Fragrance Extravaganza

This month instead of having one featured fragrance we have 6! Last week, the sample was for Viva by Fergie which is still on sale for $20.  It has a fresh lavender-like scent. This week we're sampling two Avon classics: Wild Country for him and Haiku for her. You can get 1 Wild Country for $17.50 or 2 for $22 but either way you'll get the FREE Dopp Kit pictured below. The women's fragrance Haiku is available for immediately delivery and is only $12.  If...

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October Events at ECV

October is a very busy month here and we're already behind. This is the first month we're highlighting a different fragrance each week. Last week was Viva by Fergie (from the Black Eyed Peas). This week there's a scent for him and one for you ladies that'll be posted later today. Free samples of each week's fragrance will go out. It's Breast Cancer Awareness month. We have a variety of products that when you purchase them all of the profit goes to Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. For example,...

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Teen Money Guide - Issue 1

This will be a recurring series of posts regarding everything I was told or wish someone had told me when I was a teen about money. Of course, teens don't read unless it's about vampires, werewolves, alien love affairs or some other fantasy nowadays so eventually these will have to morph into videos. But anyways... Save more than 10% When I was young I heard the whole save ten percent thing. Something about being in the Bible belt; give 10% to God put 10% in your savings account. But as a teen who actually has a job in this still slow economy...

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Make My Mani Last!

How many times has it happened? You just paint your nails or worse, pay for a manicure, and a day later your color is already chipped. I feel your pain.       Although ECV took a summer hiatus from posting it doesn't mean we weren't working hard to solve the beauty problems that bug us and you to no end. We did the following nail polish experiment after researching a lot of different base and top coats to try to find the best.   And now for the how-to...   Before...

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Artwork by ASP - Sonic the Hedgehog

For our first post to the design section we're posting artwork by a young aspiring artist called ASP. She is a huge fan of the trademarked Sega character from the 1990s Sonic the Hedgehog. All of the drawings that we'll post in the future are her original renderings of various characters from the Sonic universe.  The first is a picture of the hedgehog that started the franchise... Soni...

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Weekly Beauty Tip - Week 4: Flawless Face

This week's beauty tip is on creating a flawless face and the best foundation for you courtesy of Avon's YouTube channel....

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Fragrance of the Month - July 2013

There are two fragrances this month: Blue Escape for him and Blue Escape for her. I know I could use an escape of an indeterminate length. Free samples all month long. If you like what you experience, be sure to order online from our Avon store and use code ESSENTIAL to get free shipping on any order of at least $...

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Weekly Beauty Tip - Week 3: Picture Perfect Lips

Who doesn't want picture perfect lips ladies? Here are three simple steps to get the perfect pout. Draw the line.Define the shape of your mouth using a lip liner. If your lips are naturally full, there really is no need to line outside the natural edge of your lip. Choose a shade that complements your favorite lipstick. Now color in your lips with the liner to get color that really clings. For my ladies with two-tone lips, feel free to go lighter with the liner application on the darker lip or skip it all together. Choose the right color...

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Weekly Beauty Tip - Week 2: Eyes

Three Steps to Beautiful Eyes Apply foundation to entire eyelid to prep skin to hold color. Bush a medium-toned shadow in a neutral shade over the entire lid. Then brush a deeper color along the crease to create depth. Gently smudge colors together to blur any unnatural looking lines. Use a darker color shadow or eye pencil to rim the lash line. You should make the line thicker at the outside of eye and then get gradually thinner toward the inside corner. For a subtle look, line just the top lash line; for a more dramatic look, line both the...

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Weekly Beauty Tips - Week 1: Blush Application

Ever wonder how to apply your blush so you won't look like a clown or worse, like some one hit you in the face. Here are some tips to help!   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 side.   On a Narrow face:   Blush goes at the outer...

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A Motivational Comment for the Summer

A very interesting email was sent to us by a friend. We love the positive body image it encourages and have decided to share it here. If anyone knows who the original author is, please feel free to post it in the comments of the page.    Recently,  in a large French city, a poster featuring a young, thin and tan woman appeared in the window of a gym.  It said:THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE?      A middle aged woman, whose...

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Financial Wellness - Work on Your Retirement Fund

Retirement is a topic that most 16-19 year olds don't think about. But if they follow through with monetizing the content that they are already putting out as discussed in this article, they can get an early start on securing their financial future. This strategy is useful for other age groups also. Read more about it in Brandon Tucker's blog, Work on Your Retirement Fu...

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Fragrance of the Month - June 2013

Fiji Paradise is June's fragrance of the month. It's light, airy and smells of flowers and coconut. Free samples to all this entire mont...

