Bag & Wallet Gifts Under $25

Bags and wallets can be found for under $25. Even bags and wallets picky fashionistas will love! You're friends and family will love you for these finds.

Words of Wisdom Coin Purse, $4.99 from ModCloth

Kimchi Blue Wallet/Clutch, $18 from Urban Outfitters

Bamboo 54 Pandanus Tote, $23.99 from ebags.com

KC Mallhan 4S Clutch, $24 on Endless

Vintage Re-issue Frame Coin Purse, $25 from Fossil

Wildfox Love Potion #9 Tote, $22 from Boutique to You

Slouchy Eco Tote, $21.95 from Nordstrom

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Bags, Purses, Clutches, Totes: Avelle Has Them!

Looking for that special clutch? What about a carry all, goes with everything purse? Just a lover of bags? Well, Avelle is your answer.

Remember Bag, Borrow or Steal? It is now called Avelle and has more features for fashion (and budget) lovers.

BE & D Limited Edition Leather Garbo Tote, $32/week, $95/month, $242/three months from Avelle

The site still works as Bag, Borrow or Steal did. You can rent bags, jewelry and sunglasses for a few days, weeks, months, or even a year. Find the hottest items and get them in your hands for a fraction of the retail price. Even vintage and high end designer bags are available! Some of the brands you will find include Coach, Cole Haan, Chanel, Chloe, LAMB, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tory Burch, Hermes and many, many more.

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Jokes, $60/week, $175/month, $446/three months from Avelle

If you borrow an item that you can't bear to return, just request to steal it. Avelle will then let you know if the item is available to sell, calculate the equity you've earned from the rental price, and add the difference to your shopping bag to check out. But, if you must part with your lovely bag, returns are as simple as printing out a prepaid label and dropping off the package at any UPS location.

You can become a member of Avelle for a year, three months or just a month. The membership price varies, but however much you pay in membership fees you earn in rental credit. Members also receive 20% off rental fees compared to non-members and have access to a few other features. But, you can always borrow as a non-member.

Isabella Fiore Francine Bag, $17/week, $50/month, $128/three months, from Avelle

Besides being able to borrow fabulous bags, jewelry and sunglasses, Avelle will even clean and repair your bags. Yes, your personal bags. Shipping is free to Avelle; just pay for the cleaning and repairs.

Used Botkier Sophie Satchel, $185 (retail $625) from Avelle

What does Avelle do with bags that are no longer borrowed? What about people that have a surplus of bags (new and used)? Just click on BBOS Private Sale at the top of the page for a wonderful surprise. All those bags, and jewelry and sunglasses are on sale at great discounts! Discounts up to 73% off!

New Donald J Pliner Shima Vintage Shoulder Bucket, $100 (retail $335) from Avelle

For an even more amazing deal, use coupon code SAVE20 for $20 off your first purchase/borrow or SHOP15 for 15% off your first purchase/borrow. My first purchase was a brand new, bronze Calvin Klein hobo bag. The retail price was $183, was on sale for $55, plus I used a coupon code. My total was $35! $35!

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Spring/Summer Bags

Time to ditch the dark brown and black bags and add some spring/summer style to your purse collection. Lighter colored clothing calls for lighter colored bags. Think true white, cream, beige/khaki and even light grey and silver.

Treesje Parker Hobo, Bluefly $369

If you are on a budget, and who isn't, choose one versatile bag that can go from day to night. Also, don't buy a bag that is too trendy. After all, you will want to keep it for next year and the year after. If you really want a trendy studded bag, do not spend a lot of money on it. Splurge on timeless pieces, not trendy ones.

Cole Haan Bailey Pocket Hobo, $298

If you have the dough, there are some great casual totes. Fendi's straw and canvas tote, available on Bluefly, is perfect for a day of shopping. Yves St. Laurent also has several great totes for spring/summer. For evening, clutches are simple and sexy; Fendi has an irresistible silver leather one that will carry you through fall.

Yves St. Laurent Large Bowler, Bluefly $1,436

A light colored bag will be your go-to bag for months to come, so choose wisely! Remember, a good quality, timeless bag will last years and you will enjoy carrying it every time.

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Diaper Bag Gets Chic

Yes, we are all waiting for Paris Fashion Week to take off. Just a little bit longer!

However, there are other aspects of fashion to cover. The purse is a must have item. If you are a mommy, the diaper bag is a must have item. So, Coach has combined the two. You get a chic diaper bag that you can later use as a purse when the little one gets older. If the new baby is a girl, hand it down to her when she needs a purse.

Mommies can pick from patent leather, sateen or the traditional Coach fabric and then choose from the traditional Coach "C", the newer pop art "C" or without logo. There are two different styles, all with shoulder strap and handles, and they come in a multitude of colors.

Not only is this bag stylish and an essential for carrying around baby's diapers, but it comes with a matching changing pad.

This is a perfect baby shower gift that you can be sure will be used and appreciated.

Prices range from $358-$648. Visit www.coach.com to purchase.