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Ladies’ Home Journal – Ann Curry

Her husband calls her the brunette Doris Day, cohost Matt Lauer says she’s utterly genuine, and Today viewers count on her sunny optimism. Yes, Ann Curry really is that nice.

Ann Curry was featured on the front of the September issue of Ladies’ Home Journal magazine and she is wearing Alex Woo’s Gold Vida Earrings. Inside she wears both Alex Woo’s Vida Earrings and Narissa Cuff.

She talks about her “greatest mission,” which has been covering humanitarian disasters around the world. ”Journalism is an act of faith in the future,” Ann touts. Ann’s coworkers also had some really nice things to say about her.

“The warmth is utterly genuine,” Matt said.

“When you see her reporting a story that’s tragic you can see the pain. She is genuinely affected by what she’s doing. She doesn’t have a switch she can turn on and off,” Al said.

Read the full article here, where she also talks about how her husband thinks she’s the “brunette Doris Day.”

Originally published in Ladies’ Home Journal, September 2011.

Inside Weddings – Objects of Desire

Head to your nearest newsstand, pick up the summer issue of Inside Weddings, and turn to pg. 145. As part of their ‘Objects of Desire’ story, Alex Woo’s sterling silver Vida Leaf Pendant is featured. The Vida Leaf pendant is inspired by the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica. Through the delicate canopy of leaves and design, the Vida pendant captures the spirit of life that envelops the land. 10% of the proceeds from each piece are donated to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s clean-air efforts. The NRDC’s mission is to safeguard the Earth; its people, plants, animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. So wear your Vida pendant as a reminder to appreciate all life, including your own, so take care of yourself and indulge into your desires.

American Idol – Mentor Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus must think American Idol and Alex Woo jewelry work well together. The last time, she was on American Idol it was for their star-studded blockbuster charity event where she wore Alex Woo’s Little Star and Little Note.

This time, the teen pop sensation came to serve as the contestants’ first guest mentor of the season and wore Alex Woo’s Vida Cuff during her own performance “When I Look at You”. The song is from Miley’s upcoming movie “The Last Song,” which comes out on March 31st.

Prior to her strong performance and display of talent on the piano, she coached the 11 remaining competitors as they prepared to sing their pick from a list of every number one single in Billboard Hot 100 history and gave a few words of encouragement (and advice) to the contestants.

Mixing compliments with suggestions on how to make the performances better, the below are a few her more interesting comments.

Tim Urban - ”I would give you two thumbs up. I think you rock. It’s not the personality he’s lacking. It’s just adding riffs or switching it up somehow.”

Lee Dewyze - ”Lee, I think, has an amazing voice. The only thing that is lacking sometimes is his stage presence. Give them a few notes they wouldn’t expect from you.”

Crystal Bowersox – “There were some times when she hit those high notes that it sounded gospel.”

Designs for Giving

Alex Woo's Designs for Giving

It’s time to give back! This issue of Town & Country is all about philanthropy. On the cover is Julia Koch (pronounced coke), a woman of manners and generosity originally from Arkansas. As Patrick McCarthy, who oversees the lives of the rich and fabulous in W and Women’s Wear Daily stated, ”Julia’s one of those people who occur in New York every few years… She’s beautiful, she loves fashion, she knows how to entertain, she’s married to an extraordinarily rich man. (David Koch)”

Julia Koch’s Personal style: “Simple during the day, but I love to get dressed up when I go out at night with my husband.”

Juila Koch’s Style icons: Betsy Kaiser and Babe Paley.

In the issue, Alex Woo’s Sweni Horn Bangle is featured as part of the designs for giving. Adorn yourself – and support your favorite charity. In this case the African Wildlife Foundation. Additionally, Alex Woo’s Vida Cuff is also worn on the town by Jessica Moment, co-founder of San Francisco’s Philanthropist boutique – the city’s first confluence of sophisticated shopping and old-fashioned altruism.

New York Post – Haute List: Straight from the heart

New York Post Feb 2009 V-Day gift guide gives love good name

Surprise your sweetheart by making a romantic gesture for Valentine’s Day, by purchasing Alex Woo’s rose gold vermeil leaf earring from the “Vida” collection. It is the perfect classic gift for ladies of all ages. They are affordable, yet are stunning and unique. Visit Alex Woo’s website to view store locations or to shop online!

INDESIGN – Great Cuffs

InDesign January 2009 Product Details: Vida Luxe Cuff in 14K yellow gold with diamonds

JULIE SATHER-BROWNE’S PITCH: “The open, natural look of this cuff creates and airy feeling that makes a statement but isn’t overpowering, particularly with the scattered diamond leaves and matte finish. It’s fashion conscious and feminine without being ufssy. It can go anywhere, it’s seasonless and doesn’t need a specific occasion to be worn.”

Fall TV: Gossip Girl Season 2

gossipgirl-season2 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.

Samantha Who? Season Two

Christina Applegate with Alex Woo Vida Earrings

Samantha…WHO? That’s what Sam Newly irresistibly played by Christina Applegate would like to know! Upon waking up from an eight-day coma she can’t remember a thing — not her boyfriend, her parents, her job, not even herself. Although some things are best left forgotten Sam is determined to dig up the “goods” on herself. With a little help from her ex-boyfriend ex-doorman her too (make that two) few friends and slightly odd parents Samantha gets a once in a lifetime opportunity to become a bad-girl-gone-good. If you missed the first season, indulge yourself in the ultimate do-over fantasy with the fresh new hit comedy created by Donald Todd and Cecelia Ahern.

