From My Readers Friday: Patchwork Pillows

From OhMyVera! reader Andrea: I had some older Vera bags that I had to replace with the wonderful newer ones but I didn't want to "lose" those former great patterns. So...I had my cousin who sews cut them out and make two pillows out of them! Now, I can enjoy my former Vera patterns and have another special Vera something in my room.

I think that this a great way to keep a piece of your older bags that might be a little too worn to carry anymore. Thanks for sharing Andrea!

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Vera Sighting at Middle Tennessee State University

From OhMyVera! reader Kris: My daughter's college, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), just opened their new Student Union and the new bookstore is inside. I was surprised to see Vera Bradley for sale there! Here are a couple of pictures of their display and there was another display in the back! Thanks for sharing Kris!

Fall 2012 now available

The rest of the fall colors and styles are now available on verabradley.com. Check out Provençal, Portobello Road and Canyon, along with the microfiber Vera Vera bags! What is you favorite item in this release?

Vera Sighting - Redskins Game

Vera Sighting at the Redskins game!

QVC Release of Provencal, Canyon & Portobello Road

Vera Bradley will be on QVC on Thursday, August 30th for the release of Provencal, Portobello Road and Canyon! 

Check out QVC at 3:00pm and 7:00pm EST for hour long shows that will feature our favorite bags!  Get ready to check out the new colors! 

And don't forget to go through Ebates if you are going to be shopping online with QVC! 

Do you enjoy watching QVC for the new releases?  What is your favorite part? 
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Moving - Still Unpacking

Posting has been a little light...I moved to a new place and I still don't have a wireless internet connection and I don't like sitting 3 feet away from the modem with this short ethernet cable they gave me.  Hopefully will have it all straightened out tomorrow and can get back to posting more regularly! 

Here is a picture of some of my Vera packed up to move.  I found a big bag that opens like a trunk and it held a lot of bags!  The duffel bags came in handy for moving clothing! 

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Vera Sighting

Check out this vintage Villager in a golf print!

Vera Sighting - Nationals Game

Hope Garden Tote sighting at the Nationals Game! Lots of other sightings too, this one just happens to be down the row from me.

Selling on Ebay - Plum Crazy Tote & Pink Elephant Pleated Tote

I decided to sell a couple of bags.  Sunday I mentioned the totes that I picked up at the Spring 2013 preview, well three of them got purchased at the 'Buy it now' price, but the fourth (Plum Crazy) had enough action bidding that the 'Buy it now' price was dropped by ebay.  The auction ends Aug 25, 201220:54:32 PDT.  Check out the auction by clicking here. 

Up next is a Pink Elephant Pleated Tote that I purchased and never used.  These are really hard to find because Vera Bradley only made them for a short time.  This is a retired color and style.  Pink Elephant is one of the Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Foundation colors.  I started the bidding out at 99 cents! You can click here to check out the auction.  Auction ends Aug 27, 201218:33:07 PDT.

If you have any questions about ebay, just let me know! 
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Vera Bradley's Fall 2013 Video: Canyon, Provençal and Portobello Road

Check out this Liz on Location video for a great preview of Canyon, Provençal and Portobello Road.  You can also go to verabradley.com to check out the new colors and styles.  Look under the 'What's New' tab!  They will be available for purchase on August 30th. 

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Vera Bradley Spring 2013 In Store Preview - Slideshow

Vera Bradley currently is previewing the Spring 2013 colors at select Vera Bradley stores.  Yesterday I was able to go to one of the stores and check out the new colors.  I can't tell you how excited I am about ALL of these colors.  They are so beautiful in person and I would carry all of these! 

The new colors are Jazzy Blooms, Go Wild, Midnight Blues & Plum Crazy.  Check out the video below for a slide show of the prints.  It includes photos of the inside prints.  And I had to pick something up for myself, so I exchanged a Grand Traveler that I received in Camellia for one in Jazzy Blooms.  I LOVE it!! 

I also decided to sell the totes that I picked up on ebay for those of you that arent close to a Vera Bradley store.  You can check out my ebay link to check out the totes.  The auctions end Saturday, August 25th...unless they all sell with the 'buy it now' option.  Click here to check it out. 
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Vera Bradley Spring 2013 Preview Starts Today (August 17)

For all of you that are excited about the Spring 2013 colors, today is your lucky day.  Select Vera Bradley stores (stores owned and operated by Vera Bradley) are participating in the Spring preview.  During the preview they have a limited amount of styles that they preview the new colors in.  The preview last about two weeks, but items go quickly!  This is a great opportunity to check them out and see what you like!  This next set of colors is beautiful and I can't wait to see them all!
The release date for these colors is January 9, 2013. 

