NEW: Summer Finds

Hey Ladies,

Summer's just around the corner! My really good friends, Manelle and Madel, are inviting you to come and check out their CLEARANCE SALE featuring brand new imported bikinis, swimsuits from petite to plus size, beach cover ups, board shorts, plus size imported dresses and accessories.
Bikinis are 350php a pair and Board shorts at 300php.

You can drop by and visit their place by texting Manelle at 09178158880. Their place is open from 10 a.m to 8 p.m. or at any time convenient for you. Just remember to text so that they could wait for you and give you directions to their shop : )

Until Next Time, Fierce Ladies

XOXO

Andrea

Start Summer with The Soft Fierce Collection

I'm always asked by people where I get my clothes. As a plus size, it's usually very difficult to find the PERFECT Summer collection, but remove all those worries because ERZULLIE has launched its Resort 2012 Collection.
Last February 18, 2012 at Cafeccino in Eastwood, Erzullie launched their wonderful collection.
 It was a fun event because we met people, got great buys and our Resort 2012 Photoshoot was shown for the very first time to the public. The pictures were great. Seeing myself for the very first time in fashion photos made me really proud.
During the First Look, guests were able to buy the old collection at 50% discount, and most importantly were able to get the chance to purchase the new collection before it even hit the bazaars.
It was well-attended event, and I was personally able to meet great Fierce Plus Size ladies. Aside from that, contestants from  Biggest Loser Philippines  and bloggers from the fashion industry were also present in the event.

My sister, Cheyenne, accompanied me to the event wearing her favorite Erzullie Outfit 

from Holiday 2011 Collection. I'm wearing the Resort 2012 Maxi Dress in this photo.

Erzullie Advocates 

Spot the Similarity: ANSWER "Everyone is in an ERZULLIE OUTFIT"

with Raffy and Leigh of Biggest Loser

With my LOVELY FIERCE FRIENDS and SISTER

With Ms. Aries 

and

Ms. Berna

To all you, Fierce Ladies out there, visit Erzullie's website to know when their next event or bazaar will be : )
www.facebook.com/erzullie.fiercecurves
www.erzullie.multiply.com/ 

With Erzullie, all plus size women feel and look beautiful.

Until Next Time, Fierce Ladies

XoXo

Andrea

Never In My Wildest Dreams

Last February 11, 2012, another dream of mine came true! I was included in Erzullie's Resort 2012 photo shoot. Honestly, I was very NERVOUS because I did not want to disappoint Ms. Aries and Berna, who have been so supportive of us.
This photo shoot was a really big and important thing to them because we were representing the BRAND, which they created and have put all their time and effort on.

I arrived  at exactly 5 a.m. in Ms. Aries's Residence. When I arrived, Loren was already there. Ms. Berna and Ms. Aries took turns fixing our hair and making our skin as flawless as possible. I must admit they did a SUPER DUPER GREAT JOB.

I was also fascinated by the great eyelashes provided to us by Ravish Lashes and the make up by Krave Minerale.

After all of us were made up, we proceeded to Rouge Studio for the photo shoot, and I was the first one up.

I started off a bit shaky and uncomfortable. I think it was because I was the very first one under all those lights and camera. It is also my very first time to be an ICON for such a great brand. I was very lucky that Ms. Aries was very supportive throughout the shoot. She gave me pieces of advice and directed me exceptionally well. She did not give up. The photographers were very patient as well.

After awhile, Ms. Aries said I looked more comfortable. I think I started to get the hang of it. The other ICONS were naturals. It was as if they were born for the cameras, and this inspired me to step up as well.

During the shoot, I realized that ERZULLIE gave me this wonderful opportunity which I'm sure a million girls would have wanted to have, so I just had to do my best and give my all. Besides, they chose me because I was confident in my own skin.

The best part of the shoot was having Leigh Villegas of Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition with us. She was a delight to be with during our shoot.

I never though that the "behind the scenes" could be so chaotic. Everything happened so quickly, and I didn't realize that time flew so fast.

After a few hours of changing clothes, make up retouches and running here and there, we finally had to wrap up. I  honestly consider the shoot a success, and I can't wait to see the finish product of our shoot. I hope our photos give JUSTICE to ERZULLIE because the clothes are AMAZING!!!

I must end by saying thank you to my ERZULLIE family for giving me such a wonderful experience.  Never in my wildest dreams did I think of being an ICON. I guess dreams still do come true even when you're OLD. Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE!

 with owner of Krave Minerale and Leigh Villegas

The ICONS with Leigh Villegas

I just can't wait to get a hold of their RESORT 2012 collection, and I'm really excited for our FIRST LOOK of the collection on Feb 18, 2012.
I also can't wait to meet new awesome friends during the EVENT.

Until Next Time, Fierce Ladies

XoXo

Andrea

Where Can Plus Size Women In The Philippines Shop?

I won't lie and tell you that it has been easy to find FIERCE and FLATTERING clothes here in the Philippines, where most people are a size 0 to a size 10.

Yes! Unfortunately, most Filipinos are very thin, which makes it more difficult for Plus Size women like me to find trendy outfits.

