Spring/Summer Retiring Items

It is time for the next set of retiring colors and items! 
Blue Lagoon, Folkloric, and Lemon Parfait are 25% along with the following styles: Curling Iron Cover, Perfect Pocket Tote, Pleated Tote, Rachel, and Squared Away.
Might be time to stock up on Pleated Totes!  I think that I might need something in Blue Lagoon for the summer time too!
The sale officially starts March 1, but they are posted now! 

Vera Bradley Shoot From The Hip

Vera Bradley's next promotion starts tomorrow!  Get a Shoot From The Hip for $32 (reg $38) from March 1 - March 13.  Available in the new spring colors! 

This is part of the Spring 2012 promotion line up. 

This little bag's slim, adjustable crossbody strap, and belt loop options make it a hands-free standout.  The secure snap flap lifts to reveal two inner card slots and a slip pocket. 

Happy Leap Day!

Celebrate this extra day with 20% off everything in the sale catagory online at verabradley.com!  Today only! 

It is my Blogiversary!

Is Blogiversary even a word?  No, yeah, I didn't think so, but lets go with it!  I never would have guessed when I started writing this blog that two years later I would still be writing it and that I would have so many loyal followers!  
Thank you to all of my readers!  If it wasn't for you I probably would have given up writing posts a while back, but I really enjoy being able to interact with other Vera Bradley fans.
If I hadn't had such a crazy month I might have planned something fun for today, but no such luck!  I think that I will celebrate this week by carrying some bags that I haven't carried in a while.  Maybe my Anastasia Villager or something in Pink Pansy.  Think about dusting off one of the bags you have in the back of your closet this week!
Love you all!  Thanks for reading!

Happy Monday!

I haven't brought my lunch to work in a while, but today I did! Which means I got to use my Pink Elephants Let's do Lunch!

Also worth mentioning... My Girl Scout Cookies arrived today! Thin Mints, Do-so-dos, and the new Savannah Smiles. We already broke into the box of Savannah Smiles, they're pretty good!

Vera Sighting - Teen Mom 2

OhMyVera reader Emily emailed me this photo today of Jenelle from Teen Mom 2 because her dress reminded her of the color Peacock...I would have to say that I agree!  I love the color and pattern!  Thanks Emily!

Here is a related post...I had a few Vera Sightings by Kailyn from Teen Mom 2. 

One Day Sale - Vera Bradley Backpack

Today only Vera Bradley has backpacks on sale for $44.99 (reg $88, sale colors only).  Visit verabradley.com to check out the sale! 

Vera Bradley on ideeli Today!

Vera Bradley will be in ideeli today starting at Noon, EST.  

They are going to have the following:Gabby $29.99 ($36 VB)Alice $39.99 ($55 VB)Mini-Hispter $29.99 ($35 VB)Kiss and Make Up $19.99 ($22 VB)One for the Money $14.99 ($20 VB)Wine Bottle Holder "Cheers to You" $14.99 ($19 VB)A to Vera (Venue, Tour Date & Super Star) $29.99-$49.99
They have Blue Lagoon, Buttercup, Deco Daisy, Symphony in Hue, Barcelona, Night & Day, Plum Petals, Rhythm & Blues, and Suzani. 
They are all posted now so that you can check it out before the boutique starts. www.ideeli.com/invite/ohmyvera

Vera Bradley on ideeli - Monday, Feb 20

Vera Bradley is going to debut on ideeli on Monday, February 20th.  ideeli is like Rue La La, they have online invite only boutiques that last a couple of days.  

You can use this link for an invite if you want to check out:www.ideeli.com/invite/ohmyvera

Mocha Rouge iPhone Case...Kind of.

My friend Melissa pulled her phone out and I thought she had a Vera Bradley case for a second!  This is so close to Mocha Rouge...I wish I could find one for my iPhone! Not sure where she got it...if you find one, you let me know! 

Count The Vera! San Francisco Weekend Trip

I went to San Francisco last weekend to visit a bunch of friends from college.  My friend Melissa loves to play a little game she calls "Count the Vera" where she and anyone who is there guesses how many Vera Bradley items I brought and then I lay it all out and count it up. Considering all I had was my Large Duffel and a purse, I was kind of surprised to realize that I had 20 items with me!  I had 20 last time too.  Melissa guessed something over 30 and then switched to 27, Christine won, she guessed 20.

Night Owl Wristlet, Cupcakes Green Turn Lock Wallet, Paprika Card Holder, Raspberry Fizz Zip ID Case, Pinwheel Pink Ditty Bag, Riviera Blue Small Bow Cosmetic, Twirly Bird Pink Button Up Coin, Mocha Rouge Button Up Coin, Raspberry Fizz Large Cosmetic, Black Microfiber Clutch, Blue Lagoon Clear Travel Cosmetic, Poppy Fields Tech Case, Totally Turq Sunglasses, Black Nylon Sunglasses Case, Pink Pansy Jewelry Case, Raspberry Fizz Tech Case, Folkloric Card Case, Market Bags, Loves Me Ditty Bag, Versailles Large Duffel. 

