In celebration of the release of Disneynature’s African Cats DVD, Africa Geographic Magazine has come up with some great holiday gift ideas. Alex Woo’s African Cat Pendant was one of the 3 gifts chosen. This fierce pendant not only looks fabulous on the ladies photographed but it also gives back to our furry friends. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the pendant sales will benefit AWF’s efforts to protect the African savanna. This roaring piece has become one of Africa Geographic’s favorite and we can see why!

Pint-size earrings pay tribute – and a portion of their proceeds – to breast cancer research. Pin on a pair of Alex’s Mini Addition Breast Cancer Ribbon Earrings to show that big loves comes in small packages.

Every Saturday is great in the Hamptons, but each year there is one that stands out.  It is Super Saturday and it is the 14th annual fund-raiser sale benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.  Hosted by Kelly Ripa, Donna Karan, InStyle magazine and actress Emma Roberts it is the luxury garage sale no one wants to miss — with discount designer goods from more than 200 designers, including Jimmy Choo, Diane von Furstenberg and Alex Woo.

This year, Kelly Ripa proved again how amazing she is, by hosting the event and helping promote it regularly both on and off camera.   As a mom of 3, she is a personal role model for the millions that watch her regularly on Live! with Regis & Kelly.  Today, she also wore Alex Woo’s Little Vegas Gold Cherries.

At the event were also many supporters of the event including the multi-talented and sweet Abigail Breslin.  Check out her band CABB!

Jewelry designers and Disney seem to make good bedfellows, as a number of collaborations have recently appeared. Here, details on the newest collections.

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THE LOOK: Inspired by Disney’s “African Cats” and in celebration of the African Wildlife Foundation’s 50th anniversary this year, Alex Woo designed a pendant necklace, available in sterling silver or 14-karat gold, bedecked with a silhouette of a mother and cub sitting in the bush.

THE STATS: The pieces just hit Henri Bendel and Endless.com.

THE REASON: “As a new mom myself, I wanted to tell the story of the common bond moms share of wanting to protect and nurture their young,” says Woo. “It was a labor of love to do this project.”

Scarlett Johansson’s New Mango Ads, Marchesa’s Playboy Design, and More!

1. Scarlett Johansson models summer looks paired with dramatic makeup in her latest Mango campaign. [FashionEtc.]

2. The Marchesa duo redesigned the Playboy Bunny costume with ruffles and rosettes. [Styleite]

3. Tom Ford was the only fashion name to make Time magazine’s “Time 100″ list. Congrats! [Time]

4. Proenza Schouler’s CEO indicated that the brand sees a fragrance in its future! [IntoTheGloss]

5. Baby News! 30 Rock‘s Jane Krakowski gave birth to a baby boy, Bennett Robert Godley. [People]

6. Jewelry designer Alex Woo’s latest piece will benefit the African Wildlife Foundation. [AlexWoo]

Celebrating both Disneynature’s new film African Cats and the strong bond between a mother and child, Alex Woo attended a special screening of the Disneynature film.

In theaters on Earth Day, other attendees included Today Show host Natalie Morales, model and one of the first Goodwill Ambassadors to the African Wildlife Foundation Veronica Vařeková, actresses Brooke Shields and Keri Russell, and director Sofia Coppola to support the film.

The Disneynature film, African Cats, takes a journey into the grasslands of Africa, giving the viewer a real life look into what it’s like to be a part of the wildest place on Earth. One of the greatest stories told in the film is about the unbreakable relationship created between a mother and their young. Being a new mother herself, Alex felt a strong connection to this theme and therefore was motivated to design a piece reflecting this union.

Through sales of Alex Woo’s African Cat pendant, a portion of the proceeds with be graciously donated to the African Wildlife Foundation.  Please support the film and help save the Savanna.

About Disneynature’s True-Life Adventure: “African Cats”

Directed by Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill, “African Cats” captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. Narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson, the story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion and his sons. An awe-inspiring adventure blending family bonds with the power and cunning of the wild, “African Cats” leaps into theatres on Earth Day, April 22, 2011.

About the African Wildlife Foundation

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is the leading international conservation organization focused solely on Africa, and works together with the people of Africa, to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.

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.

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.

My mother is someone I always admired. She was the most intelligent person I knew, and taught me so much about life.  She was also a sister and a best friend to me.  We loved shopping and spending time with each other, and was naturally an inspiration to me.  As a working mom, she always taught me to pursue my own dreams and be independent. So as a high school student, my life was shattered with the news of her diagnosis. A cancerous lump had been found in her breast, and she decided that she would have a mastectomy and have the whole breast removed. 
 
After the surgery and rounds of radiation and chemotherapy, we now had to shop for different things – like wigs to cover her hair loss, and special bras and swimsuits to help accommodate for her lost breast.   Somehow she made it still fun and similar to our past shopping trips. We remained strong because we thought we would all get through it.

Although she had gotten better for some time, her cancer came back, and spread to her lymph nodes.  She had to stay at the hospital – so my father and I took shifts, and I would spend my days with her, and he would spend the nights breaking hospital rules to be beside her bed.  I naively thought she would be checking out of the hospital soon. 

