AmaZe Me -- AmaZe Yourself --- but Not Until June 1st

AmaZe magazine online launches a new perspective on fashion and lifestyle for the curvy woman.

(PRWEB) May 18, 2005 -- On June 1, 2005, AmaZe magazine (formerly V:magazine) is ready to launch its new look with a celebration of mind, body and style for the curvy woman.

Since 1998, VenusDivas.com and parent company Venus Imaging, LLC, have been the top online portal pioneering content and inspiring the plus size community. Now, with the birth of AmaZe magazine, Venus is taking the message to the next level. What you will find in every issue are stylish fashions and beauty advice as well as empowering ideas for life, health and home," states Valery Amador, the magazines co-founder and creative director. What you wont find is a magazine filled with unrealistic expectations and images."

Our philosophy is clear and hinges on our belief that 'Every Curve Counts," shares Michele Weston, the Executive Editor of Style & News. With over 68 percent of adult women in the United States -- about 65 million women --- wearing a size 12 or above, AmaZe magazine offers a unique resource for this consumer."

AmaZe magazines empowering tag line says it all --- AmaZe Me. AmaZe Yourself. We know that women deserve to be amazed. We get that and we will deliver in every issue of AmaZe," comments Ms Amador." Ms Weston adds, However, we also know that when a woman takes action thats when she becomes accountable for her own success and truly thrives. Now, thats amazing!"

Is AmaZe just another plus-size fashion and style magazine? Michele advises, No. First and foremost, it is a fashion and lifestyle magazine for women who just happen to have curves! The focus of the magazine is not just being "plus-size or full-figured", the focus for AmaZe is living a well rounded life."

The editorial team and contributors are a mix of veterans from various fields that effect women's lives and have worked to affect change in their chosen fields. We are pleased to have Celeste Lee join the masthead as Beauty Editor. Celeste has held various executive roles in the fragrance and publishing worlds. Other contributing team writers include: Carol Arnold, Anne Baird, Chamein Canton, Whitney Dineen, Sita Edwards, Maddy Figueroa, Angela Howell, Miki Hickel, Julie James, Rochelle Rice, Cynthia Sleewa, Catherine Schuller, Jalyn Webb and Valerie Valliere.

Amaze Magazine is headquartered on the west coast in Vancouver, WA with a studio office in New York.

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