Avelle’s 5th Anniversary: Win a $250 gift card! (sponsored post)

This is Karen from Avelle. Wonderful post! This should provide everyone with lots of inspiration.

Good luck & have fun everyone! Can't wait to see your picks!

I'm the first! Fat chance I'll win, #1 never comes up – but hey, someone has to start

I would without a doubt rent the Balenciaga Gianty City bag in purple. I love that bag!

I love that it's edgy enough to be a great day bag, worn with jeans, flats and a casual top, but luxurious enough to be worn to go out, like on a girls night out, with a cute dress and ankle boots.

Definitely the vintage telephone bag!! I would wear it with my little 60's white shift and the saddle shoes of my dreams, traipsing down the sidewalk… tres CUTE!

I like where you head is at! Thinking of several ways to wear the bag… love that!

I loved my saddle shoes growing up! This is a very vintage look – creative!

just stumbled upon your blog and i'm so glad i did. these looks are spot on! and the contest has me dreaming….about the quilted Chanel bag, which I'd pair with a Theory blazer, alexander wang asymmetrical white tank, skinny jeans and chanel ballet flats (in an ideal world…sigh). thanks for the fun post =)

As much I LOVE the red-orange Birkin, I am completely in love the Valentino vintage fringe bag! With white skinny jeans, black silk sleeveless top, some amazing black evening shoes, and that bag I would feel so fabulous when I go to see RENT next week! Since it's Austin, I have to wear jeans!

I think I am going to have to head over to Polyvore this week and make this outfit!

That's a sleek outfit! It sounds perfect for that evening… the bag would be such a great statement piece!

I must admit – lately…I'm a Chanel-aholic! When I was younger I didn't “feel” the whole Chanel thing. Now, I can't get enough. A classic quilted bag works with everything & in brown it has an extra rich quality.

I would pick the kate spade Preston Hollow 'Small Flower Pot' Tote. I would wear it with any springtime outfit. It would be perfect for brunch or afternoon tea at the lake. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

I like the Prada Medium Jacquard Logo Tote

I adore the Tylie Malibu Sahara Hobo Handbag in grey- First, I love a shoulder bag & grey is so versatile & underrated. Love this one.

shop til you drop can't wait haven't been shopping in a while

The one I really would like to have is the Prada Medium Jacquard Logo Tote . It is so chic and versatile that I can carry it daily.

Prada Medium Jacquard Logo Tote. I would wear it everywhere!

I really liove the vintage channel bag, it would go with anything

Even though I cannot afford a classic quilted Chanel handbag I would love to “rent” it even for a week. I loved your Polyvore sets so much I decided to create my own version- it is filled with items I would wear with this handbag (in a dream world, of course).
http://www.polyvore.com/chanel/set?id=8503645
As you can see classic Chanel is a centerpiece of my set and in the background is Eiffel Tower because I would love to visit Paris some day. I chose Audrey Tatou as my “spokesperson” for this set because she is starring in a movie about Coco Chanel. I would wear this bag with simple and classic pieces like Burberry Trench (did I say dream world?), Chanel sunglasses, classic Louboutin pumps, beautiful Black Halo dress and a flower bracelet by Lanvin. The only item I actually own is Chance by Chanel and I totally love it! Thank you for visiting my dream world

Leiber 'Imperial Delight' Evening Handbag… wow. I would wear it out to the symphony in spring with a solid pastel dress.

I love the Prada Medium Jacquard Logo Tote, I'd wear it to work.

My favorite bag is the MAXX New York Gemini Hobo Handbag. I would use it everyday.

I saw your set – very pretty!

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.

Leiber ‘Imperial Delight’ Evening Handbag @ AVELLE. Very elegant but can be taken out daily! I love it!!!!

My favorite bag is number 4. I love what you put it with and feel that I could also use it with an Armani taupe suit or even a basic black suit or jeans and a blazer. As usual I loved all your combinations. Great job!

Chanel Vintage 2.55 Curved Flap Quilted Bag is my pick. I would like to wear it with everything

How can I possibly choose among these gorgeous handbags?!
At this time of the year though, my absolute favorite would have to be the Avelle clutch paired with ensemble in #3.
I would wear it this Mother's Day on the veranda of our club overlooking fields of flowers with my four beautiful children.
I would delight in the moment and dream of their futures!
A day to celebrate family! And, a time to look the part!
Kathy Gudmundsson aka “Mother”

Luv your set. add a couple more Avelle items n you can enter our facebook Collage contest. Winner gets 5 months of couture use and for an FB friend too!

http://blog.avelle.com/celebrity-style/facebook…

know what you mean. It's so hard to just select one handbag and I am in luv with so many!

Yes! yes! I can totally envision it!

Prada Medium Jacquard Tote! It'll go with everything!

#3 please. I didn't know that I liked it until I seen it with an outfit. Now if I win, I may have to get the great outfit to wear with it. Great idea to pair it up. Thanks for the contest! I hope I win!

