PLUS SIZE DATING: 10 TYPES OF MEN THAT EVERY SINGLE GIRL SHOULD BE RUNNING AWAY FROM (PART 1)

Whatever your trip is ladies, run for the hills when these flags are raised. You are worth your own peace of mind and heart. Here are 10 guys that EVERY SINGLE GIRL should runway away from.

#1 The Inconsistent

One moment he is all over you. The next moment he is gone. If you are into the whole roller coaster love ride sure. But if you don’t like to play with your heart, then why waste time on this guy?

#2 The Liar

This doesn’t need explanation. You have a busy career, active social life and a busy schedule. I don’t think you need another puzzle in your life to solve.

#3 The Cha-Cha guy

That guy that gives you a lot of attention and focus and then you finally give in and when you do, all of a sudden he is colder than your freezer. Don’t let him play you. Go out there and find someone who values your affections.

#4 The Taker

So you want to be straight up about it. You told him you like him and finally open up to him with your affections. After all, he earned it. He was patient. He was loving. He was kind and surprisingly understanding of your “Olympic level” of bitchiness.

But then when you finally show and give him appreciation, love, effort and commitment --- that guy that you fell for went out of the window and does not return your feelings. Follow suit. Get out of the window as well. Equal rights is the chant of the present anyway.

#5 The Blinker Guy

We are talking about that guy who only appears when he is at his darkest moments, asks for help and time (and being a good woman, you do just that) but as soon as the sky clears up --- so does he. Gone during good days. Back for the bad.

Don’t fall for this trap and make excuses for him. There are many men out there who will be your sun. Dark or light days… you know he is just there with just a turn of your world.

PART II NEXT WEEK!

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE DATING: 3 DATING BOOKS EVERY SINGLE GIRL SHOULD READ

I am a fan of reading just about anything. And in the course of my book adventures, I have read some fun dating books. Here is my list of 5 dating books that I love the most:

#1 Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man – Steve Hardy

It has spawned 2 movies and for a good reason! This book is dating gold. It has a lot of fresh and logical explanation about how to actually understand men.

It’s actually empowering as a woman to read it. There are some people who say that this book is a bit misogynist, but for me the message was this: “assert your worth as a woman and if he cannot afford it, then don’t pay for his loss.”

But if you ladies do manage to read it, feel free to share your own thoughts on the matter.

#2 He’s Just Not That Into You --- Greg Behrendt

Feng Shui your love life with this gem. This book is full of straight up dating advice on how to find guys who are into you and let go of those that “you think” are into you.

I actually think that this compliments the first book that I have recommended as this one is all about setting a standard (reasonable, logical and practical ones) for the man that you are looking for.

I also bought the easy to read one. I regret giving that book away.

#3 Are You My Boyfriend? --- CB Bryza

Dedicated to the strong single ladies who have been so single for so long they can’t even imagine themselves being in a relationship.

I personally love the “kindergarten” feel of the book, but don’t get fooled. It may look like a fun quick read but the inspiration it leaves you with is so strong, it will change you forever.

Happy reading!

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE EVENT: ERZULLIE PLUS SIZE GARAGE SALE (EVERYTHING PHP 250 AND BELOW!) EVENT PHOTOS

We would like to thank all of the Erzulliestas that participated and shop in the event. Check out the event photos!

'Til the next one!

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE MODEL: #TNEI2016 FINAL 2 BTS

So excited about these two! Who will be The Next Erzullie Icon 2016?

Best of luck for the two of them!

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE MODEL: WORKSHOP | BASIC POSES (1 WEEK TO GO!)

OPEN TO ALL PLUS SIZE MODELS! Learn how to start your passion for modeling, update your skills and gain insight from today’s best plus size fashion team!

Erzullie is holding a PLUS SIZE MODELING WORKSHOP: BASIC POSES on JUNE 4, 2016, Saturday, 1pm-4pm at the Erzullie Showroom, Eastwood City, Quezon City.

The workshop is open only for both amateur/professional Female Plus Size Models in the following size range: (You only need to have 1 out of the 3 required measurements to be able to join)

-BUST: 40 inches and above | WAIST: 30 inches and above | HIPS: 40 inches and above
-NO HEIGHT REQUIREMENT
-MUST HAVE: Fitted Black/White shirt, Denim Shorts/Leggings/Jeggings or Fitted Jeans and High Heels

5 SLOTS ONLY! REGISTRATION FEE OF PHP 2,000 GETS YOU THE FOLLOWING!

- 1 on 1 modeling coaching/session
- 1 trial photoshoot set (10 shots each model)
- Participate in a talk and Q&A about the topic
- Group coaching session (discussion of the photos)
- Get featured in all major Erzullie social media accounts
- 1 Erzullie item of your choice
- 1 edited photo (digital form to be emailed max. of 7 days after the shoot, chosen by the photographer.)

