Festive Red Clothing For the Holidays!

Why not go all out and dress in red this holiday season?


It lifts your spirits and puts you in the holiday mood.
Try a Red 50's Circle Skirt! or a Rockin Red Animal Shirt!












Try adding a touch of red to your outfit for an accent!
This chiffon scarf  is a great red addition to any outfit,
as well as these lovely Red round Crystal pierced earrings.
Between the scarf and the earrings, your ready for any party.













It's the holidays and time for some fun.
How about getting some of these cool
Red Striped Long Knit Winter Gloves for Smart Phone Users.
They're the perfect gift for any friend with a smart phone!

So if you're "Randy for Red" this holiday season,

try shopping at Bonanza and don't forget to say "Hey Viv! Sent me!"

Hey Viv! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

Vintage Comics & Amazing Stories

One of things I enjoyed most as a child was reading comic books. Comics allow the reader to become fully engrossed in the world of the creator, by providing both entertaining and interesting visuals in combination with dialogue. Comics can also provide an alternate story line of other forms of entertainment. Some specific vintage comics I enjoyed growing up, and still enjoy, are Star Trek Comics, Amazing Stories pulp mags, and Supergirl. (oh I love the outfit ! ) 


Looking on Bonanza for some fresh retro comics, my first find is a DC Star Trek No. 1 First Issue Vintage Comic. Star Trek comics are great because they offer any Star Trek, or 'Trekkie' a completely new story line to become familiar with. As the comic says, "The Adventure Begins Anew!"


My second find is the Amazing Stories pulp magazines. They are hugely imaginative stories which include: aliens, Aztecs, and all kinds of fun space and Science Fiction adventures. Plus you get your moneys worth with multiple stories in each comic! Sweet deal!


My last find is a Vintage Supergirl Adventure Comic. I enjoy the Supergirl comics because of their alternative perspective on fighting crime. Yes, girls are strong, smart and have super powers - plus she looks fabulous in tights!


So if you're a fan of classic comics, try shopping at Bonanza and don't forget to say "Hey Viv! Sent me!"


Hey Viv! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

Halloween Treats at Bonanza

Countdown to Halloween and I'm checking out Bonanza for Halloween treats both sweet and spooky. There's plenty out there for kids but how about the adults out there who like a sweet treat at Halloween (ok - that would be me:)

My first cool find is HALLOWEEN MIX Jelly Belly Beans ~ 1/2 Pound ~ Candy at Shopping eWorld   .  It's a 1/2 pound bag of black and orange jelly beans in a mix of licorice and sunkist tangerine flavor. The colors look so tempting - I'm sure they're delicious.

And for that true Halloween experience I need chocolate eyeballs don't you ? Palmer Double Crisp Chocolate Googly Eyes, 5-oz. Bags at babyexpress' booth .  They are creepy and delicious at the same time. 

But how about if you don't indulge in candy - would a scented candle sooth your Halloween candy urge?   Halloween Trick Or Treat Scented Candy Corn Candle at Alta Collectibles .  Shaped and scented just like a giant candy corn confection, this long-burning candle is destined to delight. A sweet memento of one of fall’s favorite memories! 20 hours of burn time.


If you are going out Trick or Treating (and don't you wish you could sneak out with the kids for just one trip around the block)  you'll want to carry something stylish and sturdy.  Handcrafted Halloween Treat Bags at kraftykel's booth  Handcrafted Halloween treat bags.  All are lined in solid orange fabric.  Rolled padded handle for comfort.  Double stitched throughout.  Made to last for years.

Halloween is only 31 days away -  So get your inspiration for costumes, stock up on candy and pumpkins and check out the Halloween selection on Bonanza. Say "Hey Viv ! sent me!"

Hey Viv ! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

Finding a Witch's Brew for Halloween on Bonanza

I'm in the mood for Halloween .   I tend to go for spooky, mystical costumes and I was curious to see what's out there.  I thought I'd browse Bonanza to get  inspiration for something to go with my long midnight black dress.  On Bonanza.com I  typed in Halloween and lo and behold there's a whole category devoted to my favorite holiday.  


Under Halloween Costumes I found a lot of  choices so I started picking out things that caught my eye like  Funky Black Widow Spider Earrings  at Team Zebra 's Booth - cute and perfect with a midnight black dress and pointed hat. And here's just the thing I need for my apothecary 6 Handmade Halloween Potion Bottle Hanging Tag Labels at Lunarwingswonders Booth.  And to complete the look - how about Women's Pumps Witch Shoes Black Pointed by Ellie sold at Tuckerstop's Booth.  Ok maybe I need stockings too - Striped Stockings Black and Orange Socks at CostumeInternational 's Booth.


