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!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Balenciaga/Balenciaga-Motorcycle-Handbag/13096/46/2574
I LOVE this bag. I love the soft red colour and the size is perfect for me.
I love this Marc Jacobs bag
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Marc-Jacobs/Marc-Jacobs-Duffy-Violet-Handbag/13409/46/63757#
I remember seeing it in photos when it first came out and thinking, that’s never been done before! I love it when bags are unique like that
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Betsey-Johnson/Betsey-Johnson-Butterfly-Bling-Tote/12406/18/628
I love this bag. Betsey Johnson is my favorite designer. She is edgy and a feel of Rock n’ Roll. The reason I love this bag is the color. Pink is so hot and it has “faux snakeskin trim”.
I love wearing simple clothing and colorful big accessories. I love that this bag is just the right size to fit everything you need from make up bag to your cell phone.
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Chloe/Chloe-Paddington-Satchel-Handbag/5828/18/2541
There is nothing more chic than a Chloe handbag. I love the look and feel of them and this is a bag I want to rent from Avelle in the future. It’s great for day or night and walking down any street it would turn heads of any handbag lover!
I saw this bag and found absolutely adorable! It’s perfect for the summer with the bright coral like color and gold accents. Its hobo style is great as well (Im a big fan of Hobo style handbags!) And its a good size to put lots of stuff i may need throughout my days at the beach or parties or picnics!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Coach/Coach-Bleecker-Denim-Signature-Tote/14104/3060/1771
I love coach and it is black which i LOVE!!!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Moschino/Moschino-Vintage-Dripping-Chocolate-Bag/10513/18/4022
Love this one becouse of it’s originality and fun!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Botkier/Botkier-Sophie-Small-Tote-Handbag/8959/1721/1860
I’m always on the hunt for a new everyday bag that isn’t so ordinary. I’ve been obsessed with gold hardware on things and I love how the deep brown of this bag sets off all the gold zippers.
so, at first i had a mustard juicy couture bag in mind – a. because i am in love with this season’s mustard trend and b. because i love everything juicy. upon further searching on the site, i found the following bag..
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Betsey-Johnson/Betsey-Johnson-Bowdacious-Frame-Satchel-Handbag/15064/18/51
i fell in love with this bag! it’s a neutral so it will go with everything. it is very unique with the bow detail in the front. and finally, i love the twisted handles. i’m just a poor college student, so i’ve never owned a bag this pricey, but renting is extremely tempting!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Christian-Dior/Christian-Dior–Plisse-Large-Frame-Bag/13447/46/42#
I’m usually a classic girl when it comes to purses…but I have to admit, I was crushing on this color as soon as I saw it! With the almost boho-look to it, it seems like it’d be great to run around with on a summer day. Plus, it’s unique in the clasp, and, while small, it looks like it’s got a lot of bang for the buck!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Chloe/Chloe-Paddington-New-Shopper-Handbag/6186/46/681#
I love this Chloe bag! Chic and functional, the grey is a more interesting neutral that works for Spring. And the contrast stitching the subtle hardware adds some interest without being over the top.
I loved your ‘Muse’ pick! Very nice!
The Chanel Quilted Flap Handbag is my favourite though! It looks so practical….just for every day and for going out!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Filippa-Sweet/Filippa-Sweet-Cherokee-Tote/14993/18/51
Now I’m drooling over handbags!!!
They are awesome :o)
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Isabella-Fiore/Isabella-Fiore-Embroidered-Floral-Angelina-Handbag/7060/18/51
I really like the third and the sixth bag! xx
mm i love that valentino side-bow bag the best 🙂
My favourite bag has to be Betsey Johnson’s ‘London Calling’ because as a Londoner myself I think this empitomises the cool quirky fun young atmoisphere of London. I also love the colour as its a neutral in a eye popping colour- genius! It also helps that I’m a Clash fan….