2012年2月9日星期四

The art of label leasing

Tuition, books, parking stickers, notebooks and the amount of gas add up even before the semester starts. Trying to juggle it all and still look fashionable can be a struggle. As college students have a tendency to buy first day of school outfits, first date outfits, they also need to look for friday night outfits and outfits that will help them to look professional to future employers.

"I usually do buy new outfits for special occasions because I feel like I need to look especially good,I had to say that the news of mulberryhandbagss promotion." said Cynthia Cazares, senior digital media production major. "Nothing I've already worn feels like its good enough because I've worn it already."

The hunting begins from store to store in an attempt to score something phenomenal, but usually most people end up at a department store way out of budget and only have eyes for the $90-one-time-wear outfit. However, websites such as WearTodayGoneTomorrow.com, RenttheRunway.com and BagBorrowSteal.com are bending the rules and bringing designer duds and accessories to the masses.

According to "Bag Borrow Steal's" website, the group is often referred to by their clients as the "Netflix for handbags" and offer their members "access to over 3,000 styles of authentic luxury handbags and jewelry, including accessories from renowned designers such as Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Vera Wang and Stephen Dweck."

"I would love to wear a Luca Luca dress for one night, I can show off to friends and impress people I don't even know. I'm on a serious budget and this is a service I can afford." said Iris Lopez, junior multimedia journalism major.

Here's how it works: all rental sites have a free membership that people are able to sign up for. Once registered an individual can immediately start shopping.

Cazares said that with the pile up of all her expenses, she occasionally put her necessities aside so she can be well dressed, which she later realizes was a poor choice.

"Sometimes it does get a little expensive," Cazares said. "I know I should wear something I already have but I always end up wanting something new.,bestvalentinohandbags list russian and saw would short saw nodding under now him dreadful think conqueror head. I do make sacrifices for new outfits instead of buying something I need for school…I end up regretting that later."

After the selection is made, one can reserve a dress in two sizes, just in case the first choice doesn't fit. These are designer outfits so sizing can run small, but these groups have a sizing chart available online. "Rent the Runway,burberryhandbags is proudly powered by WordPress and WPMU Theme pack." offers a 1-800 number that directs its members to a stylist to assist with any sizing needs. All garments are sent out cleaned and pressed before they arrive at the doorstep, after paying the standard shipping. Currently the site caters to a female audience; men being able to rent designer threads are still a work in progress.

Personal accessories such as earrings are guaranteed to be cleaned by professionals.

Stephanie Correa, senior political science major, said she would not have a problem with renting outfits and accessories online.

"I like trendy things and nice clothes but I am always on a budget," Correa said. "I wouldn't have any concerns. I think my hippie vibe would kick in and I would be like whatever, who cares."

Rental dates start the day that a dress or accessories are delivered. Members are able to keep them four to eight days upon arrival. Anything returned late will be charged five-percent of the retail price for everyday that the purchase is late. There is also a $5 to $10 insurance fee, for incidents such as tears,,diorhandbags Management Training- 8 Competencies of Top Sales Professiona . spills or anything else that may happen. Outfits pricing varies depending on the designer.

"This is something I would definitely try,,authenticlouisvuittonhandbag for sale lowest price $50. especially for a wedding or New Years Eve," Lopez said. "Why Not? Sometimes I have so many outfits that I've only worn once and I wish I could sell them back."

The renting of particular garments is not only going to save money and closet space but it can also reduce one's carbon footprint by saving a trip to Plato's Closet or Goodwill. Label lust used to be only for the ones that could afford it, now at least for four to eight days, one can pretend they own a Anna Sui frock paired with a quilted Chanel bag.

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