Cravings: Stuff We Love!

The latest issue of Pregnancy and Newborn is out and they are loving Alex Woo!  They list Alex Woo’s Little Luck Horseshoe as one of their favorite things saying this necklace reminds them how lucky they are to be a momma.

Horseshoes represent never ending luck and they help ward off evil; Alex Woo’s Little Luck Horseshoe hangs upward so your luck never runs out!  This is a perfect gift for moms to show our appreciation and love for all of their hard work!

A delicious cover on Entertainment Weekly for all “twi-hards”  (obsessed fans of Stephenie Meyer’s ‘Twilight Series’, consisting of ‘Twilight’, ‘New Moon’, ‘Eclipse’, and ‘Breaking Dawn’) are the men hunks of the moment Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattison or talented Kristin Stewart.

You saw it? You liked it? Here’s how to get it! – by Archana Ram

Who makes the silver pendant necklace Ali wears on The Bachelorette? -Molly

From date night (to The Bachelorette) to late night (a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!), Ali has been making the rounds in Alex Woo’s sterling silver “Little Luck” elephant necklace.

The Bachelorette is back and sweet heart Ali Fedotowsky is definitely looking for a little luck this time on national television.  The 25-year-old San Francisco resident has returned as the star of The Bachelorette, which premieres Monday (9 p.m. EST) on ABC, following the first night of the Dancing with the Stars finale.

Shot all over the U.S. as well as international locations like Portugal, Iceland, Turkey and Tahiti, Ali is wearing Alex Woo’s Little Luck Elephant in the intro and this time around is determined to choose love over work and we couldn’t be happier for her.

Right after the Bachelorette premier, Ali was on Jimmy Kimmel wearing her favorite Little Luck pendant. Check the two part video clips below.

BACHELORETTE BIO

Age:25
Occupation: Advertising Account Manager
Hometown: Williamstown, MA
Resides in: San Francisco, CA

Ali Fedotowsky, the beautiful, energetic and charismatic career-oriented woman from San Francisco is back. She has re-prioritized her life – and now is ready to find her soul mate. Ali will have her own opportunity to find true love, as the sixth edition of The Bachelorette, the female version of ABC’s hit romance reality series on the ABC Television Network.

Ali, 25, has been a fan favorite from the moment she stepped out of the limo to meet Jake Pavelka on the last season of The Bachelor. She became the front-runner for Jake’s heart, but in a shocking turn of events, she was forced to make a heartbreaking choice between her dream job and continuing her relationship with Jake. Ali surprisingly chose her career – a decision she still regrets. But it’s not too late for Ali now. She’s left her home, her job, her stability behind – letting go of everything this time — to really make a life-changing commitment to put her heart first and take a second chance at finding true love.

Valentine’s Day is just days away, and while it is embraced as a day for all, the reality is that it has always been—and will continue to be—a day specifically for women.

Guys, the pressure’s on. 

What you give her—or don’t give her—can make or break a relationship, says etiquette expert, Lizzie Post, of The Emily Post Institute.

“You really have to make it personal and show that you put some thought and effort into it.”

Americans are expected to spend almost $15 billion on gifts and merchandise this year, making it the second biggest spending holiday after Christmas, according to a National Retail Federation survey.

What’s more, nine out of ten people will spend the most money on their spouse (or partner.)

Though spending is expected to be down this year because of the economy, that’s no excuse for most people, if you’re still employed and are likely to keep your job.

With that in mind, here are a few suggestions to get the creative juices flowing.

Jewelry

Too edgy? Not her style? If she likes the more refined look, nobody does dainty better than designer, Alex Woo.  The Little Luck Key, her newest addition to her Little Luck Collection, is sure to lock her in. It’s solid 14-karat white gold, encrusted with pave diamonds. Personally signed by Woo, this hand-sculpted pendant arrives packaged in a custom wooden gift box.

By: Vera Gibbons

Another solid night of drama from Gossip Girl.  In need of publicity for his new hotel, Chuck (Ed Westwick) decides to move up his club’s opening and enlists Serena’s (Blake Lively) help to get the word out to her celebrity clients. Feeling left out of the planning, Blair (Leighton Meester) attempts to win Chuck’s approval by secretly helping him with a problem concerning opening night. Dan (Penn Badgley) is unnerved when he finally watches one of Olivia’s (guest star Hilary Huff) infamous sex scenes with co-star and real-life boyfriend at the time, Patrick Robinson (guest star Simon Miller).  Jenny (Taylor Momsen) is forced to choose between her relationship with Eric (Connor Paolo) and her new role as Queen Bee.  Throughout the episode, she wears Alex Woo’s Little Luck Elephant in Gold.