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Avon Color Studio: Femme Fatale

Check out this glamorous look by celebrity makeup artist Paul Innis....

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Fragrance of the Month - May 2013

The brand new addition to the Far Away fragrance line, Far Away Bella, is our fragrance of the month for May. This scent is nowhere near as floral as the original Far Away. The oriental notes are much more noticeable than the floral ones.   Free samples of this scent are going out all this month. If you like what you experience, get your full-size bottle in our online stor...

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Avon has a BB Cream!

Ask and you shall receive! Avon has developed their own BB cream finally. If you didn't know already, a BB cream is a skin-enhancing makeup with skin care benefits to conceal, hydrate, perfect and protect by using just one product. After just one week, your skin looks healthier, more even and radiant. Avon's Ideal Flawless BB cream will be available starting May 13th for only $7.99.  But you can get a free sample now! Find your perfect shade now, which is easier...

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NBA Finals

So the Finals have begun and as I type this the Miami Heat are in the lead. So I'm feeling quite well. Sorry for you if you're a Spurs fan. But to my fellow Heat fans, you can visit our store and grab a logo watch for $24.99. ...

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Fragrance of the Month - April 2013

Avon's brand new fragrance Flor Violeta is April's fragrance of the month.  We are giving free samples of the scent composed of sparkling green apple infused with a beautiful bouquet of violet blossoms and soft musk all month long.   While the fragrance doesn't hit the market until April 1st, if you love your sample you can pre-order Flor Violeta now.  Be a spring trendsette...

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Avon Nail Studio: Leopard Print Nails

While I'm not in love with the results in the video, the concept of leopard print nails is a good one. Since the video was made, a wonderful tool called the Dual Nail Dotting Tool has come into the market. With this tool and at least two Nailwear Pro+ nail enamels, currently only $6.99 for a pair, you can have better results than the video.  Another option is to volunteer to be a manicure model for ECV.  We are currently seeking a model for a look inspired by one of the photos in our "Artistic Inspiration" album....

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My Experience on Dr. Oz's 3-Day Detox Cleanse

Last week I did Dr. Oz's 3-Day Detox Cleanse. As stated on the show, the food cost was less than $16 a day. If you know me off the web, you know I did the math ;) The link to the list of foods is below. http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-ozs-3-day-detox-cleanse-one-sheet The breakfast drink was delicious and went down well. Surprisingly, hunger was not an issue even when lunchtime came and you're supposed to drink the green monster below. Perhaps it's easier to swallow if you use a juicer versus...

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Shop my AVON store! Campaign 8 starts soon...

Shop my AVON store!: Here's a sneak peak at some of the latest products available at Avon. There's also going to be a shoe sale! Be sure to cl...

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Fragrance of the Month - March 2013

Spring is upon us and the fragrance of the month reflects that with its shimmering floral scent.  Rare Pearls is a floral scent with a pure heart of magnolia and sparkling plum. This five-piece set is on sale all month for $14.99.  Click here and type "398676" to get yours tod...

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My New Favorite Thing

So living in Florida, or the South for that matter, is hard on my makeup. I know some people who swear by MAC but truth be told, not everyone including this chick has MAC money. So I've been using primer to see if that helps. It does to a certain degree but I still wanted more staying power. This brings us to my new favorite thing...drum roll please.... Victoria's Secret Make It Last Prime & Set Makeup Spray Just happened to pick some up on my last trip to the mall and it works! Check out...

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Cycle of Fashion Trend

Cycle of Fashion Trend Cycle of Fashion Trend By Gaurav Doshi It's a fashionista's worst experience, even worse than looking oversize buddy, more degrading than wearing the same dress in another party -- it's the fear of symbolizing looking yesteryear fashion trend model.Sometimes, fashion trends is considered as fads, are disreputably erratic. The fashion industry players are always on the quest to bring up something "NEW" & "HOT".What is Fashion Trend?Trend is the lead in which something new evolving, mostly leaning, penchant and line...

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Slim Chicks SHOULD Workout

This has got to be one of the more annoying, routine comments I get from women:  "You are so slim. You don't need to workout." Sadly this comment often comes from women older than me and also noticeably larger than me. Obviously it never dawned on them that the old saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" could be applicable in the area of weight and size maintenence. All of the currently slim women out there, please don't wait until your weight becomes a problem to get...

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Deal of the Day - 1/7/2013

Denim Jumper in Girls Size 10/12 Only Comfortable stretch for an easy fit. Front chest pockets and button closure at neckline and wrists. Machine wash. Cotton, polyester, spandex. Regular Price $22.99 Current Price $19.9...

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