Im just gonna close my eyes each night and listen to you describe each of the items in a catalog while I fall asleep picturing exactly what you’re talking about based on my lengthy knowledge of my grandmother’s cupboards, closets, under-the -sinks and on-the-dressers…
Thanks for sharing this catalog from 1976, it brings back memories for me. As for the picture that you questioned, if it was Brooke Shields. Well, I truly think it was her. She was born in May 1965. The picture was probably taken within the year before 75/76. Avon catalogs were designed months in advance. I know, I used to sell Avon back in the day. It's nice to see all the older fragrances, that are no longer around. The ones I loved & I now miss is Charisma & Moonwind. i still order Avon, but not too fond of the newer fragrances. Maybe one of these days, they'll bring back some of the former fragrances.
Thank you for confirming, I am 95% sure it is indeed Brooke. You are right, her age lines up correctly with the publication date! The scent Moonwind in particular has me intrigued, the hauntingly dramatic imagery they chose for that one is quite standout in the catalog's lineup. 🌙
Hi Cole! I loved this 70’s catalog! Back in the day those cologne decanters were all the rage! Remember my bff bought me a Sweet Honesty cologne decanter in the shape of a candle, I loved it! They made great little gifts! That blue goblet with George Washington on it- I have one in my china cabinet and I have no idea where I got it! It had a sticker on it “An exclusive Avon design produced by Fostoria”. It’s quite heavy like the red Cape Cod pieces. Maybe that’s why I got it? The Clearskin line was a HUGE moneymaker for me, I wish they’d bring it back, it was a whole system of skincare for acne-prone and oily skin and it was excellent. My own kids used it and so did my nieces. They only discontinued it a few years ago. Thank you for sharing, this was a good one!
All so interesting! You are an excellent historian on the past and present of Avon, I always appreciate your comments. PS: I went to a humongous thrift store in Michigan about a month ago and they had whole section absolutely packed to the gills with red glass Cape Cod Avon pieces! It was astonishing, I've never seen so much all in one place.
Love this! Mom collected all the decanters! Half of my teen years were spent wearing aftershave 😂 as a result. I still have a complete chess set, all intact in boxes. I loved Mineral Springs. Eye shadow singles are even more popular today, by the way, especially indie brands. My mom loved blue, and we thought those bicentennial candle holder/goblets were so fancy! Thanks for more trips down memory lane. 😊
Im guessing that those novelty soaps and decanters and fragrances were today’s Bath and Bodyworks, etc. kitschy hand-sanitizer bottle cases and whatnot
I think that the Imperial perfume is meant to be Chinese (the bridge design is Chinese) though with it being the 70's who knows! That said, I did spot a fragrance that seems like it may be Japanese inspired - Hana Gasa in the perfumed powder section may very well have a Japanese name, which is a kind of traditional Japanese hat decorated with flowers (usually mums).
Ah, interesting! “Imperial” does have kind of a Chinese-American restaurant name sound to it. I suppose they are probably pulling from a mishmash of inspirations.
Back then, they applied just one eyeshadow colour. Makeup has changed so much since then. I'm flabergasted by the price of things. That ring with the blue stone that was 9$, that would be 50$ in today's money! Who the heck is paying 50$ for cheap costume jewelry!
Why the hell did you skip right over the Sweet Honesty stuff? Those are the ONLY pages I wanted to see (having been 13 in 1975). People remember it as a fragrance, which they still make, but at the time that was also their teenage makeup line and few people remember it. The eyeshadow and blush came in tubes, which was very unusual at the time. It rarely even shows up on eBay. Seriously. Why? (Oh, and yes, single eye shadows were The Thing then)
11:47 wanted these so much! Eventually got one from a later set of additions plus the adorable but problematic dolls of the world…
Dolls of the world… sounds fascinating and cringey, I may have to do some research on that.
Im just gonna close my eyes each night and listen to you describe each of the items in a catalog while I fall asleep picturing exactly what you’re talking about based on my lengthy knowledge of my grandmother’s cupboards, closets, under-the -sinks and on-the-dressers…
Who doesn't love some cozy grandma interior design? 🫖
This was so fun and funny. Love your sense of humor, can't wait to binge the rest of your videos.
Glad you enjoyed it - binge away!!
My Aunt Flora had about 30 of those perfume figurines! I loved them!
