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Monday Delight

Happy weekday! After a long vacation, I miss my outside life for a long time. Yesterday, we started it with simple lunch outside. Some moments playing in Timezone and ended it with a cup of coffee. 

Top| bazaar Short| f21 Sneaker Hi-cut| rave Belt| torrid

Curves with Love, 

Berna

BERNA THOUGHTS- A PROUD PLUS SIZE DESIGNER

Last holiday vacation, I did not do anything but to watch movie or series in my computer. One of them is The Silver Linings Playbook, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. There were lines from the movie that made me realize a few things about my life before, and what I'm doing right now.

Yes I admit. I failed with my "supposed" profession (a nurse). It's really hard to think about it. The pain and disappointment really made my self-esteem very low. I see myself hurting. The process of healing was long as it was very hard for me to forgive myself. Day by day I started to feel that my hard work is worthless. 

You have to do everything you can, you have to work your hardest, and if you do, if you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining.-- Pat (The Silver Linings Playbook)

When I see my work as a plus size designer from ERZULLIE'S Pre-Holiday and Holiday 2013 collection, for the first time, I feel genuinely PROUD of myself... thinking, Damn!! It's so beautiful and I looovee it! 

It makes me realize that I was wrong... It's okay to fail. You just have to do what is in your heart's desire... and the universe will move for you! Forgive yourself and be happy!

"There's always going to be a part of me that's sloppy and dirty, but I like that. With all the other parts of myself. Can you say the same about yourself f**ker? Can you forgive?"-- Tiffany (The Silver Linings Playbook)

Fashion Weekender #4

SHORT VACATION

September 28, 2013

Villa Escudero

Laguna

One way to have a nice relaxation for weekends is to be with your family or friends. Hanging out or movie dates are really cool too but one thing I would love is to travel out of town. Laguna is one of the nearest place to stay for short period of time and Villa Escudero one of the laid-back community that metro people loves to visit. :)

On this post i'll be able to join PinayCurvies Swag challenge this month. One of my favorite to wear denim jeans!

Top| artwork Vest| bazaar BoyJeans| f21 

Curves with Love, 

Berna

Quick post after a fruitful day

Lately,  I'am totally hooked about my new social Instagram. Since i missed a lot of photos to actually post here in my blog, i decided to put it tonight (while i still have energy at this time) :) Here are my Outfit of the day and some of my favorite photos that i posted 3-4 weeks ago.

Dress| thrifted Belt| nava Boots| BClub 

 Top| erzullie Jeans| f21 Flats| bazaar 

Top| CottonOn Vest| thrifted Skirt| erzullie Flats| bazaar

 Me and Aries

Top| borrowed :) Jeans| f21 

Neckpiece| f21

 Follow me in Instagram @cbernalyn

Curves with Love

Berna

ARE YOU THE NEXT ERZULLIE ICON??--- PLUS SIZE MODEL GO-SEE: THE NEXT ERZULLIE ICON 2013

 DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION OF CORRECT AND FULL PLUS SIZE MODEL APPLICATIONS: SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, MONDAY


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"0’ AND ABOVE (*1)
AGE: 18 - 34 YEARS OLD (*1)
BUST: 40-47 INCHES (*5)
WAIST: 34-40 INCHES (*5)
HIPS: 43-50 INCHES (*5)

 - Must know Erzullie Fierce Plus Size Fashion as a brand and is willing to represent it. As such, the model must be socially adept

- Must be able to wear sleeveless, tube, VERY high heeled shoes and shorts and open to other possible plus size model projects/editorials. (*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: “TNEI 2013”(*4)

FULL NAME:
CITY OF RESIDENCE:(*5)
MOBILE NUMBER:
BIRTHDAY:
AGE: (*1)
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 2013. DEADLINE OF APPLICATION IS ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, MONDAY (*6)

READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THOROUGHLY:

*1) With regards to height, for now, this is what we need for the future projects. Age requirements must be achieved at the time you have sent your application. For example: Today, June 18, 2013 your age is 34 but you will be 35 before the go see on October 2013. IT'S OKAY. As long as you are within that age range 18-34 when you have submitted your application, IT'S OKAY.

In another example, you are 17 today (June 18, 2013) and you will only turn 18 years of age after the GO-SEE on October 2013 (ex your birthday is on November 2013 and so forth), unfortunately you will have to wait for next year.

