Excuse me, Miss, we’ve got color on the line …
They’re here! They’re here! In celebration of the much-anticipated arrival of our Hardshell Case for iPhone 4 and 4S, we’re giving away 10 of these awesome new tech accessories, here on Inside Stitch.
Simply comment below, telling us about your all-time favorite app, and we’ll select 10 lucky ladies, at random, to win a free Hardshell Case!
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for commenting and congratulations to the winners!
The mission: The request was twofold: 1) Choose a style that makes a great bridesmaid gift, and 2) Create a complete bridal party look with a favorite Vera Bradley color in mind.
Accomplished by: Colorist and Material Developer for Product Development Kat Kovac
Our wedding series marches on, with a second installment of Style this Bag: Bridesmaids. This time, we turned to newlywed Kat Kovac, who married Vera Bradley Digital Media Coordinator Adam Kovac, May 14, in Isle of Palms, South Carolina.
For her gorgeous, spring ceremony, the bride gifted all female guests with a Vera Bradley Canvas Tote and Wristlet, making for a colorful group of witnesses. Her bridesmaid wore a red dress, complemented by vibrant red, pink, orange and yellow floral arrangements.
When it came to assembling her Inside Stitch bridal party ensemble, Kat opted for a Priscilla Pink theme. “I wanted to pull the accent colors from this pattern, so I started with green for the dress and shoes,” she said. “I love pink, so I had to stick with pink flowers. The bag and accessories pulled it all together.”
Kat’s advice for any bride-to-be: “Make sure to have all of the major planning and preparation for the wedding finished a few weeks before so that you can just enjoy your day!”
With the recent launch of our Picnic collection, we found ourselves daydreaming about a spot under the arms of a big shady tree, a good book and a delicious lunch spread. If we could organize and share our vision of the ideal, oh-so-lovely, lackadaisical summer day, it would look something like this …
We asked our Facebook friends, “In your opinion, what makes the greatest graduation gift?” Here are the top vote-getters; a personal shopping guide assembled by those who know best … all of you!
1. Vera – 419 votes | 2. Large Duffel – 191 votes | 3. Laundry Bag & Shower Caddy – 71 votes | 4. Wristlet – 52 votes | 5. Laptop Sleeve - 51 votes
Your other suggestions:
Vera Bradley Gift Card, Tote, Lanyard
The mission: This request was twofold: 1) Choose a style that makes a great bridesmaid gift, and 2) Create a complete bridal party look with a particular Vera Bradley color in mind.
Accomplished by: Assistant Photographer Emily Michael
With a growing staff chock-full of wonderful women, we almost always have a few blushing brides in our midst. What a great opportunity to - well, celebrate, of course – but also to show how the ladies of Vera Bradley incorporate our colors and styles into life’s special occasions!
First to share her style board, Emily Michaels, who’s busy finalizing the details for her July ceremony, to be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On her special day, the bride’s two attendants will wear bright purple dresses, and carry vibrant blooms of purple, white and peach. “I love these colors because they feel so bright, happy and summery.”
For this post, Emily chose the Chain Bag style based on its versatility. “This could be day or evening. They can use the chain handle during the day, while they run last-minute errands and get their hair done, and then take the strap off at night for a cute handheld option with plenty of room for their essentials.” For the color, “I love the bright blue with gold. I think it’s classic and fun, with a hint of glitz!”
Stay tuned for more installments of Style this bag: Bridesmaids, coming soon on Inside Stitch.
Each spring, as the Indiana foliage returns to a lush shade of green, volunteers and the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer take to local neighborhoods, parks and businesses to Turn the Town Pink. Handcrafted ribbons – each bearing the name of someone who has endured a battle against breast cancer – are carefully attached to trees and fixtures around the city to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Here are a few candid moments from this past Friday.
In the spirit of this wonderful day, meant to honor the women who have made us who we are, the Vera Bradley E-Commerce team chose to mark Mother’s Day with a very special celebration … Bring Your Mother to Work Day! After all, no matter how old you get, it’s still fun to hold up your artwork and say, “Look what I did!”
Our geographically diverse team drew matriarchs from Indiana, Florida, New York and Colorado, all of whom were more than willing to travel in to see where their son or daughter spends their workweek.
We welcomed the ladies with bagels, carnations and introductions, followed by a brief presentation on a “day in the life of the Web team”; website updates and maintenance, emails, social media and, of course, Inside Stitch. One of the Moms delighted the room with a surprise show and tell – a set of vintage Vera Bradley dresses in Mist Green!
The morning moved along with tours of a few of the other home office buildings, including The Vera Bradley Design Center and our Stonebridge Distribution Center. We regrouped for a few photos and a delicious meal against a Summer Cottage theme (thank goodness the Baby Celebration planners were kind enough to share). A warm feeling spread through the room as each table spent a few hours sharing endearing stories and plenty of laughs.
A final touch? Well … this is Vera Bradley. What would a gathering be without a little retail therapy? It was off to our Jefferson Pointe Vera Bradley Store where the Moms were invited to pick out a favorite style – courtesy of their son or daughter – as a “thank you” for attending our celebration.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the women who serve as an influential figure in someone’s life, from all of us at Vera Bradley. We hope this day brings you special, warm memories, and all the love your heart can hold. You deserve it!
