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Hello Again!

I hope you have all had a great Labor Day weekend whether it was rain or shine! Avon is now wrapping up (no pun intended) their Every Penny Counts Campaign. I want to thank all of you that donated as it’s a cause that is near and dear to my heart. I love this time of year at Avon as the closer you get to Christmas the more exciting the brochures get. As usual below I have featured a few of my favorite things.

Mosaic Effects Top Coat

$3.99

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I got the demo product 2 weeks ago and I have to say I love it. People commented right away on my nails and asked where I got them done. Much to everyone’s shock I said I did them myself and how easy it was. First you put your favorite shade of nail polish on and let it dry completely. I recommend that for the base coat to use a bright color so it stands out beneath the black crackle. The next step is to apply the Mosaic Effects and watch the fun being as it separates right before your eyes! Here are some tips I discovered while using the product:

• Shake the Mosaic Effects Bottles really good and even sometimes between painting nails as it tends to thicken up.
• You want a thin layer of black and don’t worry about it being perfect because it’s not meant to be!
• Apply a clear top coat such as Avon’s UV Gloss Guard Top Coat as it will extend the life of your nail polish (if you don’t want to have to redo your nails as often I recommend reapplying this top coat every 2-3 days).

Eternal magic Enchanted

$25.00

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Avon’s newest scent has arrived and with an awesome introductory offer. This scent is represented by none other than Avatar’s Zoe Saldana and is a mix a black raspberry, violet leaf with the scent of woods. In C20 not only do you get the perfume for $25 but you get the Shower Gel and Body Lotion for free (that’s a  $24 savings)! A beauty tip for all the ladies that feel like their scent just doesn’t last as long as they want… Right after taking a shower (which opens your pores) slather on some of the body lotion of your favorite perfume and then right before you leave spray on your perfume and your scent will last twice as long.I know how hard it is to buy a scent from just seeing it in a magazine so I always make sure to have a lot of perfume samples available so if you are interested simply give me a call and I will rush you over one today!

Super Flip Color Kit (Mark)

$12 with any $20 purchase from pages 98-99 of Mark Magalog

$22 if purchased separately

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This is one great compact with the new trendy shadow shade for the season (9 to be exact) and a Face Illuminator on the reverse side featuring 3 cheek shades! I have had the pleasure of using Mark products in the past and let me say the quality is second to none. If you purchase $20 worth of products on pages 98-99 of your Mark Magalog this compact truly becomes a no brainer for only $12. No where could you get this many different  High quality shades for that low of a price.

Click here to view C20 Brochures 

Hope to hear from you soon!

Christy

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!

Hi Everybody,

So with great regret I have to announce that summer is coming to close and I have shed some tears over it. I love summer and everything about this summer in Winnipeg was great. Hot Temperatures, no rain and best of all an all-time low for mosquitoes (who thought I would every say that!). It’s not that I don’t like Fall and in fact I even love Fall but what I don’t like is the closeness that it shares to Winter. Winter is not my friend in Manitoba and I curse it every year.  

Fall is one of my favourite fashion seasons and I always watch out for those Fall Fashion magazines to see what the new trend is. Fall colors are more subdued, not as flashy but rich and classy. So as the temperatures slowly drop and the leaves change colors pull out your Avon C19 brochure to check out the Fall Preview.

Chunky Sweater
$49.99

S/M (6-12) 273-750

L/XL (14-18) 273-766

1X/2X (18W-24W) 273-787

I L-O-V-E this sweater! For me if an outfit can be first most comfy and second fashionable it’s a winner in my books. This is also the perfect transition piece to bring your summer wardrobe into the fall. Just pair this with a tank or tee and you’ll be good to go!

Girl’s Motorcycle Jacket
$39.99

4/5 270-582

6/6X 270-598

7/8 270-605

For many it’s back to school season and I saw this jacket and just wished I knew of a little girl to buy this for. I’m a rock chick at heart and this jacket would look so cute on any little girl and make her the talk of the first day of school!

Debbie Meyer Cupcake Genius
$29.99

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I am know throughout my friends and family for my cupcakes so I figured I would feature this really cool cupcake pan. Now everyone knows that I have mastered the decorations that sit on top of the cupcakes but I haven’t mastered the cupcake itself to its full potential. This is a really cool tool that as the cupcake bakes creates a hole in the middle and when your cupcakes are cooled downed they are ready to fill with your favorite filling!

Hope you enjoyed my favorite things from C19 and I'm just a call away if you want to check out a brochure of your own or click below and look at it online!

C19 Brochure

Enjoy!

Fergie's Back!

Hey Everybody!

