Reese Witherspoon launches the Avon Women’s Empowerment Bracelet to honor the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day today, on March 8. The new bracelet, part of the Avon Women’s Empowerment product collection, is accessibly priced at just $10.00 each. One hundred percent of net profits ($8.04 for each bracelet sold) will benefit Avon Foundation for Women programs dedicated to ending violence against women.

Formerly a grungy, nameless no-man’s land that flanks Koreatown to the north and the Flatiron District to the south, Madison Square Park and environs have recently emerged as a chic, trendy, young enclave—worthy of a Bond No. 9 eau de parfum. Here, tony new restaurants, penthouse bars, boutiques, and boutique hotels mingle with the Asian bodywork salons and countless costume jewelry wholesalers and the manicure joints that dot the neighborhood.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, March 8, and The Body Shop, which has been known for its strong dedication to defending human rights (one of the most well-known campaigns is the global movement aimed at stopping sex trafficking of children and young adults), is launching another project to commemorate the date and help homeless women in Australia improve their lives. The ‘Strength in Numbers’ campaign, which starts today, March 1, supports the global United Nation’s theme for 2011 International Women’s Day, which is ‘Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women.’

Sofia Coppola, who directed the lovely commercial for Miss Dior Chérie in 2008 featuring model Maryna Linchuk, is back with a new advert for the brand, this time starring ‘The Black Swan’ film’s leading actress Natalie Portman. The new campaign, which was announced back in December 2010, includes a series of prints as well as a TV advert to be officially launched in March.

Ralph Lauren Romance and Glamour Magazine have teamed up to provide an inside look at modern day romance. A survey held in conjunction with GfK Roper discovered that although technology has a role in the way men and women communicate, tradition remains an important facet in relationships. Comprised of 17 questions, the survey polled 1,000 male and female adults, age 18+ across the USA.

On February 21st, Walmart is launching a new line of cosmetic products for 8-12-year-olds, which gave rise to a passionate debate on the Internet. Geo Girl trade mark is owned by California-based beauty products manufacturer Pacific World Corporation and will soon replace the products from Mary-Kate and Ashley, which have been experiencing loss of popularity among Walmart shoppers recently.

According to the manufacturer, all the products of the range are produced using only natural components such as white willow bark, chamomile, lavender, calendula as well as antioxiodants.