Anything and Everything About Vera Bradley!
Here are some pictures that I took at the 2008 Spring Vera Bradley Outlet Sale in Fort Wayne...
This is a picture of the Allen County Memorial Coliseum,
the venue for this year's sale.
This is just one of many aisles of discount Vera Bradley
products. Enough for everyone!
Piles and piles of Vera Bradley bags - all on sale!
Don't you just love the Vera Bradley Capri Melon...
Checking out at the sale wasn't too bad -
there were sixty registers in all!
As promised, here are the remaining Spring 2008 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale prices...
p.s. Click here to read the first part of the price list.
Microfiber Collection
Baby Bag $65.00
Bangle Bag $28.00
Chain Handbag $54.00
City Tote $54.00
Colette $15.00
Crescent Cosmetic $15.00
Double Kisslock Wallet $27.00
Garment Bag $96.00
Grommet Tote $54.00
Hipster $42.00
Large Hobo $48.00
Large Toggle $53.00
Lilly $41.00
Margie $39.00
Petite Coin Purse $11.00
Pleated Handbag $46.00
Shoulder Bag $37.00
Small Toggle $28.00
Tall Hobo $40.00
Travel Backpack $57.00
Turn Lock Handbag $44.00
Denim Collection
Abby $47.00
Ashley $11.00
Madison $53.00
Olivia $35.00
Taylor $47.00
Highlands (Fall 2007 Tweed) Collection
Cargo Satchel $81.00
Carry-On Cargo $105.00
Newsie Hat $27.00
Saddle Bag $72.00
Tab Shoulder Bag $72.00
Three Pocket Tote $78.00
Sateen Collection
Alicia $48.00
Casey $17.00
Holly $41.00
Julie $41.00
Nicole $44.00
Patchwork Coin $10.00
Patchwork Cosmetic $13.00
Jacquard (Winter 2007 Holiday) Collection
Clutch $42.00
Handbag $75.00
Tall Tote $81.00
Miscellaneous
Daughter's Apron $11.00
Long Sleeve Tee $19.00 (new markdown - now $5.00)
PJ Pants $28.00 (new markdown - now $15.00)
Short Sleeve Tee $16.00 (new markdown - now $5.00)
Slippers w/ Pouch $18.00
Beach/Sport
Beach Towel $20.00
Bottle Sleeve $10.00
Golf Glove $14.00
Racquet Cover $39.00
Shoe Bag $23.00
Straw Sandals $13.00
Straw Tote $46.00
Sun Hat $16.00
Visor $12.00
Home Accessories
Napkin $4.00
Padded Hangers (3 pack) $9.00 (new markdown - now $5.00)
Placemat $7.00
Pet Items
Pet Collar $9.00
Pet Leash $10.00
Pet Porter $58.00 (new markdown - now $10.00)
You might also note that Vera Bradley is further discounting some of the items as the sale progresses. If you do manage to find time to attend the outlet sale this year, you may be pleasantly surprised to find you can get an even better discount on certain items than what is listed here 
The 2008 Spring Vera Bradley Outlet Sale is now in progress and will be continuing until Sunday! Here is a partial list of the discounted prices you can find at the sale:
Handbags
Amy $18.00
Baby Bag $55.00
Backpack $30.00
Backpack (Large) $50.00
Backsack $33.00
Betsy $38.00
Bitty Betsy $15.00
Bowler $43.00
Bucket Tote $34.00
Cargo Sling $54.00
Curvy Tote $37.00
Handbag $30.00
Hipster $32.00
Hobo $37.00
Katie $16.00
Lindsay $40.00
Little Betsy $35.00
Little Toggle Tote $28.00
Lola $38.00
Maggie $24.00
Messenger $49.00
Metro $48.00
Mini Hipster $27.00
Molly $26.00
On The Go $38.00
Sherry $29.00
Small Tic Tac Tote $33.00
Tie Tote $35.00
Tote $26.00
Vera $47.00
Villager $43.00
Travel/Luggage
Garment Bag $78.00
Large Duffel $48.00
Little Travel Case $25.00
Luggage Tag $ 5.00
Miller Bag $50.00
Satchel $52.00
Small Duffel $41.00
Accessories
Belt $12.00
Brush & Pencil Case $11.00
CD/DVD Case $13.00
Cell Phone Case $15.00
Checkbook Cover $11.00
Coin Purse $ 8.00
Curling Iron Cover $10.00
Ditty Bag $15.00
Eyeglass Case $10.00
Ella Wristlet $15.00
Good Book Cover $15.00
Hanging Organizer $29.00
Jewelry Case $20.00
Jewelry Roll $ 5.00
Laptop Case $23.00
Large Bow Cosmetic $20.00
Large Cosmetic $14.00
Medium Bow Cosmetic $18.00
Mini Jewelry Box $12.00
Mini Zip Wallet $15.00
Out to Lunch $15.00
Paperback Cover $ 9.00
Pocket Wallet $15.00
Purse Cosmetic $22.00
Readers Case $ 9.00
Reversible Belt $16.00
Sash $ 9.00
Silk Scarf $24.00
Small Bow Cosmetic $13.00
Small Cosmetic $11.00
Tortoise Link Watch $48.00
Travel Companion $11.00
Travel Cosmetic $29.00
Travel Organizer $25.00
Travel Pouch $ 9.00
Tune Case $15.00
Umbrella $19.00 (new markdown - now $12.00)
Wallet w/ Strap $25.00
Wristlet $15.00
Zip Around Wallet $23.00
Zip ID Case $ 6.00
This is just a partial list of the 2008 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale prices. I still need to add information for the following collections: Microfiber, Denim, Highland, Sateen and Jacquard. I should have that posted in the next couple of hours (UPDATED: Here is the rest of the price list for the 2008 Spring Vera Bradley Outlet Sale). I will also give you my personal review of the sale (I attended it last night)...