*2) We really need models who are flexible in terms of modeling 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 that has violated this format will be AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED to be fair to those who have 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 30, 2013, MONDAY) for the announcement of the RELEASE OF INVITES on all of our social sites which will be around OCTOBER 2013. That is the ONLY TIME THAT WE WILL RELEASE INVITES. We will only review and screen the applications THOROUGHLY AFTER THE DEADLINE.

OTHER FAQ'S:

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

2. This go-see is for THE NEXT ERZULLIE ICON(s) which will be participating in the ERZULLIE 2014 collections. Models chosen for this plus size model go-see will become Icons and will have designated projects and responsibility for the brand. It's for the FASHION LINE ALONE. We are not a modeling 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 and what the 2014 projects need.

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

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. Only THE FIRST 25 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.

5. To those who have sent their applications last year 2012 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.

Cheers and good luck!

At peace all day - SPA day

All of us deserves to have all day pampering moment. Mine was amazing! its not just being at peace and relax. I'm happy because i get to spend my whole day with my best friend without talking about business! is isn't awesome! :)

Gorgeous entrance :)

 

 I feel like I'm in different place

 Love their Grooming kit :)

 

 

Top| Erzullie sample

Jeans| Forever21+

Flats| Cotton On Lunchbox Satchel| Chubbly

Lipstick + Mood Matcher

Look! what my best-friend found in Beauty Bar shop. Mood Matcher Lipstick! Honestly, i have limited knowledge about make-up parse... but this product really amazed me. :) and 

What i love about this lipstick are;

1. It changes color depends on your mood... isn't cool?? :)

2. The shades of this lipstick compliments with our skin color (Filipina)

3. It has Moisturizing effect. (based on my experience) 

4. Most important is... It's Affordable!!

 

Curves with Love, 

Berna

A quick post: Inside Slims

Inside the school while most of the students are busy doing their project. Me and Marc decided to take a break took some photos of us and make fun of it :)
 

 

 

 

 

Top| Erzullie Corporate 2013 
Bottom| American Apparel 
Necklace| Diva Axes Flats| Cotton On

Curves with Love, 
BERNA

SOMETHING WILL POP THIS SUMMER!: Erzullie POP SHOP!

Erzullie's first POP shop! Our latest summer collection will be open for the public... and this time, there's no registration needed. You can bring as many friends as you can! See you there :)

Curves with Love, 

BERNA

Lifestyle Tips #1: Where to buy Plus Size Clothes (Philippines)

On my last post Print + Print one of the readers (hope i would know her/his name though :) please!!! ) suggested to post about where we can buy or where do i shop clothes for plus size. And today i will share my TOP 5 where i usually bought my clothes. 

TOP #1- Erzullie 

Of course one of the reason why i love this, because we designed all of our merchandise. Surely, we based our product on the "needs" of other plus size to have on their closet.  We are producing from outerwear to basic tops to cater more plus size needs and styles :)

Price range: (Php300-1,500) 

These are the tops that i have worn for casual days. I usually pair with shorts or jeans and flats. So comfy!!

TOP #2- SM Department Store

I must admit they have a lot of choices for Plus Size like me. Most of my jeans i bought are from SM. 

Price range: (Php600-900)

TOP #3- Surplus Shop  

Cardigans and Sandos are bought from Surplus Shop.   

 Price range: (Php350-600)

For full figured woman... most of my jeans are stretchy and skinny fitted, for me to show my curves perfectly and for the Cardigan, i usually paired with dresses and sando :) 

TOP #4- Bazaar Finds (Ward88, Pippa Clothing, Cultus Couture)

Well, since our pop-up store mainly in bazaar, i do visit of these store for new arrival or collection for plus size. Most of their pieces are very comfortable in a reasonable price. 

Price range: (Php350-900)

  

In Ward88- most of my shorts are bought from them. They cater more on casual and shorts for plus size. Pippa Clothing and Cultus Couture however, are basically for regular size but... The Blazer and Cardigan are stretchy and actually they are perfectly fit for me.  

TOP #5- Thift House/Shop

I really do love shopping in Ukay-Ukay. You can find a lot for us! i mean, its cheap and fashionable.

As you can see i do have a lot of Blazer or Outerwear. :) Its really good investment for every woman living in the metro. I can wear it in casual and smart casual.

That's it!!! :) hope i answered your needs for fashion finds :)

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Curves with Love, 

Berna