Wow, quite a committed collector! 💃💃💃💃
Love to see your excitement of exploring 70s Avon, one of the best Avon era in fragrance packaging and gifts 🥰🥰
It's so good! I had no idea! More to come from this era…
Wonderful video. I always enjoys seeing these flip throughs of vintage magazines/ catalogs
Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks for sharing this catalog from 1976, it brings back memories for me. As for the picture that you questioned, if it was Brooke Shields. Well, I truly think it was her. She was born in May 1965. The picture was probably taken within the year before 75/76. Avon catalogs were designed months in advance. I know, I used to sell Avon back in the day. It's nice to see all the older fragrances, that are no longer around. The ones I loved & I now miss is Charisma & Moonwind. i still order Avon, but not too fond of the newer fragrances. Maybe one of these days, they'll bring back some of the former fragrances.
Thank you for confirming, I am 95% sure it is indeed Brooke. You are right, her age lines up correctly with the publication date!
The scent Moonwind in particular has me intrigued, the hauntingly dramatic imagery they chose for that one is quite standout in the catalog's lineup.
🌙
Hi Cole! I loved this 70’s catalog! Back in the day those cologne decanters were all the rage! Remember my bff bought me a Sweet Honesty cologne decanter in the shape of a candle, I loved it! They made great little gifts! That blue goblet with George Washington on it- I have one in my china cabinet and I have no idea where I got it! It had a sticker on it “An exclusive Avon design produced by Fostoria”. It’s quite heavy like the red Cape Cod pieces. Maybe that’s why I got it? The Clearskin line was a HUGE moneymaker for me, I wish they’d bring it back, it was a whole system of skincare for acne-prone and oily skin and it was excellent. My own kids used it and so did my nieces. They only discontinued it a few years ago. Thank you for sharing, this was a good one!
All so interesting! You are an excellent historian on the past and present of Avon, I always appreciate your comments. PS: I went to a humongous thrift store in Michigan about a month ago and they had whole section absolutely packed to the gills with red glass Cape Cod Avon pieces! It was astonishing, I've never seen so much all in one place.
Wow, that must have been something! I have the whole set!
Love this! Mom collected all the decanters! Half of my teen years were spent wearing aftershave 😂 as a result. I still have a complete chess set, all intact in boxes. I loved Mineral Springs. Eye shadow singles are even more popular today, by the way, especially indie brands. My mom loved blue, and we thought those bicentennial candle holder/goblets were so fancy! Thanks for more trips down memory lane. 😊
I bet that complete chess set looks pretty gorgeous! I really liked the amber/chrome color scheme.
Yup the soap you were not supposed to use. I loved this stuff. I always got the chapstick and tiny perfumes at Christmas.
I want tiny perfumes!
Even at 5 & 6, I remember the lead up to the bicentennial being insane!
Seems like they were gearing up over a year in advance!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I would love to have Spanish lady bottle
I want that Avon beauty book …maybe
Me too
I lost it at "BENjamin FRANKlin AFTERshave???"
It was so shocking! 😵
This was fun. I was 8!& yes that is Brooke 🤠
Thanks for watching, glad you had fun! It was fun to film.
Im guessing that those novelty soaps and decanters and fragrances were today’s Bath and Bodyworks, etc. kitschy hand-sanitizer bottle cases and whatnot
Hmmm yes that makes sense.
I think the “dollhouse furniture” might have been a nod to the bicentennial theme?
Makes sense, it was all kind of *olden timey* pieces.
27:51 I have a dish VERY similar to that and I use it as an ash tray 😅
Oh I think that’s a perfect use for it. Elegance at your fingertips!
I think that the Imperial perfume is meant to be Chinese (the bridge design is Chinese) though with it being the 70's who knows! That said, I did spot a fragrance that seems like it may be Japanese inspired - Hana Gasa in the perfumed powder section may very well have a Japanese name, which is a kind of traditional Japanese hat decorated with flowers (usually mums).
Ah, interesting! “Imperial” does have kind of a Chinese-American restaurant name sound to it. I suppose they are probably pulling from a mishmash of inspirations.
Back then, they applied just one eyeshadow colour. Makeup has changed so much since then. I'm flabergasted by the price of things. That ring with the blue stone that was 9$, that would be 50$ in today's money! Who the heck is paying 50$ for cheap costume jewelry!
Ha! I'd say the ring looks like it is worth around $9 in 2024 dollars...
Why the hell did you skip right over the Sweet Honesty stuff? Those are the ONLY pages I wanted to see (having been 13 in 1975). People remember it as a fragrance, which they still make, but at the time that was also their teenage makeup line and few people remember it. The eyeshadow and blush came in tubes, which was very unusual at the time. It rarely even shows up on eBay. Seriously. Why? (Oh, and yes, single eye shadows were The Thing then)