Anything and Everything About Vera Bradley!
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.
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...
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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...]
Recently, I did a post about the new spring patterns, including the adorable Vera Bradley Sittin' in a Tree fabric. Before the summer patterns arrive in the stores (trust me, they will be here before we know it!), I wanted to talk a little more about the spring styles. To kick off the discussion, I thought I would talk about my favorite of the four new releases - the Sittin' in a Tree pattern.
I always chuckle to myself when I hear others call these granny bags. Before the spring styles actually hit the stores, there was a lot of "granny bag talk", even from diehard Vera fans. I think it has to do with the fact that three of the four new spring patterns have vintage roots.
However, that's not the only reason. I also think some of the preliminary pictures were not the best. Last summer, Vera Bradley posted sneak peek pictures of Sittin' in a Tree on Flickr. Here's a link so you know what I'm talking about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/clubvera/3788375179/in/set-72157621819487995/
When I saw this picture, I have to admit that I didn't like the colors at all. I know sometimes computer monitors can display differently, but I looked at this picture on about half a dozen different monitors, and to be honest, I did not like what I saw on any of them! The green and turquoise hues were almost fluorescent and just didn't work well on the brown background. Fortunately, it was either a bad picture, or the pattern went through some additional modifications before its release, because the style that is now in stores is so much better than those original pics. [Read more...]
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...
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. [Read more...]
There 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. [Read more...]
