The Vera Bradley Craze

[BrownEyedGirl]

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[kddani]

Did you know she's a KD? :D

I support her, of course, b/c she's my sister.

But my personal opinion is that some of the bags (the larger ones!) look like glorified diaper bags to me. Hehe.

[Sistermadly]

Reminds me of the whole french provincial look. I guess the whole "preppy" thing from the 80s really is coming back in style..

Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead with one of those bags. If the fabrics were used for upholstery, now that's another story. :)

[starang21]

Originally posted by kddani
Did you know she's a KD? :D

I support her, of course, b/c she's my sister.

But my personal opinion is that some of the bags (the larger ones!) look like glorified diaper bags to me. Hehe.

not to sounds like i'm caking (i'm as straight as they come :D) or anything, but that's what i thought too....my mom has some of them and baby bags was the first thing that came to my mind.

[33girl]

My boss at the time got me a Vera Bradley makeup bag in a really pretty cream colored pattern w/ my monogram YEARS ago. That was the first I had ever heard of it.

[KillarneyRose]

I've been toting around Vera Bradleys for quite a while now. So she's getting more popular? Haha, I was actually in on the ground floor of a trend for once!

Let me think; here's pretty much all the Vera I have:

Provincial Red
Duffel Bag
Sport Bag
Garment Bag
Petite Villager
Travel Cosmetic Case
Hard Eyeglass Case (2)

My 7 and 5 year olds love Vera too! They had a great time picking out their own patterns. Their Vera patterns are, respectively Maison Blue and Hope and they each have the following:

Sport Bag (great for overnights)
Mini Backpack (when I pack them lunches, they carry them here)
Large Cosmetic Bag (carries toothbrush, toothpaste and comb)
Coin Purse (lunch money)
Teeny Paddy Bag (just TOO cute; had to buy it! lol)

I like Veras because they're really durable and they hold a lot. Plus, they're relatively inexpensive and really, really cute!

BrownEyedGirl: Much as I love Vera, I have to draw the line at monograms! That crosses the line into Preppydom :)

[AUDeltaGam]

I love Vera Bradley!! A LOT of girls at Auburn carry Vera! My pattern is Maison Blue and I have: petite Villager, wallet, coin purse and the medium sized cosmetic bag!

[GRITS]

I love my ditty bag in Hope, but I think my new color will be pink pansy. Does anyone have a garment bag, I want want,, but does it hold up? Have you all seen the fake ones yet?

[AchtungBaby80]

I feel like I'm in high school again! When I was a freshman, girls started carrying the smaller diaper-bag looking things as purses, and pretty soon, EVERYBODY and their grandmother had one (even me!). My favorite pattern is Greenleaf, which is so old it's probably been discontinued forever, but that's the last piece I bought. I refuse to carry the diaper bag purses, but the makeup bags are really cute.

[CarolinaCutie]

Sooooooo many people at my school have Veras, including many of my sisters. Some are cute... but I think I caught on to the trend a little too late, because now that everyone has one, I definitely don't want one. Although if I was going to get one, it would be one of the newer patterns, it's like a pink stripe?

BTW, gotta love all the fashion topics in Chit Chat tonight ;)

[UKDaisy]

I LOVE VERA!!!!!!! OMG I have so much Vera, I dont' even know where to start listing it all. But my favorite pieces (all in the just recently discontinued black w/roses) are my makeup case and my huge tote bag! Someone is going to the For Friends store this week to buy more! Yay!
And to the poor soul who wouldn't be caught dead in them, I'm so sorry you feel that way. But I love mine!

[juniorgrrl]

Man, those things are DESIGNER?!?! I thought that the people who had them were carrying around their Maw-Maw's last quilting project.

My version of prep is my monogrammed Boat and Toat bag as a purse/carryall.

[kddani]

Maybe this thread just heightened my awareness of Vera stuff.... but geez, I swear i've seen a ton of girls carrying Vera bags today at the law school.

Might be bringing them out more b/c it's spring... they seem to be a more springy kind of bag.

But they're everywhere!!!!!

[valkyrie]

I've never even seen those before. The silk ones are kind of cute, but not really my style.

[FiReKraCkEr]

I was looking at the web site and it didn't say how much they were...so how much to they run for?

[Lil' Hannah]

They're actually not terribly expensive. I don't know off the top of my head but I'm pretty sure you can get a regular ol' purse for $40-60.

[XOMichelle]

Wow, I just thought that everyone really liked provance (is that how you spell it? You;d think I'd need know how to spell to get a BA) when they carried these things... That was the only place I've really seen them sold, in the country of south France.
lol.
I'm such a city girl.

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by KDatUTC
I was looking at the web site and it didn't say how much they were...so how much to they run for?

Try this, KD...

http://www.pecksonline.com/verabradleystore.asp

This is where I buy most of my Veras, and they show all the prices. Hope this helps!

[AOII_LB93]

Originally posted by kddani
Did you know she's a KD? :D

I support her, of course, b/c she's my sister.

But my personal opinion is that some of the bags (the larger ones!) look like glorified diaper bags to me. Hehe.

Now that I've had a look you are right....they do look like diaper bags, though much more expensive. I don't know any mom/dad willing to pay what they are probably charging for a diaper bag that looks like my grandma's bedroom. :p

And you don't need to know how to spell Provence to get a BA, unless you were a French major, like me. ;)

[sororitygirl2]

Funny that I should return to see this and the Lilly thread at once... I've always loved Lilly, but never really liked Vera. I thought the Bradley bags looked a little too homey and country for my taste, and definitely saw the diaper-bag ressemblance.

BUT... looking at the limited edition silks and the florals, those are DAMN CUTE! I am going to have to go get one... And they are totally cheap when you compare them to a Coach or an Anya Hindmarch!

[lionlove]

Wow, I wore Vera Bradley dresses in elementary school. Who knew I was 12 years ahead of that trend :D

[Munchkin03]

People have done Lilly for years at my school (EE Triangle), but I don't think people are too into this whole Vera Bradley thing. It sounds like a Southern thing to me. More people do the LLBean monogrammed bag. Frankly, most of us just want a big bag for our books--which is why the LLBean and Herves are a lot more popular for day to day use than KS, VB, etc. Why pay $200 for a bag that you're putting dirty-ass books in? To look cute? :confused:

[FiReKraCkEr]

I just heard from one of my sisters and she said that Vera is NOT a KD, but her daughter is...

Someone please clarify....

Thanks

[FiReKraCkEr]

Bump, because I want my question to be answered...

Please?

Thanks:)

[Jaggergirl]

dude. I SWEAR when I was a kid my mom had a quilted bag just like those. I'm not so much into the qulited kind - but those limited edition spring ones are kinda cute. I like the bamboo flower power one. I bet it would go cute with my Payless sandals while I'm hanging out on the San Diego beaches for spring break!

[White_Chocolate]

personally, i think the bags are a bit old fogeyish for me
give me a coach or dior any day
i laugh at everyone who carries one

does that really go with every outfit you wear?
maybe for people who dress down and wear jeans every day
but that's why i buy GAP and American Eagle back


gosh, i know
such a snob

[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by Munchkin03
People have done Lilly for years at my school (EE Triangle), but I don't think people are too into this whole Vera Bradley thing. It sounds like a Southern thing to me. More people do the LLBean monogrammed bag. Frankly, most of us just want a big bag for our books--which is why the LLBean and Herves are a lot more popular for day to day use than KS, VB, etc. Why pay $200 for a bag that you're putting dirty-ass books in? To look cute? :confused:

CTHU. I'm thinking about a L.L. Bean Boat and Tote (the bag) after seeing one in the April Lucky. It had pink trim and a pink monogram. But right now, they're only showing light raspberry.
I'm not a Vera person either, perhaps because I'm not a huge fan of country-cute looks. I do like toile de Jouy, however.

[CarolinaCutie]

Originally posted by Steeltrap
CTHU. I'm thinking about a L.L. Bean Boat and Tote (the bag) after seeing one in the April Lucky. It had pink trim and a pink monogram. But right now, they're only showing light raspberry.
I'm not a Vera person either, perhaps because I'm not a huge fan of country-cute looks. I do like toile de Jouy, however.

That is the exact bag I carry my books to school in (pink with monogram)... I bought it last Christmas though, and they have changed the colors that they carry since then. I have the large size, and it's holding up quite nicely. Much more durable than ANY backpack I ever had from LL Bean.

I always love to see things in magazines that you already own... makes you feel quite stylish! haha

[juniorgrrl]

I saw the small monogrammed boat and tote in Town and Country as a suggestion for a bridesmaids gift. I felt so spiffy that I had something suggested by TaC! :D

[kddani]

Originally posted by KDatUTC
I just heard from one of my sisters and she said that Vera is NOT a KD, but her daughter is...

