April/May 2007
By Sonya Magett

Vibe Vixen is the top beauty, fashion, romance, sex, celebrity and shopping magazine and web site for trendsetting black women and urban women. Speaking to the confidence and individuality of young women without appealing to insecurities, Vibe Vixen embodies all standards of beauty and positions itself to be the life and style guide for the most diverse, tech-wise, brand-savvy generation in history. With Janet Jackson on the cover this month as the eternal vixen, articles about living large with the queen of radio Wendy Williams, and running away with British actor Idris Elba, Vibe Vixen makes us feel sexy and alive.

In the “Wedding Crashers” feature, “you cry with joy – and you meet cute boys, so you should have on something perfectly appropriate for whatever kind of ceremony you’re attending. Just wear shoes comfortable enough for the Electric Slide.” Alex Woo’s 14kt vermeil Sienna Heart necklace is featured alongside R&B singer Amerie.

Photos: Andrew Eccles

The most widely read magazine in America, Parade Magazine generally needs no introduction. The paper 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.

Sigourney Weaver is back on top. With box-office hits, two Golden Globe awards (for Gorillas in the Mist and Working Girl), three Oscar nominations, a Tony nomination and an Emmy nod for Showtime’s Snow White she is going to be seen in a few projects soon. The star just signed on with HBO to play Gypsy Rose Lee and wrapped a movie shot here in New York, The Girl in the Park, due out this fall. Most anxiously awaited is her film with James Cameron, who directed her in Aliens. She reveals “We’ll be doing a movie called Avatar, set in a rain forest on another planet…”

In the photo shoot, Sigourney Weaver was photographed wearing Alex Woo’s Sienna bracelets.

In this month’s beautiful edition of Essence magazine, Alex Woo’s jewerly are featured in two different sections. In the Fashion Let’s Go Shopping feature, Erica Reid, 36 is a full-time mother and wife to music label honcho L.A. Reid. Her style philosophy is “Do not imitate; do you” and she shows this by wearing timeless dresses, shirts and trousers with classic jewelry such as Alex Woo’s Little Single Note.

Mentor-teacher Folake Akinola-Pinard, 35 has her own interpretation of style. She says “I’m boho chic meets Oprah! Classic with a pinch of panache.” With vintage dresses and strappy sandals, she adds zing with Alex Woo’s gold Sienna bangles.

In the Power Moves feature, Essense asks “Who says you can’t have it both ways? High-powered and pretty that is. This spring, designers add a delicate twist to your favorites in the bottom right photo Alex Woo’s diamond star pendant is paired with Boss Black clutch and Cesare Paciotti platforms.

Joss Stone wearing Alex Woo's Sienna Cuff!

British soul singer and songwriter’s new album “Introducing Joss Stone” — a mix of warm vintage soul, ’70s-style R&B, Motown girl-group harmonies, and hip-hop grooves, will be released by Virgin Records on March 20th.

In the debut single “Tell Me ‘Bout it’” she can be seen wearing Alex Woo’s Sienna Cuff and Narissa earrings in the video to highlight her brave new look. With four Grammy nominations, this will be her third album. Her first two albums, 2003′s “The Soul Sessions” and 2005′s “Mind, Body & Soul” collectively sold 7.5 million copies but the 19-year-old Stone says “It’s the first album that is truly me… These are my words, and this is who I am as an artist.”

With her first proper tour in nearly three years, the star will be showcasing tracks from her latest album produced largely by Stone’s main musical collaborator, Raphael Saadiq (The Roots, Macy Gray). With lyrics written or co-written by Stone herself, the album also features contributions from Fugees singer Lauryn Hill and rapper Common.

Click on the play button on the right to watch the video from YouTube or visit her official website.

On the cover this month, singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow shows that you can be both strong and sweet. Having battled cancer and experienced heartbreak, all in the public eye, this Southern musician proved at the Self New York City photo shoot she is still true to her down-home roots. An example of this came when she chatted about living part-time in Nashville where she rides her horse every day. In the photo, Sheryl Crow mixes metals and textures and wears Alex Woo’s Sienna Luxe Bangles to amazing grace.

Join her and Laurie David on their “Stop Global Warming College Tour” Starting Monday, April 9th, she will visit 12 cities across the Southeastern United States in a bio-diesel bus to motivate college students to become part of the movement to stop global warming and demand solutions from themselves, their schools and their country.

In this issue of More, Paula Zahn and Amy Rosenblum are both wearing Alex Woo’s Sienna Bangles.

