Hopelessly Heather

The ramblings and obsessions of a longtime Avon lady

A little bit of soft asymmetry…in Avon’s Soft Asymmetrical Hem Top!  When they say soft, they really mean it!  It’s the ideal weight for autumn–not so thin that you freeze during the crisp mornings, and not so thick that you want to rip it off due to overheating in the warmer afternoons.  The length is a longer length, not quite tunic length, but close enough that you can get away with wearing leggings with it. The soft grey is a lovely neutral that can be accessorized with any other color or pattern.  There’s only one “miss” with this top: the ruffle.  I think it’s wrong for two major reasons: (1) the placement–right in the area I’m self-conscious about, so I’m not super excited the eye is drawn right to it because of the ruffle; and (2) it just looks like a mistake–the ruffle starts at the side seam near the waist, then moves around the front to stop about an inch or so short of the front hem near the top of the thigh.  While I’d have preferred the ruffle weren’t there at all, it sure won’t be stopping me from wearing it this season!

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Alicia, over at Word of Alicia, and I snapped some more retro-inspired photos for our most recent blog collaboration featuring Avon’s current limited-edition Iconic collection.  Get all the deets by checking out her blog post (an excerpt is below), then snag your favorite pieces for yourself here!

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One thing about being around for 134 years… you become iconic.  There is always something nostalgic and vintage with Avon.  Heather from Hopelessly Heather and I love a good classic vintage look so with the Iconic Avon collection we were inspired.

On Heather:   Iconic Mini Lip Color (wearing the mauve shade in the pink tube)

Iconic Avon Statement Necklace, Iconic Avon Pearly Locket, Iconic Avon Stud Earrings, Iconic Avon Pearly Ribbon Brooch. 

“I always look forward Avon’s Iconic offerings—their vintage vibe is totally my jam!  This time around, they released a few items that make a big splash!  

I used the Pearly Ribbon Brooch to help create a “soft” waistline on my dress by gathering some of the excess material to nip in one side.  Brooches are the quintessential retro accessory, but they are also the most flexible—you can wear them on hats, lapels, scarves, handbags, in your hair…the…

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Each Monday I gather up the daily QOTD (Quote of the Day) posts I made for the week that are inspirational, motivational or just plain funny.

Monday’s QOTD:

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This week I featured daily sale highlights from Avon’s campaigns 22 and 23 as follows:

Sunday’s Highlight:

Does your makeup fail to last all day? Get yourself a primer, stat! Avon x The Face Shop has FIVE different primers—one is sure to be the perfect one for you! There is the Ink Lasting Primer which minimizes pores, controls oil, and mattifies. The Lumiere Primer (for dull skin) contains iridescent pearl to boost your skin’s radiance. The Lavender Primer (for sallow skin) corrects yellowish undertones. The Pink Primer (for pale skin) revives and brightens skin tone. The Mint Primer (for uneven skin) neutralizes red, blotchy areas. Correct your specific skin issues by picking up the solutions you need for only $19 each (regularly $23)!

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Each Monday I gather up the daily QOTD (Quote of the Day) posts I made for the week that are inspirational, motivational or just plain funny.

Monday’s QOTD:

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