I can still remember how my father hated accompanying me to malls to buy clothes because when I was young nothing would fit.

Aside from that, I honestly have to admit that a lot of Plus Size Brands have disappointed me since the clothes they sell show that they don't really know the BODY of a Plus Size Woman...

Most clothes I have seen/ bought are either ill-fitting or make me look heavier, which is something I don't really need.

I have tried having my own clothes sewn personally for me, but the seamstress never gets it right. They never get the look I want to achieve, and I end up wasting a lot of money for clothes I'll never wear.

I am not the typical Plus Size woman who settles for whatever is there! I search, and I don't stop until I look like The Most Fashionable Confident Woman in the room.

Outfit searching is very difficult during the Christmas Season when there are  a lot of parties to attend, and during the Summer Season when everyone is excited to come out in their sexiest swimwear, but times have changed and the Plus Size of today are more fortunate.

To all Plus Size women who have the same dilemma, I have decided to come up with a list of stores I admire so that just like me, you could look FIERCE as ever.

My Top Plus Size favorites

Marks and Spencer

Yes! They definitely are expensive, but believe me when I say that it is WORTH IT!. Slacks I have purchased 3 or 4 years ago still looks as good as when I bought it.

In Marks and Spencer, you pay for Quality and Classic Styles. You'll never go wrong with your purchases here.

Most of my office attire like slacks and blouses come from Marks and Spencer because of the very classic designs that never go out of style.

For those who are on a budget, I suggest that you stay up to date on their GREAT ANNUAL SALE. This is the time when clothes go from 50 to 70% off.

Dorothy Perkins

It's a bit cheaper than Marks and Spencer, and styles are FIERCE and HIP, but choices are fewer. Just like Marks and Spencer, don't forget to watch out for their SALE. I was able to purchase jeans, which originally was marked as 1,200 pesos, for 350 pesos. It was surely a great buy!  

Robinson's Galleria Department Store

I have found great buys inside Robinson's Galleria. I really enjoy Dresses from Margaux (I hope I got it right haha). Dresses range from 1,00-1,500, but are very stylish. They also fit perfectly though there aren't so many choices.  I used to like Julia, but they haven't been updating their styles.

Honestly, there is a wide plus size section in Robinson's Galleria, but some styles are very old, and make me look fatter than what I already am. 

SM Department Store

I really love the clothes in SM Department Store, but this year their clothes have been more expensive than usual. 

If you're on a budget and in a hurry to find a perfect outfit, you'll never go wrong by visiting SM, where literally "They've  Got It All For You", which is the brands motto.
Well, not all SM Department stores are the same. I prefer SM Cubao, Megamall or MOA since the latest clothes come out there first.

Brands I like inside SM:

Ladies' Cirlce

Maldita X

Tubby

They use to carry a brand called SHE, which is by Plains and Prints. They had amazing clothes, but closed a year or two ago.

Forever 21

This is the Fashion Haven of plus Size Women. Because of Forever 21, Plus Size Women were given a chance to dress as sexy as everyone else.

My very first tube dress came from Forever 21. After my first purchase, I make sure to visit their store in SM Megamall at least once every month.

They have a wide variety of clothes, and styles are very up to date!

Forever 21 is a dream come true for the Plus Size Fashionistas.

Greenhills Shopping Center

Greenhills Shopping Center is my favorite for Export Overruns! No other bazaar has come close to offering such a wide variety of Plus Size Clothes.

I have bought skirts, slacks, summer dresses, swimsuits and even FORMAL dresses in this place. Some stores can be quite expensive so don't forget to haggle!

I have purchased a dress which originally cost 1,200 pesos, for only 600. (ALWAYS GIVE YOUR PRICE, and DON"T IMMEDIATELY JUST SETTLE) haha

TOP 1 PLUS SIZE CLOTHING

ERZULLIE

The name speaks for itself (SELF-LOVE)

If you're CONFIDENT and FIERCE, this is the brand for you.

Their clothes are like no other, and the designers are the best people I have ever met. They truly care for every Plus Size Woman out there, and they want each and everyone to know that you are SPECIAL and BEAUTIFUL no matter what.

For the designers, Aries and Berna, it's not about the money, but about reaching out to all the FIERCE PLUS SIZE WOMEN out there.

I was given the rare opportunity to represent this brand in Empressario Manila's Runway Show. It was a dream come true, which was made possible by the AWESOME ERZULLIE FAMILY. Not only do they have the most stylish clothes, but I discovered and became part of Plus Size Family who knows what it is to be a Plus Size Woman.

Their clothes are WORTH IT, priced reasonably and their styles are ONE of a KIND!

I can see a great promising future ahead for this Brand... 

Please wait for their RESORTS 2012 Collection!

My life will never be the same again...Thanks to ERZULLIE!

Please visit their website erzullie.multiply.com

Remember ladies, beauty comes from within. It doesn't matter what size, shape, color you are. If you believe in yourself then everything else will follow! Don't ever doubt yourself just because you look different. Beauty comes from DIVERSITY!

Until next time Fierce Ladies!

XoXo

Andrea