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!
Zephyr girl, I 100% agree with the Balenciaga! Ideally I’d want the City in HOT pink, but I’d gladly settle for this gem, your number 1 pick!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Balenciaga/Balenciaga-Arena-City-Handbag/12141/1/3420
This Perlina ‘Dreamweaver’ Satchel Handbag is perfect for wearing when going shopping at the malls by the beach. It’s got a cool summer vibe due to its ice blue color. It’s simple yet has the eye-catching quality to it. I love it!!! 🙂
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Perlina/Perlina-Dreamweaver-Satchel-Handbag/10501/18/51
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Betsey-Johnson/Betsey-Johnson-Cherokee-Rose-Bucket-Handbag/12402/46/42
There were so many bags on the website that I could see myself carrying and loving, but this one just had something special. It’s not a “typical” designer handbag (which are also great, I have a black Prada that I love); it’s got a unique vibe and wouldn’t seem overdressed for school or underdressed for a night out. Perfect for summer! 🙂
Oh, that Balenciaga bag has been calling my name since like september of last year.
I love the hardware, but I think I want it in black.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Balenciaga/Balenciaga-Giant-City-Handbag/14613/1/113846#
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Andrea-Pfister/Andrea-Pfister-Vintage-Mondrian-Bag/10933/2083/143
i love this bag. i’m really into vintage things and the colors on this bag just pop. it’s so artsy! it’s got kinda a 60’s mod feel to it also.
Easy!! Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 30!! I have been lusting over this bag for years, so classic, so timeless, and you know it’ll only get better with age. It is truly obscenely expensive though, so I don’t know if I could ever justify spending that much on a bag, even if my income were to increase exponentially. *sigh* I’ll just keep drooling through the glass at the Louis Vuitton store in the Copley Mall!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Louis-Vuitton/Louis-Vuitton-Monogram-Speedy-30-Handbag/5705/1/10986
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Prada/Prada-Cervo-Antik-Bowler-Handbag/14540/18/265270
I am in LOVE with purple lately! I have lots of purple accents, purple tights, shoes, and scarves, but no purple bag! This one is perfect, because I love the color and it is a good, medium size.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/product/14442/Handbag/Versace/Versace-Medium-Patent-Leather-Satchel-Handbag/1#
I pretty much just fell in love with this Versace satchel. I been looking for a white bag for spring since forever and i just love how it has the metal embelishments, which adds like an edgy look. Its definetly my style and if I had an extra $3,920 laying around, I would buy it in a heart beat.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Isabella-Fiore/Isabella-Fiore-/%22Chain-Attraction/%22-Desta-Satchel-Handbag/13846/18/818
This is a gorgeous purple patent leather back from Isabella Fiore. The bag suits my personal style perfectly. I’ve never had a bag in that color before, and I think it’s perfect to brighten up for summer, or match with earthy tones for fall. Also, it a bag that I would actually be able to afford renting, so knowing that it’s within my reach makes me want it even more!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Botkier/Botkier-James-Hobo-Handbag/14759/46/42#
This bag is just amazing, the colour can go for either a night out with the girls, or even just as an every day tote. It’s big enough to carry everything you need, and looks awesome!
There’s nothing more a girl could want in a bag, than what this has to offer!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Kooba/Kooba-Talia-Satchel-Handbag/14871/46/388
This Kooba satchel is absolutely perfect for spring! It would go well with sundresses of almost any color or style, skirts, shorts, sunglasses, chunky jewelry, you name it! The color just screams fun and cute for spring!!
The Satchel even has pockets and a place to slide your cell phone, which is always handy when it comes to bags. Besides, the hobo style is chic, cute, and totally in. It’s different than a typical designer knock-off you see daily or your plain ol’ black or white handbag. This one may not be quite as versatile, but it can be dressed up or down. It would be a cute touch to my wardrobe this season!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Prada/Prada-Large-Embossed-Leather-Pocket-Tote/12650/50/599056
I LOVE this bag because its big enough to hold all of my stuff and it can be dressy or dress down. Plus black goes with EVERYTHING and it will NEVER go out of style. This bag is a great addition to your wardrobe!!
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http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/kate-spade/kate-spade-Tarrytown-Quinn-Tote/15163/18/3833
Absolutely love Kate Spade. *sigh* This site is actually a great idea and I’m excited you’re featuring them!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Chanel/Chanel-Small-Quilted-Tote-Bag/14428/50/2371
I love the quilted Chanel Cambon totes and this is an even better hobo-esque version. The muted purple is perfect for spring/summer and everyone around me knows I loveee purple 🙂
Omg I love this bag by Alexander McQueen
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Alexander-McQueen/Alexander-McQueen-Elvie-Satchel/15511/46/17006#
the colour is just the right about of bling and it’s couture without being in-your-face. I hate when girls obsess over Chanel bags with the big CC logo just because it’s obvious that it’s couture (and quite possibly the only couture designer they can name :P) This design is big and shiney and perfect!! I could never afford it, but it’s fun to dream 🙂
the number 5 Jimmy Choo Ramona is stunning. I need this!