As we mentioned in this post, we're excited to participate in Avelle's 5th Anniversary Celebration campaign. Not familiar with Avelle? It's the new Bag, Borrow or Steal - the groundbreaking website that originated the idea of renting designer bags and accessories (sort of like an ultra-chic Netflix). Members can change handbags whenever the mood strikes, or feel like a celebrity with a fabulous "it" handbag for every event or special occasion.
Here are our favorite picks for spring from the Avelle collection:
1. Gucci 'Hysteria' Embroidered Leather Handbag - The graphic contrast of this luxe appliqued bag updates an otherwise classic style.
2. Rafe New York Hand Painted Snake 'Taylor' Wood Frame Clutch - We are so in love with the hand painted pastel snake finish on this clutch, we just might need to "steal" it.
3. BE & D Clara Port Clutch - The bright yellow color and striking bow detail gives this clutch a fashion-forward twist.
4. Gucci 'Babouska' Large Hobo Handbag - A bag as trendy as this fringed boho hobo is much better rented than owned. But we'll love wearing it this season.
5. BE & D Kan Kan Tote - The ruffled leather adds feminine texture to this tote, while the stud accents give it a bit of an edge. The navy hue is a welcomed alternative to black.
Now for the fun part: we're giving away a $250 gift card to one lucky reader to use at avelle.com . To enter, tell us your favorite Avelle picks in the comments below. We'll choose one winner at random on May 13th. Want more chances to win? Visit one of our fashionable friends below:
I'm not usually a big fan of clutches, I tend to prefer bigger totes, but I'm in Love with the yellow clutch up, and I actually really like the colorful snakeskin one too.
Good luck everyone and have fun! -Karen from Avelle
I love that Rafe snakeskin clutch you showed above. It goes with everything!
Top 5 are: Kenneth Jay Lane Garden Party Cuff, Kooba 'Tess' Tote, Gucci Bamboo Interlocking Sunglasses, Isabella Fiore "Up-Scale Party" Delilah Frame Clutch, Charriol 'Flamme Blanche' Hoops
I absolutely love the navy blue frilly bag (number 5). Second (or maybe even tied for first) is the Gucci 'Hysteria' Bag. That one would go with absolutely everything in my wardrobe and would jazz up any outfit.
I LOVE number 1 and it would be a perfect addition to my wardrobe - great shape and goes with everything. The yellow clutch is my second favorite.
Love the yellow clutch...love the color...and the bow
my number one pick would be a classic quilted Chanel handbag, i dont have the income to buy one but i sure would love to borrow :)
love ALL the bags!! especially 1 and 2 - updated approach to a classic style!
love the colors!!
I love the fringe on the Gucci bag. So cute!!
I love the black and white Gucci (#1) -- its a great shape in a fun print.
I love the rafe bag, it goes with everything
love the clutches - the rafe bag (#2) is a great all year round bag that goes with everything and the yellow clutch (#3) would be fun to carrry in the spring/summer
I love the Rafe New York Hand Painted Snake 'Taylor' Wood Frame Clutch! So cute!
Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway!!! I'd have to choose the vintage Moschino Vintage Dripping Chocolate Bag. It's just too special. Renting it for one week would almost use up the whole gift card...but I don't care. I'm in love with that bag!
Happy Birthday, Avelle!!! :)
I love the Gucci "Hysteria" bag. It so feminine.
All the bags are beautiful and I would be happy with any of them. If I were to pick one or two that were my favorites I would pick the Rafe snakeskin and my 2nd choice would be the yellow clutch for the pop of color and the really cute bow.
Oohh I love the BE & D Clara Port Clutch adorable bow!!
I'm obsessed with the "Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Brentwood Tote." I love the thin design and the off-white color. I also love the Rafe bag above.
i really love the BE+D clutch...its simple but still stylish and unique
I love, love, love the Gucci "Hysteria" bag!! It would really punch up a work or dress outfit.
KAN KAN tote!
My favs are the kate spade Preston Hollow 'Small Flower Pot' Tote and the kate spade 'Kei' Tote. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
Rafe snakeskin clutch
5 talks to me. It says take me home.
I'm digging the Gucci 'Babouska' Large Hobo Handbag
I think the Tahari 'Ascot' Hobo Shopper Tote is beautiful!
The yellow clutch has my vote!
I love the Gucci Embroidered handbag
I love the Gucci Babouska Large Hobo Handbag!
I really like the Navy Blue Frilly bag.
