Vera Bradley Lime’s Up Bowler Bag

Nobody makes a classic bowler bag like Vera Bradley, and this time we are checking out the Lime’s Up color on this timeless handbag.    Lime’s Up has been a very popular pattern with its light pastel colors and punch of floral serendipity.

We love the dimensions of this bag at 14 1/2" x 10 1/4" x 5" - 9 1/2" strap drop and it’s very easy to carry around on your shoulder all day.   Of course the rolled handles make it extra comfortable as well, which you may need as this bag is surprisingly spacious and you may want to pack it full before you leave your house.

Although this is the classic bowler bag it has been updated.  This updated style has a zip-around closure with gusseted sides. The interior has one zippered pocket and six slip-ins pockets. It also has a sturdy base.

On the front exterior the bag has two deep slip-in pockets, and the back exterior has a handy zip pocket for any of those little trinkets you like to tote about.  All of these pockets will help keep you organized with the Bowler!

Check out this Lime’s Up bag being sold on eBay right now.  These are live listings and they may not be here the next time you come back to this page.  The sales from these listings help us keep the site running as we are compensated for our listing them.  And on top of all that, you can get a great deal too.

What do you think of this bag?  Please leave a comment below or “like” this page if you love this bag.

Vera Bradley 2011 Fall Patterns Revealed

Well the new patterns for the fall of 2011 have been revealed and it's only a short time before you will see them on store shelves across the country. So have you seen them yet? I actually saw them over a month ago but I have not had a chance to post pictures for everyone.

There are 4 new patterns coming at us. They are Happy Snails, Safari Sunset, Mocha Rouge, and Plum Petals.

So without further ado let's check out the new fall patterns and please let us all know what you think with a comment below. Who knows? We might actually all agree on something.

Happy Snails

Safari Sunset

 

Mocha Rouge

 

Plum Petals

So any favorites?  Any patterns you just can't stand?  I personally saved my favorite for last.  Plum Petals just seems so pretty and organic and I love the design of the flowers on it.  I can't see Happy Snails being a huge success, but who knows... I've been wrong a lot on these patterns before.

Leave a comment to let us know what you think.....

Who is Going to the 2011 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale?

Well the big 2011 Vera Bradley outlet sale is coming up on April 13th through April 17th, and I was wondering who is going.  I really wanted to go this year but it will not work with my schedule unfortunately.  The outlet sale as usual will be in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.

If you are going to go I would highly recommend going on the 13th or 14th which is a Wednesday and Thursday.  You have to pay for these tickets but you will be able to beat the huge crowds that will be there on the weekend through Sunday and by then most of the good stuff has already been picked through, leaving all of the less than desirable patterns behind.

There are 4 sessions on Wednesday and 4 more on Thursday, but the tickets are limited to 3000 people per session.  On the weekend who knows how many people will be hopping around that place.  If you get a little claustrophobic or don't like to be in huge crazy crowds, then you will be better off staying home.  But what fun is that?  If you are crazy about Vera Bradley then you will love this experience and I think any Vera fan should go at least once to see what it is like.

The deals are absolutely amazing and you can really rack up your collection.  The early bird gets the worm though, and the sooner you get in that coliseum the better.

So how much does it cost?

If you want to go early on Wednesday or Thursday you will have to pay $5 per ticket and you can buy them at ticketmaster here.

You can check out more details about the outlet sale at Vera Bradley's website here.

To get in on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday you don't need a ticket.  You just need to be really early and a little patient.  And please try to avoid pushing and shoving this year.  Hey, we all love Vera, and we CAN get along right?

So if you are going to the 2011 Vera Bradley outlet sale let us know with a comment below.

Or if you have been there before and you have some advice for everyone going, you can fill us in on those helpful tips too.

Vera Bradley 2011 Summer Patterns Sneak Peek

It's always an exciting time of year when Vera Bradley comes out with a new set of patterns and styles for us to gawk at.  It seems like the 2011 spring patterns were just unveiled, and we have already found some pictures of the newest patterns for the summer of 2011.  I have a feeling these are going to be even hotter than the spring patterns, but maybe that's how it's supposed to be in the summer.  Below you will find some pictures of the new 2011 summer Vera Bradley patterns so check them out and let us know what you think with a comment below.

One of these patterns has a name of one of the ancient retired patterns.  Can you guess which one?

Viva La Vera:

Check out the Viva La Vera products here

English Meadow:

Check out the English Meadow products here

Deco Daisy:

Check out the Deco Daisy products here

Watercolor:

Check out the Watercolor products here

So which pattern do you like the best?  Or do you like any of them at all?  Let us all know with your comment below.  I'm going to put my vote in right now for Deco Daisy because I loved Mesa Red and it sort of reminds me of it.  It's about time we had a nice red pattern though.

Also, in case you missed it you can check out the Vera Bradley 2011 spring patterns here.