Someone please clarify....

Thanks

Co-Owner and President Patricia Miller is a KD (don't remember the chapter). I don't think there's any person that exists by the actual name of "Vera Bradley." We recognized her at convention during one of the alumnae luncheons where we recognize our accomplished alumnae.

KDs are obsessed with Vera. My connection to Tuscon ran through Atlanta (the surrounding area has a ton of KD chapters), the plane was at least 1/2 KDs going both too and from convention. I knew I had the right gate when I walked up and saw all these young women with Vera Bradley EVERYWHERE.

We also sell a lot of her bags at convention in our boutique (which was HUGE this year).... they sell like hotcakes. I've still avoided the craze. Apparantly there was some sort of KD pattern (not sure if adopted by KDs informally or if she did something special for us) but it was discontinued.

KD nationally is trying to get them to name one of their patterns "Friendship" to go along with "National Women's Friendship Day" which KD created (third Sunday in September). It would be marketed at price points with signs about what the pattern stands for etc. Kind of neat!

So yes, I learned more than I ever thought I would at KD convention last week!

(Edited to add: Patricia Millers is from the Sigma Upsilon chapter at Indiana)

[JennRN]

When I first moved up here to NC, Vera was everywhere-in TX I had never even heard of her. I thought the patterns were ugly as sin. I totally didn't understand it at all-I was like, give me my Kate Spade any day. But I have to admit...I got sucked in. My pattern is the now-discontinued Provincial Red. I've got the Teeny Paddy, and am buying the hanging organizer, travel cosmetic bag, and the Hampton-and she's coming out with new ones in July!

[GeekyPenguin]

A little preppy even for my taste...they are cute though.

[GMUBunny]

Ewww.... I wouldn't be caught dead carrying one of those bags. The patterns bare a striking resemblance to the fabric used on the Bible covers with straps that everyone in my family makes. It's definitely country, hick country. I do see where the diaper bag thing comes from. Blah... definitely not for me. I prefer to not look like I just came out of an episode of the Beverly Hillbillies :rolleyes:

[White_Chocolate]

i think that there's far too many designer purses to settle for a quilt that i could probably make myself.

[33girl]

I saw some Vera knockoffs today in Kaufmann's that put the FUG in FUGGGGLEEEE! The prints were terrible.

[FeeFee]

I think I'll pass on the bags. Some of the accessories look nice though.

[twinstars]

I'm not a fan, either. I think they look like diaper bags, or at least like something a middle-aged suburban matron should be carrying- not a college girl. I just don't think they're that cute on younger people.

[Munchkin03]

Originally posted by twinstars
I think they look like diaper bags, or at least like something a middle-aged suburban matron should be carrying- not a college girl. I just don't think they're that cute on younger people.

You took the words right out of my mouth! They're just too fuddy-duddy for my taste; as long as I don't look stupid trying to look cute, I'm not about accessorizing like I'm leading the soccer caravan. My friends from home are all about stuff like this, but then again, they were buying out Chico's at 18. So, to each her own...:D

[KillarneyRose]

Munchkin, what's a Chico???

[kddani]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
Munchkin, what's a Chico???

Chico's is a store, there's one on Walnut street actually.

Also a funny thing about the diaper bag resemblance- one of the national officers, who isn't necessarily super-trendy, bought a Vera Bradley. Her friends asked her if she had made it, because she apparantly made diaper bags that looked just like it when her children were babies.

I just thought that was hilarious

[Munchkin03]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
Munchkin, what's a Chico???

It's a store that sells "elegant resort wear," it always seemed to me to be aimed at women in their late 40s/early 50s who traveled for leisure rather often and on a whim. Their stores tend to be located in well-heeled resort areas and suburbs, and occasionally a large city. Nice clothes, to be sure, but I have some years until I'm ready to wear them.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by Munchkin03
It's a store that sells "elegant resort wear," it always seemed to me to be aimed at women in their late 40s/early 50s who traveled for leisure rather quickly. Their stores tend to be located in well-heeled resort areas and suburbs, and occasionally a large city. Nice clothes, to be sure, but I have some years until I'm ready to wear them.

That's a pretty apt description - my upper-middle-finance-executive aunt loves Chico's - and jetting off to Bermuda on a whim.

[PhiMuNursie]

I love Veras! It seemed like everyone in my chapter had one, though for a while we all claimed a pattern and got a little upset when others started catching on to the craze. Initially it was just a sorority member thing, then everyone at UF had one. I got my mom and sister into it, now I think I have one in just about every new pattern that comes out. Though red bandana is my original fav. Anyway, somehow you can match the bags to whatever clothing you're wearing, since some of the bags are "dressier" than others. Clearly you wouldn't take the paddy bag along to a business meeting, though the new cosmopolitan, I believe it's called, would be appropriate since it resembles a briefcase. So there you go, that's how us southern girls do it, bless your heart...;)

Tara
I have a Phi Mu castle...

[MoonStar17]

Any Phi Mu's out there remember an Aglaia that came out about a year ago (maybe less cant rememeber) that had Vera similar luggage on the back with monogramed letters??
there was a garment bag and a small carry on bag i think a cosmetic bag too...i remember seeing all the patterns, they were red and thinking they were not pink and how if they were i might have gotten it..LOL

does anyone know if this was Vera or Vera similar??

its funny i had been on a trip with my boyfriend and i needed a tote bag to throw some things in to go to the beach, pair of sandals etc..and i went to marshalls since it was near by..they had this little bag that looked very much like the blue vera handbag (the lil square one) when i came out of the store he was like.."whats with the diaper bag?!" lol...

i thought it was cute and it had been on clearance for 4.00 dollars...so for the beach it was just right..my sandals fit right inside.. im sure its not an original vera but everyone who sees it says they are ugly :(

i only use it for lil outings where i need a slightly larger purse.
i didnt know they were becoming a big craze.... miami doesnt seem to pick up on these "southern girl" trends

oh well

[jharb]

Well I gave in to the Vera Bradley craze and I ended up buying the Petal Power Tote and Petal Power Tie Backpack both in Pink. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love pink and I figure I can use the tote for books in the fall. I also bought both because I am taking a trip to DC in August and I thought they would be good for when I'm out and about! :)

I've seen the petal power patterns in purple and turquoise from working in retail (customers always have new and exciting purses!) so hopefully the pink is as cute! :D

Jess

[Lil' Hannah]

There's a decent amount of women in DC who carry Vera so you won't look crazy but you won't look just like everyone else either. There's TONS of shopping in DC, especially in Georgetown. Lots of high-end stores down there.

[Munchkin03]

I'm glad I'm not alone. :)

[ShaedyKD]

When I went to the South East Panhellenic Conference earlier this year, a bunch of girls were carrying them around. I even heard one girl say "We should get those for our new girls on bid day!" :rolleyes: Ditto to those who think they are "soccer mom" bags! I really don't think I've seen anyone carrying those around in Tampa, designer purses are much more common.

[jharb]

Originally posted by Lil' Hannah
There's a decent amount of women in DC who carry Vera so you won't look crazy but you won't look just like everyone else either. There's TONS of shopping in DC, especially in Georgetown. Lots of high-end stores down there.

I'm going with my dad and meeting up with my brother...not exactly shopping companions! ;) I got them already (go UPS!) and I LOVE the pattern, maybe I'm just meant to be a soccer mom! I think the petal power pattern is geared more towards college aged women though...it's retro and fun! Of course I'm drooling over the (now discontinued :() Blue Toile and Seaport Navy patterns. I just gotta remind myself not to do too much damage on the credit card! ;)

Jess

[GeekyPenguin]

OK, while shopping at the IKEA in Chicago I saw about 90 of these...and they are so much cuter in person! I looked on the website and found a store here that sells them and I get 20% off if I mention the website...so looks like tomorrow I might be getting a Vera! ;) I want one that I can carry a book or two in - I need a new tote bag - I have a microfiber KS-knockoff Gamma Phi one that I use in winter and my current summer one is a striped A&F bag from 6 years ago that I love but am kind of sick of!

[tri-d]

Okay, I have to laugh when I saw this thread. I just moved to North Carolina from AZ and they are everywhere here. The funny part is, when I first flew in here, I was in the RDU airport and saw this mother and daughter combo carrying VB bags (big, not purses) and my first thought was "What is up with the nerdy Grandma bags?" :confused: Obviously, they are not real popular where I was in AZ.

Then I entered grad school at NC State, and low and behold...they are ALL over the freakin' campus! What the heck happened to carrying a backpack? I am still undecided on how I feel about them. The small purses are cute as are makeup bags, but the big totes that the girls carry here are still coming off as h.s. home ec projects to me. Now, some people thought $40-$60 was a reasonable price to pay for a purse, which I agree, but not when it is quilted calico material!!

