Click here to go back to Vera Bradley Zone for the best deals online!
Written By: The Purse Blog about the Vera Bradley Villager Bag
Surprisingly I have never once talked about Vera Bradley. Never. I realized that just the other day and was a little shocked at myself. Not that Vera Bradley has always been my favorite, but it was definitely worth mentioning. I can’t decide what has deterred me from Vera Bradley bags so badly. It may have been the teenie-boppers who swore it was a trend and they could pull it off, or the college girls who carried it to seem like a sophisticated growing woman, or the mere fact that it is a quilted flowered bag that somewhat reminds me of my grandma. Somewhere in there Vera Bradley lost it’s appeal to me. But as the trend of the bag has slowly died down, I am not finally appreciating the bags more properly. I just love the feel of them. It’s the “hey I just got back from my ranch in the Hampton’s where I spent the weekend riding my prized horse, picking Lilly’s by the pond, and drinking tea.” I love that feel. I must admit I like to be a little sophisticated from time to time, and that feeling reminds me of good ole’ boarding school.
Between the amazing amounts of bags and variations I have found my liking with the simple shaped but totally practical Vera Bradley Villager bag in Bermuda Blue. I love the shape. I know totes are everywhere, but they are so super practical, I can not pass them up. The color chart is huge (about 21 colors to chose from) but the Bermuda Blue is touching my liking. The beauty of the light blue color mixed with the simple design of some green and white just makes me happy. The bag has everything you could wish for: a key clip, zip closure, a sturdy base, and three pockets outside and six inside for organization. The size is plenty big,16″L x 12 ½”H x 4″W. So why not learn to love Vera?
© 2005 - 2008 Midley Inc. - All Rights Reserved
Vera Bradley Opens Branded Store In Ala Moana Hawaii
Date: Monday June 23, 2008Posted in: Vera Bradley
(Forimmediaterelease.net) Vera Bradley, a leading manufacturer of handbags, travel bags and accessories, announces the opening of a branded retail store in Oahu, HI.
The 1800 square foot store, located in the Ala Moana Center, is designed to immerse the consumer in the brand through a lifestyle presentation.
“Every detail: the fixtures, furniture, rugs, paint colors, even the lighting, has been carefully selected by the Vera Bradley design team,” said Kim Mack, VP of Retail. “Our consumers will be able to experience the brand within an environment that is interactive, fun and features the entire range of Vera Bradley products.”
In addition to their internationally recognized handbags, accessories and travel items, Vera Bradley Ala Moana Center will carry a complete range of Vera Bradley products, including rolling luggage, tableware, stationery, linens, rugs and men’s ties.
This is the 10th company store for Vera Bradley. Eleven more are planned for 2008, including Bellevue Square, Santana Row, Watters Creek, and Bridgewater Commons.
The new store is located in the Nordstrom’s Concourse, next to Janie&Jack. Store hours are Monday through Saturday 9:30 am to 9 pm, Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. The store phone number is (808) 942-1757.
About Vera Bradley: Vera Bradley was founded in 1982 by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller. Today, internationally recognized Vera Bradley offers a large selection signature handbags, travel bags, accessories and innovative limited edition lines. Vera Bradley products also include tableware, fine rugs , rolling luggage, stationery and eyewear.
© 2007 ForImmediateRelease.Net
Handbags replace backpacks for fashion-conscious students
Laura Hodgdon
Two Christmases ago, Erin Strachan, a sophomore at the University of New Hampshire, received one gift from her aunt that she will never forget. She was expecting something ordinary yet appealing, but when she opened the present she was a little more than disgusted.
“I thought it was the most god-awful, ugly and gross thing I had ever seen,” says Strachan. “I did some research online to find out where I could return it, and finally found a store that would give me store credit for the $75 Vera Bradley bag.”
Surprisingly enough, Strachan has had a change of heart and is now seen strolling around campus with a Nantucket Navy Vera tote, carrying her notebooks to and from class.
“My aunt kept buying me Vera and I felt bad returning everything. They finally grew on me, but it’s just funny that I hated them before the trend started,” says Strachan.
Since their conception in 1982, Vera Bradley bags were once thought to attract our grandmothers, but today these so-called granny bags are flying off the shelves, and a large number of their buyers are young women.
Soft, quilted, and available in various styles and colors, these durable, light weight, and functional bags have made a complete 360 and are especially popular among college and high-school-aged students. Whether it is a bright pink tote or an apple green duffle bag, these bags have inspired a new trend that has kept their creators, Patricia Miller and Barbara Baekgaard, in business.
While on vacation, life-long friends Miller and Baekgaard noticed the lack of attractive and feminine luggage while in the airport. Soon after, with $500 and a knack for fashion design, Vera Bradley (named after Barbara’s mother) was born, and began marketing and manufacturing the first products in Barbara’s basement, according to the SCORE business advice website.
As the demand grew, the two entrepreneurs needed to extend their line from their home to major markets. After developing a business plan through SCORE, Miller and Baekgaard persevered, and in just three years the company topped one million dollars in sales, and has been growing ever since.
Vera Bradley Fall 2008 Fabrics
Caffe Latte
Frankly Scarlet
Night Owl
Puccini
To view these hot new items, check back at Vera Bradley Zone frequently. Type the keywords in the search box to find specific items.
Visit the Vera Bradley zone by going to http://www.verabradleyzone.com
How to Save Over 75% On Vera Bradley Purses, Handbags, Accessories, Bags and Fabrics
Date: Monday June 16, 2008Posted in: Vera Bradley
http://youtube.com/watch?v=TgeKvXcpvJA
Take a look at our Youtube video, for tons of Vera Bradley designs. Also, please read the summary on the side of some of the deals and how to save over 75% on Vera Bradley Fabrics, purses, handbags, and bags
http://www.verabradleyzone.com
