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theologies.
als of ITiany. 44erent
:
Raised a Jew, she lovedthe sense of
peace she got from sitting in a syn-
aaocrue but through her medita-
tion group, she came to appreciate
a spirituality that crossed the
boundaries of religion.
"I still love sitting in a syna-
gogue. It gives you a chance to
reflect and realize that you are a
part of a whole," she says. "[But] I
think God hangs out in a lot of
different places::
Through the group and encour-
agement she received from her par-
ents, Susan and Dr. Robert
Weinstock of West Bloomfield,
Michele Weston structured "Learning
Curves" as an interactive guide.
Weston learned to be more accept-
ing of her size 16/18 frame and real-
Weston's fashion savvy in the second
ized that she possessed a great deal of
half
of the book crosses all size lines
style. She also felt a sense of mission
— from petite to plus. She recom-
in her life.
mends the seven pieces of clothing
"My job this lifetime is to make a
every woman should own, generally
difference and make women find their
advises against following trends, and
beauty," she says.
provides information about how to
And she found a profession where
play up one's best body parts with the
she could play out that role. After
right styles and accessories.
working as a senior fashion editor for
The book also covers other lifestyle
Mademoiselle and on projects for
areas
such as dating tips, developing
Vanity Fair, InStyle, Cosmopolitan and
the
right
mindset about fitness and
other fashion magazines, Weston dis-
viewing food in a healthy, positive way.
covered her niche with Mode, which
"Style is about self-definition. It's a
was founded in 1997.
personal philosophy that comes from
As the face and spokesperson for
within and reflects your attitude and
Mode, Weston makes frequent appear-
the way you feel, your way of being or
ances on the Today show and in stores
doing," says Weston.
across the United States, helping to
"Mostly, I think style begins with a
guide the 62 percent of American
feeling, exists in being expressed and
women who are a size 12 and above in
ends in a reflection of you. Your inner
making fashion choices.
style acknowledges who you are and
The point of the book is to encour-
helps you celebrate that outwardly in
age women to feel comfortable in
your appearance." ❑
their bodies and not conform to a
rigid and impossible standard of beau-
ty, says Weston. "I have encountered
Michele Weston holds a fashion
so many beautiful women of all differ-
seminar
and book signing in the
ent sizes, shapes and colors. They are
Salon
Z
Collections
on 3 at Saks
all smart, funny and successful."
Fifth
Avenue
in
Troy
11 a.m.-2
Weston credits people like talk
p.m.
Saturday,
May13;
(248)
show hosts Starr Jones, Rosie
614-3323.
She
will
discuss
her
O'Donnell and Oprah Winfrey, as
book
and
sign
copies
at
3
p.m.
well as actresses Manheim, Najimy,
Saturday, May 13, at Borders
Coles and Burke, who have enjoyed
Books and Music, 43075
career success and scooped up awards
Crescent Blvd., in Novi; (248)
and accolades, in changing the con-
347-0780. At 5:30 p.m. Saturday,
cept of "the ideal American woman."
May 13, she will give a fashion
"Things are like a pendulum," says
talk and sign books at Valentina
Weston. "The thin people are getting it
Boutique, 29799 Northwestern,
now. But what you are dealing with is
in Southfield; (248) 354-4560.
that women in general are crazy about
Weston will appear on CBS's
numbers, about how much they weigh
The
Early Show, airing 7-9 a.m.,
and what that is supposed to mean.
on
Thursday,
May 18; and will
"In society, there is just a lot of pres-
hold
an
online
chat 10-11 p.m.
sure to look a certain way. The book is
Tuesday,
May
16,
on ivillage.com .
really for every woman. It is about
being the best thing you can be."