Then again, I feel sometimes like I have definitely walked into a whole different world here...I just don't get the whole 80s revival thing going on.... Please tell me that it is only happening here at NC State--b/c I just don't think I can ever bring myself to wear my polo shirts with the collars flipped up again! And don't EVEN get me started on the koozie mat'l sunglass straps! And BOAT SHOES??? I kid you not, I sometimes feel like I am walking amongst extras from some bad 80s movie....

Sorry, for the $.02 that turned into a semi-rant!:p

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by tri-d
Then again, I feel sometimes like I have definitely walked into a whole different world here...I just don't get the whole 80s revival thing going on.... Please tell me that it is only happening here at NC State--b/c I just don't think I can ever bring myself to wear my polo shirts with the collars flipped up again! And don't EVEN get me started on the koozie mat'l sunglass straps! And BOAT SHOES??? I kid you not, I sometimes feel like I am walking amongst extras from some bad 80s movie....



I think I would like NC State! :)

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by tri-d
[Then again, I feel sometimes like I have definitely walked into a whole different world here...I just don't get the whole 80s revival thing going on.... Please tell me that it is only happening here at NC State--b/c I just don't think I can ever bring myself to wear my polo shirts with the collars flipped up again! And don't EVEN get me started on the koozie mat'l sunglass straps! And BOAT SHOES??? I kid you not, I sometimes feel like I am walking amongst extras from some bad 80s movie....

Sorry, for the $.02 that turned into a semi-rant!:p [/B]

Haha, my best guy friend went to University of South Carolina and I remember going to visit him and thinking the same thing about the fraternity men down there. They get Croakies as formal favors! He was in a "northern" fraternity there, so he was as amazed as I was. Guess it's those Carolinas...

[33girl]

Geez, I didn't get the Croakies when they first came out, and I sure don't get them now. Oh, and is the vest-with-blouse-hanging-out-underneath coming back?? It seems like it just left.

If Jams come back, look out. :D :D

[AUDeltaGam]

Originally posted by BrownEyedGirl


Edited to add that Vera, as I've mentioned before, is really big around here. I have a few pieces myself and they aren't all "grandma". Tri Delta at USC gave each of its 70+ new member class a Vera Bradley tote embroidered with (what else?) three Deltas. :) Very cute.

Delta Zeta did the same thing here on Bid Day. Very cute!

[Shine]

Those bags are absolutely hideous.

[breathesgelatin]

I am really interested that most people seem not to like the Vera bags. A LOT of people on my campus have them. They are just really handy. Barely anyone carries backpacks anymore and they are a great substitute. :) I think I could probably find almost every pattern on campus.

Anyway, I just got my first Vera bag. I'm hoping to get most of the collection in the pattern Chocolat:

http://www.verabradley.com/collection/patterns/images/patterns_large_f12.jpg

My tote:
http://www.verabradley.com/collection/prod_images/116_33.jpg

[KillarneyRose]

Breathesgelatin, you're going to like your tote a lot! I love mine but I wish it had more than one pocket in it. Anyway, it holds a ton of stuff is really sturdy. This is mine (if I can get a picture to appear!):

http://www.verabradley.com/collection/detail.asp?ID=719&group=116

[AUDeltaGam]

I have the tote in Bees and I use it to carry my stuff with me to class. I love it!

[blueGBI]

Originally posted by AUDeltaGam
I have the tote in Bees and I use it to carry my stuff with me to class. I love it!

Me Too!

I used to lug my huge bookbag but I find it easier to stuff everything in it and go. I still use my bookbag but I love my Vera Bradley! (Especially since not that many people have it in the Bees pattern! :) )

[GeekyPenguin]

I just bought the hobo in pink pansy. It was on sale, I couldn't help it. ;)

[ADPiAkron]

Originally posted by Shine
Those bags are absolutely hideous.

I agree with Shines....those are sooooo ugly! No thank you!

[rainbowbrightCS]

I think they are to big and way to busy. Plus I have way better things to spend my hard earned cash on.


Sorry not for this girl here.

[SigKapSweetie]

...but as far as the price is concerned, let me just say this:
Ebay.
:D

[Tippiechick]

Here's my VB story...


I had heard of Vera Bradley. I had never bothered to buy any of her things b/c I prefer sales racks. But, earlier on campus (I'm finishing up my degree) I saw a girl with a cute bag. I didn't want it for a purse -- I thought it would be a great diaper bag.

Well, I must have not impressed the girl with the simple t-shirt and jeans look that day. B/c when I asked her where she got her bag she said VB really quickly. Not understanding what she had said, I asked her to repeat the name. Then, she ACTUALLY asked me if I had even ever HEARD of Vera Bradley.

I thought to myself, "You little snot..." But, I remained cool and calm like a Zeta lady should :)

It just floored me that she was SO outright in being hateful.

P.S. I won't spend that kind of money on a diaper bag. lol

[Sister Havana]

Am I the only one who hadn't heard of Vera Bradley prior to reading this thread?

[Tippiechick]

I learned about VB here on Greek Chat. It was the threads where they were talked about as Bid Day gifts. So, don't feel bad. I just meant that it was clear the girl was looking down her nose at me.

[_Opi_]

Who's vera bradley?

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by _Opi_
Who's vera bradley?

Accessory designer.

[breathesgelatin]

OMG I LOVE the new designs!! I am well on my way to getting the Chocolat collection, but I may have to get some random pieces in the new designs as well!

[AEPhiSierra]

i still don't think i have seen anyone in the northeast with a vera bradley bag. most of my friends are more into coach, fendi, prada etc.

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by AEPhiSierra
i still don't think i have seen anyone in the northeast with a vera bradley bag. most of my friends are more into coach, fendi, prada etc.

I was first introduced to Vera when I lived on Cape Cod a few summers ago. A lot of people have them up there. I can see how they wouldn't be prevalent in NYC though. They're not very "city".

[DeltaGam]

Oh Vera is crazy on campus! I love love love it.... I am a real fan of the Seaport navy..... and I bought my mom some classic black for christmas.... Vera is fabulous!!!

[rho4life]

Are you sure those aren't barf bags?

Maybe this is a regional thing, but those aren't cute. even soccer moms wouldn't use 'em for diaper bags.

Pass me a coach please! But thanks for letting me know about other bags out there.:cool:

[RedRoseSAI]

I was just in Indianapolis last week on business, and WOW - I have never seen so many of those bags. They aren't at all common here in Chicago, and personally, they're not my style. I think they're definitely a regional thing.

[Xylochick216]

I know Vera Bradley is discontinuing and redesigning all their luggage, so the duffles are on sale. I got my XL duffle for $65, and it was originally priced at $97! But Americana Red is impossible to find anywhere...

[33girl]

OK y'all, I caved.

I got this puppy (http://www.verabradley.com/ProductDetail.aspx?qs1=18037) on Friday. If I had the $$ or needed them I would have gotten a boatload of the accessories too.

Hey, it was my favorite colors AND paisley - what the hell was I supposed to do? :)

I would have gotten the smaller tote, but it didn't have the neato inside pockets and the strap was so short that if I put it over my shoulder, it looked like it was growing out of my pit. I hate the pit-purse effect.

[Lil' Hannah]

I got this one a few weeks ago and I love it...I feel like it's a good purse to transtition into spring with because the colors are bright but not crazy.

http://www.verabradley.com/images/products/17729_lg.jpg

I also went out and got my mom the bees tote because she coaches a high school dance team and their mascot is the hornet. It's close enough.

http://www.verabradley.com/images/products/11647_lg.jpg

[valkyrie]

I'm bumping this because I'm a convert. I have my Vera (it's a nice tote) in apple green and I'm in LOOOOOOVE. My next purchase will be a small duffel for the gym and maybe a smaller handbag of some sort. They're so much prettier in person than in pictures.

Do those of you who have multiple Veras tend to stick with one pattern or get different ones? What is everyone's current favorite? I love apple green and sherbet, but I also think chocolat and seaport navy are nice.

ETA: Girlfriend would make a KILLING if she made bags in sorority colors. ;)

[norcalchick]

I have the Little Betsy in Sherbert. http://www.verabradley.com/ProductDetail.aspx?qs1=15137
I like the pinafore in the paisley(sp?) and the pink check and the new tweed line.

[Jill1228]

NorCalChick,
I Lurve that bag! And I am a handbag ho! I might have to get a few Vera's. The closest location to me is Everett, WA though :(

[valkyrie]

Jill, you can order them online. :)

Does anybody know if the Betsy would fit on your shoulder?

[DeltaGam]

I Love Vera. I like to stick to one pattern as far as the luggage set is concerned.... but I have several different patterns just for the tote (to carry my books to class) and the handbags - to coordinate to outfits.

