Today CF is partnering with nine other top fashion blogs in a promotion sponsored by Avelle to talk about our favorite designer handbags and do a $250 giftcard giveaway in celebration of Avelle‘s 5th Anniversary!
Since many of you responded a few weeks ago that you are against designer knockoffs, Avelle is the perfect solution if you’re on a budget but still want to carry a real designer bag. You can rent most bags by the week for a reasonable fee and return the bag when you’re done. Even better, a portion of your rental fees go toward buying the bag should you want to keep it in the future.
If you want to try Avelle out for yourself, I’m giving away a $250 gift certificate to one lucky reader! For all the contest details, keep reading.
My Favorite Designer Bags
Before we get to the contest, I thought I’d feature some amazing bags here. If I were renting from Avelle, here are the 9 designer bags I’d most want to borrow!
1. Balenciaga Arena City Handbag – I’m unhealthily obsessed with Balenciaga bags. While I don’t own one yet, I plan to someday buy myself a pink City bag similar to the one pictured above! Balenciaga is a brand whose handbags are known for their buttery soft leather, unique hardware, and investment-bag status. Renting this bag might tide me over until I get a real City bag of my own.
2. Burberry Leather Hobo with Spikes – How badass is this Burberry bag? I’m obsessed with it! I know it’s hard to see because the picture is so small, but it’s a leather bag covered in studs, which I LOVE right now. The bag is pretty and shiny with just the right amount of bad girl edge. This is probably the number one bag I would rent from Avelle if given the chance!
3. Cynthia Rowley ‘Angie’ Tote – I really love the color of this one, and I think it would be perfect for spring. The girly design reminds me of flower petals, and the size is just right – not too big, not too small.
4. YSL ‘Muse’ Handbag – A total classic in chic patent leather. Do I even need to explain why I love this one? Okay, I’ll make it quick – the YSL Muse would go with everything, would hold all my essentials, and would make me extremely blissfully happy in the process.
5. Jimmy Choo ‘Ramona’ Patent Ring Handbag – I love Jimmy Choo bags, and this style is one of my favorites. White bags are perfect for spring, and the Ramona is simply flawless. The patent leather is a fun material choice, and the gold hardware helps set it off. I also love the lace-up detail at the top of the bag – so cute!
6. Valentino Side Bow Duffel – This one is the epitome of girly – isn’t it so Gossip Girl? The black patent leather makes it basic enough to take everywhere, but the pretty bow detail brings it from everyday to special-occasion status.
7. BE & D Garbo Satchel Handbag – I love the color of this bag as well, but I really chose it because it’s covered in studs! You know how obsessed I am with studs. This bag definitely wouldn’t be something I’d wear every day but could be so fun with the right outfit.
8. Felix Rey ‘Emma’ Tote – Again with the studs. Notice a pattern here? Avelle’s description of this bag is the best: “Ideal for prom queens who like to date bad boys.”
9. Mulberry ‘Roxanne’ Tote – I had to include this one because it’s one of the only hot pink bags Avelle carries. Since pink is my favorite color, I’m all for pink bags. I think this one would be great for everyday – it would hold all my notebooks for class and probably even my Macbook while adding a pop of color to any outfit.
Avelle Giveaway Details
You’ve seen my handbag picks – now it’s time to share yours. The best part? One lucky CF reader will win a $250 Avelle gift certificate!
How to enter: Now that you’ve seen my favorite Avelle bags, I want to see yours! Visit Avelle’s website, find a bag you like, post the link in the comments section of this post, and write a little bit about why you like it. Don’t forget to include an email address when you comment.
On May 13th I’ll choose randomly from all the entries, and the lucky winner will be announced here.
You have from now until May 12th at midnight to enter the giveaway, so get going and be sure to tell your friends to enter too!
