When I lived in the city, I didn’t need my car every day… so when it died, I didn’t get a new one, I joined zipcar. And for my life it worked out even better than having my own car. When I first heard about Bag, Borrow or Steal (now Avelle) back in the days when fancy bags were the hot thing, and shoes, well… ballet flats? Yeah, I miss those. For those of us who go through bags… or want one for that event… you know wedding season is coming up, bag share isn’t a bad idea. Granted I’m still living in my SwanDiamondRose tote.. and I dont’ really go out all that much, maybe in my alternate life as a fabulista.
Avelle, also has a great outlet of their used inventory, I was able to find this huge Lambertson Truex patent leather hobo for 60% off.. man, if I took that to fashion week, I’d be able to fit both my laptops, my heels, makeup, both my cameras, notepad, a change of clothes, random stuff, an umbrella and maybe a couple of paperback books. Oddly enough, that’s not far off from what I normally carry. My great hope is they’ll have handbags with trolleys one day. Heck, school kids have trolleys on backpacks now. Spoiled kids.
Win a $250 Gift Card!
Just share your favorite picks via comments, for a chance to win. Winners announcement on all blogs May 13th…Here are my favorites:
Vintage Hermes Envelope Clutch • Vintage Andrea Pfister Piano Clutch • Lambertson Truex patent leather hobo • Lambetson Truex Python Clutch • Botiker Hobo •
A handful of blogs will be participating in AVELLE’s fifth anniversary campaign and giving away a $250 AVELLE gift card. Each blog will also run the same contest, so visit them all to increase your chances of winning.
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I LOVE Miu Miu and this is my favourite at the moment: http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Miu-Miu/Miu-Miu-Ruched-Leather-Messenger-Handbag/8030/1811/2889
I’m really enjoying this series of posts, Jennine! Very inspiring.
I’m totally in love with this Betsey Johnson bag in a big way http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Betsey-Johnson/Betsey-Johnson-Rock-Stud-y-Flap-Shoulder-Handbag/15059/3122/982150
x
Vintage Hermes is my favorite. I love that we have the opportunity to enjoy these beautiful bags without having to pay the GIGANTIC prices. Great post!
I’ve always wanted a great black clutch, but finding the perfect one is hard… so though it’s not quite perfect, I think this one is totally hot: http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/ui/outlet/details?nodeId=1761&productId=12734&ssid=1686
i too love big bags…so the chanel quilted pleated tote and the fendi medium selleria tote would be perfect buddies for me…
Ooh! My favorite of their offerings is the Balenciaga Arena City handbag.
I really like the Botkier “James” hobo bag (PURPLE!) and the Isabella Fiore “Hierloom” Celine satchel.
oooo such nice bags! i toatlly didn’t see the miu miu section…beautiful
ashe, the giant bow clutch… sweet.
i love clutches and giant bags that way i can do both…
Fabulous picks everyone!
my favourite (well, one of the many!) is the rebecca minkoff ‘mab mini’..
oh, and the miu miu ruched leather satchel..
so many! x
The blue Lambertson Truex snakey bag:
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Lambertson-Truex/Lambertson-Truex-Basque-Snakeskin-Janey-Tote/14636/50/110123
Thanks!
My fav is the kate spade Preston Hollow ‘Small Flower Pot’ Tote. I happen to be lucky enough to own a kate spade bag & I love it! I also love that I can get sunglasses through Avelle – how great is that?! Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
Fendi spy bag!
WOW I love them all! The hobo is great!
My favorite is the Andrea pfister Vintage Piano Bag. It is lovely and unique!
I Love the Botlker Hobo Bag!
I had such a hard time thinking about one favorite… not fair! If I had to pick just one for spring, it would be this: http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Prada/Prada-Medium-Nappa-Stripe-Handbag/13506/46/132. For fall, I’d probably do the same bag in the purple striped pattern. Yeah, I love Prada, what can I say?
oh my goodness that prada taupe handbag… i’d use that all year around. it’s a nice color!
so hard to pick one!!
I love the color and the shape of Rebecca Minkoff ‘Nikki’ Handbag
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Rebecca-Minkoff/Rebecca-Minkoff-Nikki-Handbag/14893/18/855960
goegous!!
