Featured in the December issue is the country singer superstar Carrie Underwood with an exclusive interview about happiness and married life with her hockey-star husband. Also featured in the Where Can I Find… You saw it. You want it. We found it section is Alex Woo’s jewelry.
“The necklace symbolizes balance, peace, and harmony – and it goes with everything!” – Christina Applegate
The actress worked with jeweler Alex Woo to design the delicate Tree of Life pendant. It features seven leaves that symbolize the days of the week as a reminder to “live life to the fullest.” Proceeds benefit the Right Action for Women organization in the fight against breast cancer.
MEET THE JEWELER – New York designer Alex Woo counts Halle Berry, Heidi Klum, and Eva Longoria Parker among her fans and aims to create personal pieces to fit everyone’s life. “I design for strong, confident women who like to share their own stories,” says Woo. Her signature collection, Little Icons, includes delicate letter and number pendants, as well as astrological signs and good luck symbols.
Even though October conjures up images of falling leaves of crimson and gold, the month has become synonymous with a different color: pink. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are many ways to contribute to the cause. “I lost my own mother (when I was 16) to breast cancer, so it’s a cause very close to my heart,” says New York jeweler Alex Woo, who collaborated on a fundraising effort with breast cancer survivor, expectant mother and actress Christina Applegate. USA TODAY’s Cindy Clark checks out some fun new ways to get in the pink.
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Woo’s design includes seven leaves, which represent each day of the week, as a “reminder to live each day to its very fullest.” Net proceeds from the pendant will go to Applegate’s foundation Right Action for Women, which helps women at increased risk for breast cancer get the information and testing they need to beat the disease.
Christina Applegate will always be known for her on-screen humor and charm, but after beating breast cancer, the star has also tacked on charitable spokesperson and co-designer to her resume! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the pregnant actress lent a hand to jewelry designer Alex Woo to create a stylish new pendant necklace to raise money for her Right Action for Women foundation. “This piece reminds me so much of the roses I made out of ribbons for my friends and family while in the hospital,” said Christina. “I am so grateful to Alex for creating such a beautiful piece to benefit Right Action for Women. Proceeds from the necklace will help women at high risk for breast cancer get the screenings and testing they need to beat this disease.” The tree and branches within the pendant–offered in both silver and gold–are designed to signify balance, peace, harmony and the curves of a woman. The seven leaves represent each day of the week, reminding women to live everyday to the fullest. To help ensure the early detection of breast cancer, visit alexwoo.com and purchase your necklace just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. –Jessie Goldberg
Pick up the latest edition of People Style watch for the most stylish and charitable fashions that help support Breast Cancer research! Christina Applegate is showing off Alex Woo’s Tree of Life in which the designer and actress collaborated on. The Tree of Life represents harmony, hope and renewal with seven leaves to signify the days of the week and to live each day to its fullest. Christina designed this necklace with her loved ones in mind. This pendant is an everyday reminder of the important things in life and to stay vigilant about breast cancer awareness and the steps to early detection. The Tree of Life is a great way to cherise your loved ones and to support a wonderful charity. 100% of the net proceeds directly benefits Right Action for Women, a Christina Applegate foundation.
Check out the October issue of Oprah Magazine! Oprah lists her favorite items that support breast cancer research, detection and treatment. A special edition of Alex Woo’s Tree of Life pendant is featured in Rose Gold vermeil! The pendant was co-designed with breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate and is an everyday reminder to stay vigilant about breast cancer awarness and steps to early detection. Net proceeds from the sale of the Tree of Life pendant directly benefit Right Action for Women, a Christina Applegate Foundation. Right Action for Women encourages women to learn facts and figures about breast cancer and provides funding for the expensive MRI screenings that help in early detection of breast cancer. Christina designed this necklace with her loved ones in mind so share this with your loved ones and support a great cause.