Julianne by Marc Jacobs (quilted shoulder)
I would use this bag to steal soft dinner rolls from family restaurants. It’s the perfect size for crime – not too big to be conspicuous, big enough to fit the buttery rounds of goodness.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Marc-Jacobs/Marc-Jacobs-Julianne-Quilted-Shoulder-Handbag/10193/18/2526
I love this one:
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Jimmy-Choo/Jimmy-Choo-Riki-Satchel-Handbag/8405/18/3030
Jimmy Choo ‘Riki’ Satchel Handbag
Love the great detail and would go with my whole wardrobe!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Fendi/Fendi-Medium-Bag-de-Jour-Handbag/11445/3035/674
I saw this bag on the movie, “Sex and the City.” I fell in love with it on the movie! I’m so glad that Avelle has a section for that movie because I would of had to search for ever for it! The red color of the bag instantly glams up any ordinary outfit and is totally hot. Red Hot, that is!! =)
Oh helloooo Andrew Marc Harness ‘Gallant’ Tote! It may sound strange, but I’ve been looking for that old professor type handbag (a’la Indiana Jones!). So versatile! And those buckles would dress every outfit up!
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Oh I love the number 6 bag!!!
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I’ve been lusting after the Louis Vuitton Monogram Satin Aumoniere Evening Handbag on the since 2006 (…when I was 16 and planning prom.. really). If I had this bag, I would dress like a princess everywhere.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Louis-Vuitton/Louis-Vuitton-Monogram-Satin-Aumoniere-Evening-Handbag/7715/1/991344
and choice #2, more versatile, I think, is the Cynthia Rowley ‘Lena’ Handbag
in which I would stow my iphone & id card, and wear with ripped jeans, flowing skirts, minidresses, and everything else in my closet. This bag completely works with almost every item I own. I already have 1 Cynthia Rowley bag, but it’s much larger & very hard to use in the everyday (like a black hole for small lipglosses, my car keys, etc).
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/product/9871/Handbag/Cynthia-Rowley/Cynthia-Rowley-%27Lena%27-Handbag/&ssid=97427#
I have always loved this Hermes Bag since I first saw it 25 years ago at Bergdorf’s.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Hermes/Hermes-Vintage-Crocodile-Kelly-Handbag/10207/18/1665
I would like to carry the Chanel quilted leather tote because it’s classy and a little-bit rock star chic: http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Chanel/Chanel-Quilted-Leather-Tote/13744/18/142
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Fendi/Fendi-Pebbled-Leather-Spy-Handbag/11697/3060/801129
I know the Fendi Spy bag is not exactly the “it bag” anymore for celebrities, but I have never been able to get over my purse-crush. I love the way leather purses feel and imagining the texture of those handles makes me melt. Like you mentioned about neutrals in a previous blog post, I’ve always been a dark brown girl. My shoes have updated to rocker-black, but there is just something about dark brown leather purses that I think will always hold my fancy.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Badgley-Mischka/Badgley-Mischka-Madder-Evening-Handbag/10013/18/51
Vintage inspired, antique in appearance. It’s just totally lovely.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Betsey-Johnson/Betsey-Johnson-Betseys-Pom-Pom-Frame-Handbag/13635/1/13026
Love the color of this bag the most, beautiful dark teal. Love the rouched detail and gold accents. This is a little smaller than the huge bags I usually go for but I love the unique feel of this bag. Almost kind of retro.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Badgley-Mischka/Badgley-Mischka-Kara-Flat-Tote-/14649/3122/982164
This Badgley Mischka is just the right size. I love the color because it can be worn with many colors. The gold chain going across it, the tassle, and buckles add a lot to it.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/product/14539/Handbag/Prada/Prada-Cervo-Lux-Shoulder-Handbag/&ssid=1608#
This Prada bag isn’t too big or small, and is versatile black. I also like the chain handle, and how it seems to be glistening.
My favorite would have to be the Isabella Fiore “Chain Attraction” Desta Satchel Handbag. It’s basically a go-anywhere bag – appropriate for work, shopping, even a night out! And since I’ll be running around a ton this summer with two fashion internships, it would be perfect. Also, it’s purple, which is one of my fav colors of the moment!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Isabella-Fiore/Isabella-Fiore-/%22Chain-Attraction/%22-Desta-Satchel-Handbag/13846/18/51
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/product/10157/Handbag/Valentino/Valentino-Patent-Bow-Tote/&ssid=76270
First off I love this bag because I have a thing for bows. I just fell in love with the big bow on the side. This bag is the perfect size and I’ve been searching for a black patent purse for the longest time.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/kate-spade/kate-spade-Ipswich-Constantine-Clutch/14863/18/51
I really love clutches right now. They’re so much easier than lugging around one of my huge totes. And the nautical look puts me in the mood for summer!