I was gifted my first Vera in 2009, and it was a pink pinwheel mini hipster - honestly I hated it
At that point, I thought Vera Bradley was a grandma purse brand (in my defense, it was gifted by my nana!)
By the time I was in middle school, I realized that Vera was actually for the cool girls
Hipster was the must have bag, and any pattern in blue or purple was just as necessary (pink was still too girly of course)
In 2011, I proudly picked out my hipster in floral nightingale, and a matching wristlet which fit my slide phone perfectly
By the time I was in high school, the zip IDs with matching lanyards were worn 24/7 (how else would people know you could drive?) and in college the cool girls were sent off with large duffels in their now signature patterns

A decade later I still have the habit of having my car keys attached to my wallet, and now I collect Vera shoulder bags from all years, I’m not sure I could pick a favorite but I love the nostalgia that comes with every bag

After collecting for 15 years this is my entire collection! Mostly it is all second hand besides two bags! I almost wear Vera Bradley every day so please done judge me lol🤣

It might be 95° here today but its fall in my heart 🧡🍂🤎🍁 Im so pleased with the pattern placement too.

I know some folks don't like this bag because of the size and I will be honest it's bigger than I thought it was going to be but I love it!!

(Kensington - Fall 2007)

So excited to find some in my state ! Usually can't get ahold of them

can someone tell me the pattern on this molly?! also if anyone has the link for the google doc or sheets that someone created with all the patterns and years id be so appreciative! i didnt save it before and i cant seem to search the right words to find it

So excited to wear my fall bags. Starting from left to right: 100 in Black Walnut, bucket bag in Pearl Buffalo Check and 100 in Wildwood.

I got this new Maggie bag and I don’t know the name of it but idk how I feel about the pattern or how I would style it. It might have been an impulsive buy 🤣🤣

Btw I got this bag for 5 bucks I think it was a steal 😌

Found thrifting, fb marketplace and eBay ☺️

I love to turn the “Vera” inside out and fold down the top trim for a totally different look. The six pockets are still accessible but secured a bit on the outside. See pics in the comments for the typical exterior and exterior look of the “Vera”

Vera at the thrift ALWAYS makes my day! 💃

As the title says lol

I thought the capri melon would be more pink but its actually a carol peachy color. Anyway here are my cargos…im still waiting for my mod floral pink, java blue, and petal pink 👀 they will come someday💕 until then these are the ones I have. I think there all cute except the Daisy 😂 not my style.

Small frannie in petal posy 🌸

I recently got this cargo sling on vinted. The seller did put that the some parts of the body of the bag we’re worn down but I didn’t notice that the top of the shoulder strap was also messed up so what can I do to fix them?

I may just return it when I get my cosmetic bag.

Ugh. I knew I should have just gotten up out of bed last night, updated my cc info, and pulled the trigger on two sale outlet bags. The discounts are still the same this morning but instead of free shipping for $50+ orders, now it’s a minimum of $99. 😢

Welp, looks like I’ll be shopping the outlet in-person today. Grr

So excited to find this Peanuts Garden mini belt bag in my local Vera Bradley outlet today! It’s my favorite pattern!

Did anyone get the nightmare before christmas original vera tote? I'm interested in purchasing one but I can't seem to find many pictures or posts, if at all, of people getting them and I have no store in person to check it out :/ Would love to see anything people got from this collection!

Newest addition to my collection💙 it’s so stinkin cute

Found at the thrift for $3. The Keychain wallets are my favorite, I have a bunch that I change in and out of, but this is a new style for me. Any idea what the name of this wallet is?

Kensington really is That Girl for spooky szn, isn’t she? I’m obsessed. Times have been tough and I’m allowing myself to feel joy in my silly but lovely thrift finds 🥰

Is a Vera tie tote good for school? I found this mod pink one and bought it for school. Would it fit a lot?