tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21273422696624321532024-03-13T22:33:31.835-04:00In the Land of Veraa place for those who choose to be colorful.Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-88791716145323713912014-06-10T15:26:00.000-04:002014-06-12T08:36:43.452-04:00Breast Cancer Blunder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many thanks to FinleytheWestie, I TOTALLY forgot to talk about the Breast Cancer Foundation print situation that was going down a while ago.<br />
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As we all know, Vera Bradley has a selects a pattern that will represent their <a href="http://www.verabradley.org/">Breast Cancer Foundation.</a> A portion of the purchase of anything in that print will go to breast cancer research. They've had 11 prints represent the cause so far, <b>Pink Elephants</b> being used twice as it was resurrected this past November.</div>
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So for a little while, it was believed that the new BCF print was going to be <b>Petal Paisley</b>, it made sense since the color scheme was exactly the same as <b>Ribbons, </b>just bigger emphasis on the played down colors of Ribbon (less blue, more green).</div>
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HOWEVER....that wasn't the case. Petal Paisley was released with no additional fanfare (*snort* get it? <i>Fanfare</i>? I crack myself up), and we were all wondering what the dealio was.</div>
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Around this time, a slew of talks about hybrids started popping up, and the focus was more on the Disney hybrids of <b>Mickey's Hidden Petals</b> (Flower Shower hybrid) and <b>Bouncing Bouquet</b> (Clementine hybrid) .</div>
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<i>But wait a minute! Why are you talking about <u>hybrids</u> when the original topic was <u>breast cancer awareness prints</u>????</i></div>
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Well, I'm talking about hybrids because that what the new print is. As a result of the hooplah over the other prints, the <u>true</u> BCF print was a little overshadowed (at least in my opinion). Well.....here it is:</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">PINK SWIRLS</span></b></div>
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This print is a pink version of <b>Heather</b>. So not a total hybrid, more of a re-coloration of a former print. Not a new technique on VB's part, but a good one. I am sooooo feeling this print! Supposedly this is coming out when the first batch of fall colors are released in a few weeks....<br />
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So, who's feeling the new print?!?!<br />
<br />Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-52681588267806960512014-04-29T19:30:00.000-04:002014-05-01T08:10:57.506-04:00Fall 2014 Sneak PeekSoo I know I've been MIA....my bad. In my defense, school has taken over my life, and in 3 weeks I get it back (thank goodness!). Even as I type, I'm sitting in class...listening to my professor drone my time away.<br />
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It's a sad situation.<br />
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But nevermind all that, Fall 2014 has made an appearance!<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_2113853672"></span>VeraObsessed <span id="goog_2113853673"></span></a>has graciously shared the wealth with these pics of the new colors! Meet:<br />
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<b>African Violet</b></h2>
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Enough already. I like some of them....but we need a break. Just sayin.<br />
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Also, when I first saw these new prints, I instantly recognized Ziggy Zinnia and African Violet from survey pics that popped up last May (I posted about them <a href="http://inthelandofvera.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-survey-more-prints.html">here</a> and <a href="http://inthelandofvera.blogspot.com/2013/05/more-prints-from-another-survey.html">here</a>). Both posts are about two different surveys.<br />
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At the time I couldn't really appreciate the different elements of the pattern. I didn't notice the cheetah spots in the background either. This pattern kind of blended in with the other 7 floral patterns in the survey. Oops.<br />
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I stand by that. I don't really like this one. even the chevron in the background can't make me like this print. The colors hurt my eyes...they came from the same color palette as <b>Tutti Frutti</b>...and I hate that print.<br />
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Looking at the old survey prints, I spotted something else...we have seen <b>Moon Bloom</b> before as well!!!!<br />
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They changed the bright colors and calmed them down to a nice pink, green, and white scheme. I'm loving it! Here's a closer look at the changes:<br />
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I felt like I won something when I realized that...I'm such a clown lol.<br />
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The only newbie of the bunch is <b>Ink Blue</b>. I like that one too. Very mosaic-like, and <i>very</i> different that things we've seen lately.<br />
