A closer look: Go Wild

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Friendly flowers play nicely with their untamed counterpart in this sunny print, the fourth of our Spring 2013 collection. Vera Bradley’s Trend Reporter Liz shares more on Go Wild.

Go Wild

What inspired it …

“This is our nod to one of the most beloved and popular prints in fashion. Leopard spots collide with a simplistic floral design for a sophisticated take on our animal attraction. A calming neutral palette, accented with warm yellow on parchment white, gives this play on pattern a nostalgic feel.”

How to wear it …

“Animal print is the new neutral, with colors like brown, black, white and tan. They’ve become incredibly easy to wear. Pair with a warm yellow, another sunny shade, or a more neutral look to make more of a statement.”

See the inspiration in pictures. Visit our Go Wild board on Pinterest.

Shop Spring online and in stores Wednesday, January 9.

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A closer look: Midnight Blues

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Get lost in the dark, rich shades of a cool evening with our third color for Spring 2013, Midnight Blues. Punctuated with vibrant yellow tones, this print’s pattern of petals is as inviting as a late-night stroll. Our Trend Reporter Liz shares more on this new offering.

Midnight Blues

What inspired it …

“We wanted to incorporate hyper-saturated jewel and lush botanical hues to create a mysterious garden of midnight florals. The intense spectrum of blues is enlivened with the fresh combination of spearmint, violet and honey gold.”

How to wear it …

“Navy is one of the most sophisticated colors of the season and it certainly grounds this melody of blues. This is the perfect pattern to pair with those still-on-trend Parisian stripes!”

See the inspiration in pictures. Visit our Midnight Blues board on Pinterest.

Shop Spring online and in stores Wednesday, January 9.

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A closer look: Jazzy Blooms

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Perhaps the most playful pattern in our Spring collection, Jazzy Blooms is proof that a punchy palette can be an oh-so-pleasing addition to your everyday wardrobe, and actually quite perfect paired with a gray background. Our Trend Reporter Liz shares more.

Jazzy Blooms

What inspired it …

“This print came from our love for energetic colors and fizzy florals. They burst onto the scene in this expressive and lively mix, complete with juicy tones of raspberry, apricot and lemonade dancing on top of a soothing slate gray ground.”

How to wear it …

“I adore the bright colors and neons that you are seeing everywhere. Wearing this print is a great way to add a little energy to your day and make any outfit pop!”

See the inspiration in pictures. Visit our Jazzy Blooms board on Pinterest.

Shop Spring online and in stores Wednesday, January 9.

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A closer look: Plum Crazy

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Purple, in all its rich, royal splendor, falls on the color wheel somewhere between magenta and violet. Plum Crazy, the first of our new offerings for Spring 2013, is a celebration of the darkest hues of this color, highlighted by a handful of contrasting shades. Our Trend Reporter Liz has more.
Plum Craz

What inspired it …

“Plum Crazy is a stylized interpretation of the Scandinavian prints found in the 50s and 60s, with the simple two-dimensional motifs lending a retro vibe. In combination with spring’s ‘it’ colors — plum, teal and lime green — a perfect punch of tangerine keeps it modern and seasonless.”

How to wear it …

“My favorite color to wear with Plum Crazy is definitely green! With emerald being called the color of the year, I predict you’ll soon be adding a little green to your closet. This pattern looks so good with olive; the neutral green really lets the pattern shine.”

See the inspiration in pictures. Visit our Plum Crazy board on Pinterest.

Shop Spring online and in stores Wednesday, January 9.

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First signs of Spring

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Welcome SpringWe just love the sight of fresh-cut flowers, don’t you? Allow us to introduce Go Wild, Jazzy Blooms, Midnight Blues and Plum Crazy, arriving online and in stores Wednesday, January 9!

Stop by Inside Stitch all week for more on the inspiration behind these beautiful blooms.

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Something to celebrate in January

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Welcome 2013! We hope this downloadable calendar of events and noteworthy holidays shows you the “special” in every day.

January

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2012 in Instagrams

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

With mere hours left in 2012, let’s pause to take a look back at a dozen of the sweeter snapshots from the past year.

1. January brought the biggest football game of the year close to home, which delivered a unique opportunity for Vera Bradley employees to pitch in for Baskets of Hope. 2. A lovely manicure matchup to complement Camellia made February just a little sweeter. 3. We exclaimed, “Thanksamil!” as we officially reached 1 million Facebook fans in March. The occasion certainly called for cake. 4. April was abuzz with the annual Vera Bradley Outlet Sale and all of the #vbos activity. 5. We had a ball in May, with temperatures and outdoor fun on the rise. 6. We teed off for a great cause as June brought the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic Golf and Tennis Tournament. 7. July was the perfect time to head to the ballpark for the annual Company Picnic, a real homerun with the team. 8. We all followed (and lived vicariously through) #vbbritni as she journeyed around London in August at the Summer Games. 9. Just in time for back to school in September, we took a caravan to Ball State University to Dress the Dorm of our sweepstakes winner. 10. We etched pretty petals into a few pumpkins for October’s holiday. 11. The temperatures started to drop in November, so we cuddled up with something warm and fuzzy. 12. Nothing tops trimming the tree in a few of our favorite colors come December.

This is what 2012 looked like in @verabradley Instagrams …

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