I love the orange Hermes Birkin Bag for the Summer! I have visions of lugging it all through Tuscany!!!!!! YUMMY!!!!!!!! Mary Sutherland

What a beautiful comment! I'm actually in the moment with you. Are you a writer? If not, you certainly should consider it… Thanks for commenting.

Personally, I think a bag makes an outfit. I like bags number 5 and 6 for many different reasons. I like bag number 5 because it is good for evening and hey, who doesn't love gucci! I like bag number 6 because it's a classic that every women should have in there closet, and Chanel is always a classic!

Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Roxbury Drive clutch for those occasions when I don't need to haul everything i own.

My favorite bag is my COACH Sabrina leather handbag. I can wear it so many ways but mostly I use it as a satchel. I can dress it up for work and out to evening dinners, or I can look like a rock star while with friends. It is very versatile.

I love the Chanel Vintage 2.55 Curved Flap Quilted Bag. I would wear this bag, any and everywhere. This is a great bag.

Chanel is always my favorite and I'd wear it with anything!

Ooohh la la! I love the vintage Hermes Birkin bag. I would gladly take that home and would wear it with pride. Mostly likely I would wear it with my skinny, dark wash genetic jeans, a cute casual top, ballet flats and my prada aviators.

Fingers crossed!

My favorite bag is the Fendi Large Leather Chief Tote. I love the size and vibrant orange color – perfect for summer. I would bring it out for lunch downtown or shopping with my girlfriends. I could dress it up with a pretty sundress but it would look equally good with jeans and a flirty tank!

I like the Prada Medium Jacquard Logo Tote, This could go everywhere with me

Great sets, Jean! Loving the Prada medium bag!

the second is my favorite- casual and sexy and sassy

My son is getting married and I love animal prints. What could be more perfect than Leiber 'Slim' Rectangle Evening Handbag? Classy, gorgeous. I know the mom of the groom is supposed to stay in the background, but with this bag……..

Love your “Meet-up to Tweet-Up outfit! Great solution for all of us “tweeters”. And no secret to anyone I am crazy for the Vintage Birkin!

Still thinking about the Vintage Birkin. Sigh. Would love it with my gray/orange/raspberry vintage wrap dress, grey peep-toe platforms, and oversized sunglasses for a bridal shower I am attending this Saturday. Sigh.

So many events … so few bags. Well, not anymore! Yes, a meet-up to tweet-up bag has to be big enough to fit a few business essentials and some personal beauty products. The Prada is gorgeous.

You have to have a great bag at a bridal shower! It's all women checking each other out – practically taking inventory. Get on there and rent a great bag!

number 2 or 4 would work for me

You sure did chose some sweet bags…love the outfits, too! I would have to chose the Hermes Vintage Birkin Handbag! What girl hasn't dreamed of carrying a Birkn!!!??? Puls, that red-orange color is so can't-miss-me…so everyone would know you're carrying one! I'd wear that bag the entire time I had it rented…I would even sleep with that bag. Happy Birthday, Avelle!!!

Jean,

Of course I knew you were stylish, since we work together on the Style Coalition (and are part of the #Avelle5Year campaign). I also knew all these handbags were cute. But your ability to pull them together with these outfits makes them sparkle even more! Such cute ideas and scenarios – you've sold me not only on the handbags but on all the other pieces too. These brands should be thanking you!

Excellent post!

Christine Perkett
Style Coalition Board Advisor

I love all the bags.number 1 is my favorite

My favorite is number 4. In fact, I'm in love with the whole ensemble!

Number 1 is my choice, love the color and the style, something I can't live without!

I like #2 – I don't really like the dress ( I hate wearing dresses) But I do love the bag

I love the orange one. I could wear orange every day

I like the orange bag (Hermes) and the outfit shown with it is what I would most likely wear.

It's really hard to choose, but I like the red-orange Birkin.

I really like #2 its just what i would carry.

My favorite is the Gucci ‘Starlight’ Metal Frame Evening Handbag. I like wearing casual clothes with high fashion items so I'd probably wear black skinny jeans and a black t.

I like bag #6.

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I am in LOVE with the Gucci 'Positano' Tote with Scarf. I think it would go great with just about anything!

OOOOOOOOOOOOh!! My fave of all would be Prada Medium Jacquard Logo Tote @ AVELLE. I would wear it with my best jeans and top!!

Wow! Great stuff! Please enter me.

Am going to carry my vintage gray leather coach bag from the 80s (with slight woe, now!) Have promised the hub that I will not bring ANYTHING into our new house until I am unpacked – we just renovated the whole thing. But I have showed him the site and pointed out several things that he could rent for me or buy!

I love the internet.

i like the Hermes Vintage Red Leather Birkin Handbag and would take it everywhere.

Thank You! xoxo

In order to enter – you need to pick a bag off the AVELLE.com site and tell me how you would wear it. Good luck!

VERY Smart! He's a great husband if he actually listens .. I love that!

