Vera Bradley Purple Punch Has Won the Popular Vote

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Last week I wrote a post which had a poll in it for people to vote on their favorite new Vera Bradley pattern for Spring 2009 (which comes out in January).

As of today here are the results:

Cupcakes Pink:  7 votes

Cupcakes Green: 8 votes

Hope Garden: 139 votes

Purple Punch: 231

So it looks like the folks over at Vera Bradley did not exactly hit a homerun with their cupcake line.  But at least the name of the pattern is equally as bad.  I think we as Vera Bradley fans have just come to expect more from the company than those cupcake patterns.  In fact, I would actually rather eat a cupcake right now than have something in those designs.... but I digress.

Both Hope Garden and Purple Punch will be very popular when they come out, as the poll shows.  For a while Hope Garden was neck and neck with Purple Punch, until Purple Punch gave Hope Garden the knockout punch in the 3rd round.

Women will love this winning pattern because it is simple, not overdone, and has an element of elegance that has been lacking in the last few designs.  You will see both sophisticated people and little girls wearing this pattern with pride in 2009.

Although I do like the spring cheeryness of Hope Garden, I kind of figured that Purple Punch would win out in the end.  But hey, just because a pattern is popular does not mean you have to go along with the crowd.  I always suggest finding a pattern that suits you, that fits your personality and then run with it.  There are a few patterns I can think of, that whenever I see those patterns I think of the girls that love to wear them, so after time you can be closely associated with the patterns you wear.

I will often go back to some of the old retired patterns.  Most of the new Vera Bradley fans do not even recognize some of the retired patterns and they will think they are just knock-offs, but I know they are Vera Bradley and I know that some of those discontinued patterns are very rare and not many other women will be wearing them.

You can check out some retired Vera Bradley pattern here.

As always you will updated here as soon as the new patterns are available for purchase.  So far I have just heard that they are expected to come out in January, so any day now.

If you are just too impatient to wait that long you can at least appease your anxiety by checking out our Vera Bradley store here.  As an affiliate of eBay we offer a huge selection of Vera Bradley purses in our store section.  You are buying through a 3rd party in this case but often you can get amazing deals and save a fortune compared to buying Vera Bradley from the mall or other retail shops.

So anyway, Purple Punch is the clear winner and I'm sure it will rack up even more votes as the days go by.  If you have not had a chance to vote yet, check out the post on Vera Bradley Spring 2009 patterns.

Vera Bradley’s Hope Garden Featured in Major Parade

Vera Bradley is going to have a giant 30 foot float in the Tournament of Roses Parade.  The Parade will be held on New Years Day and be held in Pasadena, California.  So if you planned on sleeping in and you are a big Vera Bradley fan than sorry to say you will be missing out.

The name of the float is "Hope Grows" which clearly is to refer to their newest pattern for Spring of 2009 Hope Garden.  If you have not already, check out the new Spring 2009 patterns.  The float should be a beautiful display that will include a garden filled with butterflies, and of course it will have many of the new patterns, especially Hope Garden featured all around the garden.  This 30 foot float should be a very pretty site.

The Hope Garden design is another one of Vera's patterns that benefits breast cancer research.  The company is very committed to using a lot of it's resources to finding a cure and everytime purchases are made from patterns like Pinwheel Pink, some of the money goes towards research.

I think it's rather fitting for Vera Bradley to be in a Tournament of Roses parade, and it's a great oppoturnity to show off a very appropriate new design as well.

I have a poll on the Spring 2009 patterns page and Hope Garden is still a close second to Purple Punch at the time of the writing of this post, so I think it will be a very popular pattern this coming year.

See the New Vera Bradley 2009 Spring Patterns

Check out the Vera Bradley Summer 2009 Patterns here

So have you seen the new Vera Bradley patterns for Spring of 2009 yet?  If not you can check them out here, so the wait is over to check out the new spring patterns those designers at Vera have cooked up.  And I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

As much as the last batch of patterns in the fall were loved by many, I think this new collection will be even more sought after.

So we have a couple of cupcake patterns, and those little circles are reminiscient of cupcakes.  Might make ya hungry during the day though.  They are subtle and fun patterns that I think will be very popular.