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What do you all think of the new Fall 2014 colors?Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-343756407343033172014-03-27T14:06:00.002-04:002014-03-28T12:12:20.898-04:00Happy Birthday to ItLoV!Soooooo one year ago today, little ol' me sat down and started a little ol' blog about a brand that captured my interest. One year ago today, In the Land of Vera was born!<br />
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One year ago today, I began my rambles about Vera Bradley; the prints, the items, and the sheer joy I got when news came about! I met some new people with whom I could share my love/obsession/fangirling with, and it's been a blast!<br />
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In honor of ItLoV's 1 year anniversary, I'm posting a super post about all the things that have been going on:<br />
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First thing's first: the summer release...it seems like it came super fast. Last year's summer release was in March too, but I think it was more in the middle of the month...I dunno maybe time is flying by for me because I've been so engrossed with schoolwork and my day job's work....*sigh* one more semester...<br />
Anyways...<b>Summer 2014</b> was released and it was all that I'd wanted it to be...<br />
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Yes! Fanfare, Flower Shower, Flutterby, and Petal Paisley are here! Now that we have official swatches, my favorite out of the group is hands down <b>Petal Paisley</b>, it's the new version of <b>Ribbons</b> to me, but only in the sense of the two prints having the <u>exact same color scheme</u><b>. </b>There is nothing wrong with that, because I loved Ribbon's colors, so now I won't have to scramble and stock up when Ribbons is retired....unless they decide to retire Petal Paisley in 3 months like they've been doing recently (remember La Neon Rose y'all?) What's your favorite print guys?<br />
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But now that we're on the subject of Petal Paisley, I'm super disappointed that it's not going to be the new breast cancer print. WHY NOT? Who the heck knows, according to my VGM <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Veraobsessed/posts/412562318879789">VeraObsessed</a>, it's supposedly one of the new Fall 2014 prints. I'm mad at this, because Petal Paisley would have been PERFECT since it's another version of Ribbons, the <u>current</u> breast cancer print. It just would have made sense.<br />
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Speaking of <u>Fall 2014 prints</u>...in due time people. I think they're still under wraps so I'll wait till I get the OK to talk about them. Let me just say though that I'm excited for them!<br />
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The new baby line!!!!!!!<br />
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Adorbs! Positively adorable! Gah these are one of those times where I wish I had kids right now, because it's an official fact now that they are <a href="http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140320/BIZ/303209946/1031/BIZ">planning on discontinuing the baby line</a> in the fall. DEPRESSED. I AM DEPRESSED. Look at these chubby legged little babies rocking Vera! Why would you stop this????<br />
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So stock up now (like I will be doing...for the future of course) because come fall they will be goners :-(<br />
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Okay...now for a big one...this is a biggie...<br />
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Vera has paired up with another retailer to cause me to just make a bed in the poorhouse. They've teamed with UNIQLO to <a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/us/women/ut-uniqlo-t-shirts/vera-bradley.html">make shirts with Vera patterns</a>.<br />
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Okay...so I'm in LOVE with the tunics. I'm a tunic-loving fool, and I can wear them all year round. In the summer with some shorts or over my bathing suit, in the other seasons with a light sweater over it and some leggings. Tunics are my comfy clothes. However...not a fan of the tees. I don't know, they could have done some sort of pattern play with the tees, or maybe just not slap the print on a tee and that's it. The idea works for the tunics, but not the tees for some reason. I dunno.<br />
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I'll be back later to discuss more news....my bf's dragging me away from the laptop...<br />
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ShayShayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-37453989528972632992014-03-19T22:30:00.003-04:002014-03-19T22:30:52.720-04:00Get Ready For It....So, I'm aware that A LOT of things are happening in the land of Vera right now...and FAST! I'm going to be spamming updates over the next few days to fill you all in...just be patient! Thing's I'll probably cover:<br />
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<li>The Summer 2014 release</li>
<li>Petal Paisley is NOT the new Breast Cancer Print</li>
<li>The new baby line</li>
<li>Vera clothing for ADULTS</li>
<li>Officially new Disney/Vera hybrid</li>
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Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-16920977139522095002014-02-20T02:01:00.000-05:002014-02-20T11:13:29.158-05:00Hybrid TheoryHoly moly, this winter is CRAZYYYYYY. Snow, snow, EVERYWHERE...<br />
