Beauty Dish: Underground Adventures of an (EX!) Avon Lady

Avon Customer Review: ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Shaping Gel

Lorrie, who happened to find Beauty Dish for the first time yesterday, sent in this review of the ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Shaping Gel. Lorrie used to sell Avon but gave it up to take on a Tupperware business. She told me in her email that she used the ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Shaping Gel to get ready for her Tupperware parties until she quit last week.

Here's what Lorrie wrote:

"Birdie, I didn't realize it at first, but in my third Tupperware party, which was my last party, and maybe because I was handling so much plastic it made me think of this, but my hair looked and felt kind of plasticy. But on the other hand, unlike the Tupperware products, I'm speaking of lids here, it didn't really hold. I decided, right about the time I left, Tupperware was no bowl of cherries, and that I would drop the Shaping Gel and the whole plastic princess thing as well."

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Avon Customer Review: Wild Country Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant

Conrad S., whose wife is a Beauty Dish reader, sent in this review of the Wild Country Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant. Conrad has been using Wild Country for about a year.

Here's what Conrad wrote:

"It has a pleasant smell without smelling like deodorant. It really does last all day long even if you are working in an office setting around a lot of people. So I've gotta say it's an effective product. My only problem with it, and this is true of many anti-perspirants as opposed to deodorants, is that it's actually somewhat hard to remove at the end of the day. Specifically when I'm in the shower, scrubbing my underarms, you actually have to work hard to break through the anti-perspirant to make it go away. I guess that's the price you pay for performance. What's in this stuff, shellac? Just kidding. It's a good product."

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Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Mimi who is an Avon Representative for eleven years in Boca Raton, Florida:

"I found that a winning combination is to place some food item in a little baggie and place that in the plastic bag with the brochure. A favorite in some of my neighborhoods, is a bagel. You should see the husbands wrestle the wives for the Avon brochure! I'd stay away from the onion bagels, but trust me, bagels work."

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Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Bessie who is an Avon Representative in Palatine, IL:

"Take your brochures and go on a Saturday or a Sunday morning to barber shops and walk in and give them to the men to give to their wives or girlfriends. Tell the men "Let me give you a tip. Are you married or have a girlfriend?" and when they say "Yes," you say "Tell your wife or girlfriend you'll give her fifty dollars to buy anything in this brochure. They won't believe what a great guy you are!" Birdie, this works every time."

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Double the pain, double the pleasure!

Both of my boys have been down with the flu the past few days. I missed posting the Avon Lady Quote of the Day and the Daily Avon Customer Review yesterday, so today I shall post TWO of each!

My boys are recovering, both snuggled on the couch this morning looking grouchy. My older boy, 12, has taken over Frankie the pot-bellied pig's blog, and apparently they got into some trouble yesterday and didn't tell me! Check it out and leave a comment for 12. He plans on helping Frankie answer any questions you ask him!

As for me, it's been a tough Avon winter, full of black ice (I've slid more times than I care to mention carting those brochures through town and now sport a jaunty bruise along my shin as black as that damn ice), customers as grouchy as my sick boys, snow, slush, the unrelenting wind.

I have a new fun story posted!

I have a story about my trip to "Stonefridge" in Santa Fe posted at The Nervous Breakdown. Please read my story: Thirty-six Days Past Solstice in a Circle of Dead Refrigerators and leave me a comment over there! Thanks!

 

Governor Richardson series at BlogHer.org

I interviewed a solar energy expert as part of my series for BlogHer.org on Governor Richardson's campaign.

Enjoy!

Avon Customer Review: ANEW ALTERNATIVE Intensive Eye Cream

Jules, a Beauty Dish reader, sent in this review of the ANEW ALTERNATIVE Intensive Eye Cream. Jules purchased a tub of the brand new eye cream after seeing the TV advertisement.