In the first episode, Christina Applegate wears Alex Woo’s Vida Earrings after teaming up with her mother for a dance competition in order to beat her mom’s nemesis. Lighting up the dance floor with some unusual moves, Samantha exemplified the true meaning of “Pura Vida” (see left). In the second episode, Christina sports Alex Woo’s Narissa Earrings perfectly at poolside.

Good Morning America: Diane Sawyer

Diane Sawyer Good Morning America One of the most successful anchors and news reporters of her generation, Diane Sawyer possesses a combination of poise and intelligence that audiences respond to and that has lifted her from the ranks to become a chief asset of ABC News. Currently a co-anchor on Good Morning America, she has been named one of the 30 most powerful women in America by Ladies Home Journal and ranked 62nd on Forbes’ “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” list in 2007.

Sawyer began her career in broadcasting in 1967 in Louisville, Ky., where she was a reporter for WLKY-TV until 1970. A native of Glasgow, Ky., and raised in Louisville, Sawyer received a B.A. from Wellesley College in 1967 and completed a semester of law school before deciding on a career in broadcasting.

On the show, Diane wears Alex Woo’s Vida Earrings.

Essence Garden Party

Essence July 2008 By Porsche Slocum

In this month’s edition of Essence magazine, the editors tell you to love your body and provide black women an easy summer shape-up guide for arms and thighs, belly, and how to keep those sexy curves. Plus a special feature with gorgeous Gabrielle Union. As one of Black Hollywood’s “It” girls, Gabrielle Union always puts her best stiletto forward. One glance at her flawless skin, svelte body and impeccable style and it’s evident that Union only gets better with time.

The picture-perfect actress shares her beauty and fitness secrets and admits that learning to love her body was a spiritual and physical process. “It’s definitely about getting on the path to being the person you want to be,” she said.

Throughout the years, we’ve admired her ever-evolving style and hair transformations. Whether you prefer her short and sassy or long and luxurious, Tinseltown’s girl-next-door is always a mane attraction.

In the perfect fit feature, Alex Woo’s jewelry including the Vida pendant beautifully fit these models with long dresses in every shape and size.

Denise Richards is VIDA Sexy in Us Weekly

Denise Richards photographed wearing the 14K gold Vida Cuff by Alex Woo.

InStyle Weddings – Out-of-the-Box Jewels

Summer 2008 Instyle Weddings Summer 2008

Us Weekly – Holiday Gifts that Give Back

UsWeekly December 2007 This Minute You Want to Know About…

The premier magazine that offer’s revealing, insider’s look at all the trends and personalities important to the entertainment industry, Us Weekly is packed with fascinating celebrity news reports that take you way beyond the headlines covering the romances, the scandals and the people behind them.

Tis the season to make a difference! The best presents under the tree will not only wow loved ones, but will also help out worthy causes. Whether you’re going green like Leonardo DiCaprio is or have a heart for orphaned kids like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt do, there’s something just right in Us’s roundup of celeb-endorsed goodies.

Natural Resources Defense Council – Katharine Heigl adores Alex Woo’s 14-karat yellow-gold and diamond necklace. 10 percent of sales goes to the environmental action group. Featured is Vida Pendant. Other items from the list included Jessica Alba’s Gucci Indy bag for UNICEF, and Jessica Lopez’s Aristabrat onesies for Women in Distress.

Inside Weddings – Nature Lover

Fall 2007 Inside Wedding Fall 2007

InStyle Weddings – With Flying Colors

Instyle Weddings Fall 2007

Given the many vivid palettes and flattering styles available for bridesmaids, mixing and matching dresses come naturally. In this photos, Alex Woo’s Vida Cuff is featured.

Rapaport – Alex Woo Features

Rapaport June 2007 Shimmer&Shine: Alex Woo’s Vida leaf necklace in 14K rose gold and diamonds, which is inspired by the foliage of Costa Rica, is featured in the Shimmer and Shine story.

The TrendWrap: Jingle, jangle, an arm full of bangles! Lots of skinny bangles stacked for maximum impact are summer’s must-have accesory, and those sparkling with diamonds are power packed. Mix and match a bunch to create a personal declaration of style! Photographed are Alex Woo’s Sienna bangles.

Jingle, jangle

Iman Covers Town & Country

Fashion & Style: Purchasing Power

Town & Country features the latest in luxury, from beautiful homes, sumptuous dining to exotic locations. In 12 gorgeous annual issues, Town & Country covers the arts, fashion and culture, bringing the best of everything to America’s trendsetters. This month – a special philanthropy issue – Iman’s latest role as a crusader for kids is featured alongside articles about the power of giving.

As America’s premier lifestyle magazine for the affluent, Town & Country shares and shapes its readers’ discerning tastes in fashion and this month fashion Alex Woo’s stylish Vida Cuff is sumptuously photographed and featured.

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.

Vanity Fair Green Treasure

Vainity Fair May 2007 Of the two boys on the cover of Vanity Fair’s Green Issue, it’s hard to say which one is more irresistible: Leonardo DiCaprio or Knut, the three and a half month old polar bear cub. Featuring a 20-page spread with environmental notables and celebrities, and powerful articles highlighting environmental concerns and eco-power glamour and passion, Vanity Fair’s commitment to reporting on the threat to our precious environment is impressive.

On the Fanfare page, “Green Treasures” included Alex Woo’s Vida Collection, inspired from her trip to the lush rain forests of Costa Rica. Ten percent of the proceeds from each piece goes to support the Natural Resources Defense Council’s clean-air efforts.