NOTE:  Terms and Conditions apply (to be emailed to those who will apply)


HOW TO JOIN: (DEADLINE OF REGISTRATION IS JUNE 1, 2016, WEDNESDAY)

1) FILL UP THE FORM BELOW



2) WAIT FOR THE ERZULLIE EMAIL AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR SLOT.


See you there, ladies!

Cheers!


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE POWER: SURPRISE! YOU DON’T HATE YOUR SELF AFTER ALL!

This thought occurred to me around 7:58 am, right after I did my morning rituals. I actually don’t hate myself --- after all this time.

You see, I thought in the past years of my life, I have so much hatred for myself, I don’t even know why. I kept on thinking, only if I become like this, this, this, then I will be able to look myself in the eye and say, “hey! I finally love you!”

I knew I hated myself. Until recently when I have discovered an epiphany --- “No amount of love, effort and commitment can ever make anyone stay or love you. So might as well give it all to yourself.” From then on, it has been a “wedded bliss” with myself.

But back to my original point. Why did I say that all throughout those years before I had that epiphany, I actually did love myself after all?

Because I kept on going. No matter what I said and thought about myself. No matter how low I felt or ugly I saw. I kept on going. I kept on living.

I still took care of myself. In fact, whenever I felt down, I saw myself try to talk to friends and seek comfort. Whenever I feel ugly, I go to my favorite salon for a simple mani and pedi. Whenever I feel lost, I resort to my spirituality or inspirational books. Whenever I think that I am a loser, I look at Erzullie and realize how secretly, as these clothes hang or rest in an Erzulliesta’s closet --- I am part of their lives.

I think that the hatred was just so apparent that I wasn’t able to see the little things that I did to myself to make sure that I kept on going. And if I found myself worthy of the “keep on going” path --- then I did love myself after all.

I may not be the next person to change the whole world in the massive scale, but I saw me. I saw myself and said, “Hey, you maybe thinking all of these ugly and not really true thoughts, but I still love you and I will sustain you until you realize how beautiful you are.”

I stuck by myself, like that great lover that will be with me through thick and thin. And the result? Here I am. Writing this article. I am alive. I am well and I finally said to myself more than a month ago, “I love you”.

Surprise ladies! If you are still here despite all the self-criticism that you have thrown at yourself, check it out. Reflect. You are still here. Therefore you took care of yourself and taking care of yourself means that you love yourself after all. Deep inside you is that lover. Get her out of the friendzone and start your greatest love affair today!

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE FASHION: ERZULLIE'S PRE-HOLIDAY 2016 BTS

Erzullie's Pre-Holiday 2016 Collection is about to be publicly released this June 2016. Here is a small teaser. Models present were Erzullie Icon Audrey Lee, Erzullie Designer Berna Cuevas and Male Model Miguel Masigan. Hair done by Berna Cuevas and Make Up by Zaza Rodriguez.

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE FASHION: #HELOVES IT (MIGUEL MASIGAN)

The man of the hour --- Miguel Masigan.

You're welcome, ladies.

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE STYLE: TASK OF THE WEEK...

Revive your old shirt with some DIY. Google and follow instructions. May the fashion gods be with you.

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE POWER: "LEARN TO BE SINGLE. LEARN TO ENJOY IT."

Relationships are awesome and the best one that you can have is with yourself. Learn to be single. Enjoy it while it lasts!

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE MODEL: #TNEI2016 TOP 3

TNEI2016 TOP 3 FINALISTS (L-R) ERZULLIESTAS CAROL PERLA, MERYL BUNYI AND CHEZKA SANTOS

We would like to thank all of the models that tried for Erzullie's #TNEI2016. We have finally picked out TOP 3. Wish them well. They are about to undergo Trial Modeling Projects.

Who are you rooting for?

TNEI2016 TOP 3 FINALIST, ERZULLIESTA EM-EM BUNYI

TNEI2016 TOP 3 FINALIST ERZULLIESTA CAROL PERLA

TNEI2016 TOP 3 FINALIST ERZULLIESTA CHEZKA SANTOS

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE FASHION: WHEN IS IT OKAY TO USE YOUR CREDIT CARD FOR FASHION SHOPPING?