In a live, one-hour fundraising encore event to accelerate innovative cancer research, an amazing lineup of actors, musicians, athletes and journalists participated in the Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) primetime roadblock television fundraising event simulcast commercial-free on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Bio, Current TV, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, MLB Network, mun2, Showtime, Smithsonian Channel, The Style Network, TV One and VH1 and was hosted by network news anchors Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer and Brian Williams. The broadcast aired in 195 countries and was dedicated to the 12 million U.S. cancer survivors, illustrating how groundbreaking research can change the tide in the fight against the disease. Please donate to accelerate cancer research 1.888.90.STAND.
SU2C’s star-studded television special builds continuing public support and donations for cutting-edge cancer research that translates at a rapid pace from the laboratory to treatments and technologies benefitting patients. One-hundred percent of all donations received from the public will go directly to cancer research and the 2008 telecast helped raise over $100 million.
Christina Applegate, among the famous cancer survivors who underwent a double mastectomy, wore the Tree of Life pendant she designed with Alex Woo. She has founded Right Action for Women, a foundation to aid those individuals who are at increased risk for breast cancer and do not have insurance or the financial flexibility to cover the high costs associated with breast screenings.
Knoxville City View Magazine is recognizing breast cancer awareness in a big way. They have listed their favorite fashionable finds that raise money for breast cancer research. Among these finds is Alex Woo’s Mini Breast Cancer Ribbon. Net proceeds of the newest addition to the mini collection go directly to breast cancer research. The Mini Breast Cancer Ribbon is a great way to show your support and to make a financial contribution to a needy cause.
Want to make a real fashion statement? Buy your next piece from a company that contributes part of the price to a charity that you believe in.
Featured is Alex Woo’s latest contribution towards fighting for breast cancer research and awareness designed with the award winning actress Christina Applegate called the Tree of Life pendant.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and at this special time of the year, people put in an extra effort to raise awareness toward this very important cause. Shape Magazine’s “Pink Picks” for 2009 features Alex Woo’s Open Heart pendant, which is inscribed with the inspiring words “live.love.be involved.” The pendant is a statement piece, as it holds a deep significance to many of it’s wearers. The Open Heart necklace is available in sterling silver and in rose gold,with 100% of net proceeds donated to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
The piece is avialable for purchase online at www.alexwoo.com, Henri Bendel’s, select Bloomindales and select stores nationwide.
On Saturday, May 9, 2009 the 16th Annual Entertainment Industry Foundation REVLON Run/Walk for Women Los Angeles was held to fight women’s cancer on Mother’s Day weekend. As part of Los Angeles’ biggest fundraiser for women’s cancers – distributing nearly $55 million over the past 15 years, over 50,000 participants from all walks of life, united for a 5K run/walk to raise awareness and critical funds for women’s cancers research, counseling and outreach programs.
This year, to support the cause, actress Christina Applegate star of ABC’s “Samantha Who?,” actress, and singer and star of “Hannah Montana” Miley Cyrus hosted the event with special guest stars Carrie Ann Inaba, star of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”, as well as star of ABC’s “Desperate House Wives” Marcia Cross and star of “Fast & Furious” Jordana Brewster.
At the event, Christina Applegate is wearing the design she partnered with Alex Woo to create for her foundation Right Action for Women to educate people about what it means to be at “high risk” for breast cancer, and encouraging them to be screened appropriately.
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Christina Applegate, Brooke Shields, and Debra Messing are among the talented stars trying their hand at jewelry design to lend support for a good cause. Each celeb created a one-of-a-kind piece featuring a leaf motif to be auctioned online to raise funds for their designated charities. Applegate collaborated with designer Alex Woo to create her “tree of life” pendant for breast cancer awareness charity Right Action For Women while Brooke Shields’ gold “Sunshine on Earth“ necklace benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Fans can bid on their favorite pieces during a live auction ending today May 7th at leavesofchange.org.
Think Pink – Shop and support a worthy cause at the same time with these pretty items created for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
People this month featured some great gift ideas including Alex Woo’s jewelry with Christina Applegate. 100% of net proceeds benefits the Women’s Cancer Research Fund. In the photo, Christina Applegate is wearing the open-heart necklace in L.A.
