Future Retirement??

Yesterday we talked all about the new colors and styles arriving January 9, but anytime something new comes out it means we have to say goodbye to a few things we love, and some of those goodbyes are heartbreaking.  I have to admit while doing some research for this post, my mouth fell open, more than once!! 

 

Get your tissues ready because it looks like these patterns are about to start their farewell tour.

 

Priscilla Pink

Ellie Blue

Camellia

 

 

A few people have asked how I know this information and the answer is, I don't know for sure, but none of the new styles are being made in these 3 colors.  That's usually a good indicator that a color is about to hit the road. 

 

 

The following styles are not being made in any of the new spring colors, so this leads me to believe they will also be hitting the Vera retirement home.  Get ready for the jaw droppers!!  (But remember how they punk'd us with the Campus Tote?  Maybe sometimes they just can't make up their minds.)

 

Abby

While I am fond of this bag, I was completely taken aback by this retirement.  You may remember from my review that this bag is not every day functional.  Maybe Vera is going to add a few improvements and re-release this baby in an upcoming season. (Fingers crossed)

 

 

Baby Bag

With the new number of baby bags in the Vera catalog, it's no surprise they are retiring one.

 

 

Frame Bag

 

 

Leather Trim Items

We knew these were anniversary items, so again, no surpise here.  To be honest the leather on these bags doesn't even seem real to me, it feels so plasticky.  Any opinions?

 

 

Go Round Tote

MY MOUTH FELL OPEN, and stayed there.  I have always wanted this bag and somehow always wind up leaving without it.  I know several ladies that love this bag, and I always see girls carrying it around campus.  I really hope this is a redesign, but hey, look at the bright side, we can grab it on sale!!

 

 

Garment Bag

A store associate told me that they hardly ever sell these.

 

 

Laptop Travel Tote

I was shocked by this one also.  I always see people buying this whenever I'm shopping at Vera, and I even saw a lady right before Christmas leave the store with 3.  Maybe that new large laptop tote is taking its place.

 

 

Mini Laptop Case

I have never seen anyone buy this or carry it.  I haven't seen anyone with the large one either, so I'm not sure why they're keeping that one around either.

 

 

Tech Items

I was probably shocked the most at these tech items that are not being made in any of the new colors. 

 

 

iPhone 5 Case

I am so sad about this one because I was so looking forward to getting a Plum Crazy or Jazzy Blooms case.

 

 

Snap On Case for iPhone 4/4S

I really do not understand why they aren't making these.  They are so popular they sometimes sell out of them.

 

 

Hardshell Case

 

 

 

Snap On Case for iPad

These just came out, maybe they were just a holiday item?

 

 

Medium & Small eBook Covers

WHAT?! I love my ebook cover, but I know they've had a lot of complaints that the magnet was just in the wrapper, so perhaps they are adding some type of closure.

 

 

Clip Light

I love my clip light, they are awesome and perfect to match with your case.  Bummer to see these go.

 

 

What possible retirement took you by surprise?

 



Vera Bradley Spring 2013 Sneak Peek

Everyone kept speculating on Instagram when the new colors and styles would be available on VeraBradley.com for us to finally see everything, and today was that day.  What a way to bring in 2013, right?  Now that I get to see everything, I've added so many new things to my shopping list.  This batch of colors is outstanding.  I like each and every single one, this never happens!!

New Colors

 

 

Midnight Blues

This was my least favorite of the bunch, but it has really grown on me in the past few months.  I could see myself owning an accessory or something in this pattern.

 

Go Wild

ANIMAL PRINT!!  Love it!!

 

Jazzy Blooms

This is my favorite from this release, it was a tough choice, but looking over my shopping list, this is the clear winner.  Something about the way the colors pop off that gray background, I just love it!!  (Even though I already own something in this, I will be adding several items to my collection.)

 

Plum Crazy

This is probably going to be the best seller out of the bunch.  Everyone I know is already crazy about this pattern, and it's not even out yet.  I do love purple, so be looking for this beauty in my collection as well.

 

 

New Styles

 

Convertible Crossody

This reminds me of the two way tote, so I'm pretty intrigued by this new style. 

 

 

 

Tablet Hipster

Special hipster just for you tablet owners out there. 

 

 

Little Flap Hipster

It seems the number of hipsters available now make it a little confusing for the average consumer.  While this one does offer something different, I think you need to stick with the one that started it all, but that's just my opinion.  This bag does not seem interesting or functional to me at all.