I hope everybody enjoying our amazing summer and it's hard to believe that it's already coming to an end! So the biggest news in C18 is that our favorite Black Eyed Pea Fergie's back with an all new fragrance Outspoken Intense. If you haven't smelled it yet I have samples so just give me a call. Also don't forget the Every Penny Counts Campaign is still going strong so either roll your pennies with one of papers found in C17 and drop it off at any Scotiabank or give me a call and I'd be happy to roll the pennies for you and deliver them to Scotiabank for you! 

Outspoken Intense by Fergie

$ 30 includes FREE Wrist Wallet

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I have a confession to make. Fergie is the reason I started first buying Avon and what ultimately lead me to start selling Avon. I previously held the misconception that Avon was for old people and I felt especially this way when it came to their perfume. Fergie is the one that changed my mind when a Avon Independent Consultant gave me a sample of Fergie's original scent Outspoken. I fell in love and became a regular Avon shopper after that. Fergie's newest scent is powerful and rockstar. It would make a great scent for a night out on the town or as a gift for a niece or granddaughter. Trust me when I say if you by this scent you won't regret it and if you give it as a gift you'll get bonus point for being the cool gift giver of the night.

Glam Star Multi-Strand Necklace

$24.99

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In honor of Fergie's new scent I wanted to feature this beautiful and in my opinion Rockstar Necklace. What a lot of people don't know is that Avon sells beautiful jewelry for affordable prices. I love this necklace and I will be adding this one to my collection soon. So after you buy Outspoken Intense buy this necklace and team it up with a white tank and jeans and you will be ready for a night on the town. Everyone will be turning their heads to take a second look at you!

Berry Mint Foot Works Beauty Bundle

5 Products for $9.99

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So I'm going to continue with the Rockstar Makeover... 

1. Scent: Outspoken Intense by Fergie

2. Outfit: White Tank and Jeans

3. Jewelry: Glam Star Necklace

4. Shoes: Wedge Sandals 

In order to wear the wedge sandals a Rockstar needs to prepare her feet with some of the great Foot Works products for the perfect pedicure. I've had customers rant and rave about the Foot Works products and say how great they are and this offer is the perfect excuse to try the products out for a great price. I'm a true Winnipeger and if I can find something at a bargain price it makes the purchase all that more sweeter! With this deal you get 1 Berry Mint Foot Soak, 1 Berry Mint Moisturizing Foot Cream, 2 Berry Mint Foot Scrubs and 1 Ergonomic Pumice all for just $9.99 (that's a savings of over $29.00).

Anew Genics

Special 1 Week Trial Size $2.49

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I just wanted to quickly mention this fantastic new product that will be available in C21 that is supposed to be
Avon's Fountain of Youth. I am currently looking for 5 people of all ages to test out this product for me. I will give you a one week supply and all you have to do is use it faithfully and give me a honest review of the product. My Mom has been using this product for just under a week and has commented on the silky feeling it leaves on her skin and the nice smell of the product. So we will see what she has to say at the end of the week! If you are interested in getting a FREE 1 week supply please email me christy.simard@gmail.com

C18 Orders are due August 19, 2011

Every Penny Counts!

Hi Everyone,

So I've been slacking due to the incredibly nice weather that I've been enjoying in Winnipeg. We are now in C17 and as per usually there are some great products available.  First, I want to remind people of my last post where I introduced the Every Penny Counts fundraising campaign in support of breast cancer. Well it has officially launched with C17 so start rolling you pennies for a great cause! Avon's goal is to raise 125 million pennies in support of Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada. Also for every beauty product that you buy in C17, 18 & 19 Avon will donate a penny to the cause.

MEGA IMPACT EYESHADOW

INTRO PRICE $4.99

Berry Electric 176-256                                              Violet Voltage 176-261

Nude Attitude 176-277                                              Poolside Pop 176-282

Blue Wattage 176-298                                               Khaki Crazed 176-305

So I picked up the Violet Voltage as a demo because I thought the color was stunning. Everybody who knows me knows the more colorful the eyeshadow the more likely Christy is to buy it and I was on the market for a new purple shade. You can use the shadow wet or dry but if you want the Mega Impact as the name states you have to use it  wet. I will always be honest with my customers and will not try and sell you something that not even I would buy. While I liked the final look that it produced it wasn't my favorite product. It took a lot of layers to get the mega impact look like in the brochure. One tip I will give is I found it better to use the cheap brush in the compact then one of my eyeshadow brushes because I was able to pick up more product with it. Overall I would probably give the product a 3/5 and it is a really good deal for $4.99.

ANEW SKIN CARE 2 WEEK TRIAL KITS

$30

Anew Rejuvenate Resurfacing Kit 175-883

Anew Reversalist Renewal Kit 175-878

Anew Ultimate Vitality Kit 119-189

Anew Platinum Resculpting Kit 050-850

Avon's Premiere Anti-Aging Skin Care Regiment now comes in a two week trial size. I have heard great things about the Anew line and this is way you can try it out without committing to the larger sizes for the big bucks. I'm giving you fair warning though these products are known to be highly addictive and you may get hooked after the two weeks! For those who already are hooked on these great products these kits are also perfect for your traveling needs so you don't need to lug around that extra weight of your full size bottles.  Each kit contains 4 travel size products that cleanse , moisturize and treat. For a more detailed overview of the benefits of each individual product check out the anew skin care tab and also make sure to take the Anew Quiz today to find out which line is right for you.

