Secure the Latest It Bag with Bag Borrow or Steal


Updated 12/15/11 9:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bag Borrow or Steal Sale

Want the latest It bag, but don't want to spend two months of rent to get it? Join the club. No, literally, join the club. Bag Borrow or Steal brings you the latest and greatest from dozens of designers — we're talking Chloé, we're talking Tory, we're talking Kate — all at a (designer) wallet-friendly price. And, yes, you can rent those, too. Started with the notion that every woman Read more

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


Updated 06/04/09 5:35 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 14 comments

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

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 Read more

On Our Radar: Online Retailers Stock Fall Goodies


Updated 07/24/08 9:15 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 5 comments

On Our Radar: Online Retailers Stock Fall Goodies

The sun may still be shining bright in your neck of the woods, but soon Fall will be upon us, bringing with it crunchy leaves and gusty winds. With the notion of seasonless dressing becoming more of a reality, investing in Fall pieces now is not such a bad idea. That way you can use now and later. A slew of online retailers have started thinking ahead by stocking Autumn goodies now, like this Read more

Fabworthy: Bag Borrow or Steal Gets Sex and the City-fied


Updated 04/12/08 6:25 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 12 comments

Fabworthy: Bag Borrow or Steal Gets Sex and the City-fied

Did you know that Bag Borrow or Steal is making a cameo (at the vall party . . . ) in the Sex and the City movie? Luckies. Clearly they're excited because they've dedicated a whole section to the fabulous foursome. Start by taking a purse-onality quiz then browse designer bags by your favorite character. I'm partial to the Carrie section and have my eyes peeled on this Vintage Hermes Midnight Read more

Fabworthy: Borrowing Jewels For Your Wedding


Updated 02/19/08 4:22 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 13 comments

Fabworthy: Borrowing Jewels For Your Wedding

Do celebrities think they're the only ones who can borrow jewels? Pshaw! With Bag Borrow or Steal's wedding shop, you can wear breathtaking bling for your nuptials without having to up your budget. Among the gorgeous goodies on loan are clutches by Judith Leiber and Badgley Mischka and jewels by Vera Wang, Gucci, and more. Personally, when I get married, given the shop still exists, I would Read more

10 Things You're Better Off Buying Used


Updated 03/06/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Things to Buy Secondhand

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! It's no secret consumers have less cash to burn these days than ever before, but there are plenty of ways to save that don't require diving headfirst into a sales bin. For some products, there's just no point paying full-price when you can find the same quality in a second-hand or used product. Pets Dropping hundreds of Read more

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


Updated 09/21/11 9:46 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Used Goods

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. Read more