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Why our Sidekick Bag makes you reconsider all others
The Sidekick Crossbody Bag was born from my frustration with not being able to find one that had ALL of the features I really wish I had. So I wrote my wish list and tried to incorporate all of it into a very handy bag. Here's 9 features of our Sidekick Crossbody Bag that will instantly convert you from designer bags, as the function just doesn't compare: Larger than most size so that you can actually carry what you need Easy-access phone pocket that fits large phones Space for your wallet, glasses case, drink bottle or A5 book and all your extra bits And a handy key clip for safe KEY-ping Adjustable wider straps x2 for multiple looks! Lighter, coffee-coloured lining so you can actually see inside Oversized zip tab for easy opening Brushed hardware to help disguise minor scratches Little feet to keep it off the ground I’m so grateful for the hundreds of five star reviews and the thousands of Sidekicks that Rome the streets with the Bon Maxie insignia. Clare x Shop our Sidekick Crossbody Bag
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6 Reasons Why We Love the Key Clip Feature
Have you spotted this feature in almost all of our Bon Maxie Bags? It's not by coincidence this detail has been included time and time again. The internal key clip is designed for safe KEY-ping of your keys, Orbitkey or Mini Wallet. So why do we love it so? Secure your keys This is maybe a no brainer. We've all been here, rummenging at the bottom of your bag, Mary Poppins style, desperately trying to find your keys that you randomly threw into your bag! Nope, not with your Bon Maxie Key Clip - your keys are safely attached and easy to find. Secure your Mini Wallet Our Mini Wallet is Mini for a reason! Secure onto your Key Clip inside your bag for an easy grab and go. Don't fear loosing your Mini Wallet inside your bag. Dance the night away without fearing your keys will fall out Really - do I need more explanation here? It's a no brainer. Everyone deserves to dance without the worry of keys falling from their bag! #DanceFloorBoogie Keyless car entry If you are fancy enough to have keyless car entry, you don't even need to take your keys from your bag. They can stay on your key clip - hello no lost keys ever! Easily grab what you need Because #lifehappens. Often we have all-the-things packed into our bags. Attach what you need to your key clip. I had one Bonnie let me know she attaches her baby's dummy to the key clip #Clever. No one wants to be digging around in their bag with a screaming baby! Never loose your keys again Running around the house screaming "Where are my keys!?". Never again. Not when you know they are safely stored on your Key Clip, simply grab your bag and out the door you go! Not only is this an oh-so-handy feature of our Bon Maxie bags, it's also been trialed and tested. The strap is the perfect length to be able to reach down and pull out of your bag with your key attached, unlock your car and pop back into your bag. (Clever we know!) Shop Our Bags
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5 Reasons Why the Sidekick Crossbody Bag is the Everyday Essential
Carrying everything you need, and nothing you don't! The Sidekick Crossbody Bag may look small to the eye, but with plenty of extra nifty features to fit the essentials you ACTUALLY need. Ready to be the handbag that's your daily go-to. Here's five reasons why you'll love this everyday essential: 1. A perfectly practical size not too small, not too big. Fitting a 600ml bottle, A5 notebook or iPad mini. 2. Because we know what it's like to dig deep into your handbag for your phone.. #WeGotYou. With a larger, quick-access back phone pocket with really satisfying, self-closing magnet. Grab your phone out quickly and easily. 3. One of our Bon Babes favourite features is the internal key clip for safe KEY-ping or secure your Orbitkey or Mini Wallet. You can also read '6 Reasons Why We Love the Key Clip Feature' here! 4. Three oh-so handy internal pockets! The first fitting the Mini Wallet - ah hello more space for snacks in the main section. Pocket two, fitting your lipstick and/or muesli bar, and a zipped pocked number three! 5. Incase you need extra organisation inside your Sidekick, organise your handbag with Very Handy Pouches. Shop our Sidekick Crossbody Bag
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Which Earring Holder is perfect for the small earring lover?
It's the pretty and practical choice for anyone would a small earring collection or a preference for daintier earrings. Our Mini Classic Earring Holder is always at the top of our best sellers list. Mini but mighty handy!
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3 Best Crossbody Bags For Travel | Comfortable and Stylish Bags
Travel is back baby! If you are currently planning on jet setting off on your next trip, no matter if it's a weekend away in the hinterland or an Insta worthy European holiday, a crossbody bag makes the perfect travel accessory.
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5 Reasons Why Our Velvet Coat Hangers Hang Above the Rest
Suffering from a hectic wardrobe full of nasty metal, bulky or plastic hangers? No more! It's time to get excited about putting your washing away with our sturdy, slimline No-Slip Flocked Velvet Coat Hangers (Yes, it's that exciting). Here's 5 reasons why they stand above the rest: 1. They're good lookin' Not that we're all about looks, but as a start, our coat hangers look really really good. You can choose from Gold or Silver hardware to suit your taste or colour code for a shared wardrobe. Our neutral mushroom neutral colour lifts your wardrobe space and instantly making things look more organised. 2. They're grippy The no-slip, flocked finish means garments (including slinky satins!) stay put once you’ve hung them up. No more random piles at the bottom of your wardrobe. Oh have they been vigorously shake tested. 3. They've got a slim profile While super sturdy, they're super slimline which can give you back up to 50% more hanging space, without needing to do a clothes cull. #HeckYes 4. They've got twisty tops We've all hung garments on the wrong way and had to rehang them! Our coat hangers can twist without a worry of breaking, which makes hanging clothes back up THAT much less annoying. 5. They're matchy matchy 'Cos everything looks better when it matches!, right? Our Pant/Skirt Hangers are just as handy! Plus, with adjustable clips to suit various waistbands, their custom silicone gel pads help protect delicate fabrics. Plus, as the same width as our regular hangers, your wardrobe’ll look extra schmick. In a nutshell, no more wardrobe-mess stress! Clare x
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Blue Outfit Inspiration - No Sunday Blues here!
Whether you love a bit or a lotta cobalt blue, it's a true classic that goes with everything, just like a good denim. We've put together our latest collection of blue-tones bit with some inspo on what to wear with them. Accomplice Day Bag Perfect if you have a mixy-matchy wardrobe but want a feture colour to brighten the mood, our Cobalt Blue Accomplice Bag is the all-day companion that works for both casual and professional settings. Accomplice Leather Day Bag - Cobalt Blue Go! Crossbody Bag Our Bonnies with Go! Bags often comment how much they can pack into them. With a slightly active feel, but chic enough for nighttime when you remove the strap, the Blue Go! is a bold hue with an eye-catching sheen that truly packs a punch. Go! Crossbody Bag - Cobalt Blue Mini Wallet Our Wallets, Mini or Phone size, both have wrist straps to ensure ducking out is handy. But their lovely blueness means you're still creating a fashion statement, even when you're just dashing around with the essentials. Mini Wallet - Cobalt Blue Shop All the Blue Things
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Here's five quick ways you can score discounts and save with Bon Maxie
Love a discount? Want a Bon Maxie freebie? Heck yeah you do! Here's five quick ways you can save some cash and score free things: 1. Subscribe to Bon Mail Join Bon Mail here and get a mystery code for your order. 2. Join Bon Rewards Shop to earn points, yep it really is that simple! Hint: If you've shopped with us before, you earn rewards for previous orders, so you may have vouchers to spend already #winning. 3. Subscribe to SMS Join our SMS club here to receive a discount code for your next order. 4. Follow us on socials Apart from being kept up to date on the latest #sneakpeeks, following us on Instagram & Facebook earns you more Bon Rewards Points. More points = more freebies! 5. Bon Maxie Affiliate Want to share your passion for effortless organisationy things? Why not work with us to monetise your social media following, channel or website? Apply to be a Bon Maxie Affiliate here!
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Why our Mega Easy Drop Earring holder is perfect for the earring obsessed
From studs to statement, if you have a love affair with earrings, I can guarantee our Mega Easy-Drop Earring Holder is the perfect match for you. Our unique metal Easy-Drop™ Adjustable Earring Holder holds up to 240 pairs with deep drop slots, a tiered design to fit your entire collection, adjustable bars, no wasted space with extra-close drop slots and space for rings, bracelets, hair ties and add-on storage. No more accessory-mess stress! But don't just take my word for it, here are the specs: Size: Just wider than A3 paper, yet can hold a tonne Fits: All earring styles - studs, hooks, hoops, huggies, threads Holds: Up to 240 pairs, double up hook/hoops for more space Nifty features: Fine metal = easy drop'n'go storage, adjustable tiered design with side 'wings' that hold rings, bracelets, hair ties, brooches Add-on storage available: Necklaces, glasses, brooches, more earrings Mega Easy-Drop Earring Holder - White Need a little extra space to store more accessories? Add on our Add-On Side Accessory Bars. Shop Now
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A Guide to the Bon Maxie Handbags Part 2
There is no such thing as tooo many options right? With an expanding Bon Maxie bag range, how can you choose the right handbag for you? (Shhh...the answer might just be you need more than one #SorryGuys..) If you missed Part 1 of our Guide to Bon Maxie Handbags, head here to take a read. We've added more to the range, so without further ado, here is Part Two! So, what's new? Since our Bon Maxie Sidekick was released into the world, you guys have requested more options, more colours and understandably a Bon Maxie for every occasion...trust me, I've heard you! So let's introduce our newbies...as always, each one has super-comfy straps, extra features to help make carrying things easier, and a range of extra features designed to help you in your day. Mini Go! Crossbody Bag On the run? This is the match for you! Holds all the necessities for a day of errands, with room even for your sunnies and a snack. Mini Go! Crossbody Bag - Black Accomplice Day Bag Need a little more room? Our Accomplice Bag is ready for all occasions, weekends or work the choice is yours! Designed with a clever shape to look good packed or empty, fitting your A4 books, laptop (check your measurements always!) and all of your other essentials. Heck, you'll even fit your cardi in there too! What're more, there's a drink bottle holder in there, because no one likes a soggy bag. Accomplice Day Bag - Tan Bon Vivant Tote Bag Are you the person that needs to take ALL the things as you run out the door? Meet the Bon Vivant Tote! Designed with heavy-gauge canvas, comfy straps, a zipped top and even a drink bottle holder-upper-er, you can carry all of your day's bits - easily! Bon Vivant Tote Bag - Black Stars Bon Voyage Weekender Bag Off an a weekend adventure? The Bon Voyage Overnight Bag was born from my own frustrations after trying to pack everything for a weekend away. Designed for short stays with maximum organisation, unique dividers help compartmentalise items to prevent unnecessary rummaging - winning! Bon Voyage Weekender Bag - Black If you know me, you'll know that every bag is designed with organisation top of mind - the added bonus is they look good too. You can mix and match their good looks and functions with your outfit or outings and reap the benefits of feeling more organised, whatever style you choose. You can even change looks with one of our Bag Straps - more options, hurrah! Yours in bags that do more than just carry stuff, Clare x Shop the range
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Our ALL TIME best-selling product - earring backs!
Want to know what our ALL TIME best-selling item is.... Earring Backs! It figures right, they are practical and oh-so handy. So what's the lowdown on our 4 choices?
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2 Genius Hacks for Less-Stressy Fragrance Gifting
Fragrance buying. It's overwhelming enough buying scents for yourself, let alone trying to select one for someone else. Well well well, have we got a nifty hack for you. Two, even...that'll make buying a lovely scent for another lovely human, a bit of a breeze. Recently I was on the hunt for a replacement cologne for my husband Joe, anndd of course his favourite is now discontinued. Ugh. So the hunt began for a similar fragrance replacement. The hunting lead to googling to find something that had the same smelly style and I ended up stumbling across the perfect scent-purchasing hack! Meet: The Fragrantica Perfume Finder. A handy little tool, produced by the scent dictionary site, to find you the perfect choice if you're looking for something similar to a particular scent! This handy hack sends you in the direction of a handful of fragrances (I printed the suggestions for Joe's replacement cologne and hit up my local Myer to smell away!) to target, removing a huge stress of perfume purchasing and not knowing where on earth to start. You'll most likely end up with a scent that's bang on the money. How does it work? Simply enter in a known favourite perfume and the clever little fragrance elves will give you a suite of similar scents! If you have more scents to add to the profile, even better, as it narrows choices further. Genius! Looking to up your perfume gifting even further? Our second hack: To complement your perfect perfume gift, our Refillable Perfume Atomisers help your giftee (or you!) carry your scent to refresh throughout the day, after the gym or to store in the bathroom, without worrying about a large glass bottle. Adding one to your gift will certainly get you some well-earned brownie points! Black is a popular choice for men's gifts (our White and Black atomiser packaging is neutral) or why not grab a stash to keep as super-handy gifts that just about anyone can us. You could even colour code multiple scents for your own fragrances! They're super easy to fill (no dismantling perfume bottle tops) - just unscrew the lid and spray right into the vial. And they're leak-proof (no pumps on the atomiser like other styles that can leak through your bag)! Happy fragrance buying! Yours in less-stressy perfume purchasing, Clare x Shop our Refillable Perfume Atomisers
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