Check out the 2011 Vera Bradley Spring Patterns on Sale

Have you seen the new spring 2011 Vera Bradley patterns yet?  They are refreshingly colorful and new, while still keeping the same Vera Bradley style that has made the company famous.  The company as recently gone public with their stock and word is getting out on a nation wide scale about how popular these handbags and accessories actually are.

But there is a new buzz going around about the new 2011 spring patterns.  The names of these new designs are Boysenberry, Folkloric, Blue Lagoon, and Lemon Parfait.  The most popular one so far has been a close match between Boysenberry and Blue Lagoon.  Here are some pics of the four new patterns below:

Boysenberry

Blue Lagoon

Folkloric

Lemon Parfait

You can click on the pictures above to see some purses and handbags of that pattern on sale right now, so go ahead and check them out.  You will find some of the new styles with these patterns for 2011 as well.

The new Blue Lagoon pattern has been bought up like crazy as women are loving this fresh shade of blue which is both calming and refreshing with the bold white paisley patterns.  The boysenberry may remind you of the purple tones in Vera Berry Paisley, but it is more subtle and has more frills than combinations of colors.

So what do you think?  Leave us a comment below to tell us what you think of the new patterns and which one is your favorite or if you just simply hate all of them.  We know that not every new pattern is a winner and some of them just look wrong and it makes you wonder what Vera Bradley is even thinking when their designers came out with it.  We are not the company but we love to review all kinds of purses and handbags online, so comments are always welcome to help other readers to make up their minds.

And as always you can check out all of the Vera Bradley patterns here!

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.

10 Vera Bradley Christmas Gift Ideas

Well maybe you have most of your Christmas shopping already done, but if you are like most of us who wait til the last minute, we need a little bit of help with gift ideas.  And with Vera Bradley coming out with new products all the time it can be hard to keep tract of all the great gifts you can get with them.  Here I thought I would list 10 inexpensive ideas for buying some Vera Bradley Christmas gifts for that lover of Vera Bradley patterns.  You will also see a link for each gift idea showing you where to get those items for low discounted prices.  Some of these are ebay links but there are other websites as well.  We are compensated for this revenue and it helps keep the website up and running.

1.  Vera Bradley Agenda:

The Vera Bradley agenda is a great Christmas gift idea because everyone will need a planner for the start of the new year, so why not do it in style.  You can get these agenda calendars and planners in all kinds of Vera patterns.   They are very durable and of course as cute as a button.  There are tabs for helping you to stay organized and 164 pages.  You will find list makers, stickers, and even pockets and bookmarks in this agenda.  The size is 7 inches by 8.5 inches and is a 1 inch ring binder.

2.  Vera Bradley Christmas Stockings:

In case you have not yet seen the Vera Bradley Christmas stockings, you need to check them out right way.  I just love these things and think it was the perfect move for this holiday season.  Not only are the patterns just sublime for these stockings, but they just seem to fit that Christmas holiday cheer so perfectly.  They are roomy and durable and come in only 2 Vera Bradley patterns.   I don't think you can find a retired pattern from a couple years ago in the stocking unless it's homemade.  In fact, most of the ones I have seen are in Symphony in Hue and Blue Rhapsody.  But these are the 2 patterns that fit this season so well anyway.

3.  Vera Bradley Ornaments:

Just like the Christmas stockings, Vera Bradley ornaments are full of holiday cheer and come in Blue Rhapsody and Symphony in Hue.  The colors are just so vibrant on these ornaments and they can help make any tree look festive and inviting.  Any Vera Bradley fan would be delighted to get a VB Christmas tree ornament for a gift this Christmas.  If you are lucky you can even find some of the older patterns for ornaments like Pinwheel Pink, Raspberry Fizz and Mediterranean White and Blue.  In fact, go ahead and check out the selection of ornaments on sale at the link below.

4. Vera Bradley Wallets:

A Vera Bradley wallet can be the perfect gift for any woman, because you really can't have too many, especially when they are made by Vera.  The great thing  about these wallets is that they come in so many different shapes and sizes to fit all kinds of situations.  There is the classic zip around wallet, taxi wallet, clutch wallet, sleek wallet, pocket wallet and more.  Just find a pattern you know someone will love and it will be an instant hit.  It's nice when you can get a wallet in the same pattern as a purse that you already own as well, so keep this in mind.

5.  Vera Bradley Mini Coolers:

I just love these little things.  I did not think the idea would take off at first, but a Vera Bradley cooler is definitely on my list.  These coolers come in all of your favorite patterns and are perfect for taking your lunch to work or even for packing some snacks for a long trip.  The lining is insulated really well and can keep things cool or hot for a good while.  And there are even pockets all over the cooler too, just to keep in style with all the other Vera products.  A cooler could be a hot gift for your list this year.

