Top Bonanzle Seller Series: Featuring: Forget Me Not Mineral Makeup

I am pleased to share with you the latest addition to my Blog - the "Top Bonanzle Seller Series." As many of you know I sell online at www.Bonanzle.com under the name "CityChic." I have owned and operated an e-commerce sales business for three years. I discovered the wonderful world of Bonanzle in November 2008. As some of you also know I have periodically chronicled the success of Bonanzle on my Blog (see previous posts). I am happy to report that Bonanzle is still growing rapidly in number of registered users, unique visitors, sales and online presence.

I admit I do a lot of shopping on Bonanzle. As a result of my many shopping sessions (and hundreds of purchases) I have come to know many of Bonanzle's sellers and their products. I think it would only be fair that I let my readers know of some of the wonderful Booth Owners at Bonanzle and so I decided that I will feature a specific Bonanzle Booth on my Blog in my new "Top Bonanzle Seller Series." This series will highlight the sellers that I have found to be the cream of the crop - i.e. are trustworthy, provide excellent customer service and carry outstanding products.

This will not be your ordinary Booth review - so be prepared to grab a cup of coffee and something to eat while you enjoy your stay here. I have (and will) interview all of the Booth owners that I feature so that I can share with you their personal stories, which I hope you will find as interesting, motivating and as special as I do.

The first Booth I would like to tell you about will appeal to makeup lovers everywhere. The Booth is Forget Me Not and is owned and operated by a wonderful Seller named Liz. Forget Me Not features mineral makeup which is created and produced by Liz herself. I can honestly say that her mineral makeup is by far the best I have ever used. It goes on smoothly and gives one a flawless appearance. The colors that she creates are bold, stunning and unique. I haven't found comparable colors anywhere else. Most importantly, her makeup lasts all day - I only have to apply it once in the morning and I have never needed to touch it up throughout the day - not once. That's pretty amazing in my book. You know what (or should I say "who") else is pretty amazing? Well, that of course would be Liz herself. I am genuinely thrilled to write about her. She is not only a rare talent and remarkable business woman, but she is one of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. And so now it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Liz and to share her passion for her craft with you, in her own words...

"I started my makeup addiction early on, with my grandmas lipsticks and powders when I was just a wee little thing. From then on I was just fascinated by all these beauty products that I wasn’t allowed to wear yet!!!

Makeup in general gives me such happiness – but actually knowing & understand what is in the makeup I created & wear is just a whole different level of happiness – that I can’t even describe!!!

Like many women, when I started out with minerals, I started out with a major national brand – which at first I was in LOVE with. I thought it was the greatest thing next to cupcakes. (which I just LOOOVE) Needless to say, as time went on I found that it was making my skin itch which then turned into a rash overtime. I thought at first the itching was from my moisturizer or maybe my primer or just something random. So I tested till I came to the conclusion that it was my beloved mineral makeup. In doing a little research I found many other out there like me, who were sensitive to an ingredient called Bismuth Oxychloride – which gives their mineral foundation that “glow”.

Now, knowing that Bismuth has the same properties as arsenic... there is no way I would put that stuff anywhere near my face. No wonder, it made me itch and gave me a rash!!! However, since I had fallen in love with mineral makeup and I just couldn’t give it up, I decided to venture out and look for other companies and experiment some more. I mean really … this gave me an excuse to fuel my already out of control beauty addiction, but this time it was different – I was on a quest! To my surprise I ran across all sorts of indie mineral makeup companies & most were bismuth free & I was thrilled!! After testing out a few, I found a formulation that I really liked and was happy with until I got curious… to have a business in mind when I started experiment, it just kind of grew into one, but I am loving it.

So now, I am in the business to formulate simple, luxurious good for your skin makeup which is still natural, yet fun for the everyday woman. I am just excited to be able to share this love for minerals with other women." ~Liz, Owner of Forget Me Not Mineral Makeup.

I commend Liz for following her heart and doing what she loves. It is a bold step to follow a dream and then an extraordinary satisfaction when that dream is realized. Through her creation of Forget Me Not Makeup, Liz has realized her dream and fortunately for all of us it is a dream that is shared with us.

