Saturday, February 16, 2013

Vera Bradley Fall 2013 Preview



So I know I've been absent lately from the blog world, and I sincerely apologize.  Things have been a little crazy lately and I hope I can make it up to you with these awesome pictures of the upcoming Vera Bradley Fall 2013 patterns.  Like last year, there will be 6 new colors, but the release dates are still unknown.  Hope you enjoy!!  My store was a little limited on styles this time around, but I've heard there were some problems with stores getting these preview items on time.  This time around they had the new 6 colors in the Glenna, zip ID, Smartphone Wristlet, the Vera tote, Euro Wallet, Turn Lock Wallet, Large Duffel, Grand Traveler, Hipster, and the medium and large cosmetics.



Bittersweet in the Vera Tote
This pattern reminds me of Carnaby and Buttercup, there's also a little houndstooth in the border.



Cocoa Moss
Brown, black, gray and green reminds me a little of Baroque.  Perhaps that was the inspiration? 




Heather
I think this is becoming my favorite print of the Fall 2013 collection.  I love all of the colors, and there are plenty of paisleys. 



La Neon Rose
I instantly liked this pattern when I saw it.  I'm a big fan of neon green, and this is so different than most Vera prints, in my opinion.  



Lola
I absolutely almost hate this pattern.  VeraObsessed loves it, so I'm going to try to be nice because I dislike haters, lol, but something about this pattern reminds me of the knock-offs you see around sometimes.  (Sorry to anyone who likes this one.)



Olivia Pink
(Did anyone else notice all of the girl names given to patterns this season?) The pink actually bounces off of the army green background nicely, and the flowers remind me a few older retired Vera prints.



Hipsters in Lola and Bittersweet
How does everyone else feel about that houndstooth border?



Grand Traveler in La Neon Rose
I like this pattern more and more every time I look at it.



Large Duffel in Olivia Pink
It's like Priscilla Pink but better!!



Medium Cosmetics in Olivia Pink and Heather



Zip ID in Heather



Turn Lock Wallets in Olivia Pink and La Neon Rose


So what does everyone think of the new colors?  Favs?  Least Favs?  Sound off below!!

If anyone wants anything in a new color and you do not have a preview store near you, you can always call the store and they will take your order over the phone and ship your item to you!!  Don't overspend on eBay!!



33 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing! I've been following your blog for a while and it is awesome! My faves are La Neon Rose. Surprised how much I like Heather (I'm not usually into paisleys). And I completely agree Olivia Pink reminds me a lot of Priscilla Pink but better! I kind of like Bittersweet also

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  2. They look so much better in the close up pics! Love <3!!

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  3. I tried to order from Ft Wayne store and they said they couldn't ship preview items. Where can I get some?

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  4. Rachel- I want more!! Lol!! Hopefully they release some new awesome styles because I'm getting bored with the current ones.

    Vanessa-Thanks!! Everything looks different in person, but that Heather is really growing on me, I really want something in it.

    Chanda-bummer!! Maybe it varies by store? One of our Instagram followers ordered a few things last preview. I would try another store and let me know how that goes.

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  5. 1- Totally agree with not liking Lola....it's too much the colors and shapes.
    2. I liked bittersweet until houndstooth popped up, now I'm asking why? It was fine on its own?!
    3. LOVE Olivia Pink!! Priscilla Pink was okay, but this one is FABULOUS!

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  6. No luck. They all said that they are not allowed to ship preview items.

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  7. Shay- I agree, the houndstooth seems out of place.

    Chanda-if you really want something and I go back I can get it and ship it to you.

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  8. Such a lovely blog post :) I admit that at first glance, I said "ew" to all these colors, haha! But at second glance... I *kind* of like Bittersweet, and I surprised myself by liking La Neon Rose! What really caught my eye though was seeing the Glenna in La Neon Rose. That's one of my favorite styles anyway, and I really like the way La Neon Rose looks in it. I may have to pick one up if possible!!! I tend not to like patterns with pastel colors. I also don't really go for patterns with a lot of brown. So yeah, I'm thinking La Neon Rose is my favorite of the Fall colors. I really like the shade of the green base too! By the way, something funny that happened at my store today was we all took the Vera totes and turned them inside out, and for almost every pattern, we liked the inside pattern better than the outside! lol... oh well!

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  9. I agree on the hounBdstooth, Bittersweet would be so much better without it! I'm interested in a two-way tote and convertible crossbody. I'd love them to make new styles too! I wish they would do a crossbody tote with a zipoer

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  10. Lol I forgot to look at the insides!! I'm kicking myself!! I want a comforter in la neon rose I so hope they come out with one!!