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Even though Vera has released their Spring '14 line...it's a loooooooong way until the season really gets here. The winter season is <i>not</i> good if you're my wallet. Why? Because while avoiding the arctic weather outside, I'm staying indoors with nothing to do but browse and shop.<br />
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I have a serious shopping problem. I've trolled ebay, Poshmark, AND Vinted for Vera for the past month...and have gotten so much I've been giving "late christmas" gifts to relatives so I don't look crazy. Somebody help me LAWD. Am I the only one who has lost their minds in Vera-land?<br />
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ONTO THE GOOD STUFF!<br />
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So I know I've been a lurker in Vera-land these past few weeks (grad school is hard!), but I've still been keeping tabs on the goodies! I have to say, this Vera/Disney partnership is SO WIN with all the cute stuff they've come out with so far...<br />
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Prices aside (because the folks at Disney seem to think us regulars shit diamonds), these patterns were so danmn beautiful, people were having sword fights to get their hands on them! And who could blame them? If I had the money, I'd brandish my sword and say <i>en garde</i> with the rest of them!<br />
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The best part about the Vera/Disney ship are the hybrids. They are beyond fantastic, and have a tendency to make me like patterns that I normally hate. <b>Where's Mickey?</b> was a <b>Lola</b> hybrid, with Mickey heads replacing the interior chain pattern, and then sprinkled throughout the exterior glyph pattern. The colors alone made me love it; that green/pink/white over brown color scheme the original Lola had was <i>not</i> the best. This blue/turquoise/lime green over navy blue was hottttttt!<br />
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So yea, we (and I mean me) have been waiting on pins and needles for the next hybrid...and here it is! And even better, who else to put me on than my Vera-Godmother VeraObsessed (luv ya!!!)!<br />
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Hold on to your effing hats...<br />
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Apparently, this lil doggie made it's way around social media tonight, and I for one am just speechless...because I was so wrong about <b>Flower Shower</b>. I admit, I was not a fan of it (still kinda true), but even I can admit that with a Mickey head thrown into the mix, this print has changed! This hybrid gives a pattern I loath a second chance for me! It's such a summer print now, it's like my eyes have been opened!<br />
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What do you guys think? What other hybrids do you think are coming out????Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-19822244896980733452014-02-09T00:42:00.000-05:002014-02-09T00:42:06.923-05:00Freaking Blogger!So apparently yesterday Blogger locked my blog for some weird reason, some malware that was supposedly on my archives page...so I deleted it. This would have been fine and dandy if it didn't bar access to the blog for everyone.<br />
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What a pain in the ass.<br />
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Well I'm back now so no worries ^_^<br />
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Here's to hoping that doesn't happen again.Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-16733253621936775102014-02-06T16:36:00.002-05:002014-02-06T17:00:19.955-05:00Upcoming Promos - February<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey guys! I've been a little MIA for a bit, but I'm still a Vera-land citizen!<br />
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<i>Clear Beach Tote & Flip Flops Promotion:</i></div>
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Purchase a Clear Beach Tote ($68) and receive a pair of Flip Flops for just $1<br />
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<i>Throw Blanket Promotion:</i><br />
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Save $10 on a Throw Blanket of <u style="font-weight: bold;">any</u> color<br />
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<b><u> February 14th-17th</u></b></div>
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<i>Paired Promotion</i></div>
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Receive both a Mandy ($70) and a Turn Lock Wallet ($49) for only $79 (Save $40) </div>
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Receive both a Grand Traveler ($120) and a Grand Cosmetic ($42) for only $120 (Save $42). </div>
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<u><b>February 20th</b></u></div>
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<i>Getaway Duffel Promotion</i></div>
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Get the Special Price of just $68 on a Getaway Duffel through March 1st while supplies last. </div>
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Regular price is $88</div>
Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-21245325527660366492014-01-17T21:17:00.002-05:002014-01-17T21:29:48.131-05:00Spring 2014 is here!So last Thursday, the Spring 2014 items were released...<br />
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I've been trying not to stalk the site because I'm holding onto my sanity until my bday shopping spree next week (FYI I'm going CRAY CRAY with my order!), on top of using my Birthday discount at my Sig store.<br />