So, if you are a lover of mineral makeup, an admirer of someone who pursues, realizes and materializes her passion, and a supporter of hard workers, then please pay a visit to Liz at Forget Me Not. Maybe even make a purchase. You will be happy that you did and I'm certain you will become a regular customer!

You can also visit and learn more about Liz and Forget Me Not at her Blog: http://forgetmenotmineralmakeup.blogspot.com/ or at her My Space page: http://www.myspace.com/forgetmenotmmu

Oh - and that awesome makeup you see at the side of my blog page - that's Forget Me Not - gorgeous isn't it?

Bonanzle - Discover this Sparkling New Gem for On-Line Shopping

Who loves to shop? I didn't hear any "Not me's" so I'll continue...

If you are like me - busy, busy, busy - then you probably do most of your shopping on-line. You probably also think it's important to get a great deal. If so, you probably know all about eBay, so I don't need to tell you about that place. If you are a seller on eBay, you are probably looking to move on because of the outrageous fee increases. So, please, buyers and sellers alike, read on...

I recently came across a sparkling new gem of an on-line selling site called "Bonanzle" to be found at www.bonanzle.com. Bonanzle is an on-line marketplace along the lines of eBay, eCrater, eBid, OLA, etc., but surprisingly far better than all of the others combined.

Bonanzle is a place where people can purchase from a variety of sellers who have their wares prominently displayed in their own spaces known as "Booths." Let me share with you that Bonanzle is no ordinary marketplace and the owners tout the site as such. Bonanzle's mission is to make buying and selling not only simple - but fun! It is an exciting and interactive place where buyers and sellers can talk to each other in real-time chat booths, enabling questions about products to be answered instantly. The website is set up in such a way that it is simple to search, navigate, ask questions, post to forums, and check-out with ease and ultimately, satisfaction.

Bonanzle is growing very fast. It currently boasts proudly over 10,000 registered users - a milestone just reached yesterday morning. When I joined Bonanzle 10 days ago there were approximately 8,000 users. Do the math - that's 2,000 new users in a little over a week - WOW. Did I mention that this site just opened its doors in the summer of 2008? Bonanzle is growing and growing at a frantic pace.

So, back to shopping. You will likely be able to find most of your holiday gifts on Bonanzle this year. And, you will most likely be able to find the items you are looking for at the best prices around. I, for one, have done all of my Christmas shopping on Bonanzle. You will find a large selection of goods of all types - new, handmade, vintage, unusual, clothing, shoes, handbags, books, candles, collectibles - and so much more.

There are many fantastic Booths to browse on Bonanzle. I'll suggest a few of my favorite Booths just to get you started:

First, for some of the most uniquely delicious (mmm, I can smell them from here...) candles around, please check out Wicked_Scent's Booth at: http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Wicked_Scents

Next, if you are looking for high quality designer fashions, please check out Fashion Runway's Booth at:
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/fashionrunway

If you are looking for some lovely homemade shadow boxes and pet beds and toys (of which 100% of your purchase price will go directly to support the rescue and care of cats and kittens), please stop by the wonderful Booth operated by Sandypaws at:
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/sandypaws

If jewelry is your passion, you will find a gorgeous collection of Sterling Silver pieces at Precious Jewelry's Booth:
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/PreciousJewelry

I'm sure you will be wanting to find some unique holiday collectibles, so be sure to visit Sheelah2's Booth at:
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/sheelah2

Looking to redecorate your child's room? Or buy a brand new upscale car seat cover at an amazing price? Check out the gorgeous Kidsline and Hot Toddies products available by ComeSaleAway:
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/ComeSaleAway

And of course, if it's the latest Ed Hardy shoes and handbags you want, come by and see me at CityChic's Booth:
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/CityChic


There are so many more wonderful Booths to mention and I will feature those Booths in the days to come. But, for now, please just pay a visit to www.bonanzle.com and you'll fall in love with the site instantly. I promise.

What makes Bonanzle a cut-above the rest is the people. Everyone at Bonanzle is so friendly, helpful, caring and generous. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you will be welcomed with open arms as soon as you walk through the virtual doors. When you become a member of Bonanzle, you will not only find the greatest new place to shop, but you find that you have an instant new family. Come on over and see us and you'll know exactly what Bonanzle is all about - and you will never want to leave.