Keeping it real. In today's video I'm & sharing some thoughts on my current mindset and how going from producing quality work can easily go to decreased productivity if you're waiting to be 100% perfect or start thinking that you already know everything. Spoiler Alert: Pitfalls ahead!

I started this week out of commission battling a cold so I haven't had a chance to get out as planned but this week is a great time to get some shopping in. From Labor Day sales to back to school shopping, and some end of season clearance items. 

Nobody really needs a pair of blue suede shoes but thanks to Elvis Presley there's a part of us that wants them. 
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The other day I tried on these mark. By Any Stretch Pumps and loved them! I saw them in the brochure

This week I was away on a family vacation. While we didn't go anywhere exotic (not Tahiti. LOL I know you guys keep asking). It was just a getaway to somewhere closer to the beach and a much needed

Shopspecting: verb

1.  The art of shopping or visiting shops (window shopping) and prospecting at the same time. A great way to meet new people. To help get new Avon customers or as an Avon recruiting idea to generate leads. Can be practiced alone or as a group. Used when Avon representatives are doing one of the following

The launch of the new fragrance Avon Prima is so exciting for me for a number of reasons. Although we first learned about the launch during #AvonRepfest in Las Vegas the news really began to gain traction for the outside world after we returned. Consequently at the same time as the 2016 Olympics (but I'll

​The best 10 minutes of my life ... so far! 

I'm SUPER glad I captured this moment live to share with everyone. I know the title of this post and the video are probably a dead giveaway (#spoilers) but watching how everything unfolds is a lot better than having me say "Hey, I won a trip to Tahiti!"

You know the saying...

"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"

Well that may be true ​unless you're there with 5,000 Avon representatives. Because then everything

Here we are at the end of Day 1 of #AvonRepFest16, the 3 day, 130 year Avon Anniversary celebration of Avon representatives from all over the U.S. This year's conference is held in "Vegas Baby"!

As I mentioned, this is my 4th Avon conference and this event holds special meaning to me because

This is the Mark It’s a Long Story Dress. I bought it a few years ago but it's been a while since I've worn it. To be honest with you after a not so flattering photo I took in which I looked heavier and much older, I shelved it. In my mind I kept remembering that stupid picture and whenever I rifled through my closet I would just pass over it. ​That is until this weekend.

I am so excited about  RepFest the 2016 Avon Conference and 130 Year Anniversary Celebration in Las Vegas next week! 

​There are so many reasons why I love Avon conferences like the high energy, connecting with other representatives, learning new ideas to better build my business, the motivation I return home with and last but not least all representatives that attend conference receive a goody bag filled with freebies!

Have you ever tried to remember something then realized that you couldn't? Then once you realize you've forgotten you cant stop thinking about it.

Today I'm wrapping up my Habits For Accomplishing More Series. This week I've been sharing what I consider to be the major steps I've taken in 2016 to align my actions with my goals. You can read Step #1-Purge and Step #2- Manage if you missed them. Here's the third step to launching my brand new year in my 2016. Having a plan.

All the Architects said YES!

​But no, not that kind of plan. This kind of plan

This past Monday I shared step #1 in my 2016 Habits For Accomplishing More Series. If you missed it you can find it here. Today I'll be sharing step number two which was to get my finances in order.

As I mentioned in my introductory post to this series I felt that I was handling my finances well and 

Top | Pants | Handbag | Belt | Heels
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In my last post  Upcoming Series Three Habits for Accomplishing More I mentioned that this week I would share three upgrades I made at the start in 2016. The first habit I implemented was to set a goal to surround myself with positivity and distance myself from negativity.

I realized that I was internalizing problems that often had nothing to do with me and allowing other 

It's finally here! The new Avon Anew Clean line of cleansers and for the 1st time a cleansing brush!! So, here's my new makeup removing, nighttime cleansing routine. Let's try it together ;-)

​It's that time of year again! Time for the Avon annual sale. They have some really great products that will bring you right through summer into fall and a bunch of them are on sale! But, the sale is actually not what this post is really about.