Faves:
Seaport navy - tote
Classic Black -tote
Pink Pansy -luggage set
Sherbert- hobo
Green Apple -, hobo, wallet
Bees -hobo, wallet
Emily -Betsy, wallet, eyeglass case

You can never have enough Vera. The cosmopolitan bag is gonna be my next purchase.,... but it has been hard for me to find in the lil stores I go to to buy it.

[DGqueen17]

I never got into the Vera Bradley craze.

[norcalchick]

There are a bunch of Veras on Ebay. But people are going crazy for them on there also. The Little Betsy fits on my shoulder, so the regular one should also. They have kind of long straps.

[AUDeltaGam]

I tend to buy things in one pattern, but since my pattern got retired (Maison Blue), I'll have to branch out!

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by valkyrie
Do those of you who have multiple Veras tend to stick with one pattern or get different ones? What is everyone's current favorite?

Mine are all different. Right now I'm carrying the Tote in Americana Red and I have the Petite in Maison Blue inside of it, with the strap shortened and sort of tied around the strap of the Tote to put my keys and phone in so I don't have to dig around for them. I also have the Molly in Green Apple but it's sort of summery so I'm leaving it in the closet until the spring.

[valkyrie]

So last night I ordered two Veras, one for the gym and one for fun.

http://www.verabradley.com/Images/products/33127_me.jpg

http://www.verabradley.com/Images/products/15237_me.jpg

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by valkyrie
So last night I ordered two Veras, one for the gym and one for fun.

http://www.verabradley.com/Images/products/33127_me.jpg

http://www.verabradley.com/Images/products/15237_me.jpg


Very nice! :)

[ambición6]

I guess to each her own because those bags are hideous! It's very country-ish to me. They do sell them at a luggage store in Water Tower Mall in Chicago on Michigan Ave. and everytime I see them I think soccer suburbanite mom with a mini van.

Give me Coach any day.

[cutiepatootie]

this trend of vera's is liek when iw as in college with the dooney and bourke purses.... i think i had 3 different dooneys


I have pansy in a vera bag ( the large tote) and green apple in the mini backpack


They do look like quilted baby bags from w hen i was a child but i love that quilted look.

I also went to wal mart one day and was in the fabric dept and they have those panel material cutout purses to put together a wanna be vera tote bag.

so i have two vera's and one wanna be vera.

[Glitter650]

Vera isn't very popular here in CA... I think I've only seen a handful being carried around, I spent time on the east coast this summer and saw a lot of it.. but I guess it's just taking its time to come over here to the west coast ... I don't care for them too much personally... some patterns are cute but just not really my style.

[valkyrie]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
Very nice! :)

Thanks! :)

I'll even admit that I opted for the monogram. This is the beginning of the end, isn't it? ;)

[GeekyPenguin]

Fake Vera's make the baby J cry.

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by valkyrie
Thanks! :)

I'll even admit that I opted for the monogram. This is the beginning of the end, isn't it? ;)


Yeah, I think you going preppy might be one of the seven signs. Uh oh, I think I hear hooves outside. Might be the four horsemen of the apocolypse trotting down the street....:)

Now remember, if you start wearing Lilly Pulitzer it could spell the end for us all!

[UKDaisy]

I just bought a new Green Apple purse. But I can't find the style name, its new:confused: I"m a Vera Failure:(

I want a new tote, not the big Vera - just the tote in Green Apple. I'm branching out b/c I have the Jasmine, Petite Point, and Red Bandana in the Totes and Veras. SO I need some color :p

[Xylochick216]

I love the new Vibrant Black. I think I need to get a new one in that pattern soon. For now, everything I have is either Americana Red or Bees.

Fake Veras really make me mad. They're usually so ugly and obviously fake. I think I've only seen one or two that I liked.

[valkyrie]

I can't believe there are fake Veras! It's not like they're expensive.

Here's another question -- does anybody have the "handbag" or the updated version and if so, do you like it?

LOL, KR. I think Lilly Pulitzer stuff is cute, but I'd be shocked if I ever wear any of it. :)

[jharb]

I'm debating on getting a new Vera simply because I want a new wallet and a nice fall purse.

I want the Molly in Seaport Navy and the zip around wallet in Pink Pansy! Anyone want to talk me into it? ;)

[AWJDZ]

I never thought I would own any Vera, but I decided to start when I wanted some new luggage. So far I have the large and small duffel, garment bag, ditty bag, hanging organizer, small cosmetic bag, and the large cosmetic bag. I really do not care for the purses, but I love my luggage. All of my stuff is in the green apple.

Now Lilly, thats another story...my closet loves being stuffed with Lilly! :D

[abaici]

I don't care for them. It's just TOO much. I'm into more understated items. However, I'll admit that I dig the idea of a curling iron cover.

[IheartAphi]

I just got a part time job at a super cute store that sells Vera-

I am excited, they are having a lot of cute stuff come out

Also- they did a promotion where you got a matching umbrella last year. Super cute

[AWJDZ]

Originally posted by IheartAphi
I just got a part time job at a super cute store that sells Vera-

I am excited, they are having a lot of cute stuff come out

Also- they did a promotion where you got a matching umbrella last year. Super cute

Where are you working? I took the day off and shopped in Raleigh on Friday.

[tunatartare]

I'm relatively new to the Vera Bradley craze. I bought my first one a few weeks ago.
http://www.verabradley.com/Images/products/34176_me.jpg
I like the New Hope collection the best because it's a little less suburban-looking than some of the other fabrics and plus, all of the money they make from it goes towards Breast Cancer research which is a big plus in my book.

[valkyrie]

Breaking news from the world of Vera Bradley -- the following patterns will be discontinued in spring '05: chocolat, pink pansy, seaport navy and bees. Americana red will be available until spring '05 as well.

Looks like I need to hurry up and get the chocolat and seaport navy bags I want. Villa red will have to wait.

[Xylochick216]

:eek: They can't get rid of Americana Red! I don't have enough $ to buy the whole collection yet :( Looks like I'll have to hold off on getting a Vibrant Black bag...

[jharb]

Originally posted by valkyrie
Breaking news from the world of Vera Bradley -- the following patterns will be discontinued in spring '05: chocolat, pink pansy, seaport navy and bees. Americana red will be available until spring '05 as well.

Looks like I need to hurry up and get the chocolat and seaport navy bags I want. Villa red will have to wait.

NOOOOO! They can't get rid of seaport navy and pink pansy! :(:o :(

[Lil' Hannah]

Apparently Vera Bradley has designed an exclusive pattern, Notting Hill, for Crabtree & Evelyn.

http://tinypic.com/begdi

http://tinypic.com/bege9

They're not available yet, and there isn't a date on the website, but it says they'll be available online and in stores "soon."

[valkyrie]

Thanks to everyone who recommended the small duffel as a gym bag. I got mine today (monogrammed, vibrant black -- OMGORGEOUS) and it is the PERFECT size. I'm also in love with the Betsy I ordered so the duffel wouldn't be lonely. ;)

The Notting Hill is beautiful.

[jharb]

Bumping this thread since I'm checking out retired vera on ebay. I'm falling in love with the Ming pattern and the Zebra pattern for fall/winter. I wish they would bring back some of the holiday patterns since they are super cute! :)

I think I might end up getting a pink pansy and a seaport navy molly if I end up paying for spring break! :)

[AOcutiePi4ever]

i loathe those patterns and bags. i know yall lovelovelove them, but i hate em. in fact, i hate em so much, i'm gonna make a list of all my reasons. haha...

1. they look like diaper bags
2. the patterns belong on old placemats in a farm house
3. the patterns are all so *boring*!!! they sort of remind me of something a granny would carry, the main thing i think of when i see them is a)granny b)country c)boring
4. i dont like the quilt look, it just adds to the grannyness

i do however sort of like the all black fabric. heaven forbid i ever start liking the granny fabrics. next thing ya know i'll be wearing a lily.... eww.

[AOIIsilver]

grannyness
My sister, just a bit of fashion faux pas here in terminology...Remember to change the Y to I in the fash-forward adjective..."granniness."
LOL!
Silver
Sorry---couldn't resist...

On a serious side, if you do not like the quilted bags..check out her silk pink bags. They are wonderful!
Silver

[Munchkin03]

Are the duffle bags really durable?

I need some new luggage. I love my pattern I have now, but it's looking a little...mature.

[jharb]

A lot of girls in my chapter I've noticed have duffles in older patterns that look fairly new. I know my tote has been through hell and back and it looks new still. The only complaint I have is that I somehow got chocolate on the handle on a light spot and I can't get rid of it. :(

[AWJDZ]

I use my small duffel almost every day and it still looks new. My other pieces I only use when I travel. I have thrown it all in the wash several times without a problem.

