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Vera Bradley Spring 2010 Collection – Vintage is In!

Feb 3rd, 2010 by Dawn

The new Vera Bradley Spring 2010 collection has been in stores for a couple of weeks now, and I'm curious to hear what everyone thinks of them.   I have talked to a few people who mentioned they did not think they would like them based on pictures they had seen, but after getting a firsthand look, they were smitten!

Vera Bradley Spring 2010 Collection

A few of the new patterns were inspired by vintage fabrics.  I love almost everything vintage, and I think the designers did a great job bringing the past into the present with the Spring 2010 collection.  Although I'm anxiously looking forward to the summer styles, I do love these recent introductions.   Continue Reading »

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A Few More Vera Bradley Outlet Sale Updates

Jan 27th, 2010 by Dawn

Hey everyone!  Well, I have been keeping an eye out for more news about the 2010 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale, and so far, there really hasn't been any announcements.  I'm not very good at waiting, so today I called the company to see if I could get any details...

First, I confirmed that the sale has been pushed back a day.  The new dates for the sale are indeed April 29 - May 1, 2010.

I crossed my fingers and asked if there would be a preview day.  They didn't have one last year, but in previous years, usually the first day of the sale was limited to ticketed customers.  Proceeds from the ticket sales were donated to the Vera Bradley Foundation.  I was hoping that was why they pushed back the date, so that they could use the 28th as a fundraiser for the Foundation.  I did not receive a positive yes or no.  Instead, I was told that it was "not likely".

Finally, I asked about registration requirements.  They do plan to do this again this year, but could not provide any specific details yet.  If I remember right, last year we didn't know about the registration requirements until mid-February, and the actual registration process didn't start taking place until mid-March.

That's all I have for now, but if I find out anything else, I will definitely share it here...

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Vera Bradley 2010 Outlet Sale – Important Date Change

Jan 14th, 2010 by Dawn

Apparently, the dates of the Vera Bradley 2010 Outlet Sale have now been knocked back a day.  This morning I was visiting Vera Bradley's Facebook page, when I came across this post by one of their fans...

Just wanna comment on the sale dates for the outlet sale this year. Last year when we went they stated the sale would be April 28th - May 1st. 4 days instead of the usual 5 days. I checked the website today only to see that they have it posted as April 29th - May 1st. ONLY 3 DAYS? WHY? Is it perhaps since they opened the outlet store in Aurora, IL they are scaling back on the yearly Fort Wayne sale? I think it's gonna be a crowded mess - can you imagine 50,000 people + in the coliesum in 3 days (instead of 5)? Hope they are organized and got good security!

I immediately checked the outlet sale information page on their website, and sure enough, they had quietly changed the date.  No official update anywhere else. Continue Reading »

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Getting Ready for the 2010 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

Jan 4th, 2010 by Dawn

I have received a lot of questions lately about the spring 2010 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale, so I thought I would provide you with a quick update...

First of all, let's talk about the date and location. This year's sale will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum. It is scheduled for April 29th through May 1st.  Please note that the date has changed. Vera Bradley had originally stated that it would begin on the 28th, but recently updated their website to now show that it will start a day later.  I do not yet have the hours for the sale, but as soon as I know something, I will post it here on my blog.

If you have never attended the event before, I have put together a little "summary" of what you can expect - click here for my 2010 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale overview. It covers the questions that I commonly receive, including what types of selection and pricing are available, the best places to stay in Fort Wayne, how to get to the Allen County Memorial Coliseum, and more. Of course, if you have any questions that were not answered on that page, please post them here, and I will do my best to answer them.

At the 2009 outlet sale, attendees were required to pre-register. Registration could be done online or onsite. I'm not sure if there will be a registration requirement to attend this year. There seemed to be some kinks in the system last year, and hopefully they either have them worked out by now, or if not, will forego this requirement. Once again, as soon as I know something, I will post it here.

Right now, April seems like it's a long way off, but it will be here before we know it! I'm anxiously looking forward to the 2010 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale, but in the meantime, I will do my best to keep everyone updated as new information is released.  Keep checking back.  You can also follow me on Twitter or subscribe to my feed to get the latest information as soon as it's posted.