Paula Zahn is anchor for CNN’s weeknight primetime evening program, Paula Zahn Now, an issues-driven program offering live newsmaker interviews and meaningful discussion and analysis from an exclusive roster of contributors. Fun fact: Zahn is an experienced cellist who began playing when she was 5, and made her Carnegie Hall debut in 1992 performing with the New York Pops orchestra. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., attending on a cello scholarship.

Amy Rosenblum, Senior Producer of the Today Show, was born on July 21, in Lawrence, Long Island. She attended Lawrence High School, where she dated future shoe designer Steve Madden. Fun quote: “I love fashion and I buy what I love, when I see it — because who knows when I’ll get out of the office again?”

In this month’s glossy Gotham magazine, the “queen of prime-time” Mariska Hargitay has been “Walking on Sunshine” Last year, the 43-year-old actress won an Emmy for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, signed a blockbuster two-year deal to remain on the show, and on June 28th, gave birth to son August Miklos Friedrich Hermann, her first child with her husband of two years, actor Peter Hermann.

In the exclusive interview with amazing photos, Mariska humbly says “I think the most important thing is to understand that everyone is the same. Everyone deserves to be treated respectfully. Sometimes celebrities are treated as though they’re special, but I think it’s important for kids to understand that it’s temporary, that you should never, ever, ever, ever take it for granted, and that you should give back as much as you get.” In the photograph, she is wearing the solid gold Sienna stick earrings.

Style File: How to Wear… Stripes

Hot off a Golden Globe Best Actress nomination for her role in the glossy, glistening and energizing adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical, Beyoncé Knowles is getting rave reviews and we can’t wait to see her on the red carpet.

In the January issue, the singer/actress admits she lost her cool when she found herself in the same spot as Miss Diana Ross (the rumored inspiration for her lead singer character). “I was terrified,” the star said. “Then she tapped me on the shoulder and told me that she was glad that I was doing Dreamgirls.”

In the “style file” section, the discussion is about “How to Wear Stripes” and 30s/40s Classic with a Twist. Alex Woo’s Sienna Bangles are shown as part of the trend watch.

By Katie Goldsmith

In this month’s holiday Shape, Alex Woo’s popular bangles are featured alongside “quilty pleasure” Marc Jacobs wristlet and Louis Vuitton’s Courcheval hat and scarf. Get in the mood this year and give a gift of style.

The Gift of Style
Hot Holiday trimmings for your favorite fashionista.

ARMED AND GLAMOUROUS A single Alex Woo “Sienna” bangle in sterling silver or 14-karat yellow or rose-gold vermeil looks effortlessly cool. Pile’em on for a dose of glam ($78 – $98; alexwoo.com)

By: Sharon Tanenbaum

All that glitters is, in fact, not gold. Here’s how to tell platinum from palladium and get the most out of your jewelry dollars.

Even if you barely know a karat from a carrot, that shouldn’t stop you from acquiring a shiny new bauble (or two). To get what you pay for, however, it helps to know a bit of jewelry jargon. For instance, what’s the difference between 24- and 14-karat gold? And what’s so “sterling” about sterling silver? Industry pros and top jewelry designers answer common questions about precious metals and compare the merits of the most popular types. Now you can be sure that your jewelry purchases are worth their weight in — well, you know.

In the feature story, Alex Woo’s Sienna rings and circle necklace are shown, along with the white gold Narissa earrings as examples of quality jewelry.

By Gail Gruber Siegel

Some of us have always worn diamonds during the day; and we’re not about to stop — even if we’re wearing them with hoodies and yoga pants. “Jewelry is to be enjoyed, and not locked away,” says designer Temple St. Clair, 46, who wears her own diamond necklace with tees and jeans. “I’ve seen a huge increase in the number of women buying jewelry for themselves, and they tell me they like the bigger, bolder pieces. Well our forties and fifties are a very confident time. We want what we want.” Amen to that.

In this jewelry feature called “Diamonds Du Jour” Alex Woo’s Sienna cuff is featured alongside other designer pieces featuring diamonds.

In this month’s “Hollywood” issue of Elle magazine, Paula Patton, is recognized as one of the Hollywood It Girls – Sexy, Intelligent, and Worldly. Age 30, she hails from Los Angeles and you’ve seen her in a small, but memorable role opposite Will Smith. This fall she will be in a film playing Denzel Washington’s love interest in the upcoming film Deja Vu. She says working with him “was like going to actor grad school, like watching someone run down the rabbit hole and become someone else. You are free-falling to keep up with him.”

