Springtime Gift Idea Dilemma? Try Avon!

I used to think of Avon as primarily a beauty company, but their line of fashion and accessories continues to impress me with trendy styles and affordability. The Advice Sisters had a chance to check out some of the Spring line, in time for Mother's Day gift-giving. Here are some of our favorites (and go to http://www.avon.com/ to check out pages of gift-able goodies)!

The Crochet Medallion Knit Top (sizes small-XL and women's sizes 1X-3X ) is just $21.99, and comes in comes in two of the season's hottest colors: a bright blue, and a soft yellow. The plunging, gathered front with large crochet medallion, defines the waist, but flares out over hips to be flattering to every figure. The top can be sexy if worn without a cami underneath, but equally alluring and day wear friendly worn with an additional layer underneath. The fabric is soft and drapes beautifully, in viscose/spandex knit jersey. The top looks delicate, but you can drop it in the washer and dryer! I have seen lots of tops that are similar to this style, but not at this price!!!!

And how about not one, but two sets of strappy, metallic sandals, for just $19.00!

Sizes 6-10M (half sizes, order one size up). These ladylike, flat, toe-loop sandals have sturdy, no-slip rubber crepe soles, and elastic at the adjustable buckle to ensure a perfect fit. You get one pair in bronze, and another in gold--that's just $10.00 a pair (but they look like they're a lot more).

...and if you want to get Mom (or yourself) some fashion-forward baubles, there's an entire line of fun, fashion jewelry averaging under $30.00. Give Mom something inexpensive but timely --a bracelet supporting a good cause, for just $3.00. There's a Salma Hayek-sponsored Against Domestic Violence bracelet (100% of the net proceeds ($1.86) goes to Speak Out Against Domestic Violence) and a Reese Witherspoon-sponsored Women's Empowerment Bracelet." (the first $500,000 from bracelet sales will be matched by the Avon Foundation for a total donation of $1 million to UNIFEM, the United Nations Development Fund for Women, for projects that will empower women around the world).

Of course, Avon is known for fragrance and cosmetics, and there are plenty of things to choose from at Avon as well. The Advice Sisters will be reviewing more Avon beauty and cosmetics in our upcoming What Works Beauty, Cosmetics & Fashion review column for May/June, up the first week in May...so watch for it!