5 Vera Bradley 2010 Spring Styles Handbags Are All New

If you have not seen the new styles for the Vera Bradley 2010 Spring collection then you have to check them out below.  Along with the four new patterns (Sitting in a Tree, Loves Me, Totally Turq, and Poppy Fields) Vera Bradley has even better styles which I think will be more popular than the new 2010 Spring patterns themselves.  The new styles are chic, stylish, cute, and one of a kind.

Here are 5 new styles for the Vera Bradley Spring 2010 collection:

1.  Alice

If you like the old school look of the early forties and fifties purses you will absolutely adore the new Alice handbag which has a classic and chic retro look.  The slender look of the top of the bag opens up at the bottom and provides plenty of room for both your belongings and sense of style.   The kiss-lock opening makes sure nothing falls out and adds to the classic feel of the bag, while  a load of hidden pockets make it easy to organize and find everything you need to carry around. The Alice bag is 13.5 inches wide and 11.25 inches high.   In any of the new patterns but especially in some of the older patterns this bag looks great.   I think it looks great in Calypso and Hope Garden.

2.  Angle Tote

The Angle Tote is a different take on the other Vera Bradley totes and is named for it's subtle or not so subtle angles on the sides that give it more of a handbag look.  And that was the intent of the designers, to make sort of a hybrid purse for tote and handbag lovers.  The Angle Tote is a roomy style that will provide you with plenty of room to spare unless you are trying to use it as a diaper bag.   No matter how much weight you have in this bag the rolled handles will make it much more comfortable for you to carry on your shoulder or in your hands.  Being a little more than 11 inches square, it's the perfect little getaway bag that you can use along with your other luggage.  Check out some of the VB Angle Totes on sale on ebay right now in the auctions below and get a bargain. if you don't see the pattern you like, click on one of the Angle Tote pics to see more selection.

3.  Emma

The Vera Bradley Emma is already betting a lot of buzz.  It looks sort of like a knapsack or maybe one of those little backpacks kids love nowadays, but it has all kinds of practical uses, and once again, Vera has shown us yet another bag that can make life a little bit easier.  On the Vera Bradley site they say it is great as a gift bag, but that's really only true if you are the one receiving the gift in this case.  With one small tug on either end of the draw-strings the Emma will close shut and you can tie a little knot for safe keeping.  It might be tough to make it a regular handbag that you use every day because it would be a pain to untie that knot every time you wanted to use it, but for a younger audience this bag may be just the ticket and has a load full of other uses as well.  At only 9.5 inches high and 7.5 inches wide it won't take up much space either.  Check out some Emma bags on ebay right now in the auctions below.  If you don't see a style you like, click an image to see more selection.

4.  Frannie

The Vera Bradley Frannie is a small purse that is more like a clutch and is a perfect little handbag for those who love to carry as little as possible and don't want to get bogged down with a humongous monstrosity of a bag.  It can also be a nice little item for the younger Vera Bradley fanatics who are just getting their collections started.   The Frannie is 9.5 inches by 5.25 inches and has a 50 inch strap so you can let it hang by your hip instead of carrying it under your arm if you so choose.  it probably won't win any awards but it's a delightful little thing that I'm sure many will want to add to their growing collections.  Check out some Frannie bags on sale with ebay right now in the auctions below.  If you don't see a pattern you like just click the image to see more selection.

5.  Get Carried Away Tote

It is possible that Vera Bradley got carried away with this new style for the Spring of 2010.  It seems like all of the large totes are some of the most popular bags the company makes so they decided to come out with an even better one.  If you liked the Super Tote or Weekender you will love this bag.   The sizes are 18.25 inches high by 15.5 inches high and their is a break away zipper enclosure so you can use it like a duffel or however you want.  It's great to use a another piece of luggage and their are pockets everywhere.  In fact, some of the pockets are even lined with plastic.  The shoulder straps are as comfortable as it gets, and of course, you can really pack in all kinds of stuff for your trips or use it as a "Momma Purse" like so many Vera Bradley fans do.  Check out some Vera Bradley Get Carried Away Totes on Ebay right now in the auctions below.

The Classic Vera Bradley Bowler Bag

For many women the Vera Bradley Bowler Bag has been a timeless classic since the very first one came out.  For it's size it has a ton of cargo space for all of your stuff and the end to end zipper enclosure makes sure its easy to open and find what you are looking for right away.  Nothing is worse than fumbling through your purse when you are in a hurry.  In side  the Vera Bradley bowler you will find three slip in pockets for knick knacks and personal items and also a large zipper pocket to keep stuff from jostling around in transit.  On the outside the Bowler has 2 magnetic closure pockets which I absolutely love.  The bag is 13 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall and the strap makes it easy to hold under your arm and carry around.  This bad is always going to be in style with it's unique shape.  You don't have to be a big fan of bowling to love the Bowler.

I have been seeing a lot of buzz about Bowlers lately so thought I would write a post to highlight some of the Bowler bags on sale right now at the listings below.  These are live ebay auctions and the deals are constantly changing so when you see one you like you should grab it before someone else gets it.  Not everyone likes buying things on ebay because you are dealing with other people just like you and a few bad apples have spoiled it for some.  But for me, the risk is worth it because I have saved SO much money over the years by shopping on ebay.   Besides, if you pay with a credit card, you don't even need a paypal account to pay with paypal and you will have added security.  I don't recommend paying with checks and money orders.  So check out some Vera Bradley Bowler bags on sale right now for prices well below full retail.