NOV 2013
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ACCEPTANCE ISSUE
MASTHEAD TEAM SKORCH
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF \ Tiffany Kaelin Knight MANAGING EDITOR \ Courtney Mina EXECUTIVE FASHION EDITOR \ Bella Styles POWERHOUSE EDITOR \ Nichole Alex LATIN AMERICA EDITOR-AT-LARGE \ Jennifer Barreto-Leyva SKORCH JR \ Terr Cacilia & Nicole Anderson SKORCH TV PRODUCER \ Jovanna Reyes CREATIVE DIRECTOR \ Jessica Kane CO-FOUNDER \ Carrie Woomer PUBLISHER & OWNER \ JESSICA KANE CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER \ captured by chelzea NOW RECRUITING apply >> http://skorchmagazine.com/join-team-skorch
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julia Antenucci AGE 22
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DREAM CLIENTS Domino Dollhouse, Asos Curve, Cult of Cali WHAT ACCEPTANCE MEANS TO ME It means recognizing and celebrating the incredible variability that defines the human experience, and how powerful each individual narrative is.
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EDITORIAL CREDITS Photographer: Nichole Alex Model Julia Antenucci Makeup: J Gold Wardrobe: Forever 21+ Styled by Tiffany Kaelin Knight
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ernesto ernesto I was born as Ernesto, feel as a Rose or Joan, but I’ll live and die as Ernesto.
By Skorch Latin America Editor-at-Large, Jennifer Barreto-Leyva A few years ago I was invited to this place, were drag Queens will impersonate pop culture icons as Madonna, Britney Spears etc. So, we decided to go and enjoy the moment in the company of good friends. Performance after performance I was pretty impressed by all the customizing process of every artist. Becoming for a few minutes into something you are not is really for braves. After being taken to the backstage to enjoy all of that, someone introduced me to Ernesto, one of the most gorgeous women I’ve ever met in my life. Yes, Ernesto. Unlike his colleagues, he doesn’t have a stage name and always introduces himself as “Ernesto the man who lives to honor his mother”.
As many of you know I’m a journalist, which was the perfect excuse to interview such a character worthy to love and respect, so I invited him to sit and chat over a glass of wine, the best glass of wine of my life. What came next was a brilliant conversation with a brilliant man who happens to feel like a woman. “I live to honor my mother; she is my role model, my everything. She is the most beautiful person on Earth. If all women are like my mother, why not pay a tribute to all of you?” Then the inevitable question came: “So why Ernesto and not a stage name?” He answers with passion and determination: “Because I was
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pidity came my way. Ernesto taught me that no matter how hard you work and how good you are, you will always have dark spirited people trying to turn your shine down and you have to be not only be sure of who you are, but be sure of what you want After sharing with Ernesto rein life. To cently that I’ve found No matter how hard you a c h i e v e that you out that I was known work and how good you are, r e a l ly need by haters in to know the indusyourself try as “The pretty transveswell. Are dark spirited people tite” (mostyou ready ly because trying to turn your for that of my eyeamazing brows) he shine down. journey? told me “Screw To Ernesto, and all the LGBT them, if they think you are a community worldwide thank transvestite then show them you for all the fabulosity you you are the best man they ever bring to the world! seen” after good a laugh and not taking at all his crazy adXoxo, vice, I understood because of Jen him why all that hate and stuborn a man that is what I am and will always be, no matter how many surgeries I have. I was born as Ernesto, feeling as a Rose or Joan, but I’ll die as Ernesto, because Ernesto is who I am.”
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Skorch Jr. editor, Terr, shares her story of dealing with bullying and finding a path to acceptance. by Terr Cacilia My weight is an aspect of myself that many people in the past have considered a burden or shame, but in reality my weight has actually made me the best version of myself I could possibly be. One of the most defining moments of my young life happened my last year of junior high school in 2009. During this time I was brutally teased, made a mockery of, and the story I am about to tell you although it hurts is one of the pillars of my “Do Only Good” lifestyle.
I had a dance partner at the homecoming. Everything to me was going through the proper motions of every sappy teen movie I had ever let melt my brain with false ideas of reality.