6.  Vera Bradley Laptop Cases:

Whether you are a student or just a person who has to have the laptop at all times, the Vera Bradley laptop case is just the perfect gift.  College students especially love this case because they have to have their computers with them all the time and who wouldn't want to transport the laptop in style.  These come in all kinds of patterns so look through the selection and find the perfect one for your next gift.

7.  Vera Bradley Lanyard:

The Vera Bradley lanyard is a great gift for anyone who is always losing their keys.  You can carry your ID card and keys at the same time with this lanyard and it comes in all kinds of Vera Bradley patterns.  Also, the clip makes it fast and easy to remove and add keys in an instant.  You can wear this around your neck, around your wrist or just put it in your purse for easy access when you need to get to your keys quickly.  These are great little accessories that anyone can appreciate.

8.  Vera Bradley Photo Album:

Who doesn't love a nice photo album for sharing memories with friends and loved ones.  Vera has a huge assortment of all kinds of photo albums in many patterns.  The deluxe photo album is particularly nice and can hold up to 200 4x6 prints.  These are rugged photo albums and there is even room for captions for each photo you have, so this will save time explaining every single picture.  I love the album in Bali Gold, Java Blue and Carnaby.  But check them out yourself and find a pattern you love for a gift someone else will love even more (because they get to keep it=).

9.  Vera Bradley Handbags:

Hey, why not get that someone a Vera Bradley handbag that they will love for years to come.  Even for that Vera fan who seems to have it all, there have to be at least SOME patterns or styles they do not have yet.   If you notice they already have a certain pattern, try getting a matching handbag in the same pattern or even an accessory for it.  Chances are she does not have every single pattern and style made by Vera Bradley.  You can even find some retired patterns and styles on here.

To make your search easier try looking for a Vera Bradley handbag by clicking on search by pattern or you can search by style!

10.  Check out Some Vera Bradley on Clearance!

Who doesn't love a bargain?!  Why not check out some Vera Bradley that is on clearance right now.  You can check out the official Vera Bradley website or even check some of the bargain houses for Vera Bradley purses and accessories.  I have found such a place that has some incredible deals going on right now for Vera Bradley wallets and purses.  The selection of patterns is a little sparse, but you can find some really sweet deals.

Check out some products on clearance here!

The Vera Bradley Holiday Tote

Just in time for Christmas is the Vera Bradley Holiday Tote. This is a limited edition bag, though, so don't expect to see very many available after the holidays have past. My biggest complaint with the bag is really in the name. Why not just call it the Vera Bradley "Christmas Tote"? I think some have already begun calling it by that name, but holiday tote is the official name for it. Over all, it's a lovely little bag that is purely symmetric. Measure at 14" by 14" it also has a removable handle that you don't really need because of the cute little cut out made in the top of the bag.

So how do you get this holiday tote? Well as a promotion Vera Bradley is giving it away if you spend at least $100 on their products on one of their retail stores. And spending $100 is not hard to do if you buy at least 2 VB items so this should be an easy one for any VB fan out there. But if you don't want to spend the $50 bucks on the bag you can always check out the ebay auctions below to find a great deal on this limited edition tote. We are compensated with any sales coming from these auctions below and it helps us keep this site going, so knock yourself out. The only pattern you can find this bag in is the Blue Rhapsody pattern, so hopefully this is one that you like or this will not be the bag for you until they offer it in different colors. Who knows.. maybe next year...

See the Vera Bradley 2010 Summer Patterns Here

Have you seen the new summer patterns Vera Bradley has cooking up for 2010? Well here is a sneak peak and you can even buy some of these patterns early because some of them are listed in the ebay auctions seen below. Your friends will wonder how you got these bags so early, but it can be your little secret.

So the four new Vera Bradley 2010 summer patterns are "Make Me Blush", "Night and Day", "Call Me Coral, and, "Simply Violet". Already these new patterns for the upcoming future and getting a lot of exciting buzz and Vera Bradley fans like them much more than the Vera Bradley 2010 Spring collection. In fact, I wish they would just skip to these summer patterns instead. Not only are the four new patterns fresh and pretty, but they also LOOK like Vera Bradley and not some knock offs.  The Make Me Blush is a lovely floral pattern with pastel colors and reminds me a little of Hope Garden but it is less busy and more elegant.  The pretty red flower blossoms with a hint of light green give the white background a nice contrast too.  The Vera Bradley Night and Day is a simple monochromatic pattern but even in  black and white the flower blossoms have a lot of pop.  I can tell already that Call Me Coral is going to be a big hit as it has a perfect shade of pink that is not as racey as some others but blends perfectly with the paisley design.  And the Simply Violet is perhaps too simple for my tastes, but it's a color we have not seen too much of from Vera Bradley so it's a nice addition to the collection as well.

So a few of these purses are available on Ebay right now so get these Vera Bradley 2010 summer patterns on sale while you still can, or you will have to wait for them to come out into the stores in the next 2-3 months.

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