Vera Bradley obsessed and proud of it!

[aubriee]

I have the Miller bag, and it can fit quite a bit of stuff. It's a nice bag. I packed for my DH for a 3 day trip, and it wasn't stuffed.

I don't know why but this made me laugh. No way would my husband consent to carrying one of my Vera Bradley bags. He calls them girly bags. You have yours trained right.

 

[2excited2sleep]

I can't wait to use my hipster in purple punch when we go in April.

I'm super excited to check out the outlet too! I told DH he can spend the day at the pool with the kids while I spend the day shopping....can't wait!!!

 

[Pirate Me]

I've been waiting for a sale like this! $20 off $75 and free shipping over $100. Love how free shipping is calculated before the discount. And the Viva la Vera pattern was 60% off!

I really needed a laptop sleeve and case for chargers. So I ordered the laptop sleeve and a zip id case in Viva la Vera. Also got a three to get ready cosmetic bag (Viva la Vera) so I could store toiletries for Disney, a mini hipster (Doodle Daisy) for my mother, and a tech case in English Meadow for all my chargers! All of these were less than $90, free shipping included!

I'm still not sure if I could throw the bags in the washing machine, however. Anyone have any advice on cleaning them?

 

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

I don't know why but this made me laugh. No way would my husband consent to carrying one of my Vera Bradley bags. He calls them girly bags. You have yours trained right.

That's too funny. No, it was a family trip, and I shared a suitcase with the kids, and his stuff wouldn't fit, but there wasn't enough to warrant using another suitcase, so I grabbed the miller bag. There's no way he would carry that around himself. I carried it. The only time he touched it was when he was taking clothes out of it. He thinks they're girly too. But it is funny that the first time I used the bag it was for my DH.

 

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

I've been waiting for a sale like this! $20 off $75 and free shipping over $100. Love how free shipping is calculated before the discount. And the Viva la Vera pattern was 60% off!

I really needed a laptop sleeve and case for chargers. So I ordered the laptop sleeve and a zip id case in Viva la Vera. Also got a three to get ready cosmetic bag (Viva la Vera) so I could store toiletries for Disney, a mini hipster (Doodle Daisy) for my mother, and a tech case in English Meadow for all my chargers! All of these were less than $90, free shipping included!

I'm still not sure if I could throw the bags in the washing machine, however. Anyone have any advice on cleaning them?

Oh, I know! I filled my cart up with $144 worth of stuff and took it down to $124 and then decided to be good and not actually buy anything. I usually have my vacation money saved well in advance of our trip, but we had several things break this year, so I'm behind. I'm gonna just look until my absolute favorite colors go on sale.

Enjoy your bags! I love a good deal!

 

[Echo queen]

That's too funny. No, it was a family trip, and I shared a suitcase with the kids, and his stuff wouldn't fit, but there wasn't enough to warrant using another suitcase, so I grabbed the miller bag. There's no way he would carry that around himself. I carried it. The only time he touched it was when he was taking clothes out of it. He thinks they're girly too. But it is funny that the first time I used the bag it was for my DH.

My DH use to call VB the ugly purse store He has warmed up to them now. He watches on QVC and teases me with beautiful on outside and the inside.

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

I've been waiting for a sale like this! $20 off $75 and free shipping over $100. Love how free shipping is calculated before the discount. And the Viva la Vera pattern was 60% off!

I really needed a laptop sleeve and case for chargers. So I ordered the laptop sleeve and a zip id case in Viva la Vera. Also got a three to get ready cosmetic bag (Viva la Vera) so I could store toiletries for Disney, a mini hipster (Doodle Daisy) for my mother, and a tech case in English Meadow for all my chargers! All of these were less than $90, free shipping included!

I'm still not sure if I could throw the bags in the washing machine, however. Anyone have any advice on cleaning them?

Yes, most, if not all VB bags are machine washable. I have washed many of mine. The ones with a cardboard bottom, have a way to remove that piece and it can be washed. I have never had any problem with the ones I washed and they come out looking good as new.

I got the Tech Case in English Meadow 2 weeks ago and I love it, it will keep all my electronic gadgets together and it will be great to have on our trips. I was using one of my VB cosmetic bags, but this is much better.

 

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

Okay, this is funny, I've only been into VB since May, when I got my first bag. But since then, I've noticed VB bags all over the place. It's kind of a game for my DDs and me. We spot someone with a bag and point it out and try to remember or guess what color and style it is.

Anyway, I just spotted two VB backpacks on Drop Dead Diva. (They are at a college.) One was Deco Daisy. I'm not sure about the other one... maybe Happy Snails. Product placement...

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Okay, this is funny, I've only been into VB since May, when I got my first bag. But since then, I've noticed VB bags all over the place. It's kind of a game for my DDs and me. We spot someone with a bag and point it out and try to remember or guess what color and style it is.