I like number 1 the black/white Gucci
I will have to go with the Gucci 'Hysteria' Embroidered Leather Handbag
I like the black and white Gucci
Oh, man, this is the greatest giveaway ever! So much fun, being able to rent different gorgeous bags and accessories!
I would definitely rent the Balenciaga Giant City bag, in purple, first off. I love love love that bag, but I really cannot afford it, so this is the closest I'll get to having one for the foreseeable future. It's gorgeous, edgy but luxurious, love it.
Then I'd get the Nikki by Rebecca Minkoff - I'll have to think about which color, because it comes in so many colors! tangerine and Peacock are probably my faves, but the red is nice too.
Next would be the Prada Glace Zippers Tote, which is just such a gorgeous tote! Totes are really practical, but most of them look awkward and unpolished. Not this one!
I would totally rent the vintage telephone bag! CUTE!
The first bag that I would borrow is the Fendi Large Leather Chief Tote! The vibrant orange color is perfect :)
#4 is for me-Great bag!
Alessandro Dell'Acqua Donna Handbag
I saw this Jalda Croc 'Doris' Frame Handbag and am not sure if it's the shape or the color, but ohhhh man, I love that bag!
My first choice is the Isabella Fiore Wild Child. To me it makes a statement of being unconventional which I am. My next choice is the Burberry Baby Beaton. Everyone deserves to carry a burberry once in their life. My next choice is the Gucci 85th Anniversary Boston handbag. What more do I need to say Gucci. I would also add the Prada Cervo Antik N/S tote. Love the style and color. Of course to be fair there are not many they have to offer that I would turn down as I love bags.
I love the yellow BE&D and the Applique Gucci. I then like the blue leather BE&D. They sure know what they're doing. :)
Love #4 ~ the Gucci Hobo!
The Rafe snakeskin clutch is very very cool.
I love number 4 the Babouska
Tylie Malibu Sahara Hobo Handbag- I love a shoulder bag & grey is so underrated. This one is sumptuous & gorgeous. "Like buttah!" as they say! Very posh but also practical.
I love the colors in #2 Rafe New York Hand Painted Snake 'Taylor' Wood Frame Clutch but I am totally not a fan of clutches just not practical enough for me even on a night out. So I have to say #1 Gucci 'Hysteria' Embroidered Leather Handbag. Even though there is no color in it I still like its boldness.
I love the Be and D Kan Kan Tote!
I like the looks of the Gucci Hysteria
The Gucci (#1) please!
Pick No. 1: Due to schlepping my keeping-up-with-the-trends 30 pound oversized handbag, I am now oversize-handbag disabled. This Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Roxbury Drive clutch would reduce the load on my shoulder while keeping my style on trend.
Thanks for hosting a fabulous giveaway and happy anniversary to Avelle.
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I like number 4 the best!
Love, Love the Chanel Vintage 2.55 Curved Flap Quilted Bag
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Balenciaga/Balenciaga-Giant-City%5C%22-Handbag/16075/1971/328
It's gigantic and it can hold everything!
I like the Gucci 'Hysteria' Embroidered Leather Handbag a lot. It could be dressed up for work or dinners with my hubby. Yet I could look like a rockstar out with my friends. Such a cute bag!
number 2 for me
My top picks are: Chanel Vintage 2.55 Curved Flap Quilted Bag, Kooba 'Tess' Tote, Isabella Fiore "Up-Scale Party" Delilah Frame Clutch. thanks! (freaaa@gmail.com)
i like the Rafe snakeskin clutch .
Gucci
My favorite is the BE & D Kan Kan Tote
SKU# 16216 - I think it will go well with jeans.
I'm a big fan of the Hysteria bag.
I dream of Bottega Veneta at night... the woven satchel on Avelle.com is gorgeous, but the wait list is outrageous! I also love all the vintage Chanel bags.
I like both number 1 and number 5 on your above list.
I love the Rafe-the pastel colors are perfect for spring and the bag could easily be dressed down for causal wear with jeans or dressed up to go with a cocktail dress. Small and simple but very stylish-LOVE IT!
# 4 Gucci Babouska Large Hobo Handbag
I love the yellow Clara Port!
My fav. is the Hobo handbag. Just great. Many thx.
Tahari 'Ascot' Hobo Shopper Tote is so very cool
BE & D Kan Kan is one of my faves too! Also love the newly posted colorful Carlos Falchi bags.