Here's what Jules wrote:

"I bought the ANEW ALTERNATIVE Intensive Eye Cream after seeing the TV advertisement. Usually these sorts of commercials don't appeal to me, but I have been looking for a good eye cream and wanted to check it out. I saw on your blog that you liked the cream, so I thought I would try it. It is on the expensive side. It costs $25.00. I know that comparable products at places like Sephora cost a lot more, so I'm not complaining. It's just a lot of money for me. I think you can relate to that, Birdie!

I have been using the Intensive Eye Cream for ten days and it has made a tremendous difference. I was getting dark circles under my eyes from stress and aging and this cream nearly erased them! I am pushing 55 so I'm no spring chicken. My crows feet have also gotten a lot smaller and less deep, too. I like the way it feels when I swipe it around my eyes. It makes my skin very, very soft. It also has evened my skin tone and faded a small liver spot next to my left eye. I really can't say enough great things about this. I'm convinced."

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Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Britta who is an Avon Representative in Amherst, Massachusetts:

"I live in a neighborhood with lots of young children and here's what I do whenever there's a birthday party. I got a small tank of helium at one of the party supply stores, and a big package of small balloons. I make up a bunch of labels for my brochures that point out the pages where stuff for kids is available. Then I punch a hole in the corner of some brochures and tie the string of the balloon onto the brochure to use it like a weight for the helium. When it's time for the mommies to come pick up the kids, as each kid comes out I give them a balloon and hand a sample to the mom."

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Avon Customer Review: Advance Techniques Intense Repair Damage Repair Treatment

Mindy, a "once in a while" Beauty Dish reader sent in this review of the ADVANCE TECHNIQUES Intense Repair Damage Repair Treatment. Mindy purchased a bottle of the hair care product two weeks ago.

Here's what Mindy said:

"Birdie, I don't come to your blog every day but I do stop by every time I want to try a new Avon product. I like your honest reviews. I want to give you an honest review now. The Advance Techniques Intense Repair Damage Repair Treatment was something I bought because my hair is dry and brittle from coloring it too many times. I have baby fine hair and have been coloring it from light brown with some gray to an ash blonde. I get it done at the hair salon, and my colorist is good but after putting your hair through this routine every month there's only so much you can do. My hair is cut in a chin-length bob. I sprayed the Avon on my hair just like the bottle said, and it really made my hair much smoother and softer. It coated the strands and I think it's a silicone-type ingredient that does this. So it's not really making my hair healthier but it is making it shinier and softer. I like it."

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New political (?!) poll on the sidebar!

Who do you think is most in need of an Avon makeover? Cast your vote!

Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Linda who is an Avon Representative in Loveland, Colorado:

"Birdie! I live just outside of Denver, in Loveland Colorado, and we've had tons and tons of snow this winter. Most of the time as soon as the snow stops, the sun comes out and everything melts, but this year we've seen a lot more accumulation than usual. The last time it snowed, I was out shoveling and realized that half my neighbors were out shoveling too. Even though I've been around my own neighborhood a lot, I ran inside real quick and brought out a tube of Avon Sun Sport Sunscreen. I walked all around my neighborhood demonstrating the sunscreen, with brochures of course, and reminding everyone that even though it's really cold here right now, the sun can be very strong at our altitude this time of year. Every single person thanked me, almost everyone put the lotion on right away, and one elderly man, who probably shouldn't even have been out shoveling in the first place gave me an order for two more tubes right on the spot! I felt so good about helping my neighbors, and the next time it snows I'm gonna forget shoveling my driveway and will start early to make the rounds of other neighborhoods right away."

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Is Your Lipstick Safe?

Bonnie sent in a link to an article from Ms. Magazine, Summer 2006, titled Is Your Lipstick Safe? I didn't see this when it came out last summer, so I thought I would pass it along. Some thought-provoking reading.

Avon Customer Review: ANEW ULTIMATE Transforming Hand and Nail Cream

Kristin, a Beauty Dish reader and grandmother of seventeen sent in this review of the ANEW ULTIMATE Transforming Hand and Nail Cream.