Plum Crazy:

 Midnight Blue:

Jazzy Blooms:

 Go Wild:

 
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Vera Bradley Japan

Yesterday I posted about the pop up store that Vera Bradley has in Japan this week and today I have some great photos to share along with some fun links that you are probably going to wait to save. 
Vera Bradley now has a website in Japanese which was a fun discovery and some of you might have noticed the link in one of the articles that I posted yesterday.  From that page you can get to the Vera Bradley Japan Facebook page!  They have posted some great photos from the pop up store and even have some of the items that aren't available in the states yet.
http://www.verabradley.co.jp/
http://www.facebook.com/VeraBradleyJapan
Check out a few of the photos that they have posted on the Vera Bradley Japan Facebook page and check out the link for even more photos! 

I love that little chain bag!  That is going on my wish list for sure!

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Messenger Sale

Starting today you can get a messenger on sale for $75 an free shipping online at verabradley.com or in Vera Bradley stores and at participating retailers.

What a great deal for back to school! Are you glad Vera Bradley brought back the messenger?

Vera Bradley at Isetan Shinjuku's "The Stage"

Vera Bradley has a pop up store this week in Tokyo and there are a few articles online that I thought I would share. Check out the links below for more information.

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/31358858/detail.html

http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/local/Vera-Bradley-Available-In-The-Orient-166350886.html?m=y&smobile=y

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/vera-bradley-grace-stage-isetan-200500208.html

Chicago, Dallas & LA Women - Get Paid For Your Opinion!

Dallas, Chicago, and LA women, Focus Pointe Global has an opportunity to earn some extra spending money.  Check out the details below and just think of all the bags you could buy with $300 :) 
Focus Pointe Global, a national market research company, is looking for fashionable females ages 24-74 in Dallas, Chicago, and LA to participate in a paid study about Accessories. Earn $300 for a 1.5 hour interview and online journal assignment! Take this quick eligibility screener to see if you qualify: LA - http://bit.ly/47682CO Dallas - http://bit.ly/47681CO Chicago - http://bit.ly/47680CO or call 800-220-3730
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Va Va Bloom Nails

I spent all weekend moving my stuff and helping a friend who was also moving. We decided to treat ourselves to manicures since we were a little beat up from the weekend. After mine were done the color reminded me of Va Va Bloom! The phone cover seems a little muted, but I love a bright pink like this Strawberry Margarita OPI polish!

50% Off Weekend Sale

Watercolor, Deco Daisy and Viva La Vera are 50% off this weekend!

Too Many Catalogs!

This week I am packing so that I can move into a new place next week. Last time moved I had to toss a bunch of Vera Bradley shopping bags, this time I think I am going to toss all these catalogs! I can't keep moving them around!

Cupcakes Pink Large Backpack from Craigslist

I bought a Cupcakes Pink Large Backpack this morning that I found on Craigslist! It is New without tags. The woman's daughter got it as a present and never used it. Such a great find! Now I just need to decide if I should keep it or sell it.

Upcoming Vera Bradley - Part of Fall 2012

Here is a picture that a friend shared with me from a catalog that she picked up at her local Vera Bradley.  You can see a couple of the new Vera Bradley key chains...there will also be a bird one...and the red micro fiber!  I dont know if the micro fiber is coming out August 30th, but my guess is that we will have to wait a couple of weeks.  It sure is pretty though! 

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Weekender and Get Carried Away - $59.99

Right now on VeraBradley.com you can get a Weekender or Get Carried Away bag for $59.99 in retiring colors! 

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Vera Bradley on Rue La La Starting August 2

Vera Bradley is going to be on Rue La La again today!  If you didnt see anything you liked last time, check it out again.  If you haven't checked out Rue La La yet, you are missing out!  It is an online, invite only, two day boutique site.  They offer discounts on all kinds of designer items. 

You can sign up through this link if you havent already: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/ohmyvera

The Vera Bradley boutique starts at 11:00am EST Today (Thursday, August 2)

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