WANTED: MALE MODELS FOR AN ERZULLIE PHOTOSHOOT (2013) --- CLOSED

THIS GO SEE IS ALREADY CLOSED, MAY 31, 2013

WANTED: MALE MODELS FOR A PHOTO SHOOT WITH ERZULLIE

THIS IS OPEN FOR BOTH REGULAR AND PLUS SIZE MALE MODELS.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. CLEAR PORTFOLIO (PROFESSIONAL/AMATEUR) - INCLUDE HEAD AND WHOLE BODY SHOTS

2. MUST BE PROFESSIONAL TO WORK AND ABLE TO WORK WITH PLUS SIZE MODELS

3. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- HEIGHT: 5'5" OR TALLER
- MUST HAVE GOOD/FIT PHYSIQUE FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIVISION
- AGE: 18-30 YEARS OLD

4. MUST BE ABLE TO GO TO A MODEL GO SEE (WHEN INVITED), PROVIDE OWN WARDROBE FOR SHOOT (PLUS!), TRAVEL AROUND METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES AND MUST BE AVAILABLE ON JUNE OR JULY 2013

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION: (Read and Re-read, we are very strict.)

Send your PORTFOLIO (attachments only, no zip file) along with the answers to the following questions (as inline text in the email) to erzullie@yahoo.com with the SUBJECT: "MALE MODEL 2013"

FULL NAME:
AGE:
HEIGHT:
PORTFOLIO:
CITY OF RESIDENCE:
LAST 5 PROJECTS THAT YOU HAVE DONE AS A MODEL: (Answer if applicable, if not, skip)
CAN YOU WORK PROFESSIONALLY WITH PLUS SIZE MODELS?
WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED WITH THIS PARTICULAR PROJECT?

Deadline of applications for "MALE MODEL 2013" is on MAY 31, 2013

FAQ's: (Read and Re-read before asking questions. Inquiries that are already answered by the FAQ's will be ignored)

1. What kind of male models are you looking for?
- This project is open for both REGULAR and PLUS SIZE Male models

2. What project is this for?
- This project is for an Erzullie Photoshoot on June/July 2013

3. What kind of portfolio are you looking for? I only have photos that my photographer friend has taken, is that okay?
- Portfolio can be professionally done or collaborative works with other artists. As long as it is clear and it looks professional it's okay. Anything less of that level will immediately be rejected.

4. My height is below the requirement, can I still apply? I am 5"5' with shoes, can I still apply?
- Height is very strict and must be 5"5' (without shoes) onwards

5. What do you mean by good/fit physique?
- Good/Fit Physique means must have a healthy looking body for their respective divisions

6. I am 17 (and below) or 31 years (onwards) of age right now but I still want to apply, can I?
- Age must be 18 and 30 by the time of May 2013. Any application that shows otherwise will be rejected. (ID's will be required during the go-see should you be chosen to be invited to be fair with the rest of the models who are honest enough to comply).

7. What happens next after I have submitted my portfolio? How can I know if I am accepted?
- Partially approved models will be invited to a go see. Invites will be released on June 2013.

8. What form of compensation will you give me, should I be chosen to model for this particular project?
- Compensation will be discussed to chosen models only.

9. What kind of wardrobe should I have (as stated in the requirements?)
- Wardrobe main focus is a professional suit and tie and other casual garments.

10. Whom will I be working with?
- You will be working with plus size models and must be professional. Any attitude or work ethic that is otherwise will be immediately rejected.

11. Who will decide who gets in?
- All decisions are reserved by the designers and are final.

PLUS SIZE FASHION: DID YOU GET YOUR PRE-VITES YET? (ERZULLIE FIRST LOOK: RESORT 2013)

Erzulliestas are already confirming their slots and are excited about the upcoming Erzullie First Look: Resort 2013 event!

For those who are new to this, the Erzullie First Look: Resort 2013 event is mainly about Erzulliestas grabbing the latest collection (in this case, Resort 2013) before we release it to the public! It is also good to note that we only made 24 pieces (maximum) per style, so you girls know that we easily run out of some of the sizes and styles before it hits the outlet.

