Vera Bradley 2010 Outlet Sale – Important Date Change

January 14, 2010 By Dawn 2 Comments

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. [Read more...]

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Getting Ready for the 2010 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

January 4, 2010 By Dawn 29 Comments

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!

December 24, 2009 By Dawn Leave a Comment

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!

December 11, 2009 By Dawn Leave a Comment

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. [Read more...]

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Vera Bradley Patterns Inspire Handmade Cards

November 18, 2009 By Dawn 1 Comment

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? [Read more...]

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

November 18, 2009 By Dawn Leave a Comment

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: [Read more...]

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

October 8, 2009 By Dawn Leave a Comment

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. [Read more...]

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The Not-So-Spicy Vera Bradley Paprika

October 5, 2009 By Dawn Leave a Comment

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. [Read more...]

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Vera Bradley Imperial Toile – Surprise, It’s Brown!

September 30, 2009 By Dawn 3 Comments

Vera Bradley Imperial ToileHave you seen the Vera Bradley Imperial Toile in person yet?  When pictures of this pattern first surfaced, I thought it was in shades of black and ivory.  I have talked to several others who thought the same thing too, many who were disappointed to learn that the toile pattern had no black at all, but rather dark brown.

I have to admit that I'm torn.  I really liked the idea of the black and ivory mix, just because it would look great with many of the fall and winter clothes I have in my closet.  However, pinks and browns are one of my favorite color combinations too, and this fabric's pink accents are definitely eye catching (and really cute too!).   [Read more...]

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Vera Bradley Symphony in Hue – Pictures Don’t Do It Justice!

September 26, 2009 By Dawn 2 Comments

vera-bradley-symphony-in-hue-stationaryMy first glimpse of the recently released Vera Bradley Symphony in Hue was back in June.  Christmas stockings made from this pattern were passed out at the 2009 Tony Awards.

Based on these pictures, I have to reluctantly admit that I was not initially impressed with this pattern.  However, when in doubt, I have found that sometimes the best thing to do is to wait until I can see it in person.  I have been wanting to make a trip to my local Vera Bradley store to do just that, but since the kids have been back to school, the only time I spend on the road is shuttling them back and forth to school, and my sixth grader to football practices and games. [Read more...]

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