Being a teenager in junior high school is one of the most overwhelming experiences teens have to go through. So many new people, experiences, and hormones! During this time like all my life I was plus sized, and hell some things never change!
The boy I had been dating was very funny, athletic, and of course young himself very impressionable. His impressionability came in to play when his fellow team member told him that if he ever had sex with me the “Big Bang” would occur and the world would end. They would call me TwoTon-Terri, and on occasion I would receive text messages from various phone numbers I did not know telling me to “kill myself ”, that I was “fat and should give up”, and that I can “wear as much makeup I was still a pig waiting to get slaughtered”.
Despite my internal struggles, and outer appearance boys still did notice me. I had my first back stair way kiss, my books were carried, my hand was held at the school football games, and
What these people did now know was that my Father and Mother were in a tumultuous break up, I had recently lost loved ones, and my brother had just had open heart surgery. I
“One of the most defining moments of my life was the last year of junior high school in 2009. ” was weak and cracked so their cruel words slithered in and darkened my spirit, and on multiple occasions I tried to end my life. Each time my attempt to end my life was worse than the time before.
and they showed me how to look on the bright side. The people I met were so open, and liberated from society’s norms it was exactly what I needed to break away from the pain that was holding me down and heal.
Eventually I ended up in therapy multiple times a week where I can honestly say that therapy was where I belonged. One of my therapist suggested I join a club or organization. Because of this suggestion I found a community that I honestly admire beyond words, and has been a foundation of my happiness. The LGBTQ community is the most accepting, understanding, and strong community! At my weakest I was accepted,
I now have love and acceptance for all those I come in contact with. Even people I have never met I feel love and compassion for. I want everyone to know that I am your ally, and at anyone’s lowest I am there to support you. This has been Terr Cacilia sending good vibes to you and yours. Stay Pretty, Stay Chic, Stay Unique!
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#honormycurves
the instagram body empowerment movement phenomenon
In this month’s “Love and Acceptance” issue, I feature four incredible women who inspired me with messages of courage, beauty, and self-appreciation. As I have come into my own with more and more self-caring actions and thoughts, I realize how important it is to LIVE and enjoy these vessels of ours every single day, wherever we are in this journey of life. These four exquisite beauties are out there living, and inspiring us every step of the way! These four women truly embody “Love and Acceptance”; it is an honor to share their stories and continue the cycle of inspiration. Each one has helped me to hold my head up a little higher, embrace the present moment, appreciate my body as it is right now, and make sure I don’t miss any opportunities to LIVE because of insecurities that may have hindered me in the past. I am forever thankful to all the women I have encountered along the self-love journey; with the inspiration from you fearlessly living, I believe I will never have to hide myself away from life again. Own your curves, accept yourself, and never apologize for your beauty.
xoxo Honor Curves
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abbiePearce-Dyke Sheffield, England instagram @abzieabditch
Abbie stole my heart with the smile in this photo. She displays the zest for life we should all maintain and shows what it means to throw away our cares, and how beautiful we are when we embrace these moments in our lives. Abbie is so beautiful, inside and out, and this photo and story burst with inspiration from the moment I saw them.
Abbie says: “I jumped off the top deck of a boat into a lake in Turkey, followed by the most beautiful meteor shower I’ve ever seen. And I didn’t think about my body one bit – I just felt so happy to be alive in that moment!”
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annikaReid Toronto, ON, Canada instagram @candiapplecouture
Annika (www.candiapplecouture.com) is a beautiful designer who caught my eye with her fabulous post about releasing inhibitions and freeing herself as one of the star dancers at Caribana. She was shining bright that day and the joy emanated through those photos and went straight to my soul. Annika says:
dress size or number on a scale will not define my fabulousness. My beauty, my shine, my joy, all comes from within; if I am a size 2 or 22 that love for myself will NEVER be shaken! Today I publicly denounce before and after pictures of myself. I will remain active, eat healthy, and pray daily for the pure reason of self-
“This past weekend I let it all go,
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cassidyBrekken Springfield, MO, USA instagram @littlemrsbutton
Cassidy is so full of inspiration every single day; it is hard to choose just one photo for this feature. Fearless, powerful, beautiful Cassidy has begun a journey to live her best life and in the past year she has taken on numerous 5K runs and had so much fun doing it. If that doesn’t inspire us all to throw on a tutu and get out there and just BE
ourselves, I don’t know what will. Cassidy says: “To me, honoring my curves means loving myself at every step, every size, and in every situation. In June of 2012, I embarked on a weight loss journey for the umpteenth time, but this time it was different for several reasons. This time, it was for me and it wasn’t because I wanted to be “skinny.”