Anyway, I just spotted two VB backpacks on Drop Dead Diva. (They are at a college.) One was Deco Daisy. I'm not sure about the other one... maybe Happy Snails. Product placement...

They have been used in many movies, two that come to mind are High School Musical 3 and 27 Dresses

 

[TBGOES2DISNEY]

They have been used in many movies, two that come to mind are High School Musical 3 and 27 Dresses

Now see, I never noticed that b/c I wasn't into VB before.

 

[PlaidPixie]

And as an early bday present I picked up the convertible Hobo (to a crossbody) in Paisley Meets Plaid (it looked like too much pink for this blue/green gal but it appealed MORE to me in person and is a nice change for late summer/fall from QVC. My Daisy Daisy mailbag had seen 4 vacations and better days so I was hoping to find a decent VB for our November trip. - mission accomplished!

So do you think this new hobo will work for a park bag? I looked at that bag on QVC but just wasn't sure. I might pull the trigger and order one though, I need a good option before our next trip. How's the organization? Is it huge when you wear it? The Hipster isn't quite enough, but I don't want a HUGE bag either.

 

[ollynholly]

Online Outlet now on vera website! Prices good today only from noon-8pm. So very tempting! But must restrain myself, our Disney vacations are fast approaching.

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Online Outlet now on vera website! Prices good today only from noon-8pm. So very tempting! But must restrain myself, our Disney vacations are fast approaching.

Luckily, I didn't see anything that I couldn't live without...LOL. I have my heart set on the Camera bag (which is a limited edition item) and the Get Carried Away bag, then I have to stop, but I'm waiting on a bonus Dh is supposed to be getting before I buy them.

 

[2excited2sleep]

Online Outlet now on vera website! Prices good today only from noon-8pm. So very tempting! But must restrain myself, our Disney vacations are fast approaching.

Thankfully nothing really caught my eye. I like the beach towels but can't justify spending the money..

 

[christymarie]

Love anything cross body for the park.

We live by a VB outlet and I just stumbled upon a BOGO free event and ended up with the metropolitan and miller bag for $60. I really wanted a grand traveler but didn't need two of them, lol.

DH calls it my obsession.

 

[GrammyJudy]

I bought a mini hipster in happy snails and loveit...it hold so much. Using it daily and it is great at flea markets and will use at WDW

 

[4 mickey]

Luckily, I didn't see anything that I couldn't live without...LOL. I have my heart set on the Camera bag (which is a limited edition item) and the Get Carried Away bag, then I have to stop, but I'm waiting on a bonus Dh is supposed to be getting before I buy them.

you will love the camera bag I loveeeee it I was fortunate enough that the day I visited a VB retailer one lady just brought ( refund ) one back that morning too nice !!

 

[KristiKat]

I bought a mini hipster in happy snails and loveit...it hold so much. Using it daily and it is great at flea markets and will use at WDW

I love the Happy Snails, just ordered a hipster in it last night. I went online to order a new color but ended up ordering it instead.

 

[shefor24]

Wow this is a great thread! I can't help but to smile because I live very near Vera Bradley in Fort Wayne Indiana and every year they have an outlet sale in Fort Wayne at the Ft Wayne Coliseum. I didn't read thru all the pages of this thread to see if anyone mentioned it, but it is a great sale and you guys would be in heaven! You walk in and it is just tables and tables of all kinds, shapes sizes of Vera bags! I encourage you to come to it. It goes on in April every year. Good deals, but some not so good deals. I also know people who work at Vera and they have boxes of vera bags by the time clock and you can just take one if you want to whenever you want to. Now wouldn't that be nice!

 

[BackstoryWorthy]

So do you think this new hobo will work for a park bag? I looked at that bag on QVC but just wasn't sure. I might pull the trigger and order one though, I need a good option before our next trip. How's the organization? Is it huge when you wear it? The Hipster isn't quite enough, but I don't want a HUGE bag either.

Yes, after "test driving" it for a week I think that it will work for me as a park bag. Inside, it has 4 internal open pockets (2 per side) and a zipper pocket on the outside front just above the smocking. If you LOVE inside zipper organization you might not like it, but I am ok with it.

It is wider across (15 inches) than my mailbag but shorter in length, but most important it doesn't have the mailbag flap (it is a zip top) that I found annoying in the parks after a day or so, so I see it as a plus.

It is easily convertible from low to high crossbody or hobo style - and I am short and not a skinny minnie so I appreciate the variety of where it will "hit" on my body depending on outfit/need. If you are super petite and/or slim you might consider this a "big bag". It is 15 inches (w) by 11 inches (H).

But like I said if you really love inside zipper pockets - none in this one - important to note. Also, I LOVE the Paisley Meets Plaid - I was worried it would be 'too much' but I am glad I broke from the blue.