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Vera Bradley Beach 2013 Summer Tote Bag Towel and Sarong

July 9, 2013 By Lindsay 2 Comments

When one of my favorite brands reached out to me the other week for a post and giveaway, I got very excited. I recently received free Vera Bradley Beach 2013 summer gear, including a tote bag, towel, and sarong. In addition to receiving my own, Vera Bradley sent another set for me to giveaway to one lucky reader. Keep reading for your chance to win some fabulous Vera Bradley Beach 2013 summer stuff!

Vera Bradley Beach 2013

Now that the 4th of July has come and gone, it doesn’t mean that summer is over yet. In fact, there’s still plenty of time for a quick trip to the beach or pool. That means it’s a great time to pick up some of the can’t be missed deals on Vera Bradley Beach 2013 items. For instance, look at the fabulous towel I received above. I’m still loving the Viva la Vera Bradley patterned towel I received back in 2011. Now, I have this beautiful Plum Crazy one to go along with it. I think the deep purple is very pretty. Plus, I can already attest to the high quality of their towels since my older one is still holding up nicely.

Another item on sale right now, is their small mesh tote. Since it comes in the same great pattern, it matches my towel perfectly. I can now feel very stylish as I carry my items down to the local pool with my nice towel. Plus, there’s no mistaking which bag is mine now since I can easily spot this pattern. The tote is a good size for carrying several items in without being too bulky. It’s definitely ideal for a quick few hours away trip.

Lastly, I received my first sarong from the Vera Bradley Beach 2013 showcase. It can be used to cover you up in different ways. It would be perfect to put on at the beach as you walk back to your room. It’s very light-weight and won’t take up much room in your bag. In fact, mine is actually folded up and is inside the bag in the pictures above. How’s that for space friendly.

You can now get all of these Vera Bradley Beach 2013 items 50% off on their site! So, hurry over now to get the best selection and stock up if you can. Additionally, one very lucky reader will win each of these items in the Go Wild print.

WIN!

One Laughing Lindsay reader will win a towel, small mesh tote bag, and sarong in Go Wild from Vera Bradley.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED!

Disclosure: I received the three items for free and Vera Bradley is providing the winner’s items as well. No compensation was received.

Vera Bradley Va Va Bloom Go Round Tote Bag Review

August 24, 2012 By Lindsay 5 Comments

Last summer I was able to do a Viva la Vera Bradley Review. As you know, I have been looking for a great teacher bag. Even if I end up substituting (which it looks like I’m going to be doing), I need a good bag to carry my stuff around in. So, I reached out to Vera Bradley again in hopes of finding a beautiful one. I’m happy to report that I did.

I was sent the wonderful Go Round Tote in Va Va Bloom. This awesome bag has many wonderful pockets. The outside has two pockets on each side. Then, it has two pockets on the side that reach around the entire bag. That’s two medium sized pockets and two extra large pockets on the sides! Those pockets are perfect for storing a cell phone, keys, id, pencils and pens. It could also carry a camera or planner. Then, the inside features three smaller pockets to store stuff. I do wish it contained one zippered pocket though to conceal my stuff.

Plus, the bag itself is a great, roomy size at 13¼” x 14¼” x 4¼”. I was actually able to fit a pair of dress shoes, socks, dress pants, a dressy shirt, suit jacket and my external hard drive into it one day for a last minute interview! It still had room! I have no doubt it will be able to handle all of my teacher papers and books. I love that the top zips close. It has a breakaway zip closure so the zipper is not in the way when I need to make something big fit into it. However, that does mean that it requires two hands to close it. I guess it can’t be perfect.

I love the look of this bag. The colors of the Va Va Bloom pattern are bright and bold. I think almost every color can be found in it. I like that because that means it can match every outfit I wear without me trying. Plus, the colors can brighten up a groggy morning and get me going. It is a pattern you would expect from Vera Bradley for sure.

Once again, I am very impressed with Vera Bradley. I can’t wait to see what they come out with next. I just love all of the things I have from the brand and want more. They might even make my Christmas/birthday wishlist. So, what do you think of this tote?

Disclosure: I received a free Vera Bradley Va Va Bloom Go Round Tote. No compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

Viva la Vera Bradley

May 24, 2011 By Lindsay 7 Comments

I’m sure you’ve heard of Vera Bradley for the wonderful bags and accessories. The designs are simply beautiful and interesting. Did you know there’s even a cupcake pattern? While I didn’t receive any of the cupcake patterned items to review, I did receive two items from the beach and straw Viva la Vera Bradley collection. Yay!

Viva la Vera

I received the Viva la Vera Hobo bag and it is pictured above. I think it’s stunning with the criss-cross of pattern across the straw. It’s actually a very roomy bag. I’ve been using it to carry my stuff for my summer class. The bag is the perfect size for my textbook, a notebook, some pencils, my keys, id holder (which is also Vera Bradley), and my iPod Touch with room left over.

I attempted to show you how big the inside is in the bottom left picture. The picture on the bottom right shows the handy snap closure. The strap is actually the perfect length. It hangs right about my hip, which is great. I also like that the strap is soft and doesn’t rub my shoulder.

There are many little touches on the bag. I like the bamboo rings which the strap goes around. I am also in love with the insider zipper. Look at it…

Isn’t that nice? I love that is has the name on it. The insider zipper portion is pretty roomy, too. I also like the outside pocket which is equally roomy.

The other item I received was the Viva la Vera Beach Towel. This towel is beautiful! I love the wonderful and bright colors of it. It’s the perfect towel for the beach or pool. It’s the perfect summer towel. I also LOVE the size of it. It’s got some great length to it, perfect for laying out on it. See how pretty and big it is…

Isn’t it so cute? I think the entire line is so fun. It’s a wonderful summer time line with all of the bright colors and designs.

Just curious, do you own any Vera Bradley items? What is your favorite Vera Bradley item or design?

Disclosure: I received the hobo bag and towel for free. No compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.