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sashaRuddock Toronto, ON, Canada instagram @flawsofcouture
Sasha, a gorgeous fashion blogger, (www.flawsofcouture.com), is serving up beach-life realness in her stunning swimsuit. This woman inspires with words that dance off the page and photos that pop; she has an outfit for every occasion, and a witty word to go along with it. Sasha says:
those photos could be half way around the world by now? You know, you can never take that back.’ My response was simple. ‘I don’t want to take them back.’ I want every person who sees these photos to hold them dear and talk about them in any way they’d like. Because no
“Someone said to me today, ‘I
matter how you feel about it and
can’t believe how bold you are.
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WOMAN celebrating her body looks like.”
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mindy’s story Trapped like a prisoner, I lived behind these words.
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There she was the most perfect human being I have ever seen. The safest place I have ever been, the closest thing to real. It started with a handshake and ended with a tear. Afraid to tell everyone I am in love with her and not him. The hardest war to ever fight is the one within you. I thought I was doing the right thing by pushing her away. The more love she would give me, the more walls I would build. Overwhelmed by the thought of their judgment, I let my happiness go. The road to acceptance had never been easy but it’s the path you must take if you want to be free.
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Forgiveness is the
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Acceptance is the beginning of an everlasting journey.
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Allow yourself to
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Never let darkness discourage you. Let the
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Letting go of the past does not mean forgetting where we came from or what we have been through, it’s allowing us to live in the present moment, to love without rules, and give without expectations. The truth is life will never be easy. The key to having a beautiful life is not based on what others do, but the way we control how it affects us. Discover yourself, unchain yourself, and let it go.
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Vanessa Haro Photographed by Nichole Alex
Vanessa Haro has been in the beauty industry for almost 10 years now. While she has been published in multiple magazines and has worked on sets of music videos, she still loves to work with private clients such as brides. She takes pride in reminding women of their beauty. Whether she has a model in her chair, or a bride on her big day, Vanessa is driven by the amazing effect she has on her clients. And why shouldn’t she be, after all, she is fabulous at what she does and she knows her craft very well!
skorch beauty Q. How would you describe your style of artistry? A: My goal with every client is to bring out the best version of themselves without masking them in heavy makeup and stiff hair styling. I love to bring out the glow in the women I work on, so that they leave feeling confident and beautiful. Scott Barnes and Kevyn Aucoin are the makeup masters that I’ve studied very closely; their approach to beauty is what inspired me to pursue this career. Q: If you could only use 3 beauty products ever again, what would they be? A: That is a tough question! I would have to say CoverGirl Lashblast mascara, MAC Espresso shadow for my eyebrows, and Sephora lipstick in N.03 Tenderness. Q: In your opinion, what is the biggest beauty mistake woman make? A: The biggest beauty mistake I see is not properly grooming and filling in eyebrows. The shape of the brow defines the entire face;
too many women either over pluck or over fill. The key is to work with the natural shape of the brow, not trying to completely change it. Q: What are some of your favorite beauty looks for this fall? A: Fall is my favorite makeup season! I’m excited to bring back rich plums, olive greens, and navy blue in smokey eyes. I’m also seeing a return of the 90’s browns for lips, but in much more flattering shades such as Crème In Your Coffee from MAC. For hair, soft updos and bohemian waves are my favorite year round, but they look especially beautiful against warm knits and pretty scarves. Q: What beauty trends are you looking forward to for this winter? A: Rich crimson and burgundy lip colors look amazing paired with winter clothing. I prefer the look of a dark lip with rosy cheeks and simple eye makeup. Winter also means it’s time to bring out heavier conditioner for hair, since the cold can be quite drying, I always recommend 3