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I'm having difficulty deciding what I want to buy when I get there, and it sucks. I of course want a Vera tote and a lunch tote, since I tend to get them as a set. But what color do I get?? I adore Blue Bayou, and Clementine...and Julep Tulip! See my dilemma?! I also want to venture out into other styles. I have tons of Vera totes and Tote-totes (ha), but I want to try out a Glenna, a crossbody or one of those new totes; that Bucket tote and the Curvy tote look reeeeeally cute... I also need a new messenger bag or backpack because it's back to grad school in 2 week (just one more semester after this God willing!).<br />
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*sigh*...decisions, decisions.<br />
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I know for sure what I'm ordering off the site. My online cart is NO JOKE. It's been ready for WEEKS. Fully prepared to spend this money and giving zero fucks...cause it's my birthday month y'all!<br />
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Now, onto something a little fantastic...<br />
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today I found out about <b>Julep Tulip Black </b>and HOLYFUCKINGSHITIAMDEAD.<br />
What in the blue hell? HOW in the blue hell did I miss THIS?!:<br />
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So I guess in my attempt to behave myself, I missed this one! A Julep Tulip hybriddddddddd! I must have one! And now I have so many questions!!! Are they making bags in this? If so, which ones? When will they be available?? I NEED ANSWERSSSSSS!</div>
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I repeat, THIS IS NOT THE REAL SWATCH. AT ALL.</div>
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<i>And apparently I've been spelling Julep Tulip WRONG this whole time...wtf?</i></div>
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Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-88759687200880622182014-01-05T15:25:00.000-05:002014-01-17T21:18:00.014-05:00Upcoming Promos - JanuaryMy love <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Veraobsessed">VeraObsessed</a></b> blessed me with the upcoming promo dates for this month (love ya!)<br />
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<u><b>January 9th</b></u></div>
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<i>Spring 2014 Launch</i></div>
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Introducing 3 new colors in addition to the previously previewed Clementine: </div>
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Blue Bayou, Citron, and Julep Tulip. </div>
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<u><b>January 9th-11th</b></u></div>
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<i>Vera Bradley “Tech Case” Promo</i></div>
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FREE Vera Bradley Tech Case with a $65 or more regular price Vera Bradley purchase. </div>
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<u><b> January 9th-11th</b></u></div>
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<i>Vera Bradley “Handbag Exchange” </i></div>
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Receive 20% OFF a New Vera Bradley Handbag or Tote when you trade in a gently used handbag from any manufacturer to be donated to charity. </div>
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<b><u>January 16th-22nd</u></b></div>
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<i>Vera Bradley Mirror Cosmetic Promotion</i></div>
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Receive a FREE Mirror Cosmetic ($28) with a $100 or more regular price Vera Bradley purchase. </div>
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<b><u>January 30th</u></b></div>
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<i>Vera Bradley Sweetheart Coin Purse Promotion</i></div>
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Receive a Sweetheart Coin purse for the special price of $18 while supplies last through Feb 14th. </div>
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You can also sneak a peek at my "Upcoming Promos" sidebar on the left for the deets!<br />
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<br />Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-57245865951870341752014-01-05T12:12:00.000-05:002014-01-07T17:43:29.333-05:00Preview Time - ClementineSooo yes Vera already previewed this print last month, but I never went into detail about...<br />
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Clementine!<br />
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I love Clementine. I really do. It's the perfect spring print! It has flowers, pinks, purples, yellows and greens; all things that spring is all about! It's put together in a way that is not overwhelming, just beautiful! This is what spring looks like!<br />
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I love the interior print; it has this snake skin quality to it, but it looks hand drawn with crayon or colored pencils. Just GORGEOUS!<br />
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Oh! Just looking at this make me want a glass of lemonade on my momma's porch...but since the temp outside is in the low 30's, I'll have to wait until spring actually gets here for that! Hopefully when that time comes, I'll be able to have an ensemble like this:<br />
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<br />Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-74981635184052944432014-01-04T12:16:00.001-05:002014-01-17T21:56:06.043-05:00Preview Time - Julep TulipToday we got a <i>Closer Look</i> at what may be my new favorite....<br />