 

Inside of the Little Flap Hipster

 

 

Large Laptop Tote

At first I thought I downloaded the wrong picture, because I've seen this bag, and it is shorter and wider than the Vera tote but this pic looks just like the Vera tote.  Maybe they inserted the wrong picture?  Anyways, let's move past the picture, I'm a little disappointed with this bag because first of all there is no zipper.  Who wants to put their cherished laptop in a bag that you can't even zip up and keep it secure?  Also, this bag only fits, "most 15 inch laptops," which means, 15% of the 15 inch laptops.  My laptop fits in nothing Vera claims is made for 15 inch laptops, and what about the people with 17 inch laptops?  I really think Vera needs to widen their horizons a little and include the people who prefer a large laptop.  Sorry, so long, just had to vent, lol.

 

 

Petite Tote

This is another confusing new spring item, because I heard this was the new East West replacement, but I've seen a few other pictures next to other items and this bag looks tiny.  I really need to see it in person to make an educated opinion.

 

 

Lunch Tote

Vera is always coming out with different lunch bags, and this one is really cute!!

 

 

Grand Cosmetic

I MUST own this bag.  Sometimes my large cosmetics bag seems too small, and I love love love the handles.  I'm excited to see just how grand this bag really is.

 

 

Mirror Cosmetic

Great idea to add the mirror to this.  Again, another item that needs to be seen in person, but the idea seems promising.

 

 

Mirror flap of the Mirror Cosmetic.

 

 

Kiss n' Snap Wallet

So cute and I would like to compare this wallet to the small kisslock wallet.

 

 

New Summer Accessories

 

Fringe Scarf

While it does get rather toasty in the south during the summer time, this is a great little item to add to any outfit, maybe for a night out.  I love scarves, and I'm totally adding this to my collection.

 

 

Flower Headband

I'm all about headbands right now, so it's only natural that I want one of these!!  Vera's headbands are super comfy, and the added flower is so cute!!

 

 

 

Braided Headband

 

 

Colorful Hair Elastics

It seems Vera is all about hair this season, and that's perfectly fine with me.

 

 

Colorful Hair Pins

 

 

 

New items for around the house and office

 

 

Drawer Organizer Set

I really hope these fit in my drawers because they are so cute!!  These are only made in Jazzy Blooms, and Midnight Blues.  It's a bummer sometimes that they only make certain seasonal items in select colors, but I've heard they do this because the other colors don't come out to their standards.  So in a way, it could be a positive.

 

 

Fabric Journal

Only available in Go Wild, Midnight Blues, and Plum Crazy.

 

 

Correspondence Cards

Available in Go Wild, Midnight Blues, and Jazzy Blooms.

 

 

There are also a few redesign, and returning items coming for Spring 2013.

 

Laptop Backpack

This is the most anticipated redesign of the year!!  I'm so anxious to see if the laptop slot is bigger, beacuse Vera made everything else a little bigger.

 

 

Stay Cooler

FINALLY!! Everyone I know loves the cooler, so I'm excited about this as well.

 

 

Backpack

They took the backpack and made it thinner and taller.  Hopefully ladies older than 4 will be able to use this bag now, lol.

 

 

Manicure Set

I know a certain someone, ;-), what will be very excited this kit is sticking around.  This makes a great gift because anyone and everyone would get great use out of it.

 

 

What's Cookin' Apron

 

 

Throw Blanket

I've asked so many people, so many times if Vera was going to keep the throw blankets around because they are wonderful and I really want another one, and now I know, they are coming back!!! 

 

 

My Shopping List for January 9

 

 

Glenna in Plum Crazy

I've been wanting this style since it came out, but I was waiting to grab it in a new spring color, and it's almost that time!!  I wanted something in Plum Crazy so I decided this would be the perfect match.

 

 

Fringe Scarf in Jazzy Blooms

 

 

Campus Backpack in Jazzy Blooms

My laptop didn't fit in the old laptop backpack, so I'm hoping this one works out for me, and it's in my new favorite color!!

 

 

Little Hipster in Go Wild

Another style I've been dying to own, and I've known for awhile I wanted this color because I love leopard print!!

 

 

Grand Cosmetic in Jazzy Blooms

Beautiful!!

 

 

Flower Headband in Jazzy Blooms

I have to match my scarf!!

 

 

Hope this post isn't too long, I just wanted to include everything that was new!!  I will also have a special post tomorrow, so check back for some insider info!!

 

 

What are you most looking forward to?