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beautyq&a worn makeup before in her life. Minute Miracle from Aussie. She lit up when she saw herself; Q: Gift giving season is apthat has to be one of the most reproaching quickly. What would warding moments in my career so be some of your suggestions for far, it was so touching. fail proof beauty gifts? A: Nail polish is a favorite gift of Q. Did you have an idea growing mine, it can change up an outfit up that you would and isn’t something that reThe shape of the do this as a career? A: Color and art quires much brow defines the have always held a skill to apply. special place in my My favorite nail entire face; heart, so I knew I polish brand is Zoya, their fortoo many women was going to be in some kind of artismulas are faneither over pluck tic field. I dabbled tastic and they in fashion design last! A great color over fill. for a while, but or for fall/winter found my home in is Norra, a deep makeup. I feel blessed every day berry that works on all skin tones. because I’m able to do what I love. Q. What aspect of beauty do you Q. You sleep through your find most thrilling? alarm and only have minutes to A: I love seeing the reactions of get ready before rushing out the people when they see themselves door, what is your beauty plan all done up. I’ve glammed womof attack? en of all ages and the spark is the A: Cry? Just kidding! Throw on same in all of them. The most resome Garnier BB cream, a light warding part of my job is seeing dusting of MAC Mineralize Skina woman leave from our appointfinish Natural, MAC Warm Soul ment with their head held up a blush, fill my brows in, mascara little higher because she’s been reand grab a tinted lip balm to carry minded of her beauty. One of my with me. If I have no time, then I favorite faces was that of a 90 year just moisturize, apply sunscreen, old grandmother that had never
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skorch beauty and reach for my biggest sunglasses. Q. Any other beauty advice or product recommendations that you are just dying to share? A: The best advice I can give anyone in regards to beauty is to stop smoking cigarettes and avoid UV damage from tanning outside and in tanning beds. Those two wreak havoc on the skin and cause serious wrinkles, not to mention the risk of cancer just isn’t worth it. Be kind to your skin and it will be kind to you!
CoverGirl Lashblast mascara - $6.94 Target MAC Espresso shadow - $15 MAC Cosmetics Sephora lipstick N.03 Tenderness - $12 Sephora Aussie 3-Minute Miracle- $4.29 CVS Zoya Nail polish in Norra -$8 Zoya.com Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream - $9.99 ULTA MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural $30.00 MAC Cosmetics
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Lornalitz Reveals Her Beauty Routine
We caught up with Model and TV Personality Lornalitz Baez who revealed to us her beauty routine. She was more than happy to share with Skorch how she stays so beautiful even with a busy life and constant traveling.
On skincare…
I like to cleanse, tone and moisturize my skin during the evening. I use Boscia's purifying cleanser; it works great on my skin that tends to be a combination of both oily and dry. My must have toner is Origins United State balancing tonic; it leaves my skin feeling refreshed. I moisturize with Neutrogena healthy skin anti-wrinkle, it's great for all ages and skin types. During the morning hours I keep it very simple. I wash my face with Olay foaming face wash with aloe, and moisturize with Clinique Superdefense SPF 25 Moisturizer.
On makeup…
On a typical day I like to be “ make up free”. On a day of go see’s/castings I always go for a very natural look. I recently started using Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer because it moisturizes while leaving a tint of color for a natural look and it leaves a sun kissed glow finish. LOVE!!! A little lip gloss, light mascara and I am ready to go! continued ...
IMAGE CREDITS > Hair: Natalie Nguyen Makeup: Mindy Gonzalez Photographer: Nichole Alex
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Beauty Routine Reveal
On hair…
On keeping the stress level I have a lot of hair. My mom has down… always said “I have hair for three people” and God bless it! I spend the most time getting ready because of my hair. I wash my hair with Tresemme and Pantene (for Curly hair). When I wear my hair natural (curly) use Garnier Fructis leave in conditioner with argan oil from Morocco and apricot. I do not use gel or mousse! When I wear my hair straight, I go to the hair salon
On Travel…
Dry shampoo is a must have in my bag when I need to keep my blow out looking clean after a couple days on set. Facial towelettes are needed when I don’t have time to wash off my make up after a long day and rushing to catch my next flight. On the go nail polish remover is awesome! I found Deborah Lippmann to work great.
