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Fabulous Finds by Jaime V. Habert

HOLIDAY EDITION

1. BY BONITAS tial. Fueled by holiday cookies and adren- & Chain Wristlet, and Black & White
If you’ve worked in corporations, aline, she stayed up all night drafting a Crossbody Phone Holder. The Nomad
hospitals, schools, or any private business, business plan on the back of a Christmas Gear Leopard Print Wide Strap is an
you may have had to sport one of those card envelope. The next morning, she Italian-designed mobile phone lanyard
“adorable” little items we call an identifi- shared her vision with Lisa, and together, that features an eye-catching, vibrant
cation badge. These all-access cards with they realized they had a mission: to liber- print. The adjustable strap ensures a
the equivalent of a DMV photograph or ate working women everywhere from the comfortable fit; the round leather zipper
mugshot attached, usually come on a fashion disaster that comes from wearing closure wallet can securely hold cash,
basic black band or are simply handed to an employee ID. credit cards, AirPods, or a doggy treat. The
you buried in a stack of papers. That’s fine attached phone tether provides peace of
for something you can carry in your bag, mind while allowing for uninterrupted
but when you have to use these for access wired or wireless charging. The Ameila
to every door in a building or getting in Pearl & Chain Wristlet is crafted from
and out with ease, you have to upgrade to durable stainless steel with faux pearl
a more suitable solution. accent beads and finished with a lobster
This is where two extremely intelligent hook for a touch of elegance. This design
women took it upon themselves to tackle is so visually stunning you’ll forget that
the fashion side of the badge business. it serves such an important purpose
Co-founders Lisa Harrington and Kimberly beyond fashion. Finally, the Black & White
Martinez are united by a shared vision: Crossbody Phone Holder gives the mini-
to create products that not only solve malist in you what she’s always wanted- a
everyday challenges but also “spark joy” utilitarian product with flair. The adjust-
for the user. able rope length, ranging from 33 to 65
The story began 21 years ago. As inches, offers flexibility for comfortable
a pediatric nurse, Lisa was required to crossbody wear, keeping your phone
wear an employee ID badge. Tired of easily accessible wherever life takes you.
the bland, standard-issue lanyards, she It also has a modern print that pairs well
decided to attach her hospital ID to a with any outfit.
beaded necklace she designed herself— Plus, you can prioritize your peace of
and a new product category was born! mind with their anti-theft designs. For
Her colleagues at Cincinnati Children’s Women own 50% of businesses in the example, the sturdy, tear-proof, non-ad-
Hospital were so enamored with the idea United States, yet less than 3% achieve hesive tether tabs on their Crossbody
that they all wanted one, too. This sparked sales over $1 million. Bonitas International Phone Holders securely hold your device,
the birth of a cottage business, offering shattered that milestone in its third year. preventing accidental drops or loss while
ID necklaces and badge reel jewelry that As a certified women-owned business, always keeping it within sight. By Bonita’s
allowed her coworkers to express their Bonitas has proudly been listed on the will become your favorite accessories
individuality and style, replacing the unin- Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing privately company not only for its gorgeous
spired “shoelace” lanyards and badge reels held companies five times, and it remains designs, but the way its products will
issued by hospital security. the global leader in the functional jewelry simplify your life.
Meanwhile, Kimberly, a downsized category. Shop these items, and the entire
Fortune 50 executive, heard about Lisa’s This collection of functional jewelry collection of dual-purpose accessories,
innovative idea at a family holiday party includes our favorites: The Nomad Gear at www.ByBonitas.com.
and immediately saw its immense poten- Leopard Print Wide Strap, Ameila Pearl

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