[PoohsHoneyBee]

wow.

i saw these bags all over convention during the summer and i never wanted to be nosy and ask what they were. ( i hate the what is it, how much, and is it real questions)

but now i know what it is and i want one so bad!!!!!!!!

[Lil' Hannah]

This little DG is waiting for a duffel bag in this pattern to be shipped to her:

http://www.verabradley.com/Images/Retired%20Colors/66_Regatta.jpg

[valkyrie]

My Notting Hill Molly arrived today and it's just the cutest thing. :)

http://us.st4.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/I/shopcrabtree_1815_7927822

[Lil' Hannah]

I ordered this earlier today on a whim of sorts:

http://www.verabradley.com/Images/products/22465_me.jpg

Cutesy-poo

[PoohsHoneyBee]

I ordered Molly too, she's chocolat!

I love her and she is pretty...now I'm going to order all the accessories.

[Nikki_DZ]

I peeked at my Christmas presents today (shhhh, don't tell Mr. Nikki_DZ!) and I got the Betsy in Chocolat, and a Molly in New Hope. Roxors.

[BlondeGurl]

My sister got me the Laura bag in the red microfiber (http://www.verabradley.com/ProductDetail.aspx?qs1=66580) for christmas! I had never heard of Vera Bradley until she told me about it this year. Apparently it is a bg craze in Florida now too (that's where she is.) Personally I thought the Vera bagslook like diaper bags too, but since she got me the microfiber it doesnt have a pattern, so I like it a lot better.
http://www.verabradley.com/images/products/66580_lg.jpg

[KillarneyRose]

Anyone know when the new Vera patterns are coming out?

[valkyrie]

I'm not sure when the new colors come out -- I'd guess sometime in the spring, but I don't know when. I should be getting the catalog as soon as it's out, so I'll update if I hear anything.

I got my first bag in a retired pattern -- a toastie in Anastasia, and it is THE CUTEST THING. I'm not sure if anyone posted this already, but there's a page here (http://www.verabradley.com/retiredcolors.aspx) where all the retired colors are shown. I'd really like to get something small in bluebird.

[jharb]

Originally posted by valkyrie
I got my first bag in a retired pattern -- a toastie in Anastasia, and it is THE CUTEST THING. I'm not sure if anyone posted this already, but there's a page here (http://www.verabradley.com/retiredcolors.aspx) where all the retired colors are shown. I'd really like to get something small in bluebird.

What did you think of the toastie? I like the cute size but I'm not sure how I'd like carrying it as a purse!

[Xylochick216]

Originally posted by jharb
What did you think of the toastie? I like the cute size but I'm not sure how I'd like carrying it as a purse!

I LOVE my toastie. The only problem I have with it is it doesn't fit over the shoulder so you always have a hand tied up carrying it. Other than that, I love it. I always get compliments on it wherever I go.

[jharb]

Originally posted by Xylochick216
I LOVE my toastie. The only problem I have with it is it doesn't fit over the shoulder so you always have a hand tied up carrying it. Other than that, I love it. I always get compliments on it wherever I go.

I have the zip around wallet and the double eyeglass...would those fit in it with my cell phone?

[valkyrie]

Originally posted by jharb
What did you think of the toastie? I like the cute size but I'm not sure how I'd like carrying it as a purse!

I just got it yesterday so I haven't used it yet. I'm usually not a fan of hand-held bags, but it's SO CUTE -- I'll give you an update as soon as I use it. :)

[Xylochick216]

Originally posted by jharb
I have the zip around wallet and the double eyeglass...would those fit in it with my cell phone?

That should be fine. I can fit a ton in mine, including my eyeglass case, wallet, brush, lotion, phone, etc. There's also a nice pocket on the outside that I like to keep my cell in so it is easily accessible.

[Nikki_DZ]

Attention VB Fans:

http://littlehousefashions.com/verbraddispa.html is offering retiring patterns at 20% off, plus their shipping is only $3 dollars! I'm mentally shopping for a duffle, a tote, a Molly, a wristlet...oh, the list goes on!

[KillarneyRose]

Veraholics:

I read on the Vera website that 4 new patterns will be introduced in the middle of January, so you might want to wait if you're thinking of placing an order.

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
Veraholics:

I read on the Vera website that 4 new patterns will be introduced in the middle of January, so you might want to wait if you're thinking of placing an order.

Word on the street is that they're going to have the site updated today with the new patterns. They're going to be Nantucket Red, Nantucket Blue, Bermuda Pink, and Bermuda Blue and while I haven't seen any of them, Nikki_DZ has and reports that they are lovely. The H&A has underground sources and crap. It's so sad.

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by Lil' Hannah
Word on the street is that they're going to have the site updated today with the new patterns..... Nikki_DZ has and reports that they are lovely. The H&A has underground sources and crap. It's so sad.


I just got this image of Nikki_DZ in a trenchcoat lurking on a dark, shadowy street and sneaking up behind people saying, "Psst...you wanna buy a Vera?" :cool:

I can't wait to see the new patterns! :D

[Lil' Hannah]

I've been looking for some stuff in the Regatta print and I found this today:

http://tinypic.com/162ut0

KR, you'd look awfully neat strutting down the streets of Annapolis in that :D

[AWJDZ]

i'm interested in the Bermuda prints...I hope they are fun like the sherbert one. Can't wait, can't wait! Maybe I should get a new small duffel for the gym only, instead of using my apple green for the gym and my luggage!

:D

[PlymouthDZ]

I just bought the Toastie in Pink Pansy to match the wallet I got for Christmas.. Happy Early Birthday to me! :D

I can't wait to see the new prints!!

[valkyrie]

THEY'RE ON THE SITE NOW.

I can only see the pink, though. It makes you log in to see the other colors, and every time I log in, it kicks me back to the sign in page again.

ETA: I'm in girls. OMGBEAUTIFUL.

[Lil' Hannah]

TEH SILK!1!! IT'S GOREGEOUS!!

I'm getting the duffel in Bermuda Blue once the March promo comes up. OOOOOOOH.

[KillarneyRose]

Ooooh! The Bermuda Pink; it has green in it! Pink and green raises all sort of acquisitive instincts in me. But the Bermuda Blue! It's SO PRETTY!!!! I want them both. I can't have them both. I am torn :(

Li'l Hannah, what's the March promotion???

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
Li'l Hannah, what's the March promotion???

WATCHES!

With a purchase over $75.

[mu_agd]

i'm loving the bermuda pink!

and T, it won't let me log in either! booooo

[AWJDZ]

KR~ I'm with you on the Bermuda Pink!

I think i am going to get a small duffel in that in march so I can get the poromotion...I missed the one last year so i didn't get my umbrella :(

I like'em!
:D

[CarolinaCutie]

Ohhhh man, I hate that I just bought a new Boat and Tote... because I definitely need a Vera in Bermuda Pink. Or Blue. Hot.

[mu_agd]

Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
OK it finally let me in but all i saw in that survey was the silk, the crewel, and the limited edition - where are the new patterns?

Nevermind - it's the "What's New" page for anyone else who isn't smart. ;)

it let me in and then whenever i tried to take the survey it would kick me out. not nice of them at all.

[Nikki_DZ]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
I just got this image of Nikki_DZ in a trenchcoat lurking on a dark, shadowy street and sneaking up behind people saying, "Psst...you wanna buy a Vera?" :cool:


Actually, what I do is hang around the school yard and hand out free Bitty Betsy's to all the girls. The first one's free, see...then they get addicted, and it's all down hill from there ;)

And, KR, don't you LOVE Bermuda Pink?! It's the PERFECT DZ bag. I was flipping out in the store when I saw the patterns, and the salesgirl was like, "you're so a DZ, aren't you?" (she is a Pi Phi).

-Nik, who's buying her daughter a Bermuda Pink Bitty Betsy for her 1st b-day...gotta start 'em young.

[Xylochick216]

I LOVE Bermuda Pink and the silk in the Daphne bag :) Looks like I need to find some money to get some new Vera

[AWJDZ]

Originally posted by mu_agd
it let me in and then whenever i tried to take the survey it would kick me out. not nice of them at all.

it keeps doing the same thing to me...

well, since i was reading about all of this on here, i decided to inform my cool 7th grade girls. It is crazy how fast stuff catches on...all of my "cool" girls have there own pattern, got sperry's over Christmas, and everything is pearls and monograming....someone needs to give these girls a bid! its offical, my 7A2 class has decided Bermuda Blue is where it is.

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by Nikki_DZ

-Nik, who's buying her daughter a Bermuda Pink Bitty Betsy for her 1st b-day...gotta start 'em young.