Halloween is only 46 days away -  So get your inspiration for costumes, stock up on candy and pumpkins and check out the Halloween selection on Bonanza. Say "Hey Viv ! sent me!"


Hey Viv ! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

Attention Vintage Vinyl Collectors - Bonanza is the Place

Once in awhile I enjoy spending an evening browsing through my record collection and listening to some of my old favorites. Nat King Cole still gives me the shivers and Perry Como... ah that voice!  I also like 50's Rock and Roll and anything I can dance to.  I took a look on Bonanza the other day to see what's out there for record collectors.  Here's what I found ...


Searching "Vintage Vinyl" I came up with 257 hits and found lots of goodies at jammatun's booth "Tranquility Base Design"  There's 45's and LPs of folk, rock and vintage comedy - a good solid eclectic mix. Here's what jammatun has to say "We have antiques and collectibles including a nice selection of vintage postcards and a large variety of vintage vinyl. The vinyl records include 78’s, 45’s, and 33 1/3’s from all genres. We attend Estate Sales every week and are never sure what rare and vintage items we will find!"


I also searched "Records" and found one of my favorites "The Ronettes " Walkin' in the Rain " at Stan's Collectibles  This booth has lots of LP sets and early 50's music. No wonder there's such a good selection.  According to the profile the booth owner  has "owned several successful Records on Wheels franchises for 15 years in Etobicoke, Mississauga, Toronto and Streetsville,Ontario Canada."


Now on to "45s" and I found not only stickers and  tshirts but  "Haney's Hobbies" where Jukebox 45's rule ! Yes, that's Elvis, Sinatra and the Kingston Trio on 45 ready for your record player. The owner says " I'm the quiet type." I guess they let their music selection do all the talking.


The record selection on Bonanza is changing all the time as new stock gets added daily.  It's worth checking out if you're a collector or just someone who likes to listen to music the old fashioned way :)


Buy or sell - Bonanza is a source for vintage vinyl - have funbrowsing and say "Hey Viv ! sent me!"Hey Viv ! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

How Do You Like Your Sales?

How do you like your sales ? Do you prefer a percentage off?  or markdowns?  clearance sales on overstock or special prices on popular items?  I've been giving this a lot of thought since we're in the middle of our annual Summer Sale in our Bonanza Booth.


When I'm bargain hunting I type the word sale into the Bonanza search box and come up with listings that have the word "sale" in the title.  This listing caught my eye  *SALE*Blue Funky Retro Cleo Floral BAG Purse-Tote I found myself browsing through the hand made cotton bags at blackcatscents booth.   Each one is unique and made with retro look fabrics. (and you know I love retro)


I also like free shipping so off I go to search for that and come up with  Pink and Red Flower Handbag w/Swarovski FREE Shipping! The colors are so vivid on this purse and I like the 60's vibe.   jsquareddesigns has a selection of bags - each comes with a Swarovski Crystal Tag and they all have free shipping.


To find out more about what shoppers and merchants think about sales versus free shipping  I'm posting this question on the Bonanza Forum.  Discounts or Free Shipping ? Buyers and Sellers which do you prefer? Check out the answers and post your thoughts.

Buy or sell - Bonanza is a lot of fun - grab a bargain or a deal and say "Hey Viv ! sent me!"
Hey Viv ! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

Cool Summer Sales at Bonanza - It's Christmas in July

Browsing through Bonanza lately I'm finding super sales and tempting buys.  It's "Christmas in July" and Bonz sellers have banded together with this theme to offer special savings.  There's  lots of posts and information  in the Bonanza forums so if you're a seller there's still time to jump on the bandwagon.  And if you like to shop - well don't let this opportunity pass by.  Many sellers are offering free shipping too. Use the search term 'Christmas in July' on Bonanza.com to see lists of participating sellers.

I've also just learned a handy trick. Type the term "sale" in the search box on Bonanza to find all the dealers who are running sales in their booth.  You can then use the categories on the left to narrow down your search or you can type the word 'sale' and a more specific search term.  For example, I'm a vintage clothing nut (can't you tell :) So I use the search terms 'sale vintage' and find all the sellers who have vintage listings that use the word sale in their title.  That way it's easier to see who's offering special deals on vintage clothing.

Bonanza Rushes are also a good way to shop and save on Bonanza. The sales are in a specific category such as Womens Shoes and Clothing or Jewelry and Watches and run for a specific time period.  Today's Rush is announced on the front page and on the Upcoming Rush page where you will find what's on sale and how long it will last.  If you're a seller try this help page Seller Rush Faq  to learn more about them and how to participate.