Love #1 sporty fun, cute and kinda casual…great for the weekend

#3 Summer wedding is a pretty lookfor a dressier occasion

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! I would wear it with a cute sundress but also just with anything because I love it so much!

http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Furla/…

Jimmy choo ramona bag. Long black cardi paired with a elizabeth and james T, dark skinny jeans and back gladiators.

Leiber Imperial delight evening handbag, would look great with jeans and tee

I think the orange Hermes Vintage Birkin Handbag is my favorite. I love the color. Would be fun to have lot's of items to go with it. The pink flower ring by Chanel is calling out to me too. Love it.

My favorite purse from Avelle is the Betsey Johnson 'Ms. Mod' N/S Tote in Black, SKU# 12421. I would wear it with a black short evening dress. It would look fab!

I'd love the Chanel quilted tote, and I would wear it with everything, everywhere, because that bag is a timeless classic.

I enjoy nice things but dont live on a “stars” budget!

Bag #2

I am in looove with the Prada Limited Edition Fairy Handbag. I would wear that anywhere I could! That is the most awesome bag I've ever seen!!

I like the Couture Donald J Pliner 'Daisy' Handbag. I'd use it with cute summer outfits!

I love the Betsey Johnson 'Take a Bow' N/S Frame Handbag! This would be such a cute bag to take to work and it would go with so much of my wardrobe. Thanks for the giveaway.

Bag #6! So classic.

Classic quilted Chanel. Love it!

Lockheart 'Gwen' Tote

I love Fendi Secret Code Handbag (SKU# 15605)
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Fendi/…
I love Fendi, I love bold and bright colors (good that they are in), so this would be my pick
You can wear it with all summer brights, casual or not, I think that it's very versatile and that you can create many “looks” with this bag!

My favorite is the Louis Vuitton Manhattan PM Handbag. Very elegant.

I love the simplicity of the kate spade 'Kent' Stevie Handbag…I would use it everyday its so practical!

I'd ear the Charm and Luck florence large tote with jeans, a tank top and sandals – to the farmers market

http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/Handbags/Balenc…

I just like the sleek look and the hardware accents. I would be so stoked to carry this bag. I would pair it with some cute jeans and a dark flowy top.

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Love the prada tote bag, I would wear it with a pair of dark jeans and camel sling backs and a casual yet stylish button up shirt, would be great for running errands

My favorite is number 5 “Gucci” Bag

I would love to rent the Dallas Vintage Telephone Shoulder Bag from Avelle

I like the Prada Medium Jacquard Tote.

I love the Chanel Large Tote

When I sleep at night I dream of a Birkin!!

My favorites are the Bottega Veneta Woven Satchel with Flap Handbag, Prada Striped Nappa Hobo Handbag, and Kooba 'Blair' Hobo Handbag. They all appear to be similar in size and shape. I would use any of them every day. I feel like they would work with all outfits except for very dressy occasions. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!

I love the Rafe New York Crackle Leather 'Reese' Medium Shoulder Handbag. I think I could probably wear it dressed down in jeans or dressed up in a nice little black dress, it's pretty versatile. I love the beautiful pink color it comes in. Thanks!

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Speedy Roses Handbag
and I would wear it with my work clothing

OMG! Prada Medium Jacquard Tote is my fave! I would wear it with any summer dress that matches it!
Lots of great combos here! Thanks!!

I love the gorgeous yellow Treesje Hendrix Mini Handbag!

I love the Prada bag in ensemble 2-simple yet chic is so my style.

Love #5!!

Gosh I LOVE your looks especially Summer Wedding. Great work. I could browse for hours on Avelle. So many beautiful bags to choose from. I think my first choice would be the Badgley Mischka 'Natalie' Shopper Tote!

My favorite is Badgley Mischka 'Geraldine' Hobo Handbag

SKU# 14664

I would wear it with jeans and heels

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My favorite bag is #2. You could carry this bag with just about anything. Jeans, dress, short set. What a great looking bag.

I'd love to carry the Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Monogram Satin Aumoniere Evening Handbag to a wedding I'm attending this summer.

I would like the Chanel Patent Camel 2.55

I have borrowed a couple items from BB&S in the past–a coach purse which I loved so much I subsequently purchased for myself, and a gorgeous Dior trotter romantique purse I seriously considered buying before deciding that perhaps I should pay my tuition instead–however, when I attempted to borrow the perfect Vera Wang necklace for my wedding they informed me that I would have to build up a 3 month continuous borrowing history prior to doing so (not possible since the wedding was 2 weeks away).

This fact was not advertised on the website and is clearly inconvenient for those wishing to sporadically borrow for special occasions, which financially, is the best use for this site (for the borrower of course, not BB&S).

My previous experience with BB&S was pleasant enough–quick shipping, decent customer service, nice packaging but after this experience I will not be borrowing again…a shame, since my borrowing would have only increased now that I'm done school.

i love wearing like these clothes and i like seeing many girls wearing like these its good for summer.