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Merry Christmas!

Dec 24th, 2009 by Dawn

I'm just taking a quick break from all the festivities to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! May you have a safe and happy holiday, and if I don't post again until the new year, have a happy New Year too!

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The Vera Bradley Reversible Tote – Two Looks in One!

Dec 11th, 2009 by Dawn

By now, most of you have probably already seen the Vera Bradley Reversible Tote, new for fall 2009. This bag is absolutely cute, and very versatile too!  In case you haven't had an opportunity to see it yet, here's a picture of one in the pretty Hope Garden print...

Vera Bradley Reversible Tote

I love it when the new patterns arrive at my local Vera store. One of the first things that I like to do is pick up the new purses and take a peek inside to see the liner fabric. I'm wondering - how many of you do this too!? As much as I love the signature patterns, there's been more than once that I liked the interior fabric as much (if not more!) than the exterior fabric. Continue Reading »

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Vera Bradley Patterns Inspire Handmade Cards

Nov 18th, 2009 by Dawn

I have talked a little bit here about how I love to scrapbook and make cards, and this morning I came across a challenge on the Split Coast Stampers forum that I had to share with everyone here...

The point of this challenge is that participants have to make handmade cards inspired by Vera Bradley patterns and colors.  Here is just a small sample of the cards submitted to the challenge so far:

Vera Bradley Card

Raspberry Fizz Vera Bradley Card

Mediterranean White Vera Bradley Card

Purple Punch Vera Bradley Card

Beautiful, aren't they!  Can you tell what pattern was used as inspiration for each card? Continue Reading »

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Get a Vera Bradley Small Tic Tac Tote for Just $19.00!

Nov 18th, 2009 by Dawn

Do you want to get the Vera Bradley Small Tic Tac Tote at a great price?  For three days only (November 18 - 20, 2009), these cute totes, which normally retail for $55.00, are just $19.00.

Although there is not an outlet sale this fall, these are the types of deals I love to find when I go, so I couldn't help but spread the word about this great bargain (especially so close to Christmas)!  To take advantage of the sale, visit the Tic Tac Tote page on VeraBradley.com.

I just checked what colors are available, and although quantities are limited, here is the selection they had when I checked their website: Continue Reading »

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It’s That Time of the Year: the 2010 Vera Bradley Planner

Oct 8th, 2009 by Dawn

I can't get over the fact that I'm already talking about the 2010 Vera Bradley Planner, but time flies, and the new year is really only a couple of months away!  I already have a handful of appointments scheduled for next year, so even though it seems much too early to be talking about this topic, I have to be planning for January 1 and the days that follow.

This year's agenda is 7" x 8½" x 1½" and features a one inch three ring binder design.  The calendar is tab-separated and runs from August 2009 through December 2010 - yep, that means you can starting using it right away, rather than waiting until next year (one more reason to get it now!).  It also includes 164 pages with lists, a movable pocket, bookmark, and sticker sheet.  The 2010 Vera Bradley Planner comes in fall and winter's new signature colors - Pirouette, Carnaby, Blue Rhapsody, Symphony in Hue, Imperial Toile and Paprika. Continue Reading »

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The Not-So-Spicy Vera Bradley Paprika

Oct 5th, 2009 by Dawn

Vera Bradley PaprikaThere were three new signature fabrics released for winter 2009, and because I have already talked about two of them, I have just one more to discuss - the Vera Bradly Paprika pattern.  Of the three new patterns, I thought this one would be my favorite.  However, as you may already know from reading my earlier posts, Symphony in Hue won out in the end, after seeing the fabrics in person.

I think the name is what first attracted me to this style.  With fair skin and hair, warm, spicy colors tend to dominate the colors I have in my closet.  Based on its name, I assumed that the Vera Bradley Paprika pattern would fit right in.  However, it's a bit brighter than I envisioned, and in the end, I don't think it's the best choice for me.  Luckily, no two people are alike, and I'm sure that this will be a favorite of others who have the complexion to pull off the colors in this pattern. Continue Reading »

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