Vera Bradley Therapy

Well I have a lot to cover! Let me start off by saying that I have neglected this, and for that I apologize! I know that very few, if anyone, is reading this, but it is important to me to continue what I have started. Who knows- someday I may gain quite the following! And now on to business...

It's time to review a product! Today I will be reviewing the Taxi Wallet. Mine is in Caffe Latte, which is a great neutral pattern that consists of a coffee brown and white on a black background. This wallet retails for only $25 and is quite the steal for a price like that! When opened up the wallet has a zippered compartment, a slip compartment, and a kisslock coin purse. It is held closed by two magnets beneath the fabric located on the kisslock coin purse. Inside the slip compartment there is also a metal key ring that you can either keep tucked inside or let it hang out.
So how do I use mine? This is the type of wallet that has no set rules. My method- Cards and cash (folded in half) get tucked in the zippered compartment; coins are kept in the kisslock coin purse; my Razr slips into the slip pocket, and my keys hang loose from the ring. Some other organization suggestions- Try keeping your cards in the coin purse (and don't worry I have not had any trouble with my cards and the magnets, nor have I heard any complaints from others!); slip your cash in the slip pocket; keep some girly things in the zippered compartment! Be creative because this is not a set wallet!
The verdict: I am in love with this wallet. It is easy to fit a lot, and because it can hold a phone and keys there is no need for me to bring a pocketbook to work! The full 5 stars for the Taxi Wallet!
Are you interested or want to check out other patterns? Below is the URL to check out this product! Let me know what you think!
http://www.verabradley.com/Site/Store/ProductDetail.aspx?colorid=13&sku=10615%3a13

Next on the to do list for today's blog is my newest purchases! I have not updated since I purchased the Taxi Wallet, and since then the new patterns/styles for Fall '09 came out. I did not go crazy on myself, but I will explain why after. I purchased a Carnaby Pleated Tote and a Pirouette Euro Wallet. The Pleated Tote I plan on using in the Fall once school starts because it is large enough to hold my books and my laptop; the wallet I will have to switch to soon so I can review for you!

And now for the reason I did not splurge... I am currently involved in SVF or Secret Vera Friend. It is a Secret-Santa-like gift exchange on the VB Sales page in which everyone fills out a survey about themself and their VB likes and dislikes and then each person is anonymously assigned a random other. You then put together a gift ($50 VB limit plus extras for this round) possibly even with a theme, and you package it up and ship it off. Then you recieve yours, enjoy, post pictures, and wait for your SVF to be revealed! It is a lot of fun both buying and recieving. I would give more details about my specific experience this time around, but you never know who might read this so I will hold back until after the reveal in August. Sorry!

And now it is time to wrap this up. I really am enjoying having a place to just play QVC/HSN; I just love reviewing something that I know and love so that I can share it with others. I hope to get more followers for myself and for VB! Become one of us! :)
I will be back with another review in a few days- Hope you enjoyed reading!

I am caving at this exact moment. One of the ladies has a Taxi Wallet for sale in Caffe Latte- exactly what I was planning on buying! Honestly, if I am going to save a few bucks (7 plus tax saved!) by buying it online, I might as well! I have sold about $100 of VB over the past week or so, so I count this as a trade. My debit card nor my wallet was hurt; Only Paypal came out harmed. Hooray for another new style I can review!

Tonight's review will be for the Let's Do Lunch!

The Let's Do Lunch retails for $28 and is well worth it! It is a lunch bag that stands up at 9" tall. It has a zippered top which opens half way down the bag. Inside you can fit (from my experience of course!) a sandwich in a Glad container, a water bottle, and a snack. The slip pocket inside is the perfect size for an ice pack to keep everything nice and chilly. The cute handles make it easy to carry as you would a purse. My final favorite thing about this is the ID slot on the outside. If you are bringing it to work, slipping your name in that slot is a nice way to claim your food; it's even better for slipping in snack money whether at the beach or for a child at school. Overall this product recieves 5 stars from me- great for any age!

Hope you enjoyed reading!

Well I guess I should admit it: I am currently on a VB embargo. I have been selling some of my unused pieces and well, merely drooling over all of the sales that I see every day on the FB sales board. It's slightly pathetic, but I am very proud of myself! It has been about a month and a half since I have bought something VB for myself (although I have purchased gifts), and all I have done recently is traded. Now that that is out of my system...

I am craving! There are pictures out there of the patterns to be released in a few weeks as well as the ones in the fall, and I am weak beyond belief. I am not obsessing over any of the patterns, but I think they still deserve attention. In order not to cave in on my promise to buy nothing until new releases I will spend my time doing... my first review! Here goes nothing...

The Fall 2009 patterns will be released on June 22. These are my descriptions and thoughts!

Blue Rhapsody- This is a very busy blue/green/white combination that has flowers, swirls, and lots of details. Personally, I am not a fan. :( Although this will look great with a pair of jeans, there is something about those busy patterns that turns me off when it is on larger pieces. Maybe I will have to try out a cosmetic!

Carnaby- This pattern consists of browns, orange, white and a maroon/magenta color. It is very simplified for being a floral print because none of the pattern is outlined (as BR is). While some of the ladies have said that it looks unfinished, I actually like it because of this! Without the outlines, it's not as bright and is more wearable. I already purchased a card case when the preview was out a few months ago, and I like it but am unsure if I will fall 100% in love. Maybe a handbag wouldn't hurt...

Pirrouette- This is the last of the patterns coming out this month. It is a very traditional VB pattern with a black backround and organized tiny flowers in redish/neutral colors. As of right now, this is my favorite of the three. Because it is very classic, it will look great in bags, travel pieces, and small accessories. No worries about pattern placement (a great plus when buying online). The new Classic Black! I will definitely be getting a bag in this- at least! Hopefully one of the new styles will be perfect for it so I can share my opinions with you on here!

Well, I know I have to work on my blog style a bit, but for now I think this is going to work out! I love to share my opinions so hopefully everyone will love to read them :)
Have a great night!

As I do every morning, I was scanning the VB Sales board, and I came across a post for a Blogiversary Giveaway with VB included! Of course I clicked and decided to check out what I had to do to get involved. Jamie is offering a giveaway of a bunch of her favorite things- how could I not get involved when there is VB! Also, who doesn't love Burt's Bees, Amazon, and music?
So to Jamie- Thank you for leading me to this website, because not only do I get to enter for your awesome giveaway, but I also finally got the jump to start this blog! Happy anniversary to you! Oh, and I was really hoping you could ship Anthony to me...
Check Jamie out at the link below!
http://pearsonpress.blogspot.com/

Hello fellow bloggers. I have been contemplating over some time whether I should start a blog or a vlog about Vera Bradley. Considering that a vlog would most likely attract unwanted viewers, I have opted for a blog!
So why am I making a blog about Vera Bradley? Because I love everything and anything from her! Mostly this will be used for me to put my thoughts down about all of the past, present and future patterns/styles, as well as discussing my recent purchases and my collection. I also love to make recommendations, because I am always trying out a variety of bags and accessories.
For anyone who does not know what Vera Bradley bags are, check out http://www.verabradley.com/ and feel free to comment and let me know what you think! Women who carry these bags all tend to have a strong bond. When we pass someone on the street we know exactly which bag they are carrying and mostly are not shy to comment on it! Whenever I see customers carrying VB at work I always bring up my love of the designer. I am a daily contributer on the VB facebook page, which is another place where we ladies unite.
I suppose I should add... Hi! I'm Jen! Well, I am looking forward to learning how to use this website and sharing my obsession with all of you!