In the Celebrity section of Life & Style this week, Eva’s No. 9 obsession is revealed. After starting her No. 9 obsession with Alex Woo’s Little Numbers pendant, she started to pick up everything with her boyfriend Tony Parker’s number on it.

“Let’s hope Eva Longoria’s beau, San Antonion Spurs star Tony Parker, doesn’t get traded to another team and have to give up his number — Eva has already plastered his No. 9 on everything from her jeans to her Sidekick and her jewels. Could a trip to the tatoo parlor be next?”

Previously in Life & Style, Eva’s No, 9 necklace was also shown with Tony’s gold 2005 NBA championship ring…

SheFinds knows that as a busy career woman you may not have time to shop. You may not even have time to browse the web much less paw through endless piles of cashmere sweaters at the mall. But you still want to look good and stay on top of the trends. Relax. SheFinds is a website that tells you what to buy as they study the trends and surf the web for the best items to be found anywhere. Today, they highlight Alex Woo’s ever popular Little Numbers collection.

What: Alex Woo’s Little Numbers
The number game: 5 is the number of outfits I tried on before deciding what to wear for a date; 3 is the number of poppy seeds stuck between my teeth during the date; 4 is the number of hours my date waited to tell me about the poppy seeds. Well, I’m hoping to improve my game with some meaningful numbers from Alex Woo’s adorable Little Numbers collection. Celebrities like Eva Longoria have been spotted wearing a gold “9” for the jersey number of her boyfriend Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs. Julia Roberts wears a “2” for her twins. The number pendants come in silver, yellow gold, or my favorite, diamonds set in white gold. Find these necklaces and Alex Woo’s minimalist chic Sienna heart necklaces at Henri Bendel or at alexwoo.com.

By Janet Bennett Kelly and Janelle Ehrlichman Diamond

A Heart-to-Heart Discussion
Only six more days ’til Valentine’s Day, so the pressure is on. What will it be: lingerie, flowers, perhaps chocolates? Fashion and Beauty editor Janet Bennett and Washington Post Shopper columnist Janelle Erlichman Diamond, doubleteamed in a special shopping hour on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. ET and took calls from around the area regarding this age old question.

Take this advice to heart: Don’t stress about what to get your best buddy or about the fact that you can’t get a reservation for dinner at your favorite restaurant. Just take a deep breath and think about how you’re going to enjoy the day. We’re here to help.

South Riding, Va. Caller:
What is an appropriate Valentine for my wife of eight years and pregnant with our second child?

Janelle Erlichman: A big gold medal? Or how about a cool necklace from Alex Woo. She has this great Little Numbers Collection …. where you can pick any sort of number combination. Like “2″ for two kids … or “8″ for the # of years you’re married. or “4″ for the number in your family. That sort of stuff. Check out alexwoo.com.

Featured previously in The Washington Post was Alex Woo’s Heart Pendant.

Z Morning Zoo – Carolina’s Rage

Z100 is the most successful (and copied) radio station in America today. As the most listened to top 40 pop station nationwide, they revolutionized the morning show concept and to this day, the “Z Morning Zoo” ZJs (Z100s term for DJ, akin to MTV’s VJs) are known for their unique celeb and musician interviews and pulse on pop culture. Every weekday morning, ZJ Carolina Bermudez speaks about the latest in panties to purses, butt-creams to hot jeans and other fun things that are the talk of the town. Today it was Alex Woo’s entire line of necklaces!

Woo your Woman!  Alright guys…we all know that creativity counts on Valentine’s Day more so than any other holiday. It’s the time to pay special attention to the important things in your ladies’ life and bring them to the forefront. If I had a Valentine, I’d love for him to give me the “Little Numbers” necklace from Alex Woo. Eva Longoria sports her boyfriend Tony Parker’s number around her neck so she can be close to him all the time. It’s a great way to mark a special occasion in your life, like an anniversary or you can choose a number to represent how many children you have. Alex Woo’s necklaces come in silver or gold and if you really want to splurge, you can get an iced out one to really make her smile!

To order, hurry up and go to www.alexwoo.com or you can find Alex Woo jewelry at Henri Bendel and select W Hotels.

“Desperate House” Makeover

The sizzling star talks about boyfriend Tony Parker, family and a dream come true. Growing up on her parents’ simple Texas ranch, Desperate Housewives’ Eva Longoria says her family had a whole lot of love, but not much money. Now, Eva has bought her parents the house they never had and enlists design expert Nate Berkus to transform it to the home of their dreams. From terra cotta tiles to Wild West granite, Nate helped Eva blend bright colors and traditional handicrafts to reflect the Longorias’ cultural heritage. Eva’s parents love it! “I feel like I’m in Mexico,” says Eva’s mom. “It’s great…it’s wonderful!”