One of the days, I got a terrible cold, and my dad told me to stay home and rest.  He instead, went to hospital to accompany her.  It was that day, at the age of 39, she passed away.  When I was informed of the news, I could not believe it and thought it was a mistake.  I was shocked and grief-stricken.  Tears burst from me as I never had a chance to say a proper goodbye and tell her how much she truly meant to me.  Deep in my heart I knew my mom knew how much I loved her, but I still wished that I could have told her how much she meant to me and more.  I learned from that day onward how short and fragile life is, and my mother taught me one final lesson – to enjoy life and live each day to it’s fullest without any regrets.  And always tell the ones you love how much they mean to you.  Since that day, my father has taken on double-duty as both parents and a best friend and I became an advocate for breast cancer awareness.
 
Fast forward to 2008.  After receiving her breast cancer diagnosis, award-winning actress Christina Applegate created a foundation called Right Action for Women to educate women about what it means to be at “high risk” for breast cancer and encourage them to talk to their doctors about appropriate screening. Generously providing aid to individuals who were at increased risk for breast cancer and did not have insurance or the financial flexibility to cover the high costs associated with breast screenings, Christina brought much more attention to the cause .  At the same time, I had designed my Open Heart necklace, which was dedicated to raising funds to benefit breast cancer research and it was serendipitous that we had an opportunity to work together to help raise awareness in this fight.

 During her treatments, Christina regularly wore my Open Heart pendant, so when her new foundation was started, we wanted to design a new piece together – what eventually became the Tree of Life.  In this design, we wanted to not only signify balance, peace and harmony in the shape of the tree and branches but also incorporate the feminine curves of a woman. The 7 leaves represent each day of the week, as a reminder to live each day to it’s fullest.

I also wanted to incorporate Christina’s experiences in dealing with breast cancer and she said  “This piece reminds me so much of the roses I made out of ribbons for my friends and family while in the hospital” and was so grateful “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.” Partnering with Christina was an honor, given the inspiration she has provided to millions of young women. 

When my mom found a lump in her breast, she was still in her 30′s, and thought it would go away.  But by the time she went to see a doctor, it was too late.  Thankfully today, there is not only better technology, but much more awareness about the importance of routine breast exams.  Early detection is the key and I encourage all women reading this article to be vigilant as well.  Life is so precious that you should always let  your loved ones know how much they mean to you.

To read more about Right Action for Women, please visit www.rightactionforwomen.org

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

Alex Woo attended the unveiling of “The Big 5 Collection” gala event in New York City tonight. The Steuben sponsor event was hosted by Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, runway model and AWF Goodwill Ambassador Veronica Varekova.

To support these animals natural habitat, starting in September through December 10% of all proceeds from these designs will benefit the African Wildlife Foundation, the leading conservation organization focused solely on the African continent. Since its inception in 1961, the AWF has protected endangered species and the land and habitat they depend on; promoted partnerships with the private sector to benefit local communities as a means to improve livelihoods, and trained hundreds of African nationals in conservation — all to ensure the survival of Africa’s unparalleled wildlife heritage.

A portion of the proceeds of all pieces sold within Alex Woo’s Sweni Collection is also donated to the African Wildlife Foundation.  In the photo, Alex Woo is pictured with long time supporter of AWF, co-founder of the pioneering hip-hop label Def Jam and creator of Phat Farm, Russell Simmons.

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.

Chain Gang

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.

On the cover of US Weekly is Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky featuring the secrets of the proposal.  During the show, she wore Alex Woo’s Little Luck Elephant.

In the issue, is also a photo of Christina Applegate with her mom at last year’s Revlon Walk.  Wearing the Tree of Life that she and Alex Woo partnered to design and she admits she “knew I was going to be OK.”  With a baby on the way, we agree she is going to raise that child beautifully.

Wow!  Super Saturday was amazing!  With beautiful weather in the Hamptons, the super tag sale featuring just about every major designer you can name off the top of your head (Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein, Catherine Malandrino, Charlotte Ronson, Diane von Furstenberg, Elizabeth & James, Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren etc.) makes you feel good all the bargain hunting  raises funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

This year was Alex Woo’s fifth time participating in the event and this time it was co-hosted by actress/model Ashley Greene, Kelly Ripa, Donna Karan and In Style magazine.  Created in 1998 by Donna Karan, the event since its founding has all net proceeds raised go directly to OCRF’s research programs.  Last year, Super Saturday raised over $3.7 million for Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

Ashley Greene, most famous for her recent roles in the Twilight series as Alice Cullen, stayed fashionably cool in a smart white dress and was a gracious host taking photos with her many younger fans.  Nominated by People Magazine as one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Women of 2010″ and “The Style Icon Award” at Hollywood Life’s Young Hollywood Awards this year, she is the “It girl” of the moment and we hope it lasts a long time.

In the inset photo, is InStyle’s Fashion Director, Hal Rubenstein.  He has been an integral part of InStyle since its launch and established the magazine as the authority on celebrity style.  Counted as an expert in countless TV shows, he is also the author of  Paisley Goes With Nothing: A Men’s Guide to Style, a sharp and witty resource for men who need look better, feel better and behave like a gentlemen and is currently working on his next book Killer Dresses: 100 Looks You Can’t Forget to be published in 2011.

What’s Your 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.

Charity Deals ‘Tis Better to Give. But still fun to receive.

What a charmer. Alex Woo will donate 10% of proceeds from each snazzy bee pendant to help the Häagen-Dazs Loves Honey Bees campaign. Did we mention free ice cream?

What’s all the buzz about? Alex Woo’s delightful silver or gold diamond bee pendants, of course. Not only will 10% of proceeds go to the Häagen-Dazs Loves Honey Bees campaign, but shoppers will also receive a gift certificate for a free carton of ice cream!

Bee aggressive.