Ever wanted to know what it feels like to carry a stunning designer handbag from Dior, Gucci or Prada but think its way out of your budget?  Well I have exciting news for you. LoanMeorOwnMe.com is a brilliant new kiwi website that launched last month which specialises in hiring out covetable designer handbags at totally affordable prices.  

It's run by Aucklander Amanda Easterbrook who is a self confessed bag addict and has amassed a stunning collection or beautiful and unique bags. She and her friend Angie Tinker decided to set up a service that would allow women to carry the bag of their dreams without maxing out their credit cards. Incredibly the bags start from just $30 a week for a cute Marc Jacobs tote. With the party season approaching a gorgeous bag from LoanMe or OwnMe would be just perfect to give your outfit a touch of glamour (and turn your friends green with envy!).

So how does it work? You just go to the website, sign up and pick the bag you want from the truly amazing selection on display (although there are so many beautiful bags to choose from this part may take awhile!). You then decide if you want to borrow it for a week, two weeks or a month, pay for it and it is couriered directly to your door! When your rental period is up you put it back in its box and a courier picks it up from you and returns it to its handbag heaven home. If you have the budget most of the bags on display are also available to buy, so if you really can’t part with your rental you can make it yours forever.

I recently borrowed the truly exquisite Prada Fairy bag (pictured above) and I can honestly say it was so beautiful I didn’t want to return it!  I felt like royalty carrying it and it drew lots of compliments wherever I went.  Bags have the ultimate ‘feel good’ factor like that and you don’t have to look like a model to carry one!

LoanMe or OwnMe have a special offer for nzgirl readers running until the 31st December 2008.  Simply go to the website - www.loanmeorownme.com and register, then when you've picked your desired bag enter the promo code 'nzgirl' to receive $10.00 off the price of your rental.