Rent Some Bling for the Holidays

Thanks to Theresa Tayler of The Calgary Herald for the mention in her Vitals article on December 13, 2011:
 
RENT SOME BLING - Multiple Christmas, holiday and New Year's soirees to attend this season? We've all been there. You've got parties galore scheduled on the calendar and it would be nice to have some brand new accessories to take to the ball. Problem is, you don't have unlimited funds to blow on designer goods for yourself this season.

Bling Borrowers to the rescue. Ginger Smith and Jodi Whitworth are the founders of the online luxury handbag and jewelry rental business. They ship across Canada and carry all the big brands. Rental fees range from $18 to $35 a week, depending on the piece. Check out www.blingborrowers.com.

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For the entire article, click here: http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/VITALS/5850403/story.html#ixzz1gfJUuhH4

Holiday Handbag Suggestions (that will help you cut calories too!)

So the holiday season is upon us and with this time of year comes work parties, open houses, festive cocktails and many other opportunities to indulge.  December can really do a number on your wallet and your waistline.  As I ate homemade peanut butter cups at a Christmas event recently I realised that the clutch really is the best holiday handbag, and not for the reason you might think. 

Obviously clutches are great because they dress up a fairly casual outfit.  They can be a perfect pop of colour (like this Furla Clara Croc):

...or bit of bling with a little black dress (like this Coach Sequin Wristlet or Calfskin Firelight Swarovski).   

Aesthetically clutches were just meant for the holidays.

But here’s what I thought of the other day following the peanut butter cups with chocolate candy cane bark, if you are holding a clutch in one hand it only leaves one hand available for gathering food.  The clutch slows down your calorie consumption!  If you have your glass of wine (mulled or otherwise) in one hand there’s no hand left for food.  It would have been physically impossible to unwrap that peanut butter cup! 

On the other hand, if you’ve been hitting the gym all Fall in preparation for the holiday season then grab a cute, shiny hobo (like this Gucci that Bling Borrowers JUST got in!) that should sit nicely over your shoulder freeing up your hands.  

I’m going to pass things over to the fabulous ladies of Bling Borrowers to fill you in on great rates/deals/general wonderfulness they’re offering right now.  Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa!

Leigh-Ellen Thomas lives, loves and shops on the East Coast of Canada with her husband, golden retriever and the cat who rules them all.  For more fashion, travel and pet peeves visit her blog at http://littlewaterlily.blogspot.com/  

Note: If you are interested in any evening bag, clutch, or the NEW Heart bit metallic Gucci Leigh-Ellen mentioned in this blog, just post a comment with your email address and we'll be in touch with a SPECIAL OFFER!!  Much love and happy holidays!  The Bling Girls

Fashions and Handbags on my Christmas Wish List

Okay, I know there are still 43 days until Christmas (not that I'm counting or anything), but it's never too early to start writing your Christmas (Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc) list!  We scoured the web to find the best picks for the holiday season.  Some are less expensive; some may require winning the lottery.  A girl can dream, can't she?  Click on the photos for links to the source.

Handbags on the Wish List

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Michael Kors Medium Grayson Sequin Satchel $368 USD

Kate Spade Walker Park Tate $245 USD

Judith Leiber Radiant Cut Minaudiere $2895 USD

Alexander McQueen Embroidered Punk Skull Box Clutch $2720 USD

Gucci Soho Large Shoulder Bag $2090 USD

Accessories on the Wish List

BCBG Crystal Embellished Headband $25 USD

Marc by Marc Jacobs Studded Chunky Chain Link Watch $250 USD

Dolce and Gabbana Sequin Pouch-Embellished Chain Belt $595 USD

 Swarovski Chic Multi-Red Ring $290 CAD

Joe Fresh Nordic Scarf $19 CAD

Fashion on the Wish List

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Tod's Suede and Fur Bootie $995 USD

Ted Baker Trinka Pleat Detail Top $115 USD

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Sonia Rykiel Striped Wool and Cashmere Sweater $1380 CAD

Michael Kors Feather-Skirt Dress $375 USD

Versace for H&M Waistcoat $79.95 CAD

H&M Bow Tie Cardigan $39.95 CAD

Ted Baker LeeAnne Bow Peep Toe Shoe $175 USD

BCBG Leola Pleated Silk Tunic  $248 USD

Alexander McQueen Studded Harness Draped Floor Length Dress $5925 USD

Other Stuff on the Wish List

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Adidas adiZero Adios Runners $110 USD

  

Swarovski Christmas Set of Decorations $180 CAD

Tiffany & Co Business Card Case $385 CAD

Joe Fresh Slipper Booties $12 CAD

Now that you know what we want in our stockings, what are you hoping for?  Whatever finds its way into your stocking, we wish for peace, love, laughs, happiness, and health to you all!

Much Love,

The Bling Girls