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SOOOOOOOOO yea I am in LURVE with this print! Seeing it enlarged, I love everything about it; both interior and exterior prnts, the color scheme, the designs, the little intricate features that are just fab!</div>
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Well, for one you all know I'm a girlie girl. I love pinks and purples and their variant shades. So of COURSE I'm going to go bananas over the purple (well Vera says <i>violet</i>) and magenta! However the star in this print is that green! And not just any green...a natural, earthy grass green that I LOVE!</div>
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This print SCREAMS Spring, right?! It reminds me of a pretty bouquet, or a field of....wait for it...TULIPS! (see what I did there ahahaha?!)</div>
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So I definitely plan on picking up some items in this print. You see guys?! THIS is why January is the BEST MONTH EVER (aside from it being the month I was born hehe!), we always get blessed with fab spring colors from Vera! Here's an ensemble I actually plan on wearing this month...</div>
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Can I just say that I love the Neoprene Laptop case having the interior print! Cuteness!!!!!!!</div>
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Okay...so this print has grown on me over the last month or so. I like it, it's neutral...but it's not. Does that make sense? Probably not...but you know what I'm talking about.<br />
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It's amazing how you can take the same print, re-color it, and the result has a totally different personality. Blue Bayou is just bold, bright, and playful all over. Citron is calmer and muted, with a <i>just</i> a pop of boldness.<br />
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When I first saw the swatch months ago, I had no clue what these colors were except for the white and black. The background print looked brown, then gray, then khaki...so I settled on khaki as the color. Then the florescent color reminded me of a hi-liter, so I figured it was yellow....well I was wrong-o.<br />
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VB classified the colors as <i>bold green</i> and <i>neutral gray</i>...I guess so. Looking at it blown up, I can see a <i>slight</i> difference between the "kiwi" green and the green on the petals. And that <i>gray </i>still looks <i>brown</i> to me.<br />
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As soon as I saw it today, I immediately thought of going to the gym! The yellow/green reminds me of some workout clothes I own, and I just LOVE it on the new gym bag!<br />
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<br />Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-53889147917174865352014-01-02T15:17:00.000-05:002014-01-03T11:35:33.591-05:00Preview Time - Blue BayouVera has begun previewing the spring colors on their <i>Inside Stitch</i> blog! *squeee*<br />
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Aaaaaahhhhh look at it! I have never been in love with BLUE so much! It's so vibrant and bold and just...wow! How can anyone <i>not</i> like this?!?!</div>
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The interior print is a petal-like chevron that reminds me of the water I swam in while on vacay St. Lucia many moons ago (I need to go back!). </div>
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Here's a cute little outfit I pieced together with some of the items previewed on <a href="http://verabradley.com/">verabradley.com</a>:</div>
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It's coming, Vera-land Citizens!</div>
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The release date of the Spring 2014 prints is <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">January 9, 2014</u>!</div>
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Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-60807069878727763182013-12-28T12:16:00.000-05:002013-12-28T12:16:08.503-05:00Winter Sale is WOWSo I hope everyone's Christmas was full of joy and Vera!<br />
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Holy shiznit y'all! There is some serious price slashing going on! I'm so mad I can't take advantage *sobs* The bedding is half off, the prices are really low and I HOPE they last until I get some moolah in my hands!</div>
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Merry Christmas guys!!!! I've been super busy with my grad school finals (which paid off because I got straight A's so far...just waiting on one more!), but I'm beack in the land of Vera!<br />
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I hope your Christmas is happy, healthy, and full of love (and Vera!)<br />
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ShayShayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-68715139698522620482013-12-05T22:45:00.002-05:002013-12-05T22:46:28.321-05:00Finally Flower ShowerHowdy! Hope everyone's thanksgiving was good and fat! Now, let's talk Vera!<br />
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So last month I gave my opinions on <i>most</i> the Summer 2014 colors, but not all because I wasn't able to get a pic of <b>Flower Shower</b> on merchandise. I have one now!<br />
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HAPPY TURKEY DAY Y'ALL!!!!</div>