Here's what Kristin said:

"Birdie, this is the best hand cream I have ever used. And I have tried a lot of hand creams! The Anew Ultimate Transforming Hand and Nail Cream makes my hands so soft. It takes care of my problem cuticles, too. I always keep a tube in my purse and a tube in my desk at work even though I'm only there once a week. I don't go anywhere without it. I find that it takes care of rough elbows and feet, too. It is expensive and I'm not about to tell my husband how much I spend on it but I won't use any other hand cream."

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Avon Customer Review: PLANET SPA Japanese Green Tea & Rice Pearl Facial Cleanser

Dara, a Beauty Dish reader and daughter of an Avon Lady, sent in this review of the PLANET SPA Japanese Green Tea & Rice Pearl Facial Cleanser. Dara told me her mom gave her this brand new product last week.

Here's what Dara said:

"The Planet Spa Japanese Green Tea and Rice Pearl Facial Cleanser smells like heaven. It rubs into my skin so smoothly and washes off without a lot of fuss. My face is much more radiant after only a week of use. I think this is a terrific product. I'm just worried Avon is going to discontinue it like it does a lot of the Planet Spa items so I suggest stocking up if you like it, too. I'm having my mom get me six tubes. It just smells so pretty without being overpowering. It is very moisturizing so I don't think I would use this if I had oily skin."

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Stories by Birdie

I'm starting a new weekly column at BlogHer.org where I will feature interviews and stories from the people of New Mexico about our governor, Bill Richardson, and his presidential campaign.

The people of my beloved state have much to say!

I also posted a reflection on my new job teaching guitar two days a week at my boys' school.

You might also enjoy my essay on poetry and how it just might save your life.

Thank you for reading!

Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Claudette who is an Avon Representative in Minneapolis:

"Hi Birdie, I don't think enough Avon ladies realize how big the market is for men's products. There's a park near me where a big group of older retired men gather several times a week to fly remote control model airplanes. I stopped to watch one time when I was coming home from a run, and started talking to one of the men who was putting his stuff away and getting ready to leave. I noticed his hands were kind of rough and neglected looking, so I told him I sell Avon and that I have samples of some things that might help. Maybe it was just because he was pleased to have someone hold his hand for a minute (or maybe it was because of my cleavage, who knows?!) but he agreed to let me come back the next time he was there so I could give him some samples.  Before I did, I made up a bunch of flyers saying "Avon's not just for the ladies!" and highlighted the pages of men's products. My new friend was waiting for me right on time, along with a few of his buddies, and I ended up leaving brochures on the windshields of all the cars parked where the RC guys were gathered. I got quite a few big orders from these man (this was right before Christmas) and it was real easy to deliver since they were all in the same place at the same time.  This idea would work for all sorts of places where men gather for things like Chess and Checkers, Lawn Bowling, maybe even golf. I read your story about the time you went to the bowling alley and that's a great idea too, but unfortunately there's no bowling alley around where I live. And besides, I don't think I'm quite as brave as you are about trying stuff like that! I hope you can print this suggestion, since it will make me feel great to maybe help some of the other reps as much as their ideas have helped me. Thank you, and good luck to all our fellow Avon Ladies out there!"

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Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Rita who is an Avon Representative of fifteen years in Houston, Texas:

"Hi Birdie, I have a feeling this tip isn't really sanctioned by Avon corporate, but since your blog isn't either, maybe you can print it anyway. In my town the drugstore is right next to the grocery store, so every time I have to go for groceries I allow a few extra minutes to stop by the cosmetics section of the drugstore. There's almost always someone standing in the aisle looking over the beauty products, and it's real easy to strike up a conversation with them. "Have you tried that product? Do you like it? Have you ever tried Avon? You know, they have a line that offers something very similar. I can arrange to drop off a sample for you to try if you want to find out whether it would suit you." If they don't want to give me their contact information, I just hand them a brochure and ask them to pass it along to a friend after they are done with it. People always seem open to talking about the different products, and heck, I still even cheat on Avon and buy some stuff from there too so I'm real honest about my opinions. You've set a good example that way for all us other reps, Birdie. Good luck with your own sales!"