Two more days until the 2008 annual Vera Bradley outlet sale here in Fort Wayne. This weekend, our local newspaper, the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, had an interesting "fact sheet" about this year's sale. If you are still on the fence regarding whether you want to attend, here are some of the more interesting facts included in the article.
25%-75% off!
150 - item styles to select from
50 - color/pattern choices
$2,500 - purchase limit per person
60 - cash registers (10 more than in 2007)
41,000 - number of customers who visited the 2007 sale
Still undecided whether to make the road trip? Well, I will be reporting later this week to let you know my experiences at the sale. I'll be uploading some pictures too (if they let me take my camera in).
Looking for more ways to spoil yourself after the Vera Bradley outlet sale? With Easter quickly approaching, it brings another must-visit Fort Wayne destination to mind. Fort Wayne is a leader in making fabric handbags, but did you know that we also make some of the best chocolates you will find in the States? It's true! I'm talking about DeBrand's Fine Chocolates.
You won't find DeBrands chocolates at your local Wal-Mart (or any other regular retail store, for that matter). Nope, Godiva fans, not even at Macy's! That's just how seriously this Fort Wayne company takes their quality.
While you are here for the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale, schedule some time on your itinerary to tour the DeBrand's chocolate factory and see how the chocolates are made. If you have a group of twelve or more joining you, you can schedule a tour in advance. If not, DeBrands offers tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays - their website has specifics. If you can't make the tour, it's ok - just make sure you sample some of their chocolates before leaving town!
Shopping Destination #1 - Glenbrook Mall
After attending the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale, there are a couple other shopping destinations in Fort Wayne that you will want to check out. The first is the Glenbrook Square Shopping Mall, located just a couple of miles north of the Allen County Memorial Coliseum (the location for this year's outlet sale). With two levels of shopping, and Macy's, Sears and JCPenney as anchors, this is one of my favorite places to shop year round.
While out and about at Glenbrook Mall, make sure you show off your new Vera Bradley purchases. Don't be surprised if total strangers come up and ask you about the outlet sale - it's par for the course around here! I usually can't even run a short errand to the gas station during the outlet sale weekend without running into someone who admires my bag and shares their great finds. It's part of the fun!
The annual Vera Bradley Outlet Sale is a BIG deal here in Fort Wayne. The entire community gets in on the action, including local hotels. Many offer special discounts for attendees of the sale - all you have to do is mention "Vera Bradley" when you make your reservation.
So how can you find the best deals? I recommend that you check out the Vera Bradley website's hotel accommodations list - scroll down to the bottom of that page to start your comparison shopping. Remember, the more money you save on accommodations, the more you will have available to spend at the sale!
I have been anxiously waiting for my ticket to the 2008 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale preview day, to be held on April 30th. I ordered it two weeks ago (February 14th - the day they went on sale) through Ticketmaster. Since that time, I have been watching the mailbox. Granted, I still don't need it for another two months, but I wanted to make sure it ended up in the right hands (mine!). Anyway, not to worry - I received my ticket today, and now all that's left to do is wait for the big day!
I'm from the Fort Wayne area (born and raised here), so unlike many others that will be attending the sale, I'm not going to be making a Vera Bradley "pilgrimage". Nope, no bus trip for me! But for those of you attending from out of town, I'm planning on passing the time until the sale by sharing a little information with you about Fort Wayne - where to stay, what to do, the best places to eat - just a hodge podge of information to make your trip here a little more interesting.
By the way, you don't need a ticket to attend the sale. Tickets are only required for the preview day on April 30th. Admission to the sale is free during the regular sale dates of May 1 through 4. However, you will need to fork out a couple of bucks for parking. The last time I was at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum (the site of this year's sale), parking was $4.00. I guess nothing in life is really free (but trust me, it will be worth it)...