How fun! I’m pretty conservative when it comes to bags, and adore the Prada Glace Zippers Tote. Simple, elegant, GORGEOUS shade …
No way I can narrow it down to just one, but the Balenciaga “City” is really speaking to me.
Oh my…J! This is not fair
Can I say …all?
Ok, let me see, I go straight to the Vintage section and I fall in love with this:
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Prada/Prada-Vintage-Oversized-Clutch/11245/18/1801
The colour, the shape just love it!
Great post girl!
Quick question:
Is there any Borrow or Steal -or something like this- here in Europe?
Thank you very much dear
My absolute favorites:
1. Balenciaga Gianty City bag (esp. in purple)
2. Botkier Morgan Hobo (again, esp. in purple)
3. Gucci Hysteria
4. Rebecca Minkoff Nikki (love the tangerine one!)
5. Prada Medium Nappa Stripe Handbag
If you can’t tell, I love colorful bags
Or maybe it’s just because summer is approaching… either way, these would be gorgeous year-round!
My dream bag is a Chanel bag! I love them. They are icons.
I love this pink one: Chanel Salmon Quilted Large Shopper Handbag
http://tinyurl.com/cb3hu2
What a genius idea! I would be most inclined to rent the Fendi Large Leather Chef Tote!
Thanks for the giveaway – please enter me.
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
Prada Tote, Botiker Tote and the Fendi Chef!
I really like the Hermes Crocodile Kelly bag. There are so many things to choose from!
holy moly! i love all these bag options! so cool!
keep them coming… you pick all these bags i didn’t even notice.
@Petite Cecile! Thank you for your interest. Someday, we might venture out to Europe but in the meantime check out the reader comments on this blog post with UK versions: http://www.fashionfemme.co.uk/blog/2008/3/19/bag-borrow-or-steal.html
Good luck!
I love the Timmy Woods Lipstick handbag I’m currently renting. Wore it to a fashion show a few days ago and stole the show!
Okay…this giveaway ROCKS!!! I’d pick the Louis Vuitton Manhattan PM Handbag because I love the shape…plus, I’ve always longed for a real Louis Vuitton, but have just never been able to justify the expense in my sad little budget. This giftcard for the bag share would be THE perfect answer to my prayers! Thanks for the awesome giveaway and Happy Birthday Avelle!!!
the number 5, I love all things Prada
Love this Valentino Bag!!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Valentino/Valentino-Patent-Histoire-Handbag/10596/46/42
@Jennifer, you rocked that Timmy Woods Lipstick bag.
Thanks @Katy M!
Vintage Hermes is to die for!! Thank you
BOTKIER
‘James’ Tote in the purple – this would be something I could use for years to come! Thank you so much!
I would love to borrow a purple YSL handbag…All I want is a purple handbag from Avelle….
The Yves Saint Laurent Silver Stamp Tote, I could travel in style.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Chanel/Chanel-Rock-and-Chain-Large-Patent-Flap-Handbag/10059/1/868753
I love this Chanel bag! It’s so gorgeous! Very classically styled, but it still has a bit of an edge. It’s perfect for me!
@Karen T for Avelle many many thanks!
I will love to have the opportunity to borrow a nice bag or the amazing accessories for Avelle!
just one.. I am a bag freak I can’t choose I want them all
Love the handbags!
Moschino Vintage ‘Maison’ Handbag
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is my favorite and it would be awesome to carry it a while
i am not going to be too original – I would use the giftcard
to rent classic quilted Chanel handbag like this one:http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Chanel/Chanel-Quilted-Calfskin-Leather-Handbag/14577/3122/981690
like the hobo too
I just looove this bag here http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/product/8928/Handbag/Betsey-Johnson/Betsey-Johnson-%27London-Calling%27-Dome-Satchel-Handbag/&ssid=982150 I love you Betsey!
Love this vintage telephone tote!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Dallas-Handbags/Dallas-Vintage-Telephone-Tote/10388/2083/143#
hehe, hello operator!
The Botkier ‘Sasha’ convertible duffle/hobo handbag is pretty much what I’ve been dreaming of having in hand for my first day of law school…chocolate Italian leather: yummy!
I really want to try out this coach bag and see if it will work for me http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Coach/Coach-Legacy-Leather-Satchel/7989/18/74
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