My Vera Bradley Collection

My Vera Bradley collection isn't very big, but I enjoy the bags and accessories that I do have. I hope to add more to my collection in the future but for now this is what I have.

Patterns: Call Me Coral, Java Blue, Hope Toile, Rhythm & Blues and Island Blooms, Lemon Parfait, Purple Punch
Bags: Mandy (x2), Bucket Bags (x2), & On The Go
Accessories: Wristlets (x2), Turn Lock Wallet, Large Makeup Bag, and Checkbook Cover, Set of 3 Cosmetic Cases, Carry It All Wristlet

Vera Bradley Mandy in Island Blooms

So i'm sitting here listening to the new song by Cassie called numb and looking at my latest bag. I must say i'm pretty happy, I bought on of my wishlist bags and I wouldn't necessarily call it designer but I bought a new Vera Bradley bag. I bought the Mandy in Island Blooms, which I have wanted for a good 6-7 months now. Here she is, newly unboxed and ready to be used!

I ended up having to place a order for her online since all of the stores in my area who sale VB did not have it in stock. I bought it online and received it in 60% less time then my local stores could get it ordered for me. I love this print, to me it looks perfect for summer and it looks beachy to me so It's perfect for me. I know there are lot of people who don’t care for Vera Bradley bags but I love them. I know they can be pretty expensive considering they are just quilted fabric but for me they work and I don’t mind paying the price, especially if I find a print and style I love. I think VB bags are great because number one you can wash them! That is a big deal to me. If I’m going to be in a dirty or germy area, break out the Vera and come home and wash it and it’s like new again. I love some of the print and colors they come in, I love bright colors and I adore this particular print. They are light and summery and something I don’t mind just throwing around. I also love to use my Vera bags when going somewhere I may not want to take my more expensive designer bags. Say if I go on vacation, or downtown and I don’t feel comfortable taking my designer bags these work perfectly for me. 

As far as this bag goes I love it so far, haven't used it yet but I can't wait to use it tomorrow! The bag is pretty basic it has one slip pocket on the outside and six pockets on the inside and has a zippered tote. It's pretty roomy inside so it can hold a lot. I love the size of it because while I may not always carry a lot there are days I have my purse stuffed completely full of stuff so I like a bag that can hold a lot for the days I need to carry more. Inside it has a block pattern as you can see and it comes with a little Vera Bradley card you can also see, just like all the other Vera bags. The price for the regular size Mandy bag that I bought is $70.00 and if you order it online and factor in taxes and shipping my grand total came to $84.80. If you are not much on big bags they do make this bag in a smaller size and it's called the Little Mandy. My mother has the Little version and it's exactly the same as mine, it has six pockets inside and one slip pocket outside the only difference is really the height of the bag and it may just a bit smaller on width as well. 

If you are interested in buying the Mandy bag in Island Blooms you better get it soon. The person I talked to in my local VB store told me that Island Blooms will be retiring soon. I believe she said in September, but I may have misheard her. Sorry but I don't have any modeling shots yet, but if/when I take any I will be sure to post them for you all so you can get an idea of what the bag looks like when it's full of stuff and when it's carried.

Vera Bradley Wristlet - English Rose

I bought this Vera Bradley English Rose wristlet for my mother for Christmas. She has mentioned wanting a wristlet a few months ago but she never purchased one. She just got a new V.B. bag in English Rose and the style she bought was the Little Mandy. She mentioned that the wristlet might be good for days she didn't want to carry a bag so I decided to purchase it for her as a Christmas gift. I paid $34.00 for the wristlet, which is the original price. I have a couple of Vera Bradley wristlets myself however they have changed the wristlet. This one is the same size as far as width and length goes, however it is far more expandable then mine, which means it will hold much more. It also has a zipper inside and card slots, which mine does not have. I am actually really impressed with the new wristlet design, so much so that i'm considering purchasing a new one in Island Blooms for myself soon.

I think the Vera Bradley wristlets are a nice little thing to have around. I have two and have used them both for many different things over the years. I've carried just about everything you can think of in mine from change, makeup, and my cell phone. I love the fact they they are washable and tend to wash up well. If it gets dirty it's no problem, just toss it in the wash with the next load of laundry and bam, all pretty again.

Anyone else like the V.B. wristlet? What do you use yours for?