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Avon Customer Review: Mark Pro Glimmer Hook Up Lip Powder

Yvette, a young woman who sells the Mark line of Avon products in my town, gave me her opinion on the new Pro Glimmer Hook Up Lip Powder.

Here's what Yvette said:

"Birdie, I love the Mark Pro Glimmer Hook Up Lip Powder. It comes in the little tubes that connect together, so I hook it up with the Pro Gloss. This product is really neat. It's an actual powder. You dab it over your finished lips and it keeps your lipstick or gloss looking just applied all day long. I have been selling a lot of these to the other girls in my classes at the university. It really does work great. I don't have a boyfriend right now so I can't tell you if you can kiss it off but hopefully I can answer that soon!"

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Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Betty, who is an Avon Representative with #1 Sales in her district, and recipient of the prestigious Spirit of Avon Award:

"Last week on the CBS Morning Show, they did a segment on skin care products.  Some of the products cost up to $250.00!  Avon's Anew Clinical Thermafirm was the only product showing a noticeable difference!!"

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Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Janice who is a brand new Avon Representative in Detroit:

"Hi Birdie,

This weekend my neighbor had her dog entered in a dog show, and I remembered the story you wrote on your blog about how you were in charge of getting a customer's dog ready for one of those. When I went to the show to see my friend's dog, I stuffed my bag with Skin So Soft since it's great for repelling fleas, brochures and my contact information.

As I walked around I talked to lots of the owners and told them I was an Avon lady and that these products could be used on dogs. So many of them asked questions, that when I went home, I made up a bunch more cards with the URL for your site and the story you wrote about the dog show, and I went back on Sunday to hand them all out. I hope you don't mind, but I figured it would help my sales if people could read about how this stuff has already been "tested on animals", so to speak, and really works.

So, if you get a lot of questions now from readers who have dogs and live in the Detroit area, I guess you can blame me for it. Thanks a lot, Birdie for all the help you give us "newbie" Avon reps. The corporation may not appreciate you as much as they should, but we sure do!

Love, Janice"

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We All Be Happy

I've been so darn busy!

I'm keeping up with the fun bits of daily advice - thanks to all you wonderful people sending me your tips and reviews! But the rest of my life is one beat past midnight, slow, full of chasing snowbound boys. I know I've been promising the rest of the Roswell story, so you shall have that this week!

In the meantime, read this fun news story about the happiest man in the world! We choose our path, each moment of every day. We can choose to be happy. I am grateful for the reminder.

Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Carry Anne who is an Avon Representative in Albany, New York:

"Birdie, the hardest thing for me is keeping all my orders organized. I just started selling Avon three months ago and already have twenty customers. That might not sound like a lot but I have a hard time figuring out which product goes to which customer. Here's what I do to help keep myself organized:

I set out all my delivery bags the day before my order arrives. I write my customers' names in red marker on the bags, and I tape a copy of their invoice to the bag. That way when my order comes in I'm not scrambling so much, everything is in place. I also try to give samples of things they have never tried. So if a customer regularly buys lipstick and eyeshadow and hasn't tried the face creams, I will give her a sample of the new ThermaFirm. And if a customer buys body lotions and fragrance and isn't buying the makeup, I will give her a couple of those mini lipsticks in the new shades."

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Avon Customer Review: SKIN SO SOFT Fusions Soft & Sensual Dual Softening Body Wash

Katie, a woman who purchases Avon in person from me, gave me her opinion on the SKIN SO SOFT Fusions Soft & Sensual Dual Softening Body Wash. Katie bought my demo bottle of Fusions two weeks ago.

Here's what Katie said:

"It leaves my skin feeling very soft, like it has a coating of oil, but it's not greasy at all. With this cold weather we've been having my legs were getting scaly and dry. The Fusions made them touchable and soft again. My husband is thrilled! I will definitely buy this again. I have to add that I'm not crazy about the scent, but my husband likes it. I will try one of the other "flavors" next time."

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Avon Customer Review: Timeless

Reese, a woman who purchases Avon online, sent in her opinion on the Avon Timeless Fragrance. Reese purchases Timeless twice a year on average.