Buy or sell - Bonanza is a lot of fun - grab a bargain or a deal and say "Hey Viv ! sent me!"
Hey Viv ! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

Share Your Bonanza Favorites with a Hand Pick List

Do you like to browse, day dream about style and putting things together ?  Bonanza has a feature that's just right for you. It's called a Hand Picked List  and it lets you put together a collection of goods and share them with the world.  Read "All About Hand Picked Lists" here on the Bonanza help page.   Then chose a theme, color, style or story you want to tell.  Set up your pick list title and theme,  browse through Bonanza and every time you find an item that fits the bill you go to the bottom of the listing and click to add it to your hand picked list. Once you're done step back and take a look - you can go back and make changes and rearrange how it looks.  Don't forget to tweet and share your list on Facebook.

Here's the Hand Picked List Page where you can see all the lists that have been created.  Check out the creative, funny and just downright weird themes. I get a kick out of browsing this page and it's a good way to window shop.

Buy or sell - Bonanza is a lot of fun - make a Pick List or just window shop and say "Hey Viv ! sent me!"
Hey Viv ! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

Post a Video & Show off Your Products on Your Bonanza Storefront

That's right - Now you can enhance your  Bonanza Booth with a video or video slide presentation and show everyone your creativity and product range.    The video link catches the eye and helps your visitor see your items in a whole new way.  And the best thing is that the link is easy to see, right under your booth image.


I recently used Picasa  , which is  free photo editing program from Google,  to create a simple slide show to post in my Bonanza booth. I titled it "Hey Viv ! 50's costumes for the Sock Hop - We'll get you dancing in no time !"  I included pictures of some of my best selling products and titles to give more information.  Picasa was easy to use and even posted the finished slide show right to Youtube for me. I then took the Youtube link and put it on the Advanced Options page under Sell in my seller account.  And Voila !  


Take a look, click on the slide show and let me know what you think ! Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop


Bonanza is the place to experiment with new marketing ideas. Check it out and say "Hey Viv ! sent me!"
Hey Viv ! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

Bonanza Helps You Find "Items Wanted"

Bonanza is an eclectic marketplace and a great place to find that missing piece for your collection, the childhhod toy you yearn for or that book you've always wanted to read. There's even a forum section dedicated to helping buyers find the item of their dreams. It's called "Items Wanted" and is frequently updated.

Sometimes I read through the pages curious to see what people are looking for.  Today, someone's on the prowl for Phyllis Diller jewelry, beaded bridal fabric and books from the Sweet Valley collection. Do you know anyone who wants to trade baby clothes ?  There's several listings for clothes for babies and tots.

And if you're a seller, it's a great resource to keep an eye to help you connect with the right buyer.

Bonanza is the friendly place to find those long lost treasures. Check it out and say "Hey Viv ! sent me!"
Hey Viv ! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

Community on Bonanza - Finding Your Posse

What's up on Bonanza ?  I'm addicted to checking in everyday on the Bonanza Forums to see what's up and what's new.  I can find the "Smile of the Day", answers to questions about listing, new ways to promote my booth and my products.  If you want to know who's out and about, you'll see names and link on the sides of the forum and you can see who is posting.

Another feature on Bonanza that helps build connections and helps you get to know one another is the  Real Time Chat.  There's a box at the top of each booth where you can post a general message, answer questions or just say hi ! People can then respond and chat back.  I like to visit around and leave messages - that brings people back to my booth and increases the traffic.

Bonanza is the friendly place to shop and sell. Check it out and say "Hey Viv ! sent me!"
Hey Viv ! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop

Sell or Buy on Bonanza - Find Everything But the Ordinary

Hey Viv ! on Bonanza

Do you like a shopping site with an eclectic mix from high fashion to garage sale giveaways? Then you'll have check out  Bonanza the online shopping site that sells everything you can imagine.   Their motto is "Find anything but the Ordinary" and it's filled with individual seller's booths with more opening everyday.

If you want to try your hand at selling online then Bonanza is a good place to start.  They have easy to set up listings, a vibrant community and a very helpful blog.  The Bonanza Blog announces new features on the site, discusses upcoming changes and issues that affect sellers.  Between the blog and the Bonanza Message Forum it's easy to stay up to date and get ideas on how to sell your products on Bonanza. There's lots of help out there for the experienced or the newbie Bonanza seller.




So buy or sell - Bonanza is a lot of fun - check it out and say "Hey Viv ! sent me!"
Hey Viv ! sells fun 50's costumes on Bonanza.com at Hey Viv ! Let's Go to the Hop