The Vera Bradley Good Book Cover is Back!

October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Vera Bradley Good Book Cover was retired a few years ago, despite being a very popular item.  However, there is good news for those who missed it - it's back!  According to the description on the Vera Bradley website, this zip around case can be used to "tote your favorite classic or the latest bestseller". Unfortunately, the description left out the only "Good Book" I had in mind - the Bible!

The dimensions of this cover are 10-1/4" x 7-1/2" x 2".  It sounded as if it may be big enough, but I had to pull out my ruler and make sure.  The dimensions of my Bible are 9-1/2" x 7" x 1-3/4".  I think it will fit! [Read more...]

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Vera Bradley Spring 2011 Styles Arriving in Stores Tomorrow!

January 12, 2011 By 3 Comments

Here in Indiana, snow is still flying.  However, things are going to start heating up soon, with the arrival of the new Vera Bradley Spring 2011 styles in stores tomorrow!

The four new signature spring patterns are colorful and fun, sure to chase away the winter blues.

Folkloric

Boysenberry

Lemon Parfait

Blue Lagoon

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Get Ready for the Vera Bradley Winter 2010 Patterns

September 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Vera Bradley winter 2010 patterns will be arriving in stores later this month - September 23rd to be exact!

UPDATE ON SEPTEMBER 24th: Well, they are now available!  My, how time flies, doesn't it?  I'm hoping to get a look at the new patterns in person soon, and as soon as I do, I will post my thoughts here.  In the meantime, make sure you check out the Vera Bradley patterns page, where you can shop for these colors, as well as the older styles.

Now, to get back on track, the new colors are...

Baroque

Versailles

Buttercup

Twirly Bird Navy

Twirly Bird Pink

Here is also a link to a YouTube video I came across that shows not only the patterns, but the interior lining fabrics as well:

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Vera Bradley Hello Dahlia: Thoughts of Autumn

July 20, 2010 By 2 Comments

The Vera Bradley Hello Dahlia print is perhaps the prettiest pattern of the fall 2010 season!

I'm a midwestern girl through and through, and that's probably why autumn is my favorite season.  It will be here before we know it, won't it?  In addition to the colors of the changing leaves, the hand-carved pumpkins, and the corn stalks wrapped around light posts, I have a special place in my heart for the mums and dahlias that start filling up the flower beds starting in late summer.


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Will Vera Bradley Slate Blooms Replace Java Blue?

July 15, 2010 By 1 Comment

Have you noticed that the new Vera Bradley Slate Blooms pattern, which was introduced with the fall 2010 styles, has a similar color scheme to Java Blue?  There's been some chatter on Facebook and on other online message boards that this new fabric just might replace the longstanding and much-loved Java Blue.  What do you think?

Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say not just yet!  I wish they didn't have to retire any pattern - although I know it's necessary to make way for the new styles, I really hate to see any of them go.  But fortunately, Java Blue is now available in the newer styles, including the Metropolitan, the Side by Side Tote, the Julia Handbag, and the redesigned Hipster. [Read more...]

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The Vera Bradley Barcelona – What Do You Think?

July 12, 2010 By 1 Comment

Occasionally, a pattern comes out that I'm not too sure about.  The new Vera Bradley Barcelona pattern, which was released recently with the other fall 2010 introductions, is one such fabric.  When I first saw the sneak peek pics that started making their rounds about the internet earlier in the year, I thought for sure that I would like this pattern.  After all, it appeared to be neutral enough, with its easy to pair color combo of off white and black.

Of course, I was just taking peeks at samples, without seeing the pattern in person, or even on any handbags.  Some lucky people received sneak peek glances at the signature stores earlier in the year, and while they had lots of good things to say about the pattern itself, the verdict was out on the striped trim. [Read more...]

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Vera Bradley Very Berry Paisley – The Wait is Over!

July 9, 2010 By 2 Comments

We got a sneak peek at the Vera Bradley Very Berry Paisley pattern at the 2010 Tony Awards. I love sneak peeks, but there is just one problem - it makes the wait that much longer! However, there's good news...

As of Thursday, July 8th, the wait is finally over, and this new pattern is now available, along with the other fall 2010 styles.

From eye candy to arm candy, I predict this paisley print will be popular! It's already one of my top favorites of all time, and I have a hard time picking favorites, so that's saying something. However, for me, it was love at first sight. [Read more...]

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Get Ready for the Vera Bradley Fall 2010 Patterns

July 2, 2010 By 9 Comments

We have to wait just a few more days for the release of the new Vera Bradley fall 2010 patterns. They make their big debut in stores and online on Thursday, July 8th.

Personally, I am really excited about the fall collection. From the sneak peek pics I have seen, I have to say that I adore all four patterns! It's going to be a tough time picking a favorite.

Here's a quick thirty second video that gives you a peek at all four new fall patterns...

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Summer 2010 Vera Bradley Patterns Are Here!

March 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Although we just welcomed the first day of spring on Saturday, the new summer 2010 Vera Bradley patterns are now arriving at the stores!  That's not unusual though - retailers always seem to be one season ahead of everyone else, don't they?

Anyway, here in Indiana, summer will not be here until June.  That's when the temperatures are finally warm enough to take a dip in the pool and the kids are happy to be out of school.  Although summer is not officially here, I know more than one person who would have had a hard time waiting until its true arrival on June 21st to get their hands on these new patterns.  There were sneak peeks floating around back in the fall, and once you get a glimpse, it can be difficult to wait!

However, the wait is over, and the new summer 2010 Vera Bradley patterns are starting to arrive in most stores.  As always, I'm having a hard time picking a favorite, so I thought I would see what everyone else is saying, and what better way to do that then with a poll.  So, here goes...

Which Summer Pattern Is Your Favorite?

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Vera Bradley Totally Turq – A Colorful Classic

February 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Vera Bradley Totally Turq pattern, new for spring 2010, is what I would consider to be a "classic" print.  When I think of all the handbags that this company has released during the years, I usually think of the many eye-catching geometric quilted fabrics featuring paisleys, florals, and medallions.

Totally Turq is yet another one that would fit in this category.  There's no paisley on this print, but there are scrolls and medallions, and if you look closely, you can see a hint of floral on this pretty pattern.

It has an attractive color scheme too.  The background for this print is a soft turquoise.  This particular color is considered to be one of the biggest colors for not only the spring season, but for 2010 as well.  I recently read that Pantone LLC, considered to be the "world-renowned authority on color", named turquoise the 2010 color of the year, and had this to say about it: [Read more...]

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