#TBT: A Look Back At The Rich History of Fragrance At Avon

 

Fragrance is — and always has been — at the heart of Avon. In 1886, a bookseller named David H. McConnell offered perfume as a gift with purchase with every book he sold. Pretty soon, it was clear that his perfumes were more popular than his books. From Musk to Sweet Honesty to Imari, Avon has a habit of creating unforgettable best-selling scents.

Are you ready to take a fragrant walk down memory lane? Browse the below photos for a rich evolution of our fragrance offerings, with a few top notes of nostalgia and base notes of beauty.

1886 to 1910: The Early Years

Avon Stellar First Impressions

3 No-Fail, Fresh Faced Looks For Making A Stellar First Impression

 

As the saying goes, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether it’s a celebration like graduation day a promising job interview (cue nerve-induced upper lip sweat) or meeting a new client for the first time, you want to look as good as you feel — or maybe even a little better. And what better way to accomplish this than picking your favorite feature and taking it to the next level? We are talking bold brows, intriguing eyes and standout pouts.
Read on to discover how to define your favorite feature, helping give you the confidence to create that solid first impression.

All About The Brow

The brows are your nonverbal communication’s communicators — potentially revealing all your emotions (nerves, excitement, surprise) during a first impression — which is why it’s important to keep them bold and beautiful.
After a quick grooming session, pencil your brows with a shade no darker than two hues deeper than your natural color. We suggest Avon's Glimmersticks Brow Definer for smooth, glide-on application. Next, apply an illuminating eyeshadow like Avon’s True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Berry Love. Brush a layer right below the brow line, as well as the inner corner of the eye to highlight and brighten the brow’s surrounding area. Keep the rest of your regimen simple so the focus stays on your fierce arches.

Read Between These Lines

Experts say maintaining solid eye contact is one of the most crucial steps in making a good first impression. So why not draw attention to those deep browns, baby blues or ivy greens with an elevated liner? Grab Avon’s Glimmersticks Eye Liner in Blackest Black and line the entire eye. Then balance out the intensity of this technique with a flawless dewy glow. Take a light foundation, we suggest Ideal Flawless Invisible Coverage Liquid Foundation, and swap the powder for an illuminating bronzer like Avon’s Glow Bronzing Pearls.

Give Em’ Some Lip

Looking for an instant confidence booster to calm the inevitable first impression jitters? Look no further than an eye-catching lip. A saturated, semi-matte hue — we are partial to the vibrant shade of Ultra Color Indulgence lipstick in Rose Bouquet — can help you feel polished to perfection. Swipe on Avon’s SuperExtend Winged Out Mascara, and you’ve created an unforgettable look in two simple steps.

Avon Smoky Eye Tutorial

Great Smokey Eye Tutorial

Hope you enjoy!!

Remember Stay Calm and Shop Avon!!

 

4 Summer Makeup Tips

4 Summer Makeup Tips to Consider

July is here already!! Time for Fishing, BBQ and all around American fun in the sun!!  While we’re in the midst of the summer months I wanted to break down a few summer makeup tips for you to keep in mind as we enjoy the rest of the season.

 

 

4 Summer Makeup Tips to Consider

Lighten Coverage- In the summer heavy makeup tends to feel…well, heavy. Instead of your typical medium-full coverage foundation opt for something lighter so you don’t have that melting feeling.  Or better yet, use a foundation that’s buildable like Avon's Ideal Flawless Invisible Coverage Liquid Foundation just apply a thin coat of foundation.

Use Bronzer- Even if you’re not spending time outdoors you can still get a little glow!  Use Avon Glow Bronzing Powder(is buildable) to give you that healthy glow look.  Do not apply all over the face see the picture for a guide.

Get your Glow on- Use a moisturizer with SPF. You can use Avon Skin Revitalize Instant Radiance Lotion alone to give you skin a natural glow with the protection of SPF 20. Simple, easy, beautiful!!

Use Multi-Purpose Products- Summer is all about easy, this goes for the products you use, too! Remember this summer season is all about being BOLD so don't be afraid to use bright colors.  For example, I love to use creme eyeshadows to add a little touch of brightness & color to the lid that won’t budge all day because it can also be used as a primer!  Additionally, I like to use lip products that have longevity to them.  I’m loving Avon's Ultra Color Lipstick with its rich, vibrant stay-true color and lightweight feel. There is a shade for every skin tone and mood!

Remember to go BOLD this season. Make a statement with either you eyes or lips but never both. Makeup should bring out you own beauty not cover it up!! Be beautiful in your own skin, it will show through!!! Have a awesome summer!!

Must-Have Summer Dress

Little White Dress – Must-Have Summer Dress

 

The little white dress is definitely the must-have summer dress, so you should get yourself one for this season. You will love to wear this type of dress on your vacation, as well as after you come back from some tropical place and want to show your beautiful Sun kissed tan.
 
White is a neutral color that goes well with everything, so you won’t find it difficult to style your white summer dress. The type of shoes you choose to wear, will depend mainly on the style of your dress. For instance, if it is a casual one, you can pair it with some espadrilles, flat sandals and even with some sneakers. Or if you go for a more fancy dress, then you can pair it with your favorite chunky heels or lace up sandal heels. And when it comes to the color combo, feel free to pair your little white dress with whatever color you prefer for your shoes. Black, brown and beige is definitely a good choice, but if you wish to make a statement, then opt for some pastel or maybe even neon colored shoes. A white dress can be found in various styles and can be made out of various materials. If you are looking for a white dress that will give you a trendy look this summer, we suggest you to get yourself an off-the-shoulder dress or maybe even a shirt dress. These type of dresses are the hottest ones for the summer, so choosing them in a white shade is definitely a good idea. Scroll down now to see several street style looks with little white dresses and choose which one is your favorite style. Enjoy!