So if you are into some fabulous and exclusive shopping experience, by all means get your pre-vites today, reserve a slot and get your final invite immediately! Limited slots only. DEADLINE of asking for pre-vites is April 16, 2013, Tuesday. 

Cheers!

Aries

PLUS SIZE FASHION: MEGA MAGAZINE FEATURES PLUS SIZE STYLE IN APRIL 2013 ISSUE!

When we received this tweet... excitement went all over our backbone!

We were just so delighted in grabbing the next issue. Whatever it was, we knew that it would definitely be something that we are going to be excited about!

So come April, I was able to finally grab a copy of Mega magazine with the beautiful Georgina Wilson on the cover. I have opened it and saw that the APRIL 2013 ISSUE FEATURES A PLUS SIZE MODEL. I am so happy!

PHOTO FROM MEGA MAGAZINE

Just to be clear, the brand is not there and people may be all up saying, "Grabe naman itong si Aries, akala ko andun naman ang Erzullie." (With the way that you are acting Aries, I would have thought that Erzullie was there!) Lol. I know. I know. I apologize for that but as some of you may know, I am passionate about the local plus size industry. Anything that has something to do with a development of it, is a cause for me to celebrate! I have been celebrating since yesterday in twitter. Haha. Anyway, Grab a copy of Mega Magazine now to see the beauty! Here is a sneak peak!

Love it!

I didn't get to see the name of the model though. Whoever she is, she is an amazing person! What do you think? COMMENT HERE.

Cheers!

ARIES

PLUS SIZE FASHION: ERZULLIE IS BACK ONLINE!

Hello! Dear Erzulliestas!

We are happy to report back online! (Yeah we know that we extended for one more day. We just couldn't resist!) Anyway, we hope that you girls had a meaningful week last week!

Cheers!

Aries

PLUS SIZE OPINION: CAN WE STILL TRUST (THE PHOTOS INSIDE) MAGAZINES FOR THE REALITY OF BEAUTY?

PHOTO FROM: THEILLUSIONISTS.ORG

This photo is going around Facebook. It's actually from the Facebook page "The Illusionist". It basically shows the celebrity, Jennifer Lawrence, an actress of strong athletic physique, being "slimmed down" or rather "shrunk down" a size or three. Before the plus size community or any body acceptance promoter raise their eyebrows to GQ and start clamoring for reforms, YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT GQ ACTUALLY CHOSE THE LEFT PHOTO for publishing.

So please, CALM DOWN. GQ deserves a round of applause for many ages to come. This photo is also almost 2 years of age, so the issue has practically been brought up already but it just reached me yesterday.

In the magazine world, it's already a widespread fact that PHOTOSHOP is always used in these forms of media. One way or another, we are sure that this program has been used in any or almost all photos shown in the newsstands (digitally or the old school paper stands). So the question is, can we still trust magazines with regards to the reality of beauty?

This topic, of course, has been ran over and over again. In fact, there has been a clamor from various groups to "tone it down". Unfortunately, it can't be helped. Magazines use it because majority of their readers actually/secretly gets attracted to it more. People who do buy these magazines, get attracted because the magazine, over the years, has been the voice they have been listening to for years and they trust them with regards to beauty/fashion/style. So, this conundrum is a definite chicken and egg style.

But with the appearance of this kind of evidence, GQ finally making a great choice of actually just showcasing the photo as is because, let's face it, Jennifer Lawrence, is already beautiful as is, can there still be hope that we can still trust magazines for their point of view about beauty?

Personally, I think that we should just think of these magazines as art or hyper reality. Even if the photo is not photoshopped, we should take it upon ourselves to STOP COMPARING ourselves to these photos. We will never be these people. We can only be ourselves. We can't immediately stop these magazines from using these kinds of photos, but we can immediately stop ourselves from believing that these photos should be who we are.

We can only be one beautiful person and the REALITY of beauty is that, that person is not found on the pages of that magazine, but in the acceptance of the body that is holding it.

What do you think, Erzulliestas? CAN WE STILL TRUST (THE PHOTOS INSIDE) MAGAZINES FOR THE REALITY OF BEAUTY? COMMENT HERE.

Cheers!

Aries