In this issue of the New York Daily News, the hottest color of the season is pink! Alex Woo’s rose gold little pink heart necklace, dominated the page as number 2 on the must have list. Not only is this charm beautiful, it’s filled with meaning. Alex Woo designed this necklace in order to raise awareness and make a difference. The Open Heart Necklace combines Woo’s signature elegant and feminine design with a personal dedication to the fight against breast cancer.
Fun Facts: Alex Woo’s Open Heart necklace was seen on Christina Applegate when she gave her exclusive interview to Good Morning America, speaking out for the first time since publicly announcing her breast cancer diagnosis earlier in September. It is also seen in People Magazine. Think Pink Shop and support a worthy cause at the same time with these pretty items created for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a charitable program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) established by media, entertainment and philanthropic leaders who have been affected by cancer. Raising awareness and bringing about an understanding that everyone is connected by cancer, SU2C raised a record $100 million for translational cancer research through online and televised efforts.
For the Big Three television networks — NBC, CBS and ABC — it was an event they had never done anything like before. On Friday, Sept. 5th, their news anchors — Brian Williams, Katie Couric and Charles Gibson, respectively — sat on one set for a commercial-free, prime-time simulcast entitled “Stand Up to Cancer.” The extraordinary broadcast was for a cause that the networks believe worthy of such an unprecedented collaboration — the fight against cancer. It was also Couric’s first live appearance on TODAY, the show she co-anchored for 15 years, since taking over as the CBS Evening News anchor two years earlier.
At the event, Christina Applegate wore Alex Woo’s Open Heart Necklace and Little Letter Question Mark. She has founded Right Action for Women, a foundation to aid those individuals who are at increased risk for breast cancer and do not have insurance or the financial flexibility to cover the high costs associated with breast screenings.
Actress Christina Applegate is seen sporting two necklaces from jewelry designer Alex Woo. She is seen wearing the silver Open Heart Necklace –which is a charitable piece where net proceeds are donated to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund. Christina is also sporting Alex Woo’s silver question mark from the Little Letters collection.
Alex recently designed the Tree of Life pendant to benefit Christina’s breast cancer foundation, Right Action for Women. The net proceeds from the Tree of Life pendant are donated to the foundation.
Actress Christina Applegate gives an exclusive interview to Good Morning America, speaking out for the first time since publicly announcing her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this month. Having watched her mother, Nancy Priddy, battle breast cancer – and then suffer from a recurrence many years later – the Emmy-nominated star of Samantha Who?, 36, told interviewer Robin Roberts that she wasn’t taking any chances, especially since she has the breast cancer gene, BRCA1.
Privately, she admits, “Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I scream, and I get really angry and I get really into wallowing in self-pity sometimes, and I think it’s all part of healing.”
We support Christina and her decision and all women in the fight against breast cancer. On the show, Christina is wearing Alex Woo’s Open Heart Pendant designed and dedicated to this special cause important to the designer and the Little Letter Question Mark.
On Saturday, May 10th 2008, Halle along with other celebrities got L.A. pumped up Saturday at the 15th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women, which supports women’s cancer research, counseling and outreach programs. Looking gorgeous and sporty, the new mom had Nahla Ariela Aubry seven weeks ago and the newborn has yet to be photographed by the paparazzi or make a high-paid appearance in a magazine. The smart mom though keeps the baby close to her heart with her Alex Woo Little Letter ‘N’ . Upon wearing the necklace, she caused a buzz across the Internet with many bloggers covering her affection toward her child and dubbed the pendant her “Nahla Necklace”.
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Born August 14, 1968, Halle Berry is a woman of immense talent, tenacity, and beauty. One of Hollywood’s busiest actors, she has enjoyed a level of success that has come from years of hard work and smart choices. Her interest in show business came from her participation in a number of beauty pageants throughout her teens and at the age of 17 won the Miss Teen All-American Pageant. Her first big-screen role in Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever won kudos and earned her reputation for her full commitment to acting, reportedly refusing to bathe for weeks in preparation for her portrayal of a crack addict. Following her film debut, Berry was cast opposite Eddie Murphy in Boomerang (1992) as the comedian’s love interest and she has become a leading lady ever since eventually winning a Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for role in Monster’s Ball for Best Actress. In the past few years, she turned out commercial successes with James Bond’s Die Another Day and X-Men franchise.
