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Lucky – Offbeat Style

Four Girls, One… Silk Vest

America’s ultimate shopping guide and the only magazine all about shopping-trends, tips on where to get the best deals on clothing, home accessories and more, Lucky this month explores four stylish women and the possibilities of a “slouchy take on a tailored” silk vest.

Offbeat

When it comes to getting dressed, marketing manager Katie Alexander’s goal is to create the right ratio of masculine to feminine pieces. “I don’t mind anything that’s fussy or prissy, but I don’t want all of my clothes to look too hard,” explains the 27 year-old. “The combination of a cinched-in vest, blazer with big buttons, and snakeskin purse is very ’40s womanly, but the sturdy olive-colored pants and big leather boots are rugged. It’s cool in a risk-taking, Amelia Earhart sort of way.” Topped off with Alex Woo’s Chiara pendant, it makes a strong statement, but still seems low-key.

Parade – In Step with Debra Messing

Debra Messing Parade May 2007

The most widely read magazine in America, Parade Magazine generally needs no introduction. With a circulation of 32 million, it began as a small publication and sold on newsstands for a nickel. Today, PARADE is carried by nearly 400 of the nation’s finest Sunday newspapers and reaches 74 million Americans every week who value it for the fun and information of Personality Parade and James Brady’s celebrity profiles.

In this week’s issue, the former Will & Grace star, Debra Messing, talks about her jump to the big screen, working in Australia on her new movie, The Starter Wife, and more. In the interview with James Brady, she reveals “It’s a dream part for an actress. But it also parallels my life in that, after eight years on Will & Grace, I’m starting over. When we wrapped our series last year, I asked myself, ‘What do I do now?’” After five Emmy nods, in this new movie, she leads the sexy, savvy and wickedly funny tour de force about life after divorce and one woman’s quest to redefine herself.

In the photo shoot by Timothy White, Debra Messing was photographed wearing a number of Alex Woo’s accessories from the Chiara earrings, Sienna bangles, Narissa Earrings, and Vida Pendant.

People en Español

Los 50 Más Bellos

For the 2007 annual edition of the 50 Most Beautiful, PEOPLE en Español editors gathered eight of today’s most popular stars under the same roof. Mexican Novela actresses Angélica Vale and the gorgeous Ludwika Paleta both wear Alex Woo jewelry in the photos and shines among others such as Mario López and the talented Alejandro Fernández.

LUDWIKA PALETA (28)
Jewelry: Chiara Earrings

OUTSTANDING IN…: Being featured in countless novelas. The actress recently starred in ITALIC {Duelo de Pasiones}] (Univisión) with Pablo Montero, with whom she had a romantic relationship. INTERESTING TIDBIT: After separating from her husband, actor Plutarco Haza, the two decided to give it another try and plan on giving a sibling to son Nicolás, 7. “I think very good things are ahead, a period of calm, plenty of peace, at last.”

ANGÉLICA VALE (31)
Jewelry: Sienna Necklace

OUTSTANDING IN…: Her role as Lety in the novela La Fea Más Bella (Univisión). “This year, I was very comfortable because I didn’t have to wear high heels, stay on top of my makeup,” Vale said. “It was wonderful.” INTERESTING TIDBIT: After the success of this nighttime soap opera, she’s thinking carefully about her next career move while the job offers keep pouring in. “She’s very talented and whatever they cast her in, she’ll do it right,” said her mother, actress Angélica María.

Lucky’s Market Editor, Anne Keane, Picks!

Lucky March 2006 America’s ultimate shopping guide and the only magazine all about shopping-trends, tips on where to get the best deals on clothing, home accessories and more, Lucky this month looks into the spring styles for 2006 in this fashion special of the ultimate roundup of the newest and coolest!

Involving its editors and writers in the shopping process, in the Lucky Editor’s Picks, Anne Keane wears Alex Woo’s classic Chiara Earrings. Consistently praised for her sense of style and solid choices, the Accessories Editor turned Market Director, always looks great and has turned the “What I want NOW!” pages to a definite read of what is hot in the fashion scene.

Fun fact: Fast forward a few months, and Lucky’s Executive Editor Meredith Kahn Rollins is also wearing Alex Woo earrings!

InStyle – “Cheap Chic”

Instyle January 2006 InStyle’s first issue for 2006 celebrates actress Jennifer Aniston fresh start and why this golden girl is feeling stronger and sexier than ever. With a parade of sexy beach photos taken in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Jennifer reveals she doesn’t make New Year’s Resolutions, as “I try not to say anything that I can’t back up because we all take steps backward.” Still, she does have a few things she’d like to do in 2006 including about buying a house, hitting the books, going to Greece and even settling down and having a family.

In the “Cheap Chic” jewelry section, Alex Woo’s 14kt-gold vermeil necklace with carnelian (Chiara Pendant) gracefully adorns the page. As one of the “frugal finds for $100 and under” it is definitely a steal.

Also featured in InStyle’s “Cheap Chic” jewelry section in May 2005 was Alex Woo’s Cindy Necklace.

InStyle – Gem of a Deal

Instyle Feb 2004 It’s Elementary. Match making in jewelry, just as dating, can be a treacherous affair. But can silver and gold ever make the perfect pair? Believe it or not there are ways to team these rivals aplomb. Fall in love with some brilliant little pieces that eliminate the “either ore” problem by offering a clever mix of both elements.

Featured in the article is Alex Woo’s citrine and sterling ‘Chiara’ Bracelet.

Daily Candy – Now Ear This

Daily Candy 2003 For some of us, earrings are like girlfriends.

They’re precious. They’ve seen us through thick and thin. They hear all our dirty secrets.

So it seems only appropriate that jewelry designer Alex Woo has christened her creations with fun girlfriendy names like Roxy, Coco, Chiara, Layla, and Bianca. Made from silver and semiprecious stones (amethyst, citrine, onyx, topaz, peridot, and quartz), her pieces range from mod to romantic to quirky to elegant. Something for every mood and occasion.

Woo studied fine arts and jewelry design at Cornell and Parsons School of Design but really got her start at the knee of her father, a master jeweler. So, though her sensibility is modern and fresh, she brings a wealth of tradition and craftsmanship to her work. Meaning her designs have both cuteness and quality, style and substance.

Just like some of our best friends.

Elle Girl – Michelle Branch

Michelle Branch wearing Alex Woo’s Chiara Earrings!

“On the cover of Elle Girl this month is Grammy winner Michelle Branch wearing Alex Woo’s smoky quartz Chiara earrings. Keeping it real, the 20-year-old rock star speaks out about boys, sneakers, songwriting, and how to surive being a teen. What is her advice? “The hardest thing for me to learn was that everything that happens isn’t the end of the world, whether you’re in a fight with your best friend or you break up with a guy. There are so many moments when you feel like you’re the one one who’s ever felt this way, but that’s not true….everyone goes through these experiences.”

Favorite movie:
Dazed and Confused—I own it and I’ve seen it a million times. When I was in high school I even did one of the monologues from it for my drama class.

Favorite time of day:
I love one o’clock in the morning because that’s when I’m always up and getting things done—my neighbors must hate me because all my lights are on.