The purple punch pattern has already seen a little bit of buzz.  Those big daisies on the dark background give it a unique elegance, and it's about time Vera had some classy purple patterns to wear,

I actually like Hope Garden a lot.  It might seem a little too hopeful to some with all those bright and colorful flowers on a white background but it really is a cheerful pattern and looks great on this bag, I think.  Of course, I am sure some will argue that they think the pattern is absolutely dreadful, but as always, I welcome any comments on these new Vera Bradley patterns for Spring 2009.

These won't come out until January.  So if you don't like what you got for Christmas.... a nice tote in one of the new patterns might make you feel better=)

Which pattern do you like the best?

So what do you think?  You likey?  Tell me what you think about the new Vera Bradley patterns by leaving a comment below this post?  Think they are better than the Fall patterns?

Vera Bradley Rasies 8 Million for Breast Cancer

It is called the Vera bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer and according to their missions statement their mission is to totally eradicate breast cancer through research and research related projects.

This foundation began in 1998 and has since rasied almost 8 millions dollars for this noble cause.   I think it is a very cool thing that a company would invest all that time and effort to destroying a horrible disease.

And it's also nice to know that when you buy a Pinwheel Pink product you are supporting the foundation as well.

Here are all the ways that the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer is funded and how you can show your support too:

1. Ribbons for Life and general donations
2. Any Pinwheel Pink sales that come through. ( hey it's a great pattern anyway)
3. Donations from Vera Bradley retailers and store owners.
4. The Vera Bradley Golf and Tennis Tournament (the main source of VB income for Breast Cancer)
5. Outlet sales day
6. Tickled Pink Toast and Tour

If you want to make a donation to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer click here.

I am in no way affiliated with the above link.  Just wanted to provide a way for someone to help if they wanted to.

I figured I would make a post about Vera Bradley's efforts, expecially at Christmas time when many are looking for ways to give back to the community and help someone in need during this time.

Vera Bradley Has Been All Over the News

Ok check this out.  I am seeing these Vera Bradley patterns and styles all over the place.

Here is a sampling of what I am talking about:

Vera on ER

This show has been running for way too long but that is beside the point here.  A daisy daisy pattern cosmetic bag showed up on the set in one of the final seasons.  Pretty cool.  Even doctors dig the Vera purses I guess.

In Magazines

Well this list is pretty huge.  I mean I could name a ton of magazines that have either featured a Vera Bradley purse  in an article or even put a picture of a purse on the cover of their magazines.  Here are just a handful that have done so recently:

• Guidepost
• Teen
• Shape
• O, you know, which stand for Oprah
• Everyday with Rachael Ray (who doesn't love her)
• OK
• BabyTalk
• Traditional Home
• Parents
• and ok, I think I have listed enough for now, but oh yeah, there are more.

So this brand is showing up everywhere and even celebrities are getting involved in this quilted pattern frenzy.  I say frenzy because if you have ever been to a Vera Bradley clearance sale you know how insane it can get.

Even brides are getting into the VB stuff.  There was an article in Modern Bride and there was a Nantucket Navy rug in the background on the floor.  They are really nice.  I don't know if I would want to walk on something so nice but if you have the money for it, why not.  You  can always pick up another one.

On TV

The Today Show did a little piece on nice gifts and gift ideas which included a bunch of Vera Bradley items.  This pic above is just a random Today Show pic though.. Just wanted you to visualize a little.

Kelly Ripa Loves the Vera Bradley bags too

Kelly had a big lunch thing to launch her new book and all the guests that were there in NYC received a complimentary Mesa Red Tote.  Good job Kelly.

So TV, magazines, newspapers... I think you are getting the picture.  Vera Bradley will be here for a while and I think this fashion firestorm is just getting started.  It hasn't really taken off as rigorously in the North East as it did in the south, but give them time.  VB is coming.

I Keep Seeing Vera Bradley!

I live in North Carolina and it seems I keep seeing Vera Bradley purses everywhere I go.  I was at Sam's Club last night, trying to get some free samples=), and I saw AT LEAST 10 women with Vera Bradley pattern purses that I knew of.  One was an old pattern that was not familiar to me so I had to look it up.  It was retired in 2005 and is called Americana Red.  A very nice pattern actually.  I think they should in fact make it again.

