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Secure the Latest It Bag with Bag Borrow or Steal

PopSugar Shop — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:56:49 PST

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 deserves access to fabulous fashion accessories, Bag Borrow or Steal provides what was once only accessible to the fashion elite to the masses. Get started with our exclusive introductory offer in which $20 earns you 40 percent off your first purchase. Go ahead, indulge in that Hermès Birkin - we won't tell anyone it's on loan.

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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.

On Our Radar: Online Retailers Stock Fall Goodies

FabSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:00:22 PDT

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 Pollini Cutout Ankle Bootie ($695). Get ahead while you can.

Shopbop - Great for boots and leather jackets.
Bluefly - Fall preview dresses and cashmere sweaters.
Urban Outfitters - Look for dark-hued floral dresses, sheer tights, cardigans.
Oak NYC - fashion-forward hoodie tanks, knot necklaces, and colorful fringed scarves.
Ami Ami - Good for sweaters and leather.

To see some more,

Yoox - Awesome designer capes and other outerwear.
Lulu's - Checkered coats and plaid dresses.
Bag Borrow or Steal - Regal purple purses and jewels.
eLuxury - Fall designer collections by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Proenza Schouler, and more.

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

FabSugar — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:30:22 PDT

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 Blue Birkin Bag ($816-$850/week). Which section rocks your world?

Fabworthy: Borrowing Jewels For Your Wedding

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:00:22 PST

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 love to steal - I mean borrow - Vera Wang's Victorian Bow Necklace ($50/week). If you don't have an account, sign up now, as the merchandise is cheaper for members. And if you're not getting hitched anytime soon, heck, borrow away anyway, because life's too short to not wear fabulous accessories. I know Rachel Zoe would agree.

10 Things You're Better Off Buying Used

Business Insider — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:15:40 PST

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 dollars for a new pet seems almost criminal when you get down to the cold, hard facts. There are thousands of shelters in the U.S. and sadly, between 3 million and 4 million of the cuddly critters that wander into their doors each year are eventually euthanized, according to ASPCA. While you're likely to encounter more mutts than anything, those of you who won't settle for less than purebreds are in luck. About a quarter of all shelter animals are purebred.

Textbooks

Textbooks can cost upwards of $200 for some science courses and for a pre-medical student with a full class schedule that could mean dropping up to a grand on reading material - per semester. For that, we compiled the ultimate guide to scoring deals on textbooks. Not only can you snap up used books at a fraction of the retail value but you can rent them as well.

Read on for more items you can buy used.

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.