Every month a new glossy fashion magazine taunts you at the check-out stand or comes straight to you, in the mail. Inside are pages of alluring articles and pictures, and ads – ads of the current “It” bags. You page through and you see Louis, Chloe and Marc…the gang’s all here. You lust and salivate; I myself pet the page and wish one would just fall from the sky and into my lap. Not likely to happen.

Now you could put up a month’s rent or even your car, but that wouldn’t be very responsible. How do you get your hands on one of these without having to go the “fake” route? There is a way…

You can borrow the handbags you love! http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/ has all of the designers you are looking for! It is the Netflix® for handbags. Use one for awhile and simply send it back and borrow another. The website allows you to borrow your favorite bag(s) and if you absolutely fall in love with it and just cannot bear to return it, you can steal it. Not literally, but they make you an offer you probably cannot refuse. The memberships vary, the best one is $5 per month for a year. You can still borrow as a guest without the membership fee – borrowing rates are higher. The general rates for borrowing high-end bags, on an average are $84.00/week or $248/month. There are other lower priced designers available for as little as $15/week. Sign up and they will give you $20 off the first accessory.

Chanel Petit Coco’s Cabas Shopper
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The website contains a long list of designer’s; along with other accessories to go with your “It” bag. The accessories alone are too hard to pass up. If you would like to wear David Yurman for the night, you can!

Valentino Patent Bow Tote
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If you are in the market for purchasing an “It” bag, the website has an outlet as well. The outlet lets you enjoy incredible savings on hundred’s of authentic bags and jewelry. You can purchase never been used or gently used bags for up to 65% off. Scroll through the outlet and you are sure to find something you love. Undecided? Check out the match maker – the website asks you specific questions and it will help you find your perfect match.

Marc Jacobs Patchwork Metallic ‘Stam’
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For the ladies who luxe, the “It” bag – right now is the Stefan Sagmeister bag.  Artist Stefan Sagmeister just released a bag with attitude. This custom-made Kate Spade bag is for the girl who has everything and wants everything now! The limited edition bag was first released to guests at the Stefan Sagmeister’s book party. The bag adorned with the saying “Material Luxuries Are Best Enjoyed in Small Doses”. These bags are available to purchase at the Wolfsonian Museum, Miami Beach, Fl (305) 531-1001 and available soon at katespade.com. Each has only 50 of the very limited-edition bags for sale. Bag costs $145.00.

Whatever your budget, there is a way to carry that bag you love!

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