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I love listening to music first thing in the morning while I am starting my day because it puts me in the best of moods. I also always request music on all my sets. I definitely exercise, I love kick boxing, spinning and Zumba! Lastly, and probably the most important is sleeping. Sleeping is essential for a working model. I definitely try to get at least 8hrs sleep a night, especially the days I am off work, I like to play catch up on beauty rest.
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34 year old Gabriel Villarreal’s alter ego Delta Work stole our hearts in the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. She is inspired by Old Hollywood and loves larger than life characters and in our book, that makes her 100% Skorch. We decided to play dress up with our favorite sassy plus size fashion and the following editorial will be sure to inspire every curvy diva to WORK.
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EDITORIAL CREDITS Hair and Make-Up: Delta Work Photography: Nichole Alex Stylist: Tiffany Kaelin-Knight Beauty/Fashion Consultant: Mindy Gonzales
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Androgyny is beautiful. Acceptance is beauty.
captured Androgyny EDITORIAL CREDITS Model: Allison McGevna Photography: Captured by Chelzea Styling-Coordinator: Shannah Azimullah Makeup: Johanna Javier Hair: Johanna Javier
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love without
labels
Where a Lesbian and a Transgender made the perfect match. It’s no secret Chelzea is one of our favorite photographers, but she is also a proud and outspoken Lesbian that fell in love with Terry. They wanted to set the record straight on love, labels and making it work. Their story is one of the most inspiring for our acceptance issue and we thank them for opening up to us. Why was it important for you to be a part of our ACCEPTANCE issue? Chelzea: Because I want people who may be in the same position as Terry and I to know that they are not alone. That there is love out there for everybody, no matter what their sexual orientation is. Also, a part of me wanted to set the record straight on a few things and this was the best way to do so. Chelzea, when did you find out that Terry was transgender? Chelzea: I knew before he knew I knew (laughs) thanks to a mutual friend of ours, I was more prepared than TerNOV 2013 \ PG76 \ WWW.SKORCHMAG.COM
ry was. When we first started talking, he said “you know about me right” and I said “of course”...”you know about me right”? He was more shocked that I was a Lesbian, than I was about him being Transgendered. Was it difficult for you to essentially come out of the closet to the community? Chelzea: Not at all, I live in a Country that allows you to marry whoever you want. A Country where you aren’t looked upon as a “freak” if you are, Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay or Transgendered. If anything, dating Terry made me realize how lucky I am to live in a place that is
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so accepting of every individual no matter what their sexual preference, gender or race is. I’ve never felt as though I needed to hide who I was or who I’ve loved. Terry, how about you? Is it difficult to talk about it? Are you completely open about your trans-sexuality? Terry: I’m open about being trans to the right people. I know who I can or can’t tell. For instance, where I work there are a lot of older men, and if I was to tell them, I could possibly be harmed or not have a good reaction. I find most people I tell are great with it and some I even have to convince because they don’t believe me. I’ve always been open to any and all questions people have and have been to a few college Q and A’s on the topic of being trans-gendered but definitely living in the country I really
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have to watch who I tell; those are just waters I prefer not to dip my toes into and test out. You two are also long distance and in separate countries. Having been in a similar relationship (my husband is from England and we were long distance), how do you keep the relationship working? Terry: We have a lot of communication and are open and honest with each other, even if it’s sometimes not what the other person wants to hear (laughs). Keeping the dedication is easy on my part being with such a beautiful woman as Chelzea. She has definitely shown me what true love feels like. My favorite thing about her is that she is just as beautiful inside as she is outside. I remember when we were first starting to get to know each other something in my heart felt this amazing connection with her and I was and still am
exclusive interview able to tell her anything. She’s my best friend and soul mate no doubt. We have our disagreements of course but we are very good at communicating with what we disagree with and why then solve the issue together and try not to repeat the incident. Communication is the absolute number one thing to keep any relationship strong, especially a long distance one. And let me tell you; Chelzea is VERY good at letting me know if I pushed her buttons (laughs).
not to do and what needs to be done to make it work. We both established at the beginning that we aren’t quitters and we both respect each other’s space when needed. I’m a Scorpio, I’m the first to admit I’m not an easy person to date. He amazes me with his patience everyday, he’s the only person who’s ever been able to handle and understand me. I believe our level of communication and honesty is a huge reason why we are the way we are with one another, that and our date nights of course.