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Today Vera offered 50% off <b>Marina Paisley, Baroque, Va Va Bloom, Indigo Pop, </b>and <b>La Neon Rose</b>! I can't wait to see what else they do!Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-76443935158615457912013-11-14T20:15:00.000-05:002013-12-05T22:51:51.147-05:00Seeing Summer 2014 on Glenna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Well Fanfare fits the bill! It's style is what I like to call <i>fancy-pants</i>, it's quite elegant, to me at least. Yes, it has a small splash of yellow but it's still simple enough. I can see this being a nice accessory print for a nice night out. It's very subtle, not busy like some of the others.<br />
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Unfortunately she didn't have a photo for <b>Flower Shower</b>. I haven't see it on anything yet...so right now it's still <u>thumbs down</u> for me. I didn't like it when I saw it, but maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised :-)Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-65196705543321264822013-11-13T21:33:00.000-05:002013-11-13T21:54:14.648-05:00Happy Birthday VeraObsessed!<div style="text-align: center;">
I could NOT let this day go by without showing <a href="http://facebook.com/veraobsessed">VeraObsessed</a> some love: </div>
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I can fangirl to her about Vera and she will totally get it. </div>
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She's my Vera Godmother...and today is this awesome gal's born day!!!! </div>
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...and like any true citizen in the Land of Vera, <a href="http://instagram.com/veraobsessed">she celebrates in style</a>. </div>
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If it weren't for her, I would not have been inspired to even create this blog.<br />
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Be sure to give VeraObsessed some love guys! </div>
Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-55195949699365505542013-11-09T20:53:00.000-05:002013-11-19T22:07:50.484-05:00Walking in a Vera wonderland....*waves*<br />
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So if you are reading this, it's clear who won the design battle, <u>Canterbury Magenta</u> of course! And look at how FAB it is! Thank you guys soooo much for your input! Some people wanted a different print, and I've been wondering what print you guys would have liked. I love designing new layouts so comment below with what prints you'd like me to create a layout for next and I'll hop to it!<br />
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Secondly, onto real Vera news...its happened guys! <b>Venetian Paisley</b> (VP) and<b> Canterbury Magenta</b> (CaMa) are here, and they are such beauties!!<br />
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Honestly, I wasn't too crazy about VP at first...it looked like way too much going on. In those cases I have to wait so see it on merchandise to make a real judgement. I felt the same way about Heather and Jazzy Blooms and I ended up LOVING those prints. Seeing it on items changes things a little for me. Granted, I'm not totally in love with VP still, but it doesn't abhor me like <b>Tutti Frutti</b> did/does/itneedstogoaway.<br />
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But VP is very likeable. I can see why some of you citizens are totally taken with it! It especially looks nice on the hipsters, and that cute Double Take tote! Plus, I absolutely love the chevron interior print! I'm a total sucker for stripe, and chevron is no exception!<br />
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Now CaMa is frickin GORGE on stuff...I want everything in it! I love everything about it; the colors, the design, the SIMPLICITY of it. Of course the fact that it's magenta kicks it up an extra notch.<b> Canterbury Cobalt</b> is nice too, the blue pops out as well, but I'm a girlie girl, so pink wins! I also love it because it's a black based print, so it can be a heavy-duty job print, like for work or travel.<br />
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I'm honestly torn between stuff! Do I want a hardshell case or a soft one? Do I want the Stay Cooler or a Lunch Bunch? Glenna or Vera? OR PLEATED TOTE?!<br />
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Decisions, decisions! Gah I need a second job!<br />
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Why? Because on top of that, they have also given me kitchen things in <b>Bittersweet </b>and I NEED THEM OKAY?! Here's my itty bitty very RED kitchen....there needs to be some touches of Vera in there!<br />
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Also released were some of the holiday items, like the ornaments, warm fuzzy slippers and boots, and CUUUUUTE pet accessories!!!<br />
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Some people went APESHIT on the release day. No, really, they went nuts, because some of this stuff is STILL sold out! These pet accessories didn't have a chance, they were snatched up within a few hours. Thank goodness I don't have my dog (yet) or else I would have been devastated.<br />
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Moving on, November 21st is a big day. It is the re-release day of <b>Pink Elephants</b>! VeraObsessed has me drooling over her Insta:<br />
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Pink Elephants was a Spring 2007 Breast Cancer Awareness color, and it's just ADORABLE! It's hard enough trying to decide what I want for Christmas...this is not helping! You know how much of a sucker I am for pink....<br />