Anew Quiz

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES HAIR PRODUCTS

ON NOW FOR HALF PRICE! ONLY $3.99 EA!

Frizz Control:      Shampoo 108-115        Conditioner 107-763

Damage Repair:  Shampoo 105-433        Conditioner 105-449

Daily Shine:                  2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner 104-894

Keep Clear:                   2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner 110-024

Volume:               Shampoo 109-058        Conditioner 109-063

Color Protection: Shampoo 104-943        Conditioner 104-959

So when you think Avon you don't necessarily think Shampoo and Conditioner but I'm here to tell you it's time to think differently. I purchased the Frizz control line on special because I was due for a change and the price was right. See I have an Auntie who's a Hairdresser and she taught me at a young age to always change up your hair products so essentially your hair doesn't get used to the same products and this leads to healthy hair. I have to say I was impressed advanced techniques right from the get go. First I can only speak of the Frizz Control lie as that's the only one I've tried so far. The smell is really nice and not too overbearing which is important to me (I always smell my shampoo before buying it) and the way the product feels in your hair is amazing. I would compare these hair products more to salon brand than your drug store discount brand anyway. I did also notice that it cut down on my frizzies.  

So now you've experienced my 3 favorite products from C17. Make sure to check out the brochure to find your favorite things today. If you need help finding a product that may not be in the current brochure just email or give me a call and I'll do my best to help you.

C17 Brochures

Ciao for Now!

Christy

Summer is Finally Here!

Hi Everyone,
So far I've been getting a lot of good feed back on my new blog! A few people asked "I really like your blog but I don't have a Gmail Account or a Facebook Account in order to like your page so how exactly can I support you?". My answer is simple, if you like it pass the blog address around by email to friends you think might enjoy it and that in itself is very supportive. Also leave comments so I know what you guys do and don't like (you don't need to have a Gmail or Facebook account to do this!).
Before I go into showing you ladies some of my favorite products from C15 I wanted to talk a little bit of cause that you all know is near and dear to my heart and that is fundraiser for Breast Cancer. Avon has started this brillant new campaign called Avon's Every Penny Counts. Avon's Foundation for Women is teaming up with  ScotiaBank to collect 125 millon pennies to benefit Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada. It's really simple collect your pennies that are just lying around the house (or mine in the office) go to any ScotiaBank to get the pink penny rolls or log onto their website and print the rolls right off the computer. Roll your pennies and drop them off at any ScotiaBank branch to make your donation! Below I have included the YouTube video from Avon and below is the link for more information about Avon Every Penny Counts!

For More Information on Avon Every Penny Counts Click Here!

I'm currently enjoying a well deserved Stay-cation and so as you can imagine I have Summer on the brain and it seems it transferred to when I was writing my C15 Blog!

FOOT WORKS ANTI-BLISTER STICK

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INTRO PRICE $ 4.99

Well Ladies Summer is upon us and so are all the great sandals, heels and all types of shoes we torture our feet with. The Anti-Rub Blister Stick is the answer to every women's prayers whether you're breaking in a hot new pair of stilettos or participating in a marathon and wanting to prevent the rubbing from your running shoes. Simply rub the Blister Stick where your shoes would rub and cause blisters and it creates an invisible barrier that prevents blistering and rubbing! 

SKIN SO SOFT BATH OIL

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$12.99 (Reg $19.99)

Skin So Soft Bath Oil is an Avon staple and has been for years. What you may not know is that people have found a 100 uses for this product including use #8 Insect Repellent. I was first introduced to the many uses of SSS Bath Oil by a fellow customer who was looking to buy it to wash her plastic shower curtain. I initially thought I misunderstood but then I do what I do best... I Googled it and discovered that it actually has 100 uses. Because I don't want to make this blog entry a mile long  I will create a page attached to the menu bar up top that lists all it's great uses.

ANEW SUNSCREEN 

A Sunscreen Designed to Reduce Visible Signs of Aging

257-780 Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 45 $29.00 (Reg $39.00)

257-818 Sunscreen Body Lotion SPF 30 $29.00 (Reg $39.00)

262-274 Suncreen Body Mist Lotion SPF 28 $29 (Reg $39.00)

I'm all about the sunscreen and to hear that there's a sunscreen that can reduce signs of aging and proctect me from the sun I'm all for it. It offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB, it's lightweight and oil free (which for me is important for the face as I don't want to breakout!) and also water-resistant so you can enjoy those beach days. I personally haven't tried these products but when the it has Avon Anew attached to the product you can expect the highest quality.

