Clear Shoe Boxes and other Innovative Solutions

Mmmmm.......Shoes......

2008-07-21T11:04:00.000-07:00

We all know that girls love salivating over these:

But now we can REALLY sink out teeth into these gorgeous and heavenly delicious treats (for a fraction of the price!). How cute are these and perfect as gifts or for an afternoon tea with the girls!

Edible Shoe Photo Credits
Shoe Choccies: Gayles Chocolates

Shoe Cookies: Flour Pot Cookies

Shoe Photo Credits:
Fendi: Net-A-Porter
Christian Louboutin: Net-A-Porter
Jimmy Choo: Jimmy Choo

Heavenly Hair Accessories

2008-05-09T04:39:00.000-07:00

Breathtakingly pretty! I've discovered this designer on etsy.com Samantha Sultana makes the most gorgeous hair accessories I've even seen. And I'm just one of her many admirers - some of her better known fans include Fergie, Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera. Her prices are on the hefty side, but that's what gorgeous originality costs these days!

How hygenic is your handbag?

2008-04-17T03:57:00.000-07:00

I actually cringe when I see people put their handbags on tabletops or couches in my home or even their home. I mean these are the same handbags that have been flung on the floors of cafes and restaurants and god knows where else. Now, I'm not a real clean freak but I do believe that the bottom of your handbag should be treated like the bottom of your shoes and not placed on surfaces that you would like to keep nice and clean.

So I loved the idea of a handbag hanger (a little hook that you can place on the side of the table and hang your handbag off it) and was scouring all of Australia for a classy one that I could use when I was out and about. Unfortunately most of them here look at bit cheap and nasty and gimmicky. But, here's one I absolutely love!! (although you have to order it in from the states). http://www.dangle-it.com/

Throx Socks

2008-03-18T03:03:00.001-07:00

So, if you've got your benjibox shoe boxes you can find your shoes quickly. But what about your socks? Ever wasted precious time looking for that missing matching sock. Here's an answer to your problem! Buy your socks in triplicate at www.throx.com.

More shoe closets of the rich and famous!

2008-02-19T02:18:00.000-08:00

Carrie wasn't the only Sex In The City girl to have a shoe closet to die for! Kim Cattrall more than holds her own here (although doesn't quite make it to Mariah's level).

How to Pack Your Clothes with Wrinkling them

2008-02-02T15:38:00.000-08:00

It looks a little fiddly to me, but worth giving it a go next time you're about to take a trip. For everything you need to know about packing your suitcase, you've got to visit: http://www.onebag.com/pack.html

Peeking into Mariah Carey's Shoe Closet

2008-01-26T22:39:00.000-08:00

OK - we'll admit not everyone needs a Benjibox shoebox drawer. If you've got unlimited space and cash, then why not follow Mariah's lead. Wow! A girl can only dream!

Twist your Trash Tie

2008-01-12T15:15:00.000-08:00

What a nifty invention. These are fabric covered twist ties for your hair (like the ones you use for sandwich bags but much longer and much prettier! In the US I think they use twist ties for tying up their garbage (hence "trash ties") www.trashties.com I'd love to get my hands on a few but it takes them several weeks to fulfil an order!

Handmade Earrings

2008-01-07T16:01:00.000-08:00

I know its so easy to pop into a Diva store and get the latest cheapie earring to go with your new outfit. But there's something special about buying earrings that have been lovingly handmade by someone. http://www.etsy.com/ have a gorgeous collection of all things handmade. Take a look at these pretty earrings from http://www.ppdesigns.etsy.com/

Wash Me, Wear Me

2007-12-22T02:47:00.000-08:00

I hate having to scrounge around in my suitcase searching for that elusive pair of clean underwear and I hate even more seeing my pretty knickers in a cheapo plastic bag. These travel lingerie bags are so prettily embroidered. You put your clean undies in one section and your worn ones in the other. It'll save precious time when you're travelling.

Shape your booty

2007-12-16T18:59:00.000-08:00

It's so sad when your beautiful new boots get all crumpled and creased because it was all too hard to stuff them full of paper after every use. These booty shapers are inflatable inserts that you can put into your boots so they'll stand upright and won't crease and bend when you store them. Happy times!

Turn Down your Highbeam Please

2007-12-12T02:57:00.000-08:00

We've all been there. The temperature drops and something pops. I think it can really negatively distract from a gorgeous outfit (funnily enough, my husband doesn't agree) and bandaids just don't cut it. Silicone nipple covers are an ingenious invention. They are reusable, washable and most importantly give a nice smooth, discreet line under tight or flimsy clothing. Great if you sunbake topless as well!

Turning Bland into Beautiful

2007-12-09T16:20:00.000-08:00

I get a little thrill everytime I get out my baby wipes now they are covered in this gorgeous 100% cotton fabric. Just as well as there's got to be some upside to changing a smelly nappy. Phew!

It's Easy to be Green

2007-12-08T15:45:00.000-08:00

Rid the world of one less plastic bag each time you use this cute teeny weeny wet bikini swimbag to store your wet cossies (that's aussie for swimming costume) after a day at the beach or the pool. It's lined so it'll keep your o things nice and dry. And it'll be the talking point at the pool!

The Lazy Girl's Guide to Shoe Storage

2007-12-07T16:54:00.000-08:00

I loved the idea of clear shoe boxes protecting my shoes and transforming them from a messy heap to neat rows of beautifully stacked shoes. But lazy ole me found those tricky little sideflaps just too much of a bother and soon my shoe closet was back to its old look.

But take 1 clear shoe box + 1 clear drawer = WOW!

Benjibox.com.au was born and I haven't looked back.

Now I search the web for cool and innovative products that help solve those pesky problems that we as busy women face everyday. Like finding the right pair of shoes when you're in a hurry or having somewhere to put your wet bikini after a day at the beach.

If you have an annoying problem that you think someone should invent a solution email me at info@benjibox.com.au or post a comment here and I'll do my best to find a solution for you.