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Our Favourite Handy Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas is right round the corner, and what is better than gift giving that is super practical (and cute!). Luckily we've got you covered with handy gifts to suit every price point, occasion and style. So if you are Christmas shopping for mum, aunty, grandma, your BFF, even hubby - look no further! GIFT IDEAS $25 AND UNDER Refillable Perfume Atomiser - $24 A handy affordable present for just about anyone! Our Perfume Atomiser holds up to 120 sprays of their fav perfume and its light, compact AND won't break in their bag. A handy handbag essential! Tooletries Sudski Shower Beer Holder - $24 Let's face it, he already has enough socks, so why not give the gift of enjoying an ice cold shower beer. Best gift status, guaranteed. Ring Holder - Moon $24 Our embossed metal Cactus or Moon Ring Holders are not only super handy, but super cute - and best of all, compared to traditional ring cones that only hold rings at the top, ours hold MANY MANY rings all the way down the arms. GIFT IDEAS $25-$50 Classic Mini Earring Holder - $49 Mini but might handy! The perfect pretty and practical accessory for anyone with a small collection of a preference for daintier earrings. Orbitkey Leather Key Organiser $49.90 What's more handy than organisation! The Orbitkey Key Organiser transforms your keys into a slimline, silent stack that help you find each key more easily. The gift for dad, mum, hubby, sister in law.. the whole family needs one! Easy-Squeezy Glasses Case - $29 The sunglasses case they never knew they needed, but won't be able to live without. Imagine unwrapping this pretty handy gift on Christmas morning! Perfect for the person who has everything. Extra easy! GIFT IDEAS $50-$100 Mini Wallet - $89 Our best selling Mini Wallet. Mini in size BUT mighty in style and function! Guaranteed to win #favedaughterinlaw with this gift! Handy Organiser Pouches Set of 3 - $69 Looking for a stocking stuffer they will actually like? #SorrySocks. Our Handy Organiser Pouch Set is the perfect gift for that certain bag rummager in your life. Mega Easy-Drop Earring Holder - $129 Looking for the perfect gift for the earring obsessed. Our Easy-Drop Adjustable Earring Holder holds up to 240 pairs. No more accessory-mess stress! GIFT IDEAS $100-$200 Mini Go! Crossbody Bag - $119 The perfect on-the-run buddy. The Mini Go! is extremely versatile and packs WAY more than it should, with 3 separate pockets. Perfect for that friend who's always on the run! Mini Sidekick Wallet Pouch Bag - $189 A pouch, a shoulder bag AND a wallet in one, what could be a better gift?! I can see this one wrapped under the tree with a big To Me, Love Me written on the gift tag! Bon Voyage Weekender Bag - $199 Know that one friend who always has an overstuffed duffel bag on your weekend trips away? This is the gift for them! Designed for short stays with maximum organisation. Happy shopping! Clare x
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You asked! Shop the look, Mini Vixen shoot edition
‘Where'd you get that outfit?’ is hands down my most frequently-asked question, and I'm absolutely here for it! I could spend hours (and hours!) browsing and curating outfits for everyday, upcoming shoots for new Bon Maxie products or just for fun. With the recent release of our newest Bon Maxie bag design, the Mini Vixen, I thought I’d put some styling inspo together so you can recreate the outfits I wore at our Mini Vixen shoot.
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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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The BEST mug cake recipe, just got better (aka PINK!).
With the recent release of ALLLLL the neon pink products, I decided to create the infamous Bon Maxie mug cake recipe in PINK! The recipe’s eggless, vegan friendly, and based on our original mug cake recipe—if you know, you know. Please do NOT blame me if recreating this gooey pink goodness becomes a nightly thing.
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Now THIS is Scone Loaf.
Joe (my husband and Bon Maxie CFO), has always been a scone lover. If he ever has a hankering for scones, he knows the exact ingredient measurements to make a single, perfect scone. So when a baked-goods brand recently released a 'scone loaf', he was excited. I was excited for him. But it didn't taste how we thought it would.
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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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Neon Pink lovers unite! Let's style together
You either LOVE neon colours, or avoid them, especially when it comes to accessories. As our Neon Pink Go! Crossbody Bag sold out in TEN MINUTES the first release, there's clearly a bunch of neon lovers among us. So when it comes to styling with your Neon Pink, here's some inspo! Let's prove that Neon Pink is a neutral too. Well kinda. Neutral with that Neon Pop More a neutral gal' but been lusting over the Neon pop? This is how you do it... Matching the neon pink with a neutral and casual outfit, perfect for running out the door - in style! Cloth Lifestyle Boutique Sweatshirt $249.00 Bohemian Traders Denim Shorts $159.95 Frankie White Sneaker $244.95 Bon Maxie Go! Crossbody Bag - Neon Pink $159.00 Cute Colours Perfect for this time of year, cute colours with just enough neon pink to tie it all together. Super cute outfit for heading out to lunch with the girls or even off to work. Mister Zimi Lottie Mini Dress $159.00 Bared Footwear Flat Boots $359 Medley Jewellery Bangle & Bracelet Bon Maxie Go! Crossbody Bag - Neon Pink $159.00 All.The.Pink. 'Cos why not? Because really, is such a thing as too much pink? Pink lovers this outfit is for you! Pink, pink and more pink! Zara Cropper Sweater $55.95 Never Fully Dressed Skirt Wittners Pink Suede Leather Block Heel Pump $200 Uber Kate Celebration Stacker Ring $295.00 Bon Maxie Go! Crossbody Bag - Neon Pink $159.00 Shop Now
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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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