AmaZe Magazine Announces Executive Editor of Style & News, Michele Weston

Veteran Magazine Professional and Fashion Industry Authority Guides New Magazine For the Curvy Consumer

(PRWEB) May 19, 2005 -- On June 1, 2005, AmaZe magazine will launch with Michele Weston as the Executive Editor, Style & News. Weston brings much from her varied experiences in the worlds of publishing, fashion and retail. Ms. Weston is one of the world's leading experts on fashion, style and self-assurance for those struggling with body image. She has shared her inner and outer style journey through her motivational book: Learning Curves: Living Your Life in Full and with Style (Crown).

She is the former founding fashion & style director for Mode magazine (shuttered December 2001) and has served as senior fashion editor for Mademoiselle and special projects editing for Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan and In Style magazines. She currently co-owns Selling Style Inc., as a brand media style consultant.

With AmaZe magazine, our philosophy is clear and hinges on our belief that 'Every Curve Counts," shares Ms. Weston. 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."

When putting together the creative team for AmaZe, Michele was clearly our choice for the style, vision and voice needed to take AmaZe from concept to market," comments Valery Amador, the magazines co-founder and creative director. Michele pioneered the concept that the curvy woman is valuable, beautiful and worthy. When you hear Michele speak, in words or images, you clearly understand the vision and her commitment to the curvy cause."

Weston is one of the most highly quoted and sought after consultants and media personalities in the plus size industry. She works with JMS Just My Size, Avenue, Marina Rinaldi, Saks Group, Macy's East/West, Lord & Taylor, and Bloomingdale's stores to name a few. Her national television appearances include: ABC/Oprah, NBC/The Today Show, ABC/The View, The CBS Early Show, Lifetime Television and Oxygen Networks as well as numerous regional morning show appearances across the country.

About AmaZe Magazine:
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," comments Valery. What you wont find is a magazine filled with unrealistic expectations and images."

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," states 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!"

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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