Things I Love Tuesday: Turn Lock Satchel Turns Heads

 
Every once in a while, I'll wake up and think I want a new purse. The feeling usually comes once a new season starts and the one in the previous season becomes boring to the point I want something shiny and new. This happened to me a few weeks ago, however my reasoning for a new purse went deeper than just wanting something shiny to carry. I noticed that my older purse, a Dooney and Bourke Shopper tote, was just too heavy for me to carