PLUS SIZE MODEL: THE NEXT ERZULLIE ICON 2017 (#TNEI2017) | APPLY NOW!

We are now open for applications for THE NEXT ERZULLIE ICON 2017. Please READ, RE-READ and UNDERSTAND THOROUGHLY before posting any questions. ANY QUESTIONS already answered by this post will no longer be entertained. We will also be very strict with regards to the applications to be fair with all of the models who will apply.

Step 1: READ THE REQUIREMENTS, THEN ANSWER AND SUBMIT THE #TNEI2017 APPLICATION FORM. Deadline is JULY 14, 2017.

Step 2: INVITES WILL BE RELEASED ON JULY 17, 2017. Check both your INBOX AND SPAM. If by 12 midnight of the said date, you did not receive any, there is always next year. Inquiries on whether or not they were invited, will not be entertained.
If you receive one, follow the instructions in the sent email (erzullie@yahoo.com/shop.erzullie@gmail.com only) to confirm your slot. WE ARE VERY STRICT WITH INSTRUCTIONS. FOLLOW ACCORDINGLY OR GET ELIMINATED IMMEDIATELY.

Step 3: BRING THE REQUIREMENTS AND ATTEND THE GO SEE ON JULY 22, 2017, 9am-5pm. If you cannot block or go on the said date, DO NOT APPLY.

Finalists will be announced by August 24, 2017. They will undergo a Trial Modeling Project, which will heavily affect the outcome of the selection. Full details will be given to the chosen models.

We are looking for HIGH FASHION FEMALE PLUS SIZE MODELS who will take the brand to the next level and have the following requirements:

HEIGHT: 5"0’ AND ABOVE

AGE: 18 YEARS OLD AND ABOVE

BUST: 40-57 INCHES

WAIST: 34-50 INCHES

HIPS: 43-60 INCHES

- Must naturally know and support Erzullie Fierce Plus Size Fashion as a brand and is willing to represent it. Having bought and worn Erzullie before or attended any Erzullie event is a plus.

- Must be able to wear sleeveless, tube, VERY high heeled shoes and shorts and open to other/various possible plus size model projects/editorials, do runway and/or high fashion still poses and all the requirements pertaining to it.

- Must have professional portfolio and is professional to work with BEFORE submitting the #TNEI2017 application form. We immediately disqualify applicants that send photos that are obviously just a “selfie” or any low quality photo.

- Must be open to set terms of payment and contract signing

Please read and re-read everything before you ask any questions. Any questions that have been answered by the FAQ’s and this post will not be replied to.

1) With regards to height, for now, this is what we need for the future projects. When it comes to the SIZES, you just need to have TWO (2) of the size requirements to be qualified.

If you are good with bust and waist, but beyond or below the requirement for the hips, that's okay.

If you are good with waist and hips, but beyond or below the requirement for the bust, that's okay.

If you are good with hips and bust, but beyond or below the requirement for the waist, that's okay.

If you are beyond or below the requirements of both bust and waist, but are okay with hips, that's NOT okay.

If you are beyond or below the requirements of both waist and hips, but are okay with bust, that's NOT okay.

If you are beyond or below the requirements of both hips and bust, but are okay with waist, that's NOT okay.

2) You must be 18 years old and above during the time you have answered and submitted the TNEI 2016 applications. If you are 17 and below during the said time, we won’t be able to accommodate your application due to the nature of projects at hand.

3) We really need models that are flexible in terms of modeling garments and is confident enough to wear sleeveless and tube.

4) We are open to both VETERANS AND SKILLED NEWBIES.

5) We will only cater applicants who have taken time to create a professional looking portfolio. Anything otherwise is immediately disqualified. We will only cater to those who have the minimum requirements (1 HEADSHOT AND 1 WHOLE BODY) to be fair to others who have exerted their effort in following it. NO PORTFOLIO, NO CONSIDERATION. You must have a portfolio BEFORE you submit the #TNEI2017 APPLICATION FORM.

6) Set terms of payment to be revealed when model is chosen for project.

7) We will only accept applications via the #TNEI2017 APPLICATION FORM ONLY. Only THE FIRST 15 models to confirm their slot on a given deadline (to be stated in the invite) will be entertained. Only then will they be given instructions on the process of the plus size model go-see. See above for schedule of go see and cut-offs. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT GO TO THE SAID GO-SEE DATES.

8) To those who have sent their applications last year and still want to join this year, OF COURSE YOU CAN. You just have to follow and submit the requirements above.

9) We accept both employed and unemployed applicants. This is open to Philippine residents only. As long as you can travel to Manila for the obligations, it's okay.

May the fierce be with you.

Cheers!

Erzullie is an invite-only fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Get invited: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE FASHION: ERZULLIE CORPORATE 2017 COLLECTION

Channel your inner dark seductress in the office with Erzullie's Corporate 2017 collection. Designed by Erzullie designer, Aries De Guzman, the collection is composed of convertible tops, skirts and outerwear --- all ready to serve the Erzulliesta.

This time around, with the advice of Erzullie designer, Berna Cuevas, the soft mesh and semi-neoprene fabric was used to create the perfect silhouette and visual texture. With bright highlights of blue and the allure of the classic black hue, you can't go wrong with bringing fresh and fierce curves in the office without the human resources knocking at your cubicle.

This is also the debut collection of Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Chezka Santos. Styling is by former Erzullie intern, Audrey Arias and make-up by the great Erzulliesta Zaza Rodriguez, this is probably one of the sexiest and "dark" collection the brand has created so far.

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PLUS SIZE FASHION: "YOU MAKE YOURSELF RICH" #THEPOWEROFE

You make yourself rich. No doubt about that. You grind your body, spirit and brains down to the ground just to make ends meet and more. Sometimes, you even do it for the people that you love. However and for whoever you are doing this for, raise your chin up my Erzulliesta.

I am so proud of you and know that everyone sees your efforts in making yourself and others rich with your hardwork --- maybe even just your presence. Why you ask? Because you got #THEPOWEROFE.

And WE ALL love it.

Mother Fierce.

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Erzullie is an invite-only fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Get invited: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE MODEL: LOREN MONARES | LOVE IN REALITY

Erzullie Icon and Plus Size Model, Loren Monares, just got her love story turned into a TV episode of GMA-7's Maynila. Check out her thoughts and what is the real score of her love life, from what the special told.

#1 From the last interview, you and your current love were just starting. It is more than a year now. How is the relationship going?

It was an awesome journey. Although I must say it was never easy, especially that we had to deal with a lot of differences we had (culture, language, etc). I’m just so happy that he was very patient enough to learn and get to know me, my culture, family and friends. As time passed, we got to know deeper and understand each other. The love we had for each other strengthened even more as we got to know especially the “bad” sides.

There are a lot of challenges recently, given the many differences we have.

First in the list is the language barrier. We all know that communication is key in a relationship and that was the first challenge we encounter. He arrived here in Manila with close to zero in English communication. He can read though, but had difficulty in articulating it, especially when in conversation.

Next would be difference in culture and background. What is acceptable here may not be acceptable in their place and vice versa. The list can go on, but hey, we are still here and day on day we try to work together to overcome these.

I believe the key to overcoming these differences is having the open mind and acceptance. When I say open mind, I mean having that awareness that we are different and we may have disagreements to many things, but having that effort to put oneself in the shoes of the other to understand where that person is coming from. After realizing that, it’s important that you accept that person despite the difference.

I must say that I have improved so much when it comes to having more patience and understanding towards others when I met him. He taught me a lot about having patience towards a person and sympathy.

#2 Have you seen his “bad side” yet? If so, how did you handle it? And has he seen yours?

Yes, of course. I saw how he can be hot tempered at times when I don’t seem to understand him or when he is not comfortable in a particular situation.

Although I know it’s normal, everyone gets upset. But for him, when he gets upset, he tends to show it at that very moment, even if we are still in front of my friends or other people. But whenever that happens, I just try to tone him down and tell him we will talk later. I just explain to my friends afterwards. I know it can be very difficult for him and it mostly refers to differences in our culture.
     
Of course, he has seen my bad side as well. He is very vocal about it though, so we get to discuss it. For example, I tend to be everywhere in the place when I’m with friends. One time, he was talking to me and I wasn’t listening. He was telling me there’s nothing he can eat in that restaurant that we, together with some friends, where going. Since I did not hear him because I was so busy around, he ended up eating nothing and just waited for us to finish. I know it was so mean for me not to consider him and I have improved a lot from then on.

#3 If you guys have already seen each other’s bad side, why continue the relationship?

I believe that the true measure of love is when you are still willing to continue to love and be with the person above all the bad sides of that person, knowing for a fact that all of us have our own imperfections. It’s when you accept that person wholeheartedly, so long as both of you complement each other to build a perfect relationship.

That’s what I saw in our relationship. After every problem or misunderstanding, we try to talk to each other and try to sort it out. What I want about him is that he tries to open his mind and try to understand even if it’s far from how he was used to back in Turkey. And same goes for me. I try to listen to his side and adjust when necessary.

#4 You have recently been approached to make this love story into a TV special. How did it happen?

My friend, Meryl, who I met through Erzullie since she applied to be one of the icons, recently, took on a job in GMA as writer for Maynila. Thinking of a story to write and submit to her boss, she approached the Erzullie family for a true to life love story she can write about.

If I remember it right, I was in a meeting that time and when I saw our viber groupchat that many were “volunteering” my story, I agreed to it (hahaha).

 Of course, I wanted to help Ems at that time given she was still starting with her job and she needs to produce a good one. It all happened same day, by the way. From the asking for my consent, to sharing our story over the phone, to writing the outline, because she needed to submit her output midnight. And yeah…everything happened so quickly! Hehehe

#5 The episode already aired. What are your thoughts about it? Why so?

I was very excited at the same time nervous of the final outcome, given we didn’t really get to see the whole episode and only witness few scenes in the shoot.

A lot of things running in my mind that time, what will my family say or friends say, given not all really know that part of my life and also because there are creative scenes in the episode. I know I can’t explain to all of them haha.

Saturday, March 18 happened..it was 8am when mommy messaged me to get ready (by the way she demanded I take live video so she can watch real time from Chicago). I must say I was so happy with the outcome. We were giggling and laughing while watching, especially for those comedy scenes.

Cai and Fabio really did a great job! I remember Fabio was even asking Salih on how to pronounce or deliver some lines. Overall we were very happy that this project happened.

#6 Obviously there were some “creative licenses” made in the episode. Can you mention three things that you would like to be clear about? 

Yes they had to inject some creative scenes in the episode to follow the format of the program. One of the few that they added was the airport or arrival scene of Salih wherein they made it appear like we didn’t really see each other in the airport and Salih only came to the showroom.

Actually we did meet in the airport, I fetched him. What really happened was he spent more than an hour in the immigration office because they had a hard time talking to him (that time he we was almost zero in English communication) so they couldn’t really get the reason why he is visiting in the Philippines.

Good thing he was able to connect with the wifi (thanks to Google translate).

Second, I never had any encounter with a gf of a guy I dated with! Although I dated with a guy who was in a relationship already before, but I wasn’t aware and there was no encounter. When I learned about it, I just ended our communication right away.

Lastly, was when he was having problems with his visa extension and decided to go back in Turkey. What really happened was he decided to stay here longer to grab a chance to be with me longer and build our relationship. He didn’t go back to Turkey….not yet.

#7 You are now recently engaged! How did it happen and what are your thoughts about it? 

Yes! He proposed during our anniversary. It was a very sweet surprise and no words can express how I felt during that moment... I think my tears just explained it.

It was a simple, spontaneous yet very sweet surprise…literally, when I went out of my office (it was more than 30 mins past my time off), he was waiting in front of the door. I felt there was something because normally he would wait for me at the side of the building. He then approached me and said these words “I have a surprise! Surprise” and gave me a big smile haha.

I thought it was another phone case! Hahah (because I got so hooked into phone cases when I received my new phone) and he has bought me 2 already. So I thought this is the 3rd one.

He said no it’s not, this is special… and brought out the small box, I suddenly had goose bumps all over me! Like everything stopped for a moment.

To be honest I can’t recall if I really said yes…all I know is that my tears just fell down and he just hugged me. I remember he even joked around and said “You not say yes? You not accept?” haha my sister then arrived (which he invited to join us and 1 more cousin) and we had a good dinner to celebrate that night.

There’s so many things to plan ahead… when to visit his place, when and where to marry, where to settle.

If I just think about it, it can be overwhelming. But we know we have to take things one step at a time. No rush. I think the proposal was an assurance that both of us are willing to spend the rest of our lives with each other. That we will work together towards achieving our dream of having a family. That no matter how complex it may seem given the situation, we will get there and work it out. For now, I am just cherishing the moment with him.

#8 What are the life lessons that you would like to tell other Erzulliestas when it comes to your love life?

First, have faith that the right man will come to you. From my past, I thought that was it that’s why when it failed, it took me time to understand what went wrong. But God gave me my family and friends to help me go through it because He was preparing me for a much bigger plan.

Meeting Salih was the bigger plan. Being in a relationship with him was never easy given all the difference we have. But as I said, in a relationship, it takes both parties to work for it to be successful. No matter how hard or how many differences you have, if both are willing to make it work, then it will happen.

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