Of course this is just a sampling of some of the great products available in C15 so go ahead and check out the brochures under the brochure page or click on the link below and remember ENJOY!

Avon C15 Brochure

Mexican Delights

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Tortilla Warmer pg 139

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Tortilla Shell Baking Bowls pg 139

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So my Avon Order came like clock work Thursday evening and it was like Christmas all over again. I love looking at my What's New magazine to see what's coming in future brochures and ordering my demos. This order I preordered the Tortilla Warmer and Tortilla Shell Baking Bowls for my Mom. She recently got a tortilla press to make her own homemade tortillas so I thought these two items would compliment her future Mexican Fiestas! First off, they were a hit with my Mom and now we both can't wait to use them! The Tortilla Warmer was absolutely beautiful, heavy and well made and only costs $19.99 in the C14 Brochure. We also found out this can also be used for heating and serving Pancakes and flat breads which proves we really did get a good deal.  As for the Baking Bowls you get 2 for $14.99 and they come with easy to follow directions. I will keep you posted after we actually get to try them out

True Color Eyeshadow Quad pg 46-7 $9.99

On the recommendation of one of my customers I went and ahead and ordered one of Avon's True Color Eyeshadow Quads and I wasn't disappointed. Anybody who knows me well knows that my eyes are my favorite feature to play up. Often you can see me wearing anywhere from bold shades of teal to a subtle gold shimmer with lots of black mascara. I'm pretty Plain Jane with rest of my make up but I'm always experimenting with my eyes. To me the best or highest quality eyeshadows are the ones that have lots of pigment and that don't require putting 20 layers on before you can see a hint of color. Avon's Quads meet my criteria but what's even better is the price... Cheap even at full price! For $9.99 you get four complimentary colors in 1 quad compact. You need very little eyeshadow to get a very dramatic look and what more exciting is there is two new bold Quads on the way in C15 so stay tuned!

Here We Go!

Hi Everyone!

So my goal for this page is to keep you up to date on all things Avon. I will try and post at least every two weeks with Order due dates, links to my online brochures, my favorite products, makeup tips and specials from not only Avon but also from me that are exclusive when you place an order with me.

Avon Brochure C14

CAMPAIGN 14 DUE DATE: JUNE 24, 2011 10:00 PM

Favorite Products:

GOT TO GLOW gradual body moisturizer pg 23 of Mark Magalog   $20

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061-514 Medium - Dark

I bought a demo of this product a couple of weeks ago and I have to say I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!! All my life people have known me as the ghostly white girl and often I'm asked if I'm feeling alright just because I'm that pale. As a breast cancer survivor sitting out on the deck tanning or going to the local tanning salon are not feasible options for me as they are cancer causing agents. I got cancer once and I don't plan on getting it again. I have tried various self tanners throughout the years and this one is my favorite. No streaks for the first time ever and it even has an SPF of 15 to protect me from the real sun! The product states to apply daily as a body moisturizer and watch your skin darken but I have changed this slightly. First I exfoliate just with some body wash and a poof in the shower as this is an important step because if you have dry patches of skin it will show with the GOT TO GLOW and you will look blotchy. I only apply the lotion every second day as I was getting too dark too fast doing it everyday. This also makes the bottle last a lot longer!

SCENTINI fruity fragrances cocktails pg 7 in Avon Brochure Campaign 14 $9.99 each (will be $20 each)

Plum Twist 081-643

Citrus Chill 081-670

Rose Fizz 081-664

I'm a women of many faces and often get bored with certain looks, fragrances and I even change my hair every 4 months! This perfume is perfect for me as not only are the great scents but they are at a great price! For $9.99 a piece you can easily buy a bottle of each scent and depending on the mood of the day or the occassion have 3 different great scents to choose from. This scents are fun and flirty and definitely not overpowering. They are a perfect gift for a teenage daughter, niece or granddaughter. I currently have samples of these scents so if you're unsure just contact me for your personal sample size to try out!

PRINCESS RING replica of Duchess Kate's Engagement Ring pg. 103 in Avon Brochure $25

322-720 size 5

322-700 size 6

322-757 size 7

322-853 size 8

322-736 size 9

322-715 size 10

322-832 size 11

So I know there is a lot of closet Royal Fans in the house and I know a lot of us were there glued to our TVs to watch the Royal Wedding this year and now you can own your very own replica of the engagement ring! I included this as there is a bit of princess in all of us and we all like to dream every once in a while! When I first started shopping with Avon I always stayed clear of the jewelry as I always thought that for the price they are selling it for it could never  be good quality. I'm here to tell you I was DEAD WRONG! The brochures do the jewelry no justice and the pieces are absolutely more beautiful in person and the quality is above and beyond.