Vera Bradley Provencal Saddle Up

When the new set of Fall colors were released you might recall that I went to the Vera Bradley store to check out the new styles and colors.  After wearing a Mailbag around for a while, I decided on a Saddle Up in Provencal.  The Mailbag was a little too big and boxy for me. The store hadn't received any, so they ordered it for me and had it delivered to me at home. (Side note: If a Vera Bradley store is out of an item that they normally would have, they will have it shipped to you for free.) It arrived last week and all I can say is that I made the right choice!  This is a great bag and I am really loving it so far. Package arrived!  VB catalog, receipt and tissue wrapped Saddle Up. 

Another of the inside of the box, just because I love it! Box flaps say: 'Smile from head to toe' 'Be colorful' 'Swim upsteam'

My new Saddle Up! 

Here it is on my desk at work

Here is all of stuff I had inside: Accordion Wallet, Sunglass Case, Tune In, mini Water Bottle, Zip ID Case & keys. It is kind of hard to see in the photo, but there are two slip in pockets under the flap, then there are two more slip in pockets on the inside, along with a zipper pocket and there is another zipper pocket on the back of the bag. 

Here is another quick photo snapped on the way to lunch.  Vera Bradley had a post on Inside Stitch about matching your Vera Bradley and nail polish and mine just happened to match on Friday. On Twitter and Instagram you can use hashtag #VBstyleshare

I can fit more into the Saddle Up than my Hipster, so that makes me pretty happy.  I love all of the pockets because it helps keep everything so organized. The new style looks great, I dont miss the pleats or silver loop on the front.  The boarder used to be the large one and it went down the middle, now they  use the small one and have it in two stripes on the front of the bag, I like the way it looks!  And this color...I am not normally a fan of yellow, but this color is so gorgeous in person.  There are so many colors in it that is goes with so much that I own.  Today I wore a coral color shirt and was going to change my bag, but this goes perfectly.  I would have never guessed that I would like it so much, but it is probably going to be my go to bag this fall!  I definitely recommend the new Saddle Up! 
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Vera Bradley - Provencal, Portobello Road & Canyon Release

On Thursday, August 30th Provencal, Portobello Road and Canyon were released as the second part of the Fall 2012 collection, along with Vera Vera the microfiber collection.  I went to the Vera Bradley store as a guest of my friend Lisa for a morning release party.  It was great to be able to head to the mall before it opened and get some shopping in! I was excited to see the new colors and styles. 

I love these cookies! They are my fav! They had cookies and water out for the party.  

Great display of Portobello Road and Vera Vera in wine. 

Canyon

OhMyVera reader Ashley, Lisa and Me

Me being indecisive...The Vera Vera Frame Bag is definitely on my wish list!  I thought that I wanted a Mailbag, but decided it was too boxy for me, so I tried the new Saddle Up and it was just what I was looking for.  I wanted something a little bigger than a Hipster.  They didnt receive any in Provencal, so they had one shipped to me and it should arrive this week! 

We each got a goodie bag with a $20 coupon, nail file and hand lotion! 

 My afternoon snack! 

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Vera Bradley Restyled Saddle Up for Fall 2012

I know many of you are looking forward to some of the restyled bags that are coming up, as am I!  Here is the restyled Saddle Up in Canyon.  Canyon is one of the fall colors that will be out in August, but I am assuming that the restyled Saddle Up will be out on July 10th.  

I am glad that they removed the pleats from the front! 

Deal on Saddle Up!

Saddle Ups are only $29 online today! I have a Saddle Up an I love it. They hold a lot of stuff and I love that I can wear it across my body. It makes it easy to be out and about doing things.

Click here to see a picture of me and my Saddle Up at the San Diego Fair.

Happy Shopping!


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Vera Sighting!

Pier 39, SF Bali Gold Saddle Up
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Vera Sighting!

Night and Day Saddle Up

You might have too much Vera if...

You have used so many bags this week and are too busy to put them away and they stack up outside your closet.

Although taking this picture inspired me to finally put them away.
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New Loves Me

Yesterday my new Hipster in Loves Me and my new Water Bottle in Loves Me arrived!!! I ordered them from the San Francisco Signature Store and they got here pretty quick!

I decided that I did need another bag that I could wear across my body when I am going to be out and about, so I ordered a Hipster in Loves Me. Before I wasn't so sure about the style of the Hipster and preferred the Saddle Up, but I think that I am really going to like it. I would have been perfect for the fair last week. I hope that I use the water bottle a lot.

I love getting new stuff!

San Diego Fair

Yesterday I had an amazing time with my mom and sister at the fair. At the last minute I switched up my Tote for my Saddle Up. If I am going to have to carry my bag all day there is no way I am taking a shoulder bag. I don’t know why I even tried the Tote. I have never bought a Hipster, but now that they are retiring I might get one in Loves Me.

My sister had a Vera Sighting of her own and snapped this picture of me and my mom when we weren’t paying attention.

We walked through one of the exhibit halls that had just plants and flowers and I saw this table of Dahlias. I had to take a picture since one of the new Fall prints is Hello Dahlia. Who is excited for July 8?! I am!

I also want to say thanks to everyone who checked out my blog after it was posted on the Vera Bradley facebook page! That was really exciting for me and I am happy to have new readers!

New Shopper Tote

The new Shopper Tote is available starting today (April 9-23). This one is in Sitting in a Tree. I got the one in Night Owl a while back, but I don't use it very often. I think that it is too stiff. I like the Market Totes better.

{There is a picture of the new Shopper Tote from the back of one of the summer mailers. It turned out a little blurry.

Today I swapped out my bag again. I am using my Symphony in Hue Saddle Up purse. I am going to a concert after work, so it will be nice since I wont have to carry it since I can wear across my body.