Besides those patterns at Sam's Club I saw a Classic Black, Nantucket Navy, Mesa Red, Capri Melon, and a few others.

I say all that to say this.  This company is popular with every age group it seems.  I have seen people from 5 years old to 85 wearing VB purses, scarves, and totes.  Now there are SOME who can't stand the companies patterns and designs, but for every woman that can't stand Vera Bradley there are 3 who LOVE it!

Christmas is right around the corner so I am sure there will be a lot of people looking to buy some purses and accessories for loved ones.  It can be hard to find the stuff cheap but you can check out the store here where we have cheap prices on Vera Bradley.

And don't just think about those new patterns for gift ideas.  An old favorite retired pattern might just the perfect gift.  I personally don't know why they retire those great patterns so stinkin soon.  Even though you can't buy those old patterns from the stores you can get tons of them here.

And if there is a pattern that you think should be included in the store, let us know.  We are always looking for suggestions on how we can make this place better.

Vera Bradley fans can come here to relax and talk about their latest Vera craze.

Keep your eyes open for VB stuff out there.  And then come on here and leave a comment letting us know what patterns and styles you saw.  Which styles do you think should be brought back?  And what patterns do you think should be banished for all time?

As always, we value the comments and suggestions of VB fans all over the place.

Tips on Buying Vera Bradley Purses Cheap

Great ideas for purchasing Vera Bradley purses.

You do not have to go broke purchasing Vera Bradley items, however you will find people falling over themselves when the latest items arrive.

You are able to purchase Vera Bradley for a competitive price or you can purchase it at full price. You can probably guess which one I'm going to choose out of those two choices.

When you buy Vera Bradley online, here are some helpful tips you may use.

Number 1: It is much easier to shop for Vera Bradley products if you are familiar with her patterns, as there are so many to choose from. It is ideal for organizing your Vera Bradley products, and keeps your mind from wondering. If your favorite pattern is Raspberry Fizz you can choose from many different accessories to go with it, some of the same pattern, or a different pattern of your choosing. Because Vera Bradley is such a colorful brand, one might find it difficult to match varieties of patterns, so finding and matching one pattern with added accessories is recommended.

Number 2: If you're looking for something a little different, look into the discontinued or retired patterns by Vera Bradley. The internet gives you a larger selection of Vera Bradley products then a store's shelf. It's a wonder why so many Vera Bradley patters have been discontinued, because they're all amazing. Sometimes I wonder if they put any thought into that at all. This may result in raising the price a little, but on withdrawn Vera Bradley purses you will still be able to find great deals online.

Number 3: You should be able to differentiate what a real Vera Bradley bag looks like from a fake one. It may be difficult, but when making purchases online, make sure you know who to trust. It will almost always say NWT on ebay. NWT - New with Tags It's important to check your picture for the right size and make sure it's in focus. Almost all distributors of fake Vera Bradley items have been removed from ebay, and a good seller rating can be trusted. You should send an e-mail to the seller beofre you buy the purse to confirm it is the actual item.

Number 4: It is easier to buy Vera Bradley products from an Ebay store than to search for them yourself. It can be better choice as opposed to ebay or an online store selling Vera Bradley products. With http://BuythatPurse.com Vera Bradley is exclusively sold on this ebay partner site. Of all the sites I have shopped from, this Vera Bradley site is the best. Other places may sell the purses, but I have always found what I needed here.

There is an abundant supply of quilted cotton for all.  For the cheapest and largest variety of Vera Bradley products check out the Vera Bradley store.

Buy That Purse Now Has a Blog!

Well I am really excited to be able to implement a blog into the site.  If you are a regular visitor to Buythatpurse.com than you will have noticed a few changes right away.  We hope you will find it easy to navigate through the site to find the Vera Bradley things you are looking for.

Feel free to leave us a comment now and then to give us any suggestions or simply to rave about the greatest Vera Bradley item you just have to talk to the world about.

We know this blog is a little thin right now but check beack regularly and get caught up on some great posts on Vera Bradley, ranging from news about those Vera Bags to personal stories.