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On Our Radar: Rent Karl Lagerfeld's Idol Tote at Avelle

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:00:22 PDT

There's not a lot of bags I would rent, but I'm making an exception for this Karl Lagerfeld Limited-Edition 'Idol' Metal Mesh Tote and Convertible Clutch ($51 per week for members; $57 for nonmembers) that Angela Lindvall carried on the catwalk. How intoxicating would you be walking into a party with it on your arm? It's like having Karl as your date minus the intimidation. There's tons more gorgeousness in the designer boutique so be sure to bag it.

On Our Radar: Bag Borrow or Steal Gets a Name Change

FabSugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:00:22 PDT

Bag Borrow or Steal fans, from now on you must refer to the site as Avelle. The four-year-old retailer has changed its name. The firm's executives believe the new moniker is more luxurious and European-sounding. Indeed. It makes sense considering the company has plans on expanding into Kuwait and China.

The most exciting part of Avelle.com is that it will be expanding into additional categories like watches and apparel starting this month. I can't wait. Shoes may also be on the horizon, but that would be difficult given sizing issues and wear and tear.

New Isn't Always Good: 6 Used Things to Love

Emily Co — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:05:58 PDT

Although I admit that new can sometimes be very nice, old or used can be just as good! Here are some examples of used goodies that are even better than new:

Books and magazines: Go to your neighborhood library and take out a book or flip through their magazines. You can also buy used books that look practically brand new from websites such as Amazon, or trade them on the web at Swap.com.
Animals: There are plenty of cute pets waiting to be loved at your local shelter. Remember adopting older dogs has its benefits too. For example, you won't need to bother with potty training, and most dogs calm down after they pass the rapscallion puppy stage.
Designer bags: Vintage bags give the classic brand names a one-of-a-kind twist (after all, you don't see these golden oldies in stores anymore!). You can also consider renting a handbag from Avelle's Bag Borrow or Steal.

To find out what other "old" stuff are just as good as the new, read more.