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November 21 is also the release of more holiday items like this:<br />
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VeraObsessed posted this via @tlglass42, and HOLYMACARONIIWANTITNOOOOW!<br />
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It's a flipping robe! A fuzzy warm robe! I cannot with this! Can you imagine this with those Cozy Slippers they have already available?! It supposed to be made from the same material as the Throw Blankets! Holy shit thats insane! Do you know how soft those things are?! I'll never leave my house, or I'll show up to work in a damn robe all winter!<br />
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It's retail price is said to be $58 (affordable!) and it'll be offered in Heather, Venetian Paisley, Midnight Blues, Tutti Frutti (ugh) and Ribbons (yay!). Honestly, I really wish they'd throw me a bone and include Olivia Pink in cute stuff like this! Good thing I love Ribbons and Heather or I'd be a little ticked! The colors are the same ones that are offered for the slippers so it makes sense...but aww.<br />
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Theres a couple more things to talk about, but I'll take a breather and come back later with more.<br />
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Happy holidays and Happy shopping y'all!<br />
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<b><i>P.S. - Just speculating, Cyber Monday is coming and you better hold onto your hats! They've been counting down for a reason, and I have a feeling/hoping it's going to be for a goooood reason!</i></b>Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-61279295710510076902013-11-02T10:00:00.001-04:002013-11-12T13:22:54.625-05:00Designer's blockThis is more of a Shay Share....I need help!<br />
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I'm thinking of changing my layout to go along with the release of Canterbury Magenta....but I LOVE Olivia Pink!!!! I had planned on leaving this layout for a while but the desktop wallapapers came out the other day and now I'm torn!<br />
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Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-32189234095813750932013-10-16T17:14:00.001-04:002013-10-17T19:13:15.412-04:00Baby on board!I'm currently sitting on a bus on the way to grad school, and I felt the need to randomly update before I'm bogged down with work. This is my first post from my phone, so let's see how this goes. I can't add my tags yet, I'll add them later.<br />
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I think I've posted a lot this month...October is turning out to be crazy as hell, in both good and bad ways. Here's some good for ya:<br />
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So a few posts ago I threw out into the universe that the powers-at-be in Veraland might be wrapping up the baby line. I figured since they were retiring <b>Lola</b> and <b>Lilli Bell</b>, which are two out of the three prints on the line. WELLLLLL I like to be wrong in this case!</div>
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As always my Vera-godmother Veraobsessed dropped one on me and I am loving this:</div>
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Do you see?! Not only are there baby clothes in <b>Clementine</b> and it looks like <b>Flutterby</b>, but I SEE BABY <b>BOY</b> CLOTHES! </div>
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Yes, from what it looks like, they are launching a line for boys! I'm thinking that it's in <b>Venetian Paisley</b>, I'm making out the blue and white chevron from the interior print it comes in. But VeraObsessed thinks it's <b>Blue Bayou</b> since the other colors are Spring 2014 colors as well, which makes sense. Score for them, because there are some citizens of Veraland that have baby boys, it's time for all babies to be dressed in Vera equally!</div>
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Also a cute surprise: the bottom rack has some SWIMSUITS on there!!! OMG I can't! Can you imagine cute little legs running on the beach with a Vera swimmie on?! I die! This is making me want one of my friends to hurry up and have a baby already (because I'm not lol)!!</div>
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But anywhoo, now that a few days have passed and I've calmed a little, I'm trying to see the silver lining in all of this: <u><b>new items</b></u>! I wasn't too excited about this at first. I was VERY skeptical because they were taking things I LOVE off of the line, my faves wouldn't come out in new prints and that made me grrrrrrrr....until my Vera-Godmother VeraObsessed (via Donna) shared this with me:<br />
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Guys, you all KNOW how much I love Olivia Pink, so of COURSE I'm sold on this! This is just one of the new winter items to be released on November 7. It's a Gym Bag and it's making me forget why I was missing the Small Duffel. I LOVE the addition of pockets outside and netted pockets inside. So convenient!<br />
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I see slippers, I see PJs, I see a cute little jewelry box that is just waiting for my things! This stuff is niceeeee!! A few things are replacements for the styles that have been or will be retired. The Turn Lock Satchel is the new Bowler, the Small Gym Bag is the new Small Duffel, and the Pleated Tote has come back from the dead... it's ALL good!<br />