At Alex Woo, we respect and love Halle Berry and hope her star continues to shine brightly
Celebrity jeweler Alex Woo is donating 100 percent of net proceeds from her sterling silver and 14-karat rose gold Open Heart necklaces to the Women’s Cancer Research Fun. Inscribed on the back with the words “Live. Love. Be involved,” the necklace is sure to strike a chord with Woo’s A-list clients like Katherine Heigl and Eva Longoria. $128 – $458 alexwoo.com.
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A new breed of talent with her own style, flair and modern-age philosophy, Bobbie Thomas has been called a walking 411 for a new generation, and has a unique take on every aspect of fashion, beauty and today’s culture. Her versatility, practical how-to-advice and tips, combined with her sincerity and integrity captivates those around her. Currently her own star as the Senior West Coast Editor of ‘In Touch,’ the fastest growing weekly entertainment magazine in America, she literally brings the pages to life and her weekly column ‘The Buzz’ has generated an immense loyal following. As a dedicated voice of the modern woman, Bobbie’s blend of female empowerment, refreshing intelligence, and savvy sense of style makes her an unforgettable force in the world of entertainment – and a true “Girl’s girl.”
Breast Cancer is something that has affected too many of our moms, sisters, daughters and friends. So many people have joined together to work to fight this disease. There are so many easy ways for people to get involved, and every little bit of support helps make a positive difference.
People.com is featuring two very special pieces that give back by jewelry designer Alex Woo. The Pink Ribbon Heart Necklace in sterling silver is a beautiful piece, and the net proceeds are donated to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund. Additionally, Alex Woo’s Pink Ribbon Ring, in rose gold vermeil, is inscribed with the words “live.love.be involved.” Sleek and modern, the ring is designed to be worn by any woman as an everyday reminder of life’s important lessons, to contribute to the fight against breast cancer and to remember to get breast exams. Net proceeds from this piece go to the American Cancer Society.
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Alex Woo expresses thanks to all the fashion and accessories editors, stylists, celebrities, customers, friends, and "fashion-friendly bloggers" who have shown love and support through the years.
Featured in the December issue is the country singer superstar Carrie Underwood with an exclusive interview about happiness and married life with her hockey-star husband. Also featured in the Where Can I Find… You saw it. You want it. We found it section is Alex Woo’s jewelry.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and at this special time of the year, people put in an extra effort to raise awareness toward this very important cause. Shape Magazine’s “Pink Picks” for 2009 features Alex Woo’s 
On Saturday, May 9, 2009 the 16th Annual Entertainment Industry Foundation REVLON Run/Walk for Women Los Angeles was held to fight women’s cancer on Mother’s Day weekend. As part of Los Angeles’ biggest fundraiser for women’s cancers – distributing nearly $55 million over the past 15 years, over 50,000 participants from all walks of life, united for a 5K run/walk to raise awareness and critical funds for women’s cancers research, counseling and outreach programs.
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Actress Christina Applegate is seen sporting two necklaces from jewelry designer Alex Woo. She is seen wearing the silver
Actress Christina Applegate gives an exclusive interview to Good Morning America, speaking out for the first time since publicly announcing her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this month. Having watched her mother, Nancy Priddy, battle breast cancer – and then suffer from a recurrence many years later – the Emmy-nominated star of Samantha Who?, 36, told interviewer Robin Roberts that she wasn’t taking any chances, especially since she has the breast cancer gene, BRCA1.
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Breast Cancer is something that has affected too many of our moms, sisters, daughters and friends. So many people have joined together to work to fight this disease. There are so many easy ways for people to get involved, and every little bit of support helps make a positive difference.