Absolutely! It's important to instill good taste early in a young lady's life. And besides, nothing's too good for a legacy! http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de//tiere/turtle.gif

[AWJDZ]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
Absolutely! It's important to instill good taste early in a young lady's life. And besides, nothing's too good for a legacy! http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de//tiere/turtle.gif

too cute and oh so true!

[tinydancer]

When is my Toastie going to get here??
That Bermuda Pink is way too cute. I may have to get one of those too.
You've created a monster!!;)

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by tinydancer
When is my Toastie going to get here??
That Bermuda Pink is way too cute. I may have to get one of those too.
You've created a monster!!;)

You ordered the Chocolat, right? That's perfect for a Gamma Phi! :)

[tinydancer]

Yes, my Toastie-to-be is Chocolat! And now I think I need a pink bag - have not decided which one - so I can keep up with the pink people!

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by tinydancer
Yes, my Toastie-to-be is Chocolat! And now I think I need a pink bag - have not decided which one - so I can keep up with the pink people!

I have a Pink Pansy Molly that I love. :)

[33girl]

OK, I have to know.

Do any of you Veraholics have the curling iron cover?

I know that curling irons aren't used with as much, umm, zeal as they used to be...so I'm guessing in some cases it might be superfluous.

I have a feeling though, that if these WOULD have been around back in the day, every single member of XYZ (Ali, Ziggy & Jess know who) on my campus would have had a different one for every day of the week. :D

[valkyrie]

Originally posted by tinydancer
Yes, my Toastie-to-be is Chocolat! And now I think I need a pink bag - have not decided which one - so I can keep up with the pink people!

SHERBET.

[AWJDZ]

Originally posted by 33girl
OK, I have to know.

Do any of you Veraholics have the curling iron cover?

I know that curling irons aren't used with as much, umm, zeal as they used to be...so I'm guessing in some cases it might be superfluous.

I have a feeling though, that if these WOULD have been around back in the day, every single member of XYZ (Ali, Ziggy & Jess know who) on my campus would have had a different one for every day of the week. :D

actually, I do. I didn't get it (in apple green, might I add) to use every day, but to use with my lugagge. If I am packing a duffel for over night or the weekend, or for an early AM workout before work, instead of taking both bags, I try to put everything into one. I use the cover over my curling brush/straighting thing to keep it from picking sweaters or shirts. My brush has picked several things and this has kept it from doing so. It matches the rest of my stuff and does the job...even though I have some friends who laugh at me when I pull it out! :)

[sugar and spice]

OMG I hate y'all.

I'm actually thinking of getting a job, just so my handbag budget will be bigger. And those who know me KNOW how much I hate work.

[AWJDZ]

Originally posted by AWJDZ
actually, I do. I didn't get it (in apple green, might I add) to use every day, but to use with my lugagge. If I am packing a duffel for over night or the weekend,or for an early AM workout before work, instead of taking both bags, I try to put everything into one. I use the cover over my curling brush/straighting thing to keep it from picking sweaters or shirts. My brush has picked several things and this has kept it from doing so. It matches the rest of my stuff and does the job...even though I have some friends who laugh at me when I pull it out! :)

ok..i tried to edit my typing and ended up resubmitting the post...ughhh..

oh well, I'll ask a question since i am here...

How silly would it be to have my vera monogramed? I am 26, not getting married any time soon (unless someone send Prince Charming my way) but I am not planning on keeping these initals FOREVER, but i would like to keep and use my vera as long as possible. One of my students had the backpack in apple green and her monogram in that blueish color. She uses it as her gym bag and it is tooo cute

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by AWJDZ
ok..i tried to edit my typing and ended up resubmitting the post...ughhh..

oh well, I'll ask a question since i am here...

How silly would it be to have my vera monogramed? I am 26, not getting married any time soon (unless someone send Prince Charming my way) but I am not planning on keeping these initals FOREVER, but i would like to keep and use my vera as long as possible. One of my students had the backpack in apple green and her monogram in that blueish color. She uses it as her gym bag and it is tooo cute

I have a lot of things monogrammed...I think even if you do get married somewhere down the road, they're still your initials and it wouldn't be that strange to still carry it. You can always have the embroidery pulled out and redone when you change your name as well.

[ZTAngel]

My ZTA big got me one for Hanukkah (just got it in the mail yesterday....damn FedEx). It's the one that has the bees on it. I feel bad because I'm not really a fan of VB bags. <ducks from the flames> I feel like they're something my grandma can sew together for a lot cheaper. Oh well. Of course, I told my big how much I love it because I didn't want to hurt her feelings. :) I'll probably just use it as a beach bag since she got me the tote bag.

[valkyrie]

LOL you guys. I don't have a curling iron cover (or a curling iron for that matter) but I wonder if you could use it to cover OTHER THINGS. LOL. It seems about the right size, no?

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by valkyrie
LOL you guys. I don't have a curling iron cover (or a curling iron for that matter) but I wonder if you could use it to cover OTHER THINGS. LOL. It seems about the right size, no?

oh my

[amycat412]

Originally posted by valkyrie
LOL you guys. I don't have a curling iron cover (or a curling iron for that matter) but I wonder if you could use it to cover OTHER THINGS. LOL. It seems about the right size, no?

INDEED.:D

[valkyrie]

Originally posted by amycat412
INDEED.:D

Even Vera needs to keep up with the times. ;)

[GeekyPenguin]

I hope you two are talking about the spatula you use in the kitchen to make pies for your husbands.

[amycat412]

Originally posted by valkyrie
Even Vera needs to keep up with the times. ;)


STAN would be proud Indeed.

[mu_agd]

Originally posted by amycat412
STAN would be proud Indeed.

STAN needs to go far, far away!

[AWJDZ]

whoa...glad i didn't read this thread after i posted. my students would have died...cause i think i just did!!!!! :eek:

[amycat412]

Originally posted by mu_agd
STAN needs to go far, far away!

STAN is ALWAYS with you my dear.

[mu_agd]

Originally posted by amycat412
STAN is ALWAYS with you my dear.


boooooo STAN!!!!!

[KillarneyRose]

Only on GreekChat could a thread devoted to Vera Bradley hop on the train to Smutville! :eek: :D

[Peaches-n-Cream]

I have no idea what STAN means. I am very confused right now.

[valkyrie]

Originally posted by Peaches-n-Cream
I have no idea what STAN means. I am very confused right now.

It's SATAN without the A.

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally posted by valkyrie
It's SATAN without the A.

Thank you, valkyrie. :)

Now I am thinking of the SNL skit Church Lady when Dana Carvey says, "SATAN!" :)

[valkyrie]

It appears that Little House Fashions (http://store.yahoo.com/littlehousefashions/verbradhan.html) has the new colors available.

[Nikki_DZ]

I am now the proud owner of a Bermuda Pink Betsy.

Oh, and I took advantage of the 20% off sale on discontinued stuff and got a chocolat Molly and wristlet. And I think I'm going back to get my mom a Chocolat Betsy tomorrow.

Hot!

[valkyrie]

I ordered a Bermuda Blue hobo just to verify for you all that the new patterns are really available. No need to thank me for helping out like that, really.

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by valkyrie
I ordered a Bermuda Blue hobo just to verify for you all that the new patterns are really available. No need to thank me for helping out like that, really.

That's very Panhellenic of you, Valkyrie! :)

[AWJDZ]

Ellie from the Nook just called and told me to come in and see the new stuff....ohhhhhh nnooooooo! Not only do they have the best Vera, but their other stuff puts a hole in my pocket. I have decided I have to have another bag, just for the gym. :rolleyes:

[tinydancer]

<-- now in possession of a Chocolat Toastie!!;)

[Xylochick216]

I NEED something in Bermuda Pink, but I'm making myself wait until the March promotion. I really want a watch :) And I am in love with the checkbook covers....

[mu_agd]

is there anywhere where i can see what the watches look like?

[CarolinaCutie]

... patiently waiting for the shipment of my new Bermuda Pink tote and eyeglass case...

[KillarneyRose]

Peck's Online (http://www.pecksonline.com/category.aspx?categoryID=369) has the Spring 2005 line and free UPS shipping for orders over $30.00. And you get a free VB journal with $100 purchase.

[KDLady00]

I have to admit! I am addicted too! I have the bag, wallet, coin purse, makeup bag, duffle bag & the clothes bag! Its all the green apple print! I love it!

[valkyrie]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
Peck's Online (http://www.pecksonline.com/category.aspx?categoryID=369) has the Spring 2005 line and free UPS shipping for orders over $30.00. And you get a free VB journal with $100 purchase.

OH NOES!!!

[beautyQueenX26]

i am obsessed, have been for a few years.

when can i get new stuff- i want a watch! and from which website?

i recently found a brand new xl tone in bees, overstocked, yay. and my newest acquisition is a new hope villager.

next up, a metropolitan in bermuda blue, and maybe a mini villager in bermuda pink. AND i really want pieces in sherbert and maybe another large tote, in green apple this time.

and i wonder where my paychecks go.....