Just me and my Vera :) 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! 

I participated in a really fun Valentine's Day blog swap that was organized by Stacia from at Free to be Stacia Lee and Viktoria from at Viktoria with a K.  I received this great valentine from Lady Lee in Progress.  I received this handmade necklace from her Etsy store "Lady Lee & Drew Jones" and a Vera Bradley card holder with perfect pattern placement...just look at that bird on the front!  I love them!  I wore the necklace the next day, but forgot to have someone take a picture at work so I had to try to take on myself when I got home.  

Valentine Blog Swap hosted by: Free to be Stacia Lee & Viktoria with a KValentine from: lady lee in progressSent Valentine to: Babble + Bloom

Vera Bradley Shopping Bags!

Love me some Vera Bradley shopping bags!  I have to try not to hoard them, haha.  

Weekend Trip!

This weekend I am traveling to meet up with some friends for a girls weekend.  I am so excited to get away for the weekend and see friends that I havent seen since July!  
I bought a Versailles Large Duffel a while back when they were on sale.  It is my only Large Duffel and I decided this would be a great weekend to use it!  I am flying on an airline that will charge to check a bag, so I am going to use it as my carry on.  
Here is my bag before I put anything in it:

And here it is all packed up and ready to go! 

Can't wait to see everyone this weekend! 
Do you have a favorite bag for weekend trips? 

Vera Bradley Secret Sale

Vera Bradley started a Secret Sale on their website.  There are two pages of items in this sale.  I would check it out now, since we dont know how long it will last.
Click here for a link to the sale.  You can also find it in the left menu at the end of the sale category. 

Super Bowl 2012!

 I switched to my Twirly Bird Navy Pleated Tote last week because I haven't been using any of printed bags.  It was time to start using them again.  I took my pleated tote with me, I think it looks pretty good with my outfit.  Plus I had navy blue nail polish :) 

I met up with a group of friends at a bar that another friend is a manager at.  They had a chili cook off and there were 7 different chili's to try...so good!  Plus my friend Katie made these wonderful cheesy potatoes that I put the chili over.  

Katie and I are riding in a Bike MS event this summer and we sold Super Bowl squares as a fundraiser.  We made $250 each, so I am a quarter of the way to my goal to raising $1,000! 

I hope you all enjoyed the Super Bowl!  

Did you have a Vera Bradley bag with you for the Super Bowl? 

Island Blooms & Peacock Together

One more post about my new Island Blooms Go Round Tote...I am loving how it coordinates with my new Peacock Jack Rogers sandals!!! Can't wait until the summer!!!

My Favorite Wallet - Vera Bradley Turn Lock Wallet

I used to have this faux crocodile teal color wallet...I used it for a long time even when I fell in love with Vera Bradley bags.  Back then Vera Bradley didnt make a wallet big enough for me, the biggest one was a Zip Around Wallet and I wanted more space.  My mom bought a Turn Lock Wallet in Microfiber and I was hoping that they would add it to the Signature Collection because it was the perfect size.  Well, it happened!  They added it to the Signature Collection, but my old wallet still had some life in it and I love a good deal so I decided that I could wait until I could get one on sale. 

On March 22, 2010 about a month after I started writing OhMyVera my new wallet arrived!  Click here to see that post.  Part of me though about waiting until March to do a 2 year update once I figured out that I bought it in March...but now is as good of a time as any. 

This wallet is the only wallet that I have used over the last two year.  On occasion I will use a small wallet for a night out when I use a small bag.  Other than that, this is what a wallet looks like after daily use for almost 2 years! In a couple of the photos it looks a little faded, but it is just the bright sun coming through the window. 

 This is the front of my wallet. 

Worn out corner...at least there are two layers of material!  

Another worn out corner...this one doesnt look as good.   

Worn out on the other side, but this spot has two layers of fabric as well...this is one of the faded looking photos...not really that faded, still quite bright.  

See still bright :)  Wear on the corner and paint coming off the zipper.  

But look at all this space! All those cards, plus there is a larger slot behind the top and bottom part for more cards or whatever you would want to stick in there.  

 This is the zipper side!  I have my LivingSocial deals, a calendar, lottery ticket and cash.  I should have taken the photo the other direction...there are 6 more card slots on the cash side. 

And the final photo is of the coin part on the back.  
I just bought an Accordion Wallet from a friend in Happy Snails that I am going to try out.  I am just not quite ready to retire my Turn Lock Wallet though...when I switch it over, I will definitely post photos! 

10% Off Discount Code

Want to save a little?  Use SWEETVB to save 10% off orders of $25 or more.  Not sure how long it will last.  Don't forget to use Ebates and get cash back as well! 

Vera Sighting

You know you are rubbing off on people when your male friends send you a Vera Sighting!

Good eye! I will let you remain anonymous :)

What's In My Bag? (Vera Bradley Convertible Tote)

Some friends were posting fun videos of what they were carrying around in their Vera Bradley bags, so I thought that I would join the fun and make my own video.  I have been carrying my Convertible Tote lately, so check out what is inside!