Pictured Left: Taylor Momsen as Jenny
Photo Credit: Giovanni Rufino / The CW
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The downtown club crowd started a new trend by raiding the nearest locksmith for antique Victorian-style keys, often with a rusted or oxidized, almost “dirty” finish, which they put on a cord and dangle around their necks for a modern take on the key to love, life, success, knowledge or any other personal meaning that is key to the one wearing it.  Now jewelers have taken that same key and rendered it in silver, gold or pave diamonds for a more upscale customer.  A perfect example of this new trend can be seen in jewelry designer Alex Woo’s Little Luck collection.  She has created a key icon which is available in silver, yellow gold and white/yellow gold with diamonds.

TEX APPEAL – Accents for a way-out-West affair

What are the essentials for a successful Western Wedding?  The Global Guide suggests that all you need are a pair of ”Made for Walking” Durango cowboy boots, some Llano Fine Wine, Hanky Panky underwear and of course Alex Woo’s Little Luck horseshoe necklace with diamonds.

Susan Moynihan, the Editor in Chief of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, is even photographed in the Summer edition of the magazine wearing Alex Woo’s large Narissa necklace in yellow gold.

For the past 4 years in a row, Alex Woo jewelry has been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition for a total of 5 times. This year’s coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, features 23-year-old Israeli model Bar Refaeli on the cover, and 19 models in 5 different locations. Photographers shot over 100,000 photos for this issue of the magazine. Several of the models including Jarah Mariano, Anne V, Julie Henderson, Damaris Lewis and tennis star Maria Kirilenko wear Alex Woo jewelry.

Jarah Mariano: Jarah is an American fashion model of Hawaiian, Korean, and Chinese descent. Born in the city of Lihue on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, at the age of 4 relocated with her family to California. At the age of 15, she was discovered in Santa Monica, California by Next Agency and after graduating from high school, she moved to New York City, where she continued to model and attended Pace University as a full-time student, receiving her degree in Speech Communications with a Media Studies Concentration. In the photos and interview, she wears Alex Woo’s Little Luck Wishbone.

Anne Vyalitsyna: Born March 19, 1986, she is simply known as Anne V, and is a Russian model. Born in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, formerly known as Gorky, she started her professional modeling career at the age of 15, after IMG scouts discovered her in Saint Petersburg while looking for new faces for MTV’s Fashionably Loud Europe. In the photos, she wears Alex Woo’s Siri Necklace.

Damaris Lewis: From Brooklyn New York, she was born 1991 and is the “rookie” of the bunch similar to Julie Henderson in 2007.

TV’s hottest show is back. Gossip Girl started its second season as the most provocative and wildly popular teen drama show on the air. With a perfect mixture of edginess, drama, and sexiness the show exploded into the pop culture consciousness and the characters and plot just gets better and better…

“Never Been Marcused” - Episode 2

“The Dark Night “ (September 15, 2008) Hottie Nate struggles between his feelings for Vanessa (Jessica Szohr) and his more-complicated-by-the-day relationship with Catherine. Jenny (Taylor Momsen) risks losing her internship when she is caught critiquing one of Eleanor Waldorf ‘s designs. Alex Woo jewelry was worn by several of the cast members. The Little Luck Horseshoe and Sweni Earrings were worn by Vanessa. Jenny was wearing Alex Woo’s Little Faith Peace Dove and her dad’s date was wearing the Vida Pendant!

“Bonfire of the Vanity” (November 11, 2008) Blair (Leighton Meester) does not approve of the new man, Cyrus Rose (hilarious guest star Wallace Shawn), in her mother’s life, so she makes it her mission to break up the lovebirds by any means necessary. Throughout the episode, she is seen wearing her “signature B & W” jewelry from Alex Woo.

Lucky ladies who can’t wait to be adorned with horseshoe, four-leaf clover and wishbone charm necklaces from Alex Woo just got a whole lot luckier.