In the photo, by the exceptionally talented photographer Gilles Bensimon, she is wearing an embroidered silk camisole top by Stella McCartney and Alex Woo’s gold Sienna bangles with diamonds. Patton self admittingly reveals she is not a member of the dressed-down L.A. tribe. “I like to be a bit sophisticated.”

Jewelery designer Alex Woo clearly understands how to create luxury at it’s finest.  All of her pieces are refined and classic but with a modern twist, which makes her collections stand apart from others.

The Eve necklace in 14-karat gold and diamonds is a perfect example of the beautifully refined yet modern accented piece that Woo designs.  The necklace looks great with some gold bangles, like the Alex Woo Sienna bangles that are shown here.

Autumn Rapture.  Balls, fetes, galas — ah, the social swirl.

With a cotton and silk dress and herringbone jacket, both by Ralph Lauren Blue Label and teck sandals by Louis Vuitton, Alex Woo’s Sienna bangles add the final touch of class to a stunning wardrobe.

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, Amy Smart this month graces the Lucky cover looking laid-back and totally chic.

“In her job producing television specials and historical documentaries for the New York based film company Engel Entertainment, Dionne McCulloch has had to track down an exorcism specialist, find the best place to shoot a 16th-century reenactment, and ensure that 10 actors playing priests showed up to the set on time…” She says “wearing a big scuptural ring with a smaller, organic one looks so modern to me.” The smaller ring she is wearing is Alex Woo’s Sienna Ring and is one of Lucky’s “Our Obsessions” for August.

InStyle’s June cover girl, supermodel and reality television host Heidi Klum, provides readers sizzling style tips and an exclusive glimpse of her hideaway home in Careyes, Mexico. Dancing on a private beach, goofing off with the crew, all while looking great in gorgeous pictures, the now 33-year-old sexy celebrity (born June 1973 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany) reveals how she can do it all – “Seal and I think differently. I can do 20 things at once – e-mail, watch the kids, figure out what to wear to an event – and he’ll be like, ‘What am I wearing?’ I’m very good at multitasking. He puts one foot in front of the other.”

In the “Little Indulgences” jewelry section, Alex Woo’s 14kt-gold-vermeil Sienna stick earrings look stunning and is listed as one of the “savvy splurges for under $500.”

“Move over Russian blondes, Jennifer Scholle is the hottest girl in tennis.” Maxim magazine this month introduces you to Jennifer Scholle, girlfriend of the 25th-ranked tennis pro James Blake and the reason why 42,000 men are about to look into tennis lessons.

On TV more than the ball, her boyfriend, James Blake, made a run at the U.S. Open and was an All American from Harvard University. So what are the duties of a full-time girlfriend of a tennis pro? Jennifer responds “Basically, it’s travelling with James. I just graduated so it’s nice to take a little time off. I keep telling myself it’s OK to not have a real job yet.” In the photo, Jennifer wears Alex Woo’s Sienna dangling stick earrings for “maximum” exposure.

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve!

Need some perfect gift suggestions for Valentine’s Day?  Alex Woo’s Sienna heart pendnat in sterling silver accompanied with a chord chain is a classic piece that will touch any girl’s heart.

By Kim Johnson Gross

As a grown-up woman, youve earned your time to have more fun (and less worry). You’re gutsier. Smarter. More seasoned. More confident. More magazine understands who you are, and what you’re feeling at this wonderful stage in life bringing you fascinating articles that applaud your passions, your relationships, your choices, dreams and aspirations.

In this fashion feature, Kim Johnson Gross reveals what to wear for the rest of your life and how to be sexy for grown-ups. Not just limited to the young, “when you want to feel pretty but a little naughty,” More suggests adding several Alex Woo Sienna Bangles to your ensemble.

“Get What You Want”
By Aarti Sanan

This Valentine’s Day, why not nudge your true love in the right gift-buying direction. We’ve scoured around for 10 delectable beauty and style treats worthy of you. Now all you have to do is send him the list. Who says women don’t know what they want.

Woo Me Now

Wearing your heart on your sleeve may not be advised, but you will definitely want to say yes to this elegant Sienna heart pendant from Alex Woo. Tell him it will set your heart racing whether he gets it for you in silver ($128) or gold vermeil ($148). It comes with a matching chain and suede ribbon. It’s timeless and eternal — like any good relationship.