycle.

What do I end up with? A conclusion that I have a very “unlucky” life --- or so I thought --- at that point.

But now that I have survived yet another year, in retrospect, my life was not that unlucky as I thought it was. In fact, it was because of my ignorance of how lucky I was that made it awful.

So wake up to the fact that you are lucky. You have achieved so much and you have more blessings than you thought you actually deserve. You may have even been receiving awesome stuff you never asked!

Lucky you, indeed!

Cheers!

Aries


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE FASHION: THE ERZULLIESTA DECEMBER 2013 (3)

Another fierce week just happened! Here is the review! For the last issue: The Erzulliesta December 2013 (3). 

#1 “Money does not determine my value.” --- Need we say more?

#2 We ask, “Did you slow down today? Or are you too busy for your own life?”

#3 Look chic and comfortable with this “Short Suited” plus size style inspiration or be daring with some “Mix & Match” action!

#4 International plus size blogger, Garner Style, is loving the attitude of Plus Size models!

#5 A look back at Erzullie Resort 2013!

#6 Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Loren Monares, shares her advice about pursuing dreams.

#7 We also share 3 ways to fall in love with your job again.

#8 An Erzulliesta shares how she survived her own family that bullied her about her weight, in “My Family, My Bully”

#9 See the whole set of New Breed/Breath photos for Erzullie’s Anniversary month this year!

#10 We also met with the TNEI 2013 top 3. What are our thoughts before the meeting?


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE OPINION: DID YOU SLOW DOWN TODAY?

We can easily get lost with everything in our lives --- love, money, goals, ambitions and we would like to keep up with everything flawlessly to show to everyone how strong we are. We resist to be unmasked for who we are --- human beings who need to connect, not only to the people around us but to what is actually happening to us.

So the question is, did you slow down today?

I sometimes find myself going about my day. Just doing one thing after another and sometimes several things at once and then at the end of the day, if I ask myself, “what happened?” I can barely recall.

To be honest, at first, I didn’t mind. But one day, as I was blogging for Erzullie, I just realized that it was already 9 am (I start at 5 am). The rays of the sun were beautiful and there I was ignoring it as I type away in my laptop.

I have wondered at that moment, how much of my life have passed by already? I am so caught up with “keeping up” with everything that ironically, I only kept up with the tasks, but not with my actual life.

I miss knowing that I can breathe, that I have my health, that life is not in the work that I do but the moment that I actually felt it. I was too busy catching my dreams, I forgot to wake up from time to time to realize, how amazing reality was.

In search of true beauty and a good life, I have realized that I have ignored it. It was in front of me all along and all it takes is us to stop, take time and slow down.

Hugs, Erzulliestas. Live every time. Waste it not.

Cheers!

Aries


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE FASHION: THE ERZULLIESTA DECEMBER 2013 (2)

We have been less vicious when it comes to posting last week. Nonetheless, it’s still as fierce as it should be! Check out what happened. Click here for the past issue: The Erzulliesta December 2013 (1)

#1 Erzulliesta Mariz Dizon looks fierce in Erzullie Couture.

#2 “Self-worth is personally determined.”

#3 Erzulliesta Gellie blogs about #ErzullieGlobalPinoy

#4 A look back at Erzullie’s Corporate 2013 collection.

#5 Look Holiday Corporate Chic this season! How? Click on for inspiration.

#6 We shared 3 books that changed our lives. What’s yours?

#7 Will Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Loren Monares, leave Erzullie? Check out her answer!

#8 Credit cards can still be used for good. Check out 3 ways on how to manage it (and not let it manage you!)

#9 Using anger to actually find peace in your life? Possible!

#10 Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Kat Lopez, shows us how the Music and Modeling industry is “shaping up” to be the same thing.


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving limited edition designer styles for the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: http://erzullie.wix.com/shop

PLUS SIZE OPINION: THE POSITIVE SIDE OF ANGER

We always think of being angry as a bad thing, but little do we know that being angry can actually be empowering. But of course it depends on your choice --- will you use this emotion negatively or positively?

The negative kind is the one wherein you use anger to get back at that person (a.k.a. revenge) and forever forge him/her into your life story (even giving this person the award for the person that affected you the most --- yuck! Isn’t it?) Revenge, mind you, will eat tremendous amounts of your precious time, energy and effort. And personally, if this person already took and wasted some of those from your life, why give the person the luxury of having a second helping of it?

Stop making his/her character stay longer in your life through plotting, implementing and relishing in your revenge. You could be just moving on to better things, embracing better experiences and letting new amazing people in, which lead us to the positive kind of angry.

This kind is the one where you acknowledge that what this person did to you is wrong and because you are angry about it, you just cut him/her from your life, giving yourself freedom from the person, the situation and even the aftermath of it. In this sense, you have used anger to propel yourself to a new beginning. You have finally declared that he or she no longer has power over you and your life. This will immediately set you free and give you more room for a better situation.

So feel free to use anger to make yourself and your life better, which is if you ask me, the better kind of revenge.


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