Oprah.com: “Fashion For Rent” by Dianna Baros

Posted by The Transumerist in Conglomerate, Transumerism in the News, Website on 03. Jan, 2010 | 0 Comments

Read the article at Oprah.com

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A woman’s social calendar inevitably includes events that require dressing up. There’s the dress to think about, of course, plus matching shoes, a handbag and jewelry too. It’s all fun and frivolous until you see the bill. An evening gown can cost hundreds of dollars, even at [...]

“Netflix of Handbags” (and renting jewelry & sunglasses, too) – Avelle.com

“Netflix of Handbags” (and renting jewelry & sunglasses, too) – Avelle.com

Posted by The Transumerist in Fashion Rental, Rental Services on 28. Dec, 2009 | 2 Comments

Avelle.com (the NEW BagBorrowOrSteal.com) wants woman to embrace the transumerist lifestyle with its message……..
“WELCOME TO THE BORROWING REVOLUTION”
They say it’s lonely at the top, but at Bag Borrow or Steal we’ve got legions of loyal members—handbag and jewelry enthusiasts just like us—to keep us company! Nobody offers a broader selection of tip-top terrific merchandise, and [...]