Chelzea: This was a huge test for me, I never knew how to balance work and a relationship. Nor have I ever come across someone that made me want to change that. Everything just naturally fell into place with us, I don’t want to say it was and has been easy but it is definitely the most comfortable feeling I’ve ever felt with somebody and I’ve done long distance with most of my past relationships. Luckily for me Terry was familiar with them as well so we already knew what to do, what
I see all the time on Facebook and IG how supportive you are with one another. Terry, what do you think of Captured being one of the most sought after photographers in this industry? Terry: I’m extremely proud of Chelzea and Captured. The whole team are very talented and dedicated women. My girlfriend being such an amazing photographer makes me so proud and her work is so intriguing to me. I find myself in awe of her work. I remember when we first started talking I
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checked out her Fan-page and my mouth dropped. Her photography is so alluring. She is truly gifted and blessed with such talent, Captured definitely has me captivated. Chelzea, have you come across any prejudices within the industry on being a Lesbian? Chelzea: Honestly, it’s always been quite easy for me. Once I came out and those in the industry started finding out, you would actually be surprised how comfortable people were with my sexual orientation. So comfortable that all guards and sometimes clothes would come off (laughs). Now that I have Terry in my life, all that has changed and it really isn’t about me anymore. Most of the shoots I go to all the Models ask about Terry (laughs). The only thing that was difficult for me was when we first started dating people just assumed he was biologically a male therefore I received some pretty ignorant messages. I remember one girl bluntly said “I thought you were gay” and I honestly just had to take a
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moment. Terry was so amazing about it, he was like “I don’t want this to be hard for you so if you need to tell them about me you have my word to do so”. I guess you could say I didn’t want to be known as that girl who after seven years of being and out and proud that I just decided to wake up one morning “straight” or “confused”. Now, I just live life without the labels and that is one thing Terry taught me. I live and love how I please, no labels necessary. What are your future plans with one another? (seeing each other soon? for how long?) Chelzea: We are going away at the end of October for a week to Seattle to celebrate my birthday, thanks to Carter Pecce and his beautiful home with breathtaking views of the mountains and ocean. After our stay there, we then will be driving back to Canada where he will be meeting the rest of my Family who already adore him so I know that part will be smooth sailing. My Mom has been prepared for their grill
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off for months now and him and my Dad already have a rib dinner in the works. I am already counting down until his next visit at the end of December for New Years. He will be spending another week with me in Canada before we fly back together to Texas so I can see his life and meet his loved ones and friends that I have come to know and love so well.
At Skorch we believe that it is important to showcase beauty in all aspects...that being said, comes acceptance of all. What would you both like to see of the community and their treatment of not the “norm”? Terry: I’d just like the community to see that any and every person no matter sexual orientation, size, gender is beautiful in their own uniqueness and individuality. We’re all human no matter what people see on
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the outside, everyone has their stories and struggles they go through in life. Chelzea: What is “normal” anyway? Society needs to wake up and stop with the standards that make people believe that they aren’t good enough, skinny enough, pretty enough etc. Especially when it comes to loving someone else and loving yourself. Who is anybody to judge who we love or who we are as human beings? Nobody. Last question for both....what would you say to one of readers that is struggling with their sexuality and feeling accepted? Terry: To the readers struggling with their sexuality and feeling accepted; you’re always
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and forever going to have one person who’ll be there through ups and downs, whether rock bottom or on top and that is your own self. The last person you want to lie to is yourself. Love who you love and those who truly matter in your life will accept and love you for who you are no matter what. You’ll also find that you’ll love yourself more when you be your true self. Chelzea: Surround yourself with the right people and those who truly love you will support you. It isn’t easy for some as it is for others but I can tell you if you can’t accept yourself, nobody will.
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