Designer Spotlight-Vera Bradley

It has definitely been a while since my last Wednesday Designer Spotlight post.  So it’s about time I posted a new one…so here goes…

While at home in the States this summer I picked up this cute Vera Bradley cross-body bag, my first Vera Bradley purchase!  Recently, I have gotten a lot of use out of this cutie, especially while exploring Hong Kong.  To be honest, I never really understood the fascination with Vera Bradley bags and always thought the patterns looked like patchwork diaper bags, ha!  But after seeing this pattern in their Florida shop, I suddenly changed my mind and jumped on the Vera Bradley bandwagon.  So today, I decided to include Vera Bradley to the many list of designers in my Designer Spotlight series!  Did you know that the Vera Bradley company was started over 30 years ago when two neighbors were vacationing together and noticed a lack of feminine-looking luggage?  With 500 dollars and a great idea, they began creating luggage and bags in several sizes and styles, as well as many different patterns and colors.  Within three years, the company (named after one of the founders’ mothers) became a million dollar American design company!  Today, Vera Bradley has over 3500 retailers selling their many products to include travel duffels, totes, purses, wallets, cosmetic cases, jewelry cases, rolling luggage, eyeglass cases and many other accessories in quilted cotton with your favorite pattern.  I have found mine and maybe you have a favorite as well.  Once you fall in love with your favorite pattern, buy it quick, because it may retire and be hard to find later!  But don’t fret because new patterns are constantly produced and released four times a year during each season.  With all the patterns there are to choose from, it may be hard to pick just one!  Good luck!

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Ironing Out the Details:

Dress – GAP, Similar here and here
Blazer – ZARA, Similar
Necklace – BEST OF EVERYTHING; Gifted gold coin necklace, Multiple coins here
Earrings – DILLARD’S, Similar here and here
Bracelets – J.CREW; Vintage gold chain link, Similar; Gifted beaded cuff, Similar on Etsy at Linmar Designs
Rings – Gifted, Similar; BEST OF EVERYTHING
Watch – MICHELE
Sunglasses – MARC by MARC JACOBS
Heels – DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Krista printed leather sandals, Loving these
SPOTLIGHTED HERE
Bag – VERA BRADLEY