ATTENTION BAGAHOLICS!

Attention Birmingham bagaholics this just in from our friends at Bag, Borrow, or Steal! Did you ever think your obsession with designer handbags could land you a job? Bag Borrow or Steal, the largest online "luxury on loan" retailer allowing women to borrow designer handbags and jewelry, today launched "America's Ultimate Bagaholic Contest," a search for the country's most handbag obsessed woman. Bag Borrow or Steal asks women of Birmingham to submit a creative video showing their passion for handbags and explaining why they are America's ultimate bagaholic.

All entrants' videos will be judged based on creativity, audio/visual quality and, most importantly, expression of purse passion. All who enter will receive 20% off any luxury handbag they borrow at bagborroworsteal.com. One grand-prize winner will be selected from five finalists and receive her "Ultimate Dream Job" as Bag Borrow or Steal's Chief Bag Officer. She will be the first to carry and critique six of the Fall's hottest must-have bags; document her experience in her own dedicated blog on the Bag Borrow or Steal website, and receive free handbag rentals for a year.

All participants can enter the contest by logging onto www.bagborroworsteal.com/bagaholic and submitting the required contact information. A complete list of rules and eligibility requirements are also available on the site. The deadline to enter the "America's Ultimate Bagaholic Contest" is August 10, 2007.

"We understand the joy of a beautiful handbag and share the obsession women have for their favorite bags," said Lynn Ridenour, senior vice president of marketing for Bag Borrow or Steal. "Through this contest, we're celebrating their love of luxury and giving them an opportunity to spotlight their passion for handbags. We're constantly looking for creative ways to actively engage our members and also introduce the concept of 'borrowed luxury' to bagaholics everywhere. This contest allows us to do both in a fun and interactive way."