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Mar 08 2011 10:30 AM ET

Reese Witherspoon Launches the Avon Women’s Empowerment Bracelet

Reese Witherspoon Launches Avon bracelet for charity
Courtesy Avon

Reese Witherspoon is once again using her sense of style to help others. The newly-engaged actress is working to fight violence against women — in a fashion-friendly way — by launching the Avon Women’s Empowerment Bracelet in honor of the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day (today). The stretch bracelet features assorted faux-stone, glass and silvertone beads with an “infinity” charm, representing the unlimited opportunities for women when they live violence-free lives. “The Avon Empowerment Bracelet is a simple, but powerful, way to raise funds to reduce violence against women,” said the actress, who serves as the beauty brand’s global ambassador, in a statement. “As a woman and as a mother, I urge you to join me on this very special anniversary of International Women’s Day to end this epidemic by wearing and giving the bracelet to friends and family.” The new bauble, part of the Avon Women’s Empowerment product collection, can be purchased for $10 at avon.com with 100 percent of net profits benefiting Avon Foundation for Women programs. –Kim Peiffer

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Mar 08 2011 09:00 AM ET

DEAL OF THE DAY: 20% Off of Vintage Havana

Discount on Casual Designer Clothes

The weather is warmer, and our thoughts are turning away from bundled-up duds to sexy, sporty beachwear. Enter Vintage Havana, whose cute and contemporary designs are ideal for the in-between months and well into summer. Layer a chic blazer over a lovely, lacy tee and add the perfect cropped cargos to complete your look. Vintage Havana’s designs don’t sacrifice comfort or affordability for serious style, so start shopping for items like this top, $58 with discount, by clicking here.

Mar 07 2011 06:00 PM ET

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Derek Lam + eBay Top 5 Designs Revealed

Derek Lam for eBay Winners
Courtesy of Derek Lam

Last month, Derek Lam asked shoppers to weigh in on sixteen dresses he designed exclusively for eBay. And as promised, the five favorite looks will be available for purchase on the e-commerce site on May 10. Winning designs include the Black Tie Dress, a poplin evening gown with shoulder knots, the Sun Dress, a dark denim frock with a floaty hem and our favorite, the Boho Dress, a floral-print, halter maxi. Make sure to visit dereklam.ebay.com to sign up for a reminder, because at less than $300 each, these babies are sure to sell like designer hot cakes. –Justine Harman

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Mar 07 2011 04:45 PM ET

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Fashion Faceoff: Liv Tyler vs. Kanye West

Liv Tyler and Kanye West Givenchy
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Talk about things getting wild and wooly! It was a real life faceoff at the Givenchy ready-to-wear in Paris on Sunday, when Liv Tyler and Kanye West both showed up sporting the same black sweater from the men’s line, emblazoned with a ferocious dog with bared teeth. Tyler dressed her look up with tights, a tuxedo jacket, leather clutch and heels, while West topped his outfit off with shades, a nylon coat, leather pants and boots. Both stars kept their looks monochromatic — maybe they coordinated ahead of time? — and took their seats at the show without drama. Tell us: Who worked the sweater better? –Kate Hogan

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Mar 07 2011 03:00 PM ET

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Bethenny Frankel Launches Skinnygirl Shapewear Line

Bethenny Frankel Shapewear
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Granny panties and corsets? Not in Bethenny Frankel’s closet! The reality star is making undergarments sexy with her line of problem-solving shapewear for her growing Skinnygirl brand. According to WWD, the collection of tummy-smoothing and bulge-concealing shapewear will include sleek, seamless-looking camis, tanks, half-slips, high-waisted briefs and leggings, all with sexy designs and lace detailing. “The line ranges from tank tops in black or beige to my signature color, red, which is a confidence color, and a little daring, but not white because it can make anyone look bigger,” Frankel tells WWD of the collection, which will go head to head with Real Housewives of New York frenemy Jill Zarin’s line of figure fixers Squeez. But Frankel’s collection includes much more than just panty-smoothing pieces: look for what she calls “lazy lingerie” and a sexy apron with a bra, which she claims is “a fun item with a little skirt you might wear for Valentine’s Day to wake up … and fix your husband breakfast in.” Items will sell for $20-$40 and be available mid-March on Skinnygirlshapers.com. Tell us: Would you buy Frankel’s shapewear? –Kim Peiffer

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Mar 07 2011 01:30 PM ET

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Blake Lively’s Très Belle Chanel Mademoiselle Ad Released

Blake Lively for Chanel
Courtesy Chanel

Mon Dieu! Chanel’s newest face, Gossip Girl star Blake Lively, is a (double!) vision in her new advertisement for the brand’s Mademoiselle handbags, released Monday. Shot by Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld in the company’s Parisian headquarters, the photos are the first in a series that will appear in April magazines. Lively’s new role was announced in January, when Lagerfeld called her “kind of an American dream girl.” The actress was humbled, saying the opportunity to front the campaign was more than a “dream come true.” After the photo shoot, an in-awe Lively whipped out her cell phone and shot her own picture — this one of Lagerfeld behind the lens, reports WWD. “I have such a respect for fashion and such an appreciation for it that if there are people like Karl Lagerfeld out there designing, who am I?” she told the publication. “I want to bow down to them and be a representative for them if they’ll have me.” Seems that adoration has paid off! Tell us: What do you think of Lively’s first Chanel photo? –Kate Hogan

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Mar 07 2011 12:00 PM ET

Diane von Furstenberg is ‘Proud to Be Woman’

DVF celebrates International Women's Day

Her iconic wrap dresses reinvented women’s wardrobes, so it’s no surprise that Diane von Furstenberg is helping celebrate International Women’s Day with fashion as well. For the second-annual holiday on March 8, the designer is selling limited-edition tees ($28) and totes ($35), emblazoned with a “Proud to Be Woman” graphic print, the sales of which will benefit Vital Voices, a non-profit that empowers women globally. In addition, von Furstenberg is releasing an exclusive 12-track mix with songs from powerful female artists like Madonna, Robyn, Katy Perry and Florence + The Machine. Shop for a good cause, starting March 8, at DVF.com.