I *Heart* Vera Bradley

So I just bought these on Ebay last night. It's the zip up wallet and a "small" bag. (Small by my standards) It's in a retired print called Piccadilly Plum. Plus, I got the bag under the cost of a current print (retired prints usually go for more than the current retail price)! I did however, lose some of that bonus in the price I paid for the wallet. But it was worth it because it's the only one I've seen in that print on Ebay.

I LOVE Vera Bradley for several reasons:
1. It's different. Even if everyone else is making knockoffs, you can't get prints this good anywhere else.
2. They are becoming more common, but still have some individuality. There's only one place in Dayton you can even buy one.
3. They're cotton. Therefore you don't worry if they get wet and they're machine washable.
4. I get compliments on my current bag (in Java Blue) all the time. More than I ever did on my Coach purse.
5. The wallet zips all the way around so your crap doesn't fall out and has a handle so you can take it like a small purse if you want.
6. The bags come in like a million different styles!
Man, I could have done a Thursday Thirteen about Vera!

My new wallet

My new bag- I hope it gets here soon!