[ISUKappa]

I never thought I'd succumb, but I did.

I got my tote in Anastasia today and she's beautiful.

[CUGreekgirl]

I remember when I first heard of Vera. Way back in 2002 when I graduated from HS several girls I was friends with got Vera Bradley purses. I wasn't to jealous 'cause I thought they looked like diaper bags (and I still do) and if I have a kid while Vera is still popular I'll probably buy one to use as a diaper bag, but i can't picture myself ever carrying one as a purse. At my old college (Clemson) a lot of girls had them, but at my new college (GSU) it seems like they are EVERYWHERE! Especially the new pink, orange, and yellow one (sorry I don't know the names). I'll admit I actually like that one but I've seen 5 or 6 girls with it in the past two days and I like to be original.

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by ISUKappa
I never thought I'd succumb, but I did.

I got my tote in Anastasia today and she's beautiful.

Welcome to the dark side.

[Jill1228]

I hit the store in Everett, WA and was drooling. I want a Bermuda Pink bag. Too bad payday was a couple of days away. I think I am going to get a bag in March. I have a Hope bag that I love

[SATX*APhi]

I purchased a Vera Bradley bag about two months ago. I absolutely love it!!

[ZTAMich]

I think my spring/summer purse should be a Vera. Tho I'm not sure what to get...

[Munchkin03]

I just got more Bees stuff...now the Garment Bag and Large Duffel have a little sister to play with. :D

[SigPhiSunshine]

i dont know what it is about them....

nut theyre ugly. maybe becuase they remind me of grandma's quilt on her bed? i sont really know but YUCK!

[bekibug]

OOH, I was so sad when Maison Blue was retired. My collection started out like so:

-I was a new member buying everything I could with letters on it.
-I went to Heartstrings and saw the medium makeup bags with letters.
-Acquired one in Maison Blue with yellow AXD.
-Over the semester, I also acquired an eyeglasses case (i be blind, g), a jewelery bag (they were going to stop making them!), and two wallets (the one with the detachable strap and just a little one). All were unmonogrammed.
-For Christmas, I was given a duffel bag, a hanging garment bag, and a Vera bag, all monogramed.
-For my birthday, I was given the XL duffel bag, also monogrammed, since I had found out that MB was to be discontinued.

So now I just need a coordinating pattern, preferably yellow. Those patterns seem to coordinate better. Also, the monogramming on all my other stuff is yellow. The whole reason I got MB in the first place is that Heartstrings monograms patterns in letters based on sorority colors (So Chi O had the Provincial Red monogrammed in yellow, KKG the Blue Toile with dark blue letters, etc.).

[Xylochick216]

The watch promotion starts next Thursday :) I'll be getting the Bermmuda Pink, hopefully! It's not a free gift this year, but $12 isn't bad!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/vbwatches.jpg

[KatieKate1244]

It's cute stuff, but I don't think I'd ever buy it. It's really not me. But some of those fabrics are really ugly.

[valkyrie]

Nantucket Red is REALLY growing on me.

[AWJDZ]

hum....i think i am wanting a new watch....what pattern would yall get to coordinate with my apple green? i already have all i need in that (a full set of luaggage) but i would like another duffel bag just for the gym.

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by AWJDZ
hum....i think i am wanting a new watch....what pattern would yall get to coordinate with my apple green? i already have all i need in that (a full set of luaggage) but i would like another duffel bag just for the gym.

Katherine.

[FAB*SpiceySpice]

I am thinking of purchasing a bag for the gym...but I don't want the small duffel. Anyone have an idea of what would be a good bag to get? I have a Villager in vibrant black and I ADORE it, but it's not big enough for all my gym stuff.

[valkyrie]

I think the Miller bag might be big enough for the gym -- I don't have one, but I think it's similar in size to the small duffel.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by valkyrie
I think the Miller bag might be big enough for the gym -- I don't have one, but I think it's similar in size to the small duffel.

The Miller would definitely be good for the gym - I use it for overnight trips and it can hold a pair of shoes, clothes, and toiletries just fine. :)

[AWJDZ]

a miller bag is something i have not thought about getting....until now! I use my small duffel for gym and overnights, but if you can fit all of that in the miller..it might be an excuse to buy a new piece!

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by AWJDZ
a miller bag is something i have not thought about getting....until now! I use my small duffel for gym and overnights, but if you can fit all of that in the miller..it might be an excuse to buy a new piece!

I want to make babies with my Miller. Here is a the list of things I carried around in it today:
a 1" binder
three 1-subject notebooks
a 3 subject notebook
two thin textbooks
a drama textbook that is over 2000 pages
a 32 oz Nalgene
my wallet
my cell
a wristlet with my iPod and accessories
a wristlet with makeup accessories
a small pouch with my pens/pencils/highlighters
my day-planner
mittens and a hat
various other girly stuff we keep in bags (lotion, altoids, etc)

There was enough room to spare that I could easily get a pair of tennies in there too. It carries a little bit more than the small duffel.

[valkyrie]

DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL. Now I want a Miller in Nantucket Red. It seems like the perfect thing to carry for a weekend by the lake. Too bad there's no lakes here. :(

[AWJDZ]

Originally posted by valkyrie
DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL. Now I want a Miller in Nantucket Red. It seems like the perfect thing to carry for a weekend by the lake. Too bad there's no lakes here. :(

lakes or no lakes...just buy one anyway! I am, even thought I have more bags that I need....I am suurreeee i will find a great use for it! I think i am going to go with the green apple pattern for it (I have all green apple, does that mean I am obsessed?)

[tinydancer]

OK, I have just decided that I HAVE to have something in Nantucket Red!!

And that's in addition to something pink!! Now if I could only decided which bag...

[jess_pom]

Alright, so I appearantly missed the Vera bandwagon, and although I'm not super in love with the prints, the bags are cute and different. But where do you buy her bags? And how do you go about getting them monogrammed and such? I can't be out of the loop! Inform me!

[Xylochick216]

Originally posted by jess_pom
Alright, so I appearantly missed the Vera bandwagon, and although I'm not super in love with the prints, the bags are cute and different. But where do you buy her bags? And how do you go about getting them monogrammed and such? I can't be out of the loop! Inform me!

You can look on the vera website (www.verabradley.com) to find a retailer near you. A lot of Hallmarks and specialty stores have them. I get some online at www.pecksonline.com. Most online retailers will monogram them.

And just a FYI, Vera Bradley is not a person. If I'm remembering correctly, it has something to do with the names of the two founders' grandmothers.

[Lil' Hannah]

Originally posted by jess_pom
Alright, so I appearantly missed the Vera bandwagon, and although I'm not super in love with the prints, the bags are cute and different. But where do you buy her bags? And how do you go about getting them monogrammed and such? I can't be out of the loop! Inform me!

www.amongtheflowers.com has free monogramming, free shipping, and no tax (unless you're a FL resident). I've always been really pleased with the monogrammed pieces I've gotten from them. The site is a bit hard to navigate but the VB stuff is on there, I promise.

[CarolinaCutie]

I suck at life, because I didn't wait to buy my Vera until March. Now I want one of those watches but I don't have any money or anything REALLY to buy :(

[_Lisa_]

Originally posted by Sistermadly
Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead with one of those bags. If the fabrics were used for upholstery, now that's another story. :)


Couldn't have said it better myself...I don't see what the big deal is about them. I think they're ugly. I still support my sister in greek life though-I buy them for my cousin Stephanie & her daughter that are in LOVE with them!

[jharb]

Originally posted by BrownEyedGirl
I live in South Carolina, where Vera Bradley-buying opportunities abound, but I like to buy VB off of brownson5th.com. The shipping is a cheap flat rate ($4, I think) and the monogramming is free. That in itself saves me $12 whenever I order a gift. Take a look....their service is wonderful!

Browns On Fifth is in Zionsville, IN which is right up the road about 20 minutes from me! :) I love this place and the people there are so nice!

[Aray]

A friend of mine works at VB and sent me this link. It's not even live on their site yet but will be on Monday. We are getting a sneak peek!

http://www.verabradley.com/springtime_pwp.aspx

Also, it looks like just certain stores are participating in the event. Make sure to check the store locator...it will tell you which stores in your area have the watches.

[Munchkin03]

Do any of you VB-loving ladies have the Metropolitan? I want one, and they look cute in the store, but I'm not sure how practical it would be.

[ZTAMich]

Anyone have a Molly or similar small bag? I think I want one for Spring/Summer in a pink pattern but can't decide which style...I don't want a shoulder strap that's too long.