Here's what Reese wrote:

"Birdie, I love Timeless. It's my signature scent. I can't tell you how many times guys come up to me and ask me what I'm wearing so they can purchase it for their wives.

It just smells so fresh and light. I never go anywhere without it - even to the grocery store!"

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Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Bette who is an Avon Representative just starting the Leadership program in San Antonio:

"I accept coupons from all other beauty product companies. If my customer hands me a coupon for fifty cents off of Jergens body wash, I'll give her fifty cents off the corresponding Avon product - a Naturals body wash."

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Beauty Dish Featured at Typepad today!

Beauty Dish has been featured at Typepad today!

I'm excited about this because I adore Typepad and use it for both of my blogs.

Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Kris who is an Avon Representative and Unit Leader in Los Angeles:

"I am building a big downline and so I hold meetings several evenings a week. Once a week all of my downline gets together and we talk about the latest Avon products and how to help other people who want to start their own Avon business. Sometimes my people can get a little tired, as they work all day and then go to the meeting at night. I bring along a bag of chocolates and toss them to the crowd occasionally. Keeps everyone laughing and on their toes!"

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Avon Customer Review: Clearskin® Balanced Cycle Cleanser/Mask

I asked Lidya, a 17 year-old cheerleader whose mom buys Avon from me, her opinion on the Avon Clearskin Balanced Cycle Cleanser/Mask. Lidya reported a case of acne that seemed worse around "that time of the month."

Here's what Lidya said:

"My mom bought the Clearskin cleanser for me. I like it a lot because you can use it as both a face wash and a mask. I use it as a mask twice a week and let it soak into my skin for five minutes then wash it off. I was using the Nutrogena mask before this and I like the Avon a lot better. My skin doesn't break out as often."

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respite

Hey, I'm taking a day off from the Daily This and That. I still haven't found a new groove with Beauty Dish since I decided to move my personal stuff to La Pajaro. I'll be back tomorrow. The newsletter goes out tomorrow as well!

Beauty Dish Poll 'o the Week

A new poll is posted on the sidebar! Go vote on your fave cosmetic line!

Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Britta who is an Avon Representative in Vancouver, Canada:

"This is a little different. It's not a tip on how to make sales. If you're like me, you end up with an assortment of samples that you can't really use for customers anymore because the products have been changed or discontinued. When I realize I have a bunch of these, I bring them to the local women's shelter where they can do some good. "

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Avon Customer Review: ANEW RETROACTIVE+ Repair Eye Serum

I'm kicking off the new Daily Avon Customer Review with a few notes from one of my own customers, Mrs. Romero. I called her last night to ask what she thinks of the Avon ANEW RETROACTIVE+ Repair Eye Serum, which she purchased two months ago. Avon promises that this product seeks out and stimulates repair of damaged cells before they have a chance to show. It also recharges cellular energy, so aging skin cells act younger and stimulates the repair of damaged skin cells at the molecular level.

Here's what Mrs. Romero said:

"The eye serum made the skin under my eyes feel softer but it didn't reduce the undereye darkness as much as I thought it would. I think it helped the puffiness a little but under my eyes is still darker than I want. I think it took a little of the darkness away. I would be willing to purchase it again when I run out to see if using it longer makes a difference, but only if it is on sale."

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Introducing a new feature!

Ever since I started the Avon Lady Quote of the Day, I've received numerous emails from Avon Customers who also want to provide their two cents!

Starting tomorrow, I'm adding the "Daily Avon Customer Review."

Are you an Avon customer? Love a product? Hate a product? Send me an email and get  featured at Beauty Dish!

I'd be thrilled to link to your website or blog along with your helpful mini-review. Just a short paragraph on any Avon product will do!

This new section will help Avon customers and Reps alike. I'm excited to see what YOU'VE experienced!

Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Connie who is an Avon Representative in Orlando, Florida:

"This is a tip for your Avon quote of the day. I hope you like it. I live across the street from a bus stop that gets very busy at certain times of the day. When I see a group of people standing there, I just go over and hand out samples and tell them about Avon stuff. One day I realized I was seeing the same people over and over again so I'd better stop. But then I thought of going to a different bus stop. So one day I made up a big shopping bag full of samples and just rode around on the bus all day getting off at different places and waiting for new people to come along. It was fun. People waiting for a bus don't have anything else to do and they usually don't mind having a stranger start talking to them.  I got my biggest order ever after that day and some of the people have become regular customers. Any time my orders start to slow down, I just hop on a bus and go for another ride."

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Two Fun Birdie Stories

I have posted a couple of funny homelife stories at La Pajaro. For your reading pleasure:

Striiiiiiiiiiiike!

and

The Curious Case of the Procreating Invitations

Enjoy!

Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Julie who is an Avon Representative and a Unit Leader in Boston:

Birdie, some of the best tips are those that are simple. Sometimes people forget to do the basics. Here is a list of ten things every Avon Representative should be doing on a regular basis. Remember, it's consistency and professionalism that makes the difference:

1. Always carry business cards with you. Give them freely and ask permission to leave them in places your potential customers may visit.

2. Include customer testimonials in your personal notes or newsletter.

3. Join a Chamber of Commerce where you can network with area business owners.

4. Send hand-written thank you notes to good customers every chance you get.

5. Provide extra customer service training for your downline. Boy can this make a difference.

6. Offer your customers discounts for each referral they provide.

7. Create a loyalty program to reward existing customers.

8. Have a Yellow Pages ad listed under Avon in your local phone book.

9. Donate some nice new products to a charity event or auction.

10. Pair up slow moving items you might have on hand with related products and repackage as a special buy.

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Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Kate who is an Avon Representative in Tallahassee:

"My friend has a regular booth at our weekly Flea Market where she sells handmade ladies tops.  Once in a while when I have some of my craft stuff to sell I take the booth next to hers, and every time someone buys one of her tops I go over with a lipstick sample that would look nice with that top. I really play it up and talk about how great the outfit would be with matching nailpolish too and I show them where they can order just the right shades from the brochure. They're always surprised to have somebody give them something for free."

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The longer they are...

I received several emails telling me that some of my story links didn't come through in a proper manner in today's newsletter. For those whose email ate the links:

10 Easy Ways to be an Environmentally-Friendly Avon Lady

Viva la Salsa

The Year of Yes

Notes on a few Avon products

Derek Jeter almost got me arrested for postal terrorism

Out with the Old, In with the Cold - I take the Polar Bear Plunge!

Blood Money

I'm stepping away from the machine for the next couple of days. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Avon Lady Quote of the Day

From Sherry who is an Avon Representative in Des Moines:

"With Valentine's Day coming up, I plan to make up a bunch of flyers that say "I would LOVE to have you order some Avon from me!" followed by my contact information. Where the "o" is in the word "LOVE" I'm drawing a red heart and sticking a Hershey Hug candy in the center of each one. "

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Insert Beauty Tip Cards in Your Avon Brochures

I'm determined to get back on track with my Avon business this first quarter of 2007 after having a dismal 2006. Here's something new I am trying this week, with the thought that it might help potential customers try a new product:

I printed out six different sets of Beauty Tips - each covering one topic, just enough information to fit on a piece of cardstock the same size as a regular Avon brochure. I slipped one card inside each brochure, making sure it sits in the pages where the product is featured.

This week's card will feature Blush! Here's the info I printed out on these cards:

How to apply blush to flatter facial shape

Don't try to "contour" your face with darker and lighter shades of blush; that's "pro" territory. Simply apply regular blush with your face shape in mind.

On a round face, place blush from the center of your cheek, out along the ridge of your cheekbone, blending upward towards your temples. Dot some on your chin, too.

On a square face, use minimal blush placed on the lower apple of your cheek. Don't sweep it upwards or to the side.

On a narrow face, blush goes at the outer point of your cheekbone. Don't sweep it upwards; keep it horizontal.

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