Credit cards are actually your friend. They help you buy that piece of item you have always wanted in installment, have some rewards points you can shower here and there and above all --- convenience! But just like any friend, misuse this relationship and she will bite you in the behind faster than you can say “collectors calling”! So when is it really okay to use your credit card for fashion shopping?

#1 If it’s a fashion piece that you can resell in its ORIGINAL VALUE (or more), then why not?

In this case this fashion piece is an investment. The thing is though, it may take some time to liquidate it at a price that you want to get. After all it depends in the current economic environment (demand, supply, appraisals etc.) If you are okay with this, then give it a go.

#2 If right now, you actually have extra cash in the bank (not savings!) to pay for it the next day, then why not?

You were walking around and then you fell in love with that ULTRA-EXPENSIVE bag. Let’s say her price is PHP 60,000. And lo and behold, you forgot to carry that amount with you. But then again, who carries around cold hard cash that way anyway? (Okay maybe some highly guarded heiresses --- but even they just use credit cards for security purposes)

Point is, before you do the swipe --- REFLECT! Do you actually have that amount in the bank to pay for it the next day? And we are not talking about your hard earned savings. We are talking about extra money laying around. If not, then why put yourself and your gold egg at risk?

#3 If you actually saved up for that dream item and credit card is a more secure way of purchasing it than lugging a huge amount around.

Almost like the #2 in the article, but different.

Let’s say for example, you have always wanted to buy the whole collection of Erzullie demi-couture (ahem!) pieces but don’t wish to log around a specific amount of money. Credit card is one way to secure yourself at least. So, why not? After all, you did save up for it. No debt by the next banking day!

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE MODEL: WORKSHOP | BASIC POSES (2 WEEKS TO GO!)

OPEN TO ALL PLUS SIZE MODELS! Learn how to start your passion for modeling, update your skills and gain insight from today’s best plus size fashion team!

Erzullie is holding a PLUS SIZE MODELING WORKSHOP: BASIC POSES on JUNE 4, 2016, Saturday, 1pm-4pm at the Erzullie Showroom, Eastwood City, Quezon City.

The workshop is open only for both amateur/professional Female Plus Size Models in the following size range: (You only need to have 1 out of the 3 required measurements to be able to join)

-BUST: 40 inches and above | WAIST: 30 inches and above | HIPS: 40 inches and above
-NO HEIGHT REQUIREMENT
-MUST HAVE: Fitted Black/White shirt, Denim Shorts/Leggings/Jeggings or Fitted Jeans and High Heels

5 SLOTS ONLY! REGISTRATION FEE OF PHP 2,000 GETS YOU THE FOLLOWING!

- 1 on 1 modeling coaching/session
- 1 trial photoshoot set (10 shots each model)
- Participate in a talk and Q&A about the topic
- Group coaching session (discussion of the photos)
- Get featured in all major Erzullie social media accounts
- 1 Erzullie item of your choice
- 1 edited photo (digital form to be emailed max. of 7 days after the shoot, chosen by the photographer.)

NOTE:  Terms and Conditions apply (to be emailed to those who will apply)


HOW TO JOIN: (DEADLINE OF REGISTRATION IS JUNE 1, 2016, WEDNESDAY)

1) FILL UP THE FORM BELOW



2) WAIT FOR THE ERZULLIE EMAIL AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR SLOT.


See you there, ladies!

Cheers!


Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com

PLUS SIZE STYLE: 15 STYLE QUESTS EVERY SINGLE PLUS SIZE WOMAN SHOULD DO (PART 3)

Let’s maximize that freedom of just thinking about us! Here are 15 style quests every single plus size woman can do before she finds her love equal.

View PART II here

#11 Participate in a fashion event

Whether it’s a fashion show, shopping party or plain fashion get together. Stretch your social style circle and attend one!

#12 Make a fashion event of your own

Have a “closet” party with your friends. Organize a swap party with your office mates. Clothes drive for charity. Anything that inspires you.

#13 Make a fashion collage of your personal style

Place this collage in your closet to get your daily fashion inspiration. Whenever you feel that you are lost on what to wear, take a glance at your fashion collage and feel rejuvenated with new ideas!

#14 Go to a Vintage store

OR as we call it --- Ukay-Ukay. You will never know. You might find a blazer that fits you perfectly there and in a price you can’t refuse.

#15 Save up for a fashion tour

We are talking about shopping in a different country. Now this is the ultimate style quest. Expand your style horizons and get to embrace a whole new culture while you are at it.

Cheers!

Erzullie is a fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Shop online: www.erzullie.com