I love this one: 1.Gucci 'Hysteria' Embroidered Leather Handbag! It is beautiful. I carry a black Chanel bag now, but this is fun.
The ruffled tote is adorable!
I like the gucci embrodered bag
the yellow clutch up, mverno@roadrunner.com
I like the Rafe snakeskin.
austma7@aol.com
It's more difficult to pinpoint what I wouldn't buy! I would probably get the Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Frame Water BL Handbag because it is beautiful and goes with everything.
Top 5 are: Kenneth Jay Lane Garden Party Cuff, Kooba 'Tess' Tote, Gucci Bamboo Interlocking Sunglasses, Isabella Fiore "Up-Scale Party" Delilah Frame Clutch, Charriol 'Flamme Blanche' Hoops
I like #4
Rafe New York Hand Painted Snake 'Taylor' Wood Frame Clutch
The yellow clutch is gorgeous!!!
I love the blue ruffle and the yellow fringe bags.
what a wonderful giveaway. I love #4.thanks
I love the BE & D Kan Kan Tote. The navy color would go with everything, and it's so unique!
Gucci 'Hysteria' Bag IS GREAT!
I love the KOOBA'Talia' Satchel Handbag (yellow is my favorite color), I also love the GUCCI Small Jacquard Double G Logo Handbag (casual but chic)!
Ooh so cute! I need to rent the Betsey Johnson Stitch it Up Satchel, it's too cute, and would look so hot with ballet flats! Love it, thanks!!
I love the Gucci Hysteria bag, but also LOVE Gustto Parina Tote and the Tory Burch 'Matthias' Satchel Handbag.
I LOVE Kooba bags and am thrilled to see that Avelle carries them. Thanks for the chance to win!
BE & D Clara Port Clutch
I like the Hobo Bag. Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net
Gucci, need i say more
I like the "Betsey Johnson 'Strap 'Em Down' Hobo Handbag".
My sister loves the FURLA 'Carmen Zipper' Handbag. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
Gucci Babouska Large Hobo Handbag is great
My favorite handbag is the Furla 'Lily' Handbag!!! I love it! The shape and size is perfect! I really also like the unique color for the spring and summertime!
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Furla/Furla-Lily-Handbag/14593/18/51
OMG i love the BE & D Kan Kan Tote number 5, its soooo me!!
#4 Fringe is awesome..What a unique design..I love it.
Favorite Avelle Picks:
Fav Purse: Betsey Johnson 'Ms. Mod' N/S Tote in Black, SKU# 12421 (I would use this purse with a short black mini dress and it would look FAB!)
Fav Jewelry: Betsey Johnson Long Multi Strand Bow Necklace & Bow Earrings, SKU #14831
Fav Sunglasses: Chanel Metal Aviator Sunglasses, SKU# 16122
Fav Watch: Toy Watch Azalea White Tatoo Watch, SKU #17010
Love the Gucci #1. I really hope I win this one!!!!
Favorite Avelle Picks:
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Betsey-Johnson/Betsey-Johnson-Ms.-Mod-N/S-Tote/12421/18/628
Fav Purse: Betsey Johnson 'Ms. Mod' N/S Tote in Black, SKU# 12421
(I would use this purse with a short black mini dress and it would look FAB! I have wanted this particular purse forever! Betsey Johnson is my favorite designer ever and I love how there is a big striped tie cinched around this purse. It is to die for! If I win, this will be my first purchase for sure!)
Fav Jewelry: Betsey Johnson Long Multi Strand Bow Necklace & Bow Earrings, SKU #14831
Fav Sunglasses: Chanel Metal Aviator Sunglasses, SKU# 16122
Fav Watch: Toy Watch Azalea White Tatoo Watch, SKU #17010
My picks: (so many!)
Cynthia Rowley 'Angie' Tote
Miu Miu Matelasse Top Handle Tote
Balenciaga 'Work' Handbag
Marc Jacobs Vintage Snakeskin & Leather Satchel
Elliott Lucca 'Etoile' Large Satchel Handbag
Be&D Garbo in Black
now this is my kind of contest!...anything with walnuts
I like the vintage telephone bag
My favorite pick is the BE&D Kan Kan Tote!
Chanel quilted tote.
I love the whimsical Leiber bags, but my favorite is probably the Kate Spade "Small Alexis" bag.
I like #1, because it is so versatile.
The Coach Signature Stripe Patchwork Shoulder Bag is lovely!