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  11. Cross body tote with a zipper would be perfection!!

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  12. I have missed your fun comments and info about VB. So glad you are back! I'm having a hard time liking any of these patterns. Thought Bittersweet would be my choice, but the houndstooth border?? Luckily I have English Rose Laura purse and may be saving a lot of money come Fall/Winter.
    Looking forward to their summer patterns in a few weeks.

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  13. I can't wait for summer, I'm ready for new prints!! I'm going to go crazy with tutti Frutti and sun valley. I've learned to grab those seasonal items fast, like the fringe scarves and flip flops. I'm going to get them in both colors. ;-)

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    1. Will there be a tutti frutti scarf? Last summer the scarf fabric was poor quality and I had to return 2 of them and one I saw in the store then was all snagged. The winter 2012 scarves are so thin; poor quality again. I have scarves from 2010 or 2011 that are gorgeous and thick knit.

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    1. I want a Tutti Frutti Little Mandy and ereader sleeve. Cannot wait to see it in person.

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  15. And from these I want a Lola Glenna, Heather crossbody, Cocoa Moss something, Bittersweet something.

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  16. Heather cross body would be cute. I don't care for any if the others that much.

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  17. I really like Lola and will be getting something in it for sure. I like the colors and unique pattern. I think the neon rose is awful. I just don't know why they did not make it a true red rose. That would have been gorgeous. They really need a classic pattern in a true red right now. Just my little opinion;) Glad there will be so many to pick from though so something for everyone.

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  18. I agree with you, they do need a good mostly red color. People ask for it all the time.

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  19. i love La Neon Rose and Bittersweet! Olivia Green is nice too. I am really feeling the houndstooth on the inside of Bittersweet...a good transition from fall into winter. : )

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  20. I was able to pick a few of these patterns up, and they are beautiful! Thank you for the great pictures and information, they are really helpful! :)

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  21. Em-everyone I've talked to is really back and forth about the houndstooth. They either love it or they hate it. I'm not crazy about that pattern so I'm indifferent.

    Razidaisy-what did you get?

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    1. Lets see... I picked up a Glenna in Bittersweet for my Mom's birthday (I am pro-houndstooth :) very pretty) and got Totes in Heather and Lola and a Glenna in Heather for myself. I didn't originally want the Tote AND Glenna in Heather. It was a mistake from the person getting them for me, but I'm glad they did-- I LOVE that pattern! I really like Lola, too. It comes off as a retro print to me. Think "retro" when you see it, maybe it'll grow on you :) What did you get when you went?

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  22. I bought (well had friends pick up for me): Totes in Lola, Bittersweet and Heather. I am carrying the Heather now...

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  23. What day are summer colors supposed to be released?

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  24. Razi- I got a tote in Heather and a smartphone wristlet in La Neon Rose. I really wish I would have gotten something bigger in La Neon Rose, but I'm sure fall will be here before we know it.

    Jill- seems Heather is a favorite for everyone!!

    Rachel-March 21

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  25. These are wonderful photos. Thanks for posting them. I really would like a blanket in Bittersweet. It would match my livingroom color scheme perfectly. I will look at a bag probably in Cocoa Moss and something small in Heather, maybe a mug.

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  26. dhampson- It is my absolute pleasure to share these photos with everyone. I know if I didn't have the chance to see them in person, I would want awesome pictures to look at, lol. Although, the last time I went in to snap these pics, the sales ladies were not very friendly with me. Unfortunately this is the only store in my area that does the previews, so I guess they're going to have to get over it, hahahaha.

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  27. Okay...I have a TON of the 'on the go' styles. I've literally had about 30-40 of the prints over the last few years. Plus I have a bunch of other pieces.

    I kind of like the la neon rose (it reminds me of zebras) but my favorite is "heather" out of the prints. But nothing I "have to have".

    Thanks for sharing the photos!

    I really wish VB would do a print without flowers. I keep sending them suggestions. LOL. I would have liked a seahorse print in red, white & turquoise or blue for the summer. How about autumn leaves for the fall line?

    Anyway...thanks for the tip about ordering directly from VB instead of ebay.

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  28. Mellisa- They have a few non floral prints like Tutti Frutti (it's paisleys), plum crazy (it's some other kind of design on there), sun Valley is very tribal, and one of my favs, and marina paisley (another paisley filled print) just to name a few. I'm dying to have bedding in Heather!!

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