[Xylochick216]

Originally posted by ZTAMich
Anyone have a Molly or similar small bag? I think I want one for Spring/Summer in a pink pattern but can't decide which style...I don't want a shoulder strap that's too long.

I love my Molly. It's good for over the shoulder and it fits a lot for a night out but isn't bulky.

[AWJDZ]

Originally posted by Xylochick216
I love my Molly. It's good for over the shoulder and it fits a lot for a night out but isn't bulky.

i have a molly also...it is a great everyday bag. mine is in apple green.

[Jill1228]

I am looking at getting an Amy in Bermuda Pink. I think I will get my niece a Bitty Besty in Bermuda Pink. I am in love with that pattern. My niece LOVES pink

[winnieb]

I bought the toggle in bermuda pink this weekend. i LOVE it.

[Aray]

Where do you find Vera in Kansas City? I have a cousin that lives there and she can't find VB anywhere!

[Xylochick216]

Originally posted by Aray
Where do you find Vera in Kansas City? I have a cousin that lives there and she can't find VB anywhere!

According to verabradley.com, there are no retailers in Kansas City, Kansas. However, there are a lot in Kansas City, Missouri. I don't know which one you were asking about.

[winnieb]

Originally posted by Xylochick216
According to verabradley.com, there are no retailers in Kansas City, Kansas. However, there are a lot in Kansas City, Missouri. I don't know which one you were asking about.

When you hear about KC-- it is generally KC, MO people are talking about-- that is wear the Plaza, Crown Center, downtown all that is..... If you are on the KS side of town looking for things--- you would look to Overland Park.

I got my Vera Bradley at the local Hallmark store--- I live in the suburbs-- but when I was in the store the lady told me that most of the Hallmark stores in KC carry them! The store specifially was Diane's Hallmark in Belton, MO



-Wendi

[blueGBI]

I broke down and bought another Vera. This one is the Amy in the Bermuda Pink. I already have the Tote in Bees. It should be coming in by Wednesday. :) :D

[tinydancer]

Bermuda Pink Lucy is on the way to my house! I even bought a hot pink shirt on Saturday. Got compliments on it that night. I never thought I was a pink person, but I'm rethinking it!

[AWJDZ]

Mom mentioned this weekend that she wanted a new everyday bag. She has bought me enough Vera Bradley in the past, so I figured it was time to get her first! She will be the proud owner (I hope) of a new Spectator bag in Nantucket Navy with a matching zip wallet. I ended up turning down the watch after all....

I hope she is excited about it as I am about giving it to her...she deserves it!

[valkyrie]

I want this one:

http://www.verabradley.com/Images/products/69081_me.jpg

[Sister Havana]

See what a bad influence you all are on me?

This (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6751942324&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT) will be coming my way.

[AUDeltaGam]

This came home with me yesterday:

http://www.verabradley.com/Images/products/69181_me.jpg

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by AUDeltaGam
This came home with me yesterday:

http://www.verabradley.com/Images/products/69181_me.jpg

I'm normally NOT a Vera fan at ALL, but that little bag is so cute!

[Xylochick216]

This
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/verasmallvanity.jpg

and this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/veradaphne1.jpg

are my new additions to my collection
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/veracollection1.jpg

I need to find a cheaper hobby!

[valkyrie]

I love the new silk pattern!

[jhujenn]

I've read what all you can put in the Miller. My question is do you think it would be a good diaper bag/purse. I don't want to carry two bags on the train in everyday nor do I want something that looks like luggage. I can't fit my lunch, water, wallet, planner, cell phone, and Desmond's stuff for daycare- bottles, extra bib, plus extra diapers, wipes, vaseline, toys- all in the bag I'm using now.

I guess I just need to take everything I want to carry and go to a store that carries these and see what will fit.

Advice would be great though.

[Xylochick216]

Originally posted by jhujenn
I've read what all you can put in the Miller. My question is do you think it would be a good diaper bag/purse. I don't want to carry two bags on the train in everyday nor do I want something that looks like luggage. I can't fit my lunch, water, wallet, planner, cell phone, and Desmond's stuff for daycare- bottles, extra bib, plus extra diapers, wipes, vaseline, toys- all in the bag I'm using now.

I guess I just need to take everything I want to carry and go to a store that carries these and see what will fit.

Advice would be great though.

I don't have the Miller, so I can't answer for that. I do know a lot of people use the Metropolitan for a baby bag. It has lots of pockets, including one on either end of the bag.

[33girl]

Originally posted by Xylochick216
and this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/veradaphne1.jpg


OMG I love that pattern.

[Unregistered-]

Originally posted by Xylochick216

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/veradaphne1.jpg



OMFG I have an Arden B top with the exact same colors and a similar pattern to that.

*Sandy quietly leaves this thread because she still can't believe she just got her first friggin' Vera Bradley*

[Jill1228]

Note to self...add this to the bags I will be getting! this one is hella cute

Originally posted by Xylochick216
and this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/veradaphne1.jpg

[texas*princess]

Originally posted by Xylochick216

are my new additions to my collection
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/veracollection1.jpg

I need to find a cheaper hobby! [/B]

:eek: :eek:
HOLY MOLY! That's a lot of Vera! Do you at least have it all insured? hehehe.. that collection must have cost a fortune!

[mmcat]

wish i could afford them!!!

[Sister Havana]

Originally posted by Sister Havana
See what a bad influence you all are on me?

This (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6751942324&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT) will be coming my way.

And so will this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6753180563&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT).

HELLLLLLP MEEEEEEE!

(BTW, I am trying to figure out exactly what style the first thing is. I think it is the handbag.)

[Xylochick216]

Originally posted by Jill1228
Note to self...add this to the bags I will be getting! this one is hella cute

Better hurry... it was sold out almost everywhere I looked :( Darn limited editions

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally posted by Xylochick216
This
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/verasmallvanity.jpg

and this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/veradaphne1.jpg

are my new additions to my collection
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/veracollection1.jpg

I need to find a cheaper hobby!

It looks like the Vera Bradleys are reproducing on your bed. :p

[jharb]

Originally posted by Peaches-n-Cream
It looks like the Vera Bradleys are reproducing on your bed. :p


aaahhh! they're multiplying! :p

I really want to get the large duffel in new hope or sherbert! I'll probably have to wait until this summer though when I'm actually making money again. :(

[Susan_Renee]

Originally posted by Xylochick216

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/xylochick216/veradaphne1.jpg


I've joined all of you in this craze. Bought my first Vera Bradley bag today. The pattern is the same as this one, but the bag i got is bigger and doesn't have the tie on it. AND, because it was over a certain amount, I got a $65 Very Bradley watch for $15 dollars. yay! The pattern on it is blue and very cute.

[FAB*SpiceySpice]

I ordered this

http://webimages.verabradley.com/images/products/15247_lg.jpg

and this

http://webimages.verabradley.com/images/products/68384_lg.jpg

tonight...well more so my mom ordered them for me...happy birthday to me! (Ok well in like two weeks it is)

I am so excited!!!!

[AWJDZ]

mom loves her spectator bag and wallet...She took it to hospital on Friday when she had surgry....now that she is sick, she has decided to be fashionable and always wear makeup and stuff. Hey, whatever makes her feel better!

now, do I want to get her a Miller bag or just a l.l. bean tote for taking to the hospital?

She goes to the hopsital once a week for chemo treatments and it takes about 4 hours or so...she packs a bag full of magizines, books, drinks, and makeup for afterwards. I wonder if the miller will hold everything?

I am really eyeing on the the silk bags with the tie at the top!

Lilly and Vera is going to break my bank...I really need to save up for a new pair of jeans!

[mu_agd]

Originally posted by AWJDZ
mom loves her spectator bag and wallet...She took it to hospital on Friday when she had surgry....now that she is sick, she has decided to be fashionable and always wear makeup and stuff. Hey, whatever makes her feel better!

now, do I want to get her a Miller bag or just a l.l. bean tote for taking to the hospital?

She goes to the hopsital once a week for chemo treatments and it takes about 4 hours or so...she packs a bag full of magizines, books, drinks, and makeup for afterwards. I wonder if the miller will hold everything?

I am really eyeing on the the silk bags with the tie at the top!

Lilly and Vera is going to break my bank...I really need to save up for a new pair of jeans!

I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I hope the treatments work for her.

On topic, have you thought about the tote? I have it and was using it for the nights i had class after work, so i would carry my notebook, textbook, a book to read on the T, lunch, snacks, a bottle of water, and a wristlet and there was usually plenty of room. The only thing I'm not too fond with it is that it doesn't have a zipper closure, just a loop over a button.

[Sister Havana]

I got the first Vera in the mail today...it is the Greenleaf handbag (older style). And it is even cuter in real life than in the picture! :D