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This isn't all of them, all I can say is that there are enough things coming out that have me seeing a little less red, and will have me hoping for more green to buy this stuff...unless they decide to retire this stuff next season or something (I kid, I kid).<br />
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Gah those slippers look so comfy! Like my feet will feel like they're walking on clouds! As usual, I'm hoping EVERYTHING comes in Olivia Pink. Especially the PJs and slippers!<br />
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OOO and how could I forget about the stuff for home?!?!<br />
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Good lord there are APRONS, RECIPE BOOKS, AND TOWELS WITH CUTE LITTLE DESSERTS ON THEM! How adorable are these?!?!<br />
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Now my kitchen is red, white, and black, so as much as I would love to have an Olivia Pink kitchen, it's just not in the cards....but that's what <b>Bittersweet</b> is for! I see it on the table in the pic so I'm hoping that it comes in the apron and towels as well.<br />
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Also coming out soon are the holiday items! I know there are robes (soft, fluffy and plush ones), The Radko Ornament (cutest Santa holding a Venetian Paisley bag...but it's limited, only 750 exist so get it while you can!), and they're bringing <b>Pink Elephants</b> back for this November 21st release, maybe only for the Holiday gifts?<br />
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Looks like Vera-Land citizens will be spending a lot this Christmas!Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127342269662432153.post-69583067490492334552013-10-07T19:55:00.000-04:002013-10-07T20:26:07.130-04:00Going Retirement Crazy...So VeraObsessed let us in on some 411 that is really shocking. Apparently the folks at Vera are bringing back as well as creating new styles, because they are retiring a whole LOTTA stuff! A few things aren't shocking because they've had a long rack life, but SOME of these things are either BRAND SPANKING NEW or are STAPLES in my and other women's lives (Warning: I will rant at the bottom, and I may curse. You have been forewarned...)<br />
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<u><b>Styles retiring soon:</b></u><br />
100 Handbag<br />
Mom's Day Out<br />
Two Way Tote<br />
<b>Grand Tote (WHAT?!?!)</b><br />
Double Zip Backpack<br />
<b>MESSENGER BAG (NOOOOOOOOOOOO)</b><br />
Ereader Sleeve<br />
Laptop Sleeve<br />
Strap Wallet<br />
Jewelry Folio<br />
Square Ribbon Board<br />
Baby Dish Set<br />
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<b><u>Styles set to retire in Spring 2014:</u></b><br />
Convertible Crossbody<br />
All In One Wristlet<br />
<b>MILLER BAG (Holyf**kings**t IS YOU CRAZY?!)</b><br />
Zip Around Wallet<br />
<b>Small Duffel (*crying*)</b><br />
Garment Bag<br />
Laura<br />
Medium Hanging Ornament<br />
Little Flap Hipster<br />
Compact<br />
Checkbook Cover<br />
All in One Crossbody<br />
Mirror Cosmetic<br />
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HOLY MACKEREL!<br />
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To make things even more cray cray, they are planning to retire the following prints:<br />
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Even nuttier...this morning I woke up to a freaking <b>70% OFF SALE ON VERABRADLEY.COM</b><br />
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WTF it's like they have gone nuts! They are giving shit away like it's set to self destruct in 5 minutes. I feel like they're not even giving some styles a chance! For goodness sakes <b>Cocoa Moss</b>, <b>Lola</b>, and <b>La Neon Rose</b> <i>just</i> came out this season. I know La Neon Rose was supposed to be limited, but come on! I don't even <u>like</u> Lola but I know people who do....this sucks for them.<br />
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<b>Baroque</b>,<b> Indigo Pop</b>, and<b> Va Va Bloom</b> have been around for at least a year, so I'm not so shocked, but styles that came out in as many months as I have fingers on one hand...come on guys....<br />
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It looks like they're wrapping up the baby line too, both baby prints (Lola and Lilli Bell) are retiring next year. They're keeping Tutti Frutti but are retiring <b>Sun Valley</b>...WTAF, if they're going to retire anything out of that whole line, retire THAT! I love Sun Valley so I'm a little shocked at this....<br />
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...but not as shocked as them retiring the freaking MILLER, GRAND TOTE, SMALL DUFFEL, and MESSENGER BAG! Why?!?! I could tell that the Miller was always a nice go-to bag. I don't own one, but my co-workers sure do and to say they were not amused was an understatement. The Grand Tote is a GREAT overnight bag, as is the Small Duffel, which is also a good gym bag. I LOVE my Messenger, it holds my life together when I'm commuting to school and running for the bus to go home. These styles are so practical that they BETTER have something to knock my damn socks off to replace them. I'm DEFINITELY buying some shit before they retire.<br />
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I don't know guys, what do you think? Are you excited for new styles (I'll talk about those later)? Are you upset about some of the items on the chopping block?<br />
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<br />Shayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800751830596090378noreply@blogger.com7