When Nate and Eva were with her parents discussing decorating ideas for their new space and seen during the interviews, Eva was wearing Alex Woo’s No. 9 necklace from the Little Numbers Collection – a favorite that sparked her number 9 fashion craze.

In the Style News section of Life & Style this week, Eva shows a little love. Not only does Eva Longoria sport a lucky No. 9 pendant, the jersey number of her boyfriend, San Antonio Spurs b-baller Tony Parker, she also wears Tony’s custom-made 14k-white-and-yellow-gold 2005 NBA championship ring — featuring 2.55 carats of diamonds — on a chain. Aww — just like high school. How cute!

Eva’s No. 9 necklace is 14k gold from Alex Woo.

2005 Spurs NBA Championship Ring Facts

• 14 k white gold with 2.55 carat weight of diamonds
• Across the top of the panel of each ring is the word “Spurs” in diamonds.
• On one side of the ring in raised letters above the NBA logo is the player’s name (ie. Tony Parker)
• On the other side of the ring in raised letters are the words “NBA” and “Champions”
• Each player’s number is at the bottom of the shank (ie. No. 9)
• Incised into the bottom is the 2004-2005 season record of “59-23”
• In raised numbers is the year “2005”
• Incised into the bottom are the numbers 99 and 03 representing the previous two Championships.

With an All-Star Model cover featuring Veronica Varekova, Elle Macpherson, Rebecca Romijn, Rachel Hunter, Daniela Pestova, Elsa Benitez, Carolyn Murphy, and Yamila Diaz-Rahi – you know the issue is going to be a keeper. With 250 pages featuring 25 of the world’s most beautiful supermodels including tennis superstar Maria Sharapova, it really is mmm… for the three M’s who wear Alex Woo jewelry of course!

Molly Sims: Famous for being one of the hottest runway models, her photos have glistened in Victoria’s Secret, SI swimsuit issues and countless advertising campaigns for a long time. Known for being both intelligent as well as beautiful, she hosted MTV’s House of Style and in 2003, she joined the cast of NBC’s fast-paced and sexy drama Las Vegas in the role of Delinda Deline. Having also been in “Maxim’s Hot 100,” and finished a role in an indie called “Venus and Vegas,” it is only appropriate that she proudly wears Alex Woo’s Vegas Collection in Sin City for her photoshoots. Wearing both a “lucky 7″ from the Little Numbers Collection and a “spade” in many of the photos, what can anyone say but we’re happy she switched from being a lawyer to pursue a modeling career.

Marisa Miller: With a face that has graced the cover of magazines like Vogue, Fitness and Shape, it’s no wonder SI called her back for the 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 Swimsuit Editions. Born New Years Day in 1980 in the coastal city of Santa Cruz, California, she still says “The first thing I do every morning is go online to check the surf. If the waves are good, I’ll go surf. The beach is 10 minutes away.” In many of the photos, she is seen wearing Alex Woo’s Little Season’s Daisy Pendant.

Mallory Snyder: First spotted in MTV’s Real World in Paris 2003, this 5’11″ soccer athlete was born Jan. 7, 1984 and silenced all the dissenters with multiple appearences in Sports Illustrated and a clear sense of ambition. In several of the photos from her winter shoot in Huahine, Tahiti, she is wearing Alex Woo’s Daisy Pendant.

The home of celebrity news, OK! has the biggest stories, the best photographs and the hottest stars from the world of showbiz. Whether it’s movies, music, TV, celebrity weddings, babies, fashion, break ups or make-ups, they are there.

This week on the OK!, Alex Woo ranks a high #3 on their OK! Top 10 as “Alex Woo Necklaces have people showing off their numbers. Kelly Ripa wears a diamond number three to represent her three kids.”

First came the Carrie nameplate necklace, worn by Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw. Then arrived the initial pendants bearing the letters of the wearer’s name.

And today’s hottest new neck accessory? New York designer Alex Woo’s Little Numbers line, worn by stars such as Kelly Ripa, Eva Longoria and Hilary Duff.

Stars don their digits of choice, which hang from delicate silver or gold chains or suede cords. Ripa wears a 3 to represent her three children. Longoria sports a 9 in honor of the jersey number of her boyfriend, Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs. Celeb mom Courteney Cox has a 1 and 3, symbolizing daughter Coco’s birthday June 13.

Try some star-gazing for inspiration this gift-giving season. Style expert Bobbie Thomas shows the ‘Today’ show’s Ann Curry some Hollywood-inspired gift ideas. Bobbie Thomas: Good morning, you too! Ann Curry: You know I got to tell you, you know the whole monogram thing, you say was so last year — so the question is what is this year?