I am in looove with the Prada Limited Edition Fairy Handbag. That is the most awesome bag I've ever seen!! I also really like the Gucci 'Pop Bamboo' Top Handle Bag Tote. I've never had a snakeskin bag, so this would be so fun!!
I love the Betsey Johnson 'Take a Bow' N/S Frame Handbag! Thanks for the giveaway.
You listed your top 5, here are mine! :)
1- Valentino Histore Patent Tote
2- Chanel Brown Leather Coco's Cabas Tote
3- Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Damier Trevi GM Handbag
4- Fendi Spy Handbag
5- Betsey Johnson 'Prisoner of Love' N/S Tote
#1! LOve Gucci!
#1 is so cute. Thanks for the chance!
Wow! Their selection is great, so it was very hard to decide. I liked this one a lot: Valentino Histoire Pearlized Tote
What a great contest! Thanks for offering it to your readers!
nice prize
I would love to tote around the MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Astor' N/S Tote. The kids would think I'm cool for once!
I love the Gucci Hysteria large clutch. Very cute with the bows at the sides. Thanks for such a great contest!
I love the #3 BE &D Clara Port Clutch. The yellow really stands out on that bag and its the perfect summer accessory.
I like the BE & D Kan Kan Tote
Rafe snakeskin clutch
The BE&D Kan Kan Tote is calling my name!!
OMG, my favorite is the Hermes Vintage Crocodile Kelly Handbag!! I know, total wishful thinking :) Thanks for the chance!
annasmama0702@gmail.com
My picks:
1. Nettie Rosenstein Vintage Coral Evening Bag SKU# 10088
2. Fendi Secret Code Handbag SKU# 15605
3. Prada Fringed Tote SKU# 10288
4. Balenciaga Striped 'City' Handbag SKU# 9617
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Frame Water BL Handbag
I like the Gucci 'Hysteria' Embroidered Leather Handbag
I really like the Gucci 85th Anniversary Hobo Handbag. Very stylish.
I just adore the Burberry 'Baby Beaton' House Check Satchel Handbag!
I love anything Charm and Luck and the florence tote is great
I love the Louis Vuitton Papillon 30 Handbag.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Balenciaga/Balenciaga-Giant-City-Handbag/14613/1/113846#
I just like the sleek look and the hardware accents. I would be so stoked to carry this bag.
txhottie_86 at yahoo dot com
Hello Kitty watch
My favorite is number 4, the "Gucci" Bag :)
I like the black quilted chanel bag.
madamerkf at aol dot com
i would like to have the Chanel Brown Leather Coco's Cabas Tote
I like the yellow Clara Port.
The large chanel tote
I like the Donald J Pliner 'Daisy' Handbag and the Lanvin 'Symbol' Sunglasses.
Ohhh they're all so lovely!! --I'm gonna go with the Gucci 'Hysteria' Embroidered Leather Handbag--Thanks for the chance to win!
My favorites are the Bottega Veneta Woven Satchel with Flap Handbag, Prada Striped Nappa Hobo Handbag, and Kooba 'Blair' Hobo Handbag. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
A few I really like are the Badgley Mischka 'Geraldine' Zip Top Tote, the D&G Lily Patent Leather Satchel Handbag, and the Rafe New York Crackle Leather 'Reese' Medium Shoulder Handbag. There are way too many awesome bags to choose from. Thanks!
My favorite bag from their site is Dallas Vintage Telephone Shoulder Bag I definitely would not blend in with the crowd with that bag lezanac@yahoo.com
i love the BE & D Kan Kan Tote
Gucci #1.
I'm really loving the Treesje Hendrix Mini Handbag in that sweet yellow color!
Love the Marc Jacobs ‘Duffy’ Violet Handbag
I like the Gucci Babouska Large Hobo Handbag the best.
Be & D Kan Kan Tote
I so want to borrow the BE & D Kan Kan Tote SKU# 16216 and Valentino Histore Patent Tote SKU# 13913! Gorgeous!
Thanks!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
The Gucci 85th Anniversary Hobo Handbag is such a chic looking bag!
. Gucci 'Babouska' Large Hobo Handbag! I love hobo bags
I love the Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Speedy Roses Handbag!
I love the LEIBER 'Jellyfish Bloom' Evening Handbag :)
My favorite is the Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Monogram Satin Aumoniere Evening Handbag.
I like the Chanel Patent Camel 2.55
I'm loving the Balenciaga City Bag, what a dream accessory!