Ann Curry: This morning on our “Countdown to Christmas,” adding a dash of Hollywood dazzle to your holiday gifts. If you’re stumped on what to get this year for people you love, well ‘Today’ contributor and style expert Bobbie Thomas has stopped by with some great gift ideas from Tinsel Town. Bobbie, good morning, it’s great to see you!

Bobbie Thomas: Well monograms, yeah, they’re always going to be ok. They’re personal, but this year — its numbers. We’re seeing lots of celebrities not flip for the big bling, but more in the special stuff like in the jewelry segment we did. Bobbie Thomas: Kelly Ripa is wearing a 3 to symbolize her three children and its a good idea because it is something that shows you took an extra step in selecting a gift.

Ann Curry: What do you mean? Why the numbers?

Bobbie Thomas: Well Alex Woo’s Little Number Collection features these Little Numbers and Eva Longoria is sporting this number 9 to show her boyfriend Tony Parker, the basketball player, that she’s his biggest fan.

Ann Curry: Ahhh….

Ann Curry: So its another way to making things personal!

To see the segment, please visit MSNBC for the ‘The Today Show’ video.

MSNBCThis year, why not let the stars guide you? “Today” contributor Bobbie Thomas, style expert and co-host of “Fashion Police,” offers some celebrity-favorite gift ideas that will make anyone feel like a star!

Precious metal
Last year, it was all about initials and monograms, but this year celebs have found their lucky numbers — thanks to Alex Woo’s Little Number Collection. Eva Longoria shows boyfriend Tony Parker she’s his biggest fan by sporting a gold number 9, while Kelly Ripa dons a diamond 3 to symbolize her three children. You can pick the favorite digits of friends and loved ones, with or without diamonds, for a personal touch.

In July 2001, Fox Sports decided to introduce a sports show like no other. Not only would it cover all important sports news and scores, but it would also feature some of the funniest comedians, and most of them are ex-players. Some of them are John Kruk, John Salley, and Michael Irvin. Topped off with comedians Tom Arnold and Chris Rose, Playboy Playmate of the month for 1998 Lisa Dergan, and Lisa Guerrero, the show is one of the most fun to watch when it comes to sports.

In a special holiday segment, Best Damn Sports Show’s gift guru Bobbie Thomas stopped by the show to help the fellas out there how to come up with the perfect gift for her. In the segment, she talked excitedly about Alex Woo’s Little Number Collection and highlighted how there is no secret that men want a Plasma TV, but women, in contrast, seldom just come out and ask for what they want.

With the appeal of personalization and a desire for individuality, Alex Woo’s “little numbers” allows women to style their wardrobe in their own “little” way. Using any combination of numbers, and a choice between silver, yellow gold and even diamonds, the look is fresh and modern … and fun!

Pros that bought Alex Woo:

Eva Longoria: wears a gold “9″ in support of her boyfriend, Tony Parker, and his San Antonio Spurs’ jersey number.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck: has a gold “4″ in support of her husband, Tim Hasselbeck, and his Washington Redskins’ jersey number.

New York Jets Curtis Martin’s mom: wears “28″ to show her love and support of her son’s jersey number.

Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis’s mom: wears “52″ to show her love and support of her son’s jersey number.

Eva’s numbers game
Jewelry with a hidden meaning

Does Eva Longoria wear her trendy No. 9 necklace to keep the fashion police away, or does it hold a sentimental attachment? When asked in Melbourne on Derby Day about her NBA boyfriend, Tony Parker — the San Antonio Spurs No. 9 player — the Desperate Housewives star said, “I have him here with me on my heart, on my necklace, so he’s not too far.” And it’s not only her TV character, Gabrielle Solis, who has a taste for younger men: Eva, 30, calls the 23-year-old basketballer her “boy toy.”

Accessorize with charm
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005

Charms. The latest trend or a classic tradition? Generations of women have collected charms. They wore them to mark milestones, celebrate anniversaries or to bring good luck. Charms are just as popular today as they ever were. Today, jewelry designers are introducing collections designed to reflect the special moments in our lives. From Hollywood starlets’ favorite “Little Number” collection from Alex Woo to Juice Couture’s funky new offerings, bringing the jingle jangle of charms back to your wrist, neck or ears has never been more, shall we say, … charming.

Alex Woo’s “Little Number” collection is a favorite among Hollywood’s A-listers and is a prime way to display your special digits. So what’s your number?

Throughout history, pendants have been worn as a symbol of power, an emblem of faith or as an amulet; diamonds were often an integral part of that meanigful message.  Today’s pendants combine all of those elements to create a stylish expression of self.  Diamond pendants sparkle beautifully when worn alone and also layer perfectly with longer chains, adding another element of texture to a look.

Featured: Alex Woo’s Little Number pendants in 14K white gold and diamonds.

Eva Longoria is seen cheering on her husband Tony Parker, who plays basketball for the San Antonio Spurs.  She is wearing her favorite Alex Woo Little Number “9″ necklace — which is Tony’s number–to bring him luck

On November 19th, “Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria hosted NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest Korn. In a total of nine segments (coincidence?) she made a strong comedic debut on what is the longest-running entertainment comedy show in America. As a mohican-haired dance music star “Ms. Drama Martinez” in Keenan’s “MTV4 Deep House Dish,” she turned a simple sketch into some big laughs. Perhaps the most memorable sketch however was when she poked fun at the infamous Vanity Fair Desperate Housewives cover shoot spat by playing a scene-stealing Teri Hatcher.

Named one of “People’s 50 Most Beautiful People” and the Hottest Woman in the World on Maxim’s 2005 annual “Hot 100 List” Eva Longoria will soon be seen in the feature films “Harsh Times” with Christian Bale and “The Sentinel” with Michael Douglas. In this Saturday Night Live photo, Eva Longoria is wearing Alex Woo’s No. 9 necklace from the Little Numbers Collection that started her No. 9 craze for boyfriend San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker.

By Bobbie Thomas

Stars’ lucky numbers

Stars are playing the numbers game with Alex Woo’s sexy Little Numbers collection. Eva Longoria shows boyfriend Tony Parker she’s his biggest fan by wearing a gold 9, his San Antonio Spurs’ jersey number. Kelly Ripa dons a diamond 3 to symbolize her three children. Hilary Duff sports a silver 8 and 7 on a suede cord for the year she was born. And lucky Lindsay Lohan chose a 7 because it’s her favorite number. Available in gold, silver, rose gold and diamonds.

Alex Woo immortalizes Vegas with diamonds and gold
By Jennifer Henry

Luck is the four-letter word here. Just like Andrew Dice Clay’s favorite expletive, it too has its ups and downs. Good luck led a lost Rafael Rivera to an undiscovered oasis on the meadows of the Las Vegas Valley back in 1829. Bad luck exposed the unflattering late-night snapshots of your favorite celebutante’s drunken, quickie nuptials and post-party annulment.

We’re built on that unpredictable foundation and though everyone knows the house always wins in the end, adventure can be found in the thrill of risk and the possibility of reward for your wager. Lately, it seems everyone is trying their luck here. Vegas themes abound in every genre, film and TV have made the most of our colorful setting, the music industry has found its new Sodom and Gomorrah, and even high fashion is hot on Sin City references.

Alex Woo, it-girl jeweler for the fashion-forward, placed her bets on Vegasmania with her newest collection of super-sleek and chic charms. Her Vegas collection uses playing-card suits, crafted in her signature style: simple, subtle and enticing.

Vegas features clubs, diamonds, hearts and spades in silver, yellow gold, and best of all, white gold with diamonds. According to Woo, she crafts her designs to include “that exciting spark of what’s hot” without sacrificing the timeless quality that has brought her brand acclaim. The 30-year-old designer bet her handcrafted charms would embody the spirit of Las Vegas. A native New Yorker and a world traveler, she says of our dazzling city: “I thought that it captured the excitement of Times Square, but was just so much glitzier.”

Her collection of mini-pendants has already proved promising, catching the eye of trendsetting starlets such as Drew Barrymore, who layers Woo’s spade pendant with a “7″ in diamonds from her famed Little Numbers collection.

Dedicated to promoting personalized accessories, Woo delights in the intimate connection her collectors have with each piece. She cites the “great inspiration” she derives from knowing that she has “touched their lives in some small way” and hopes that “these lucky charms can make someone’s life a little better, a little happier, and even a little luckier.”

Ice Accessories, in Caesars Forum Shops, will be the first to offer Vegas in Las Vegas. As for lucky charms, I’ll take mine in diamonds.

Designers are making it easy for consumers to get involved with charitable causes!  Proceeds from merchandise by designers, including Alex Woo, Paper Denin & Cloth, Target and Sean Combs, are donated to breast cancer charities.  A percentage of the proceeds from Alex Woo’s little pink heart necklace are donated to an organization that raises the awareness of breast cancer.

Boots and Blues: Eva Longoria is photographed wearing her favorite Little Numbers “9″ necklace, to honor her hubby man, Spurs basketball player, Tony Parker.

Eva Longoria is definitely Wisteria Lane’s hottest housewife!  The Desperate Housewives actress looks stunning in her pink dress, accompanied with her favorite gold “9″ necklace from Alex Woo’s Little Numbers collection.  Eva has been seen wearing this piece all over town, in support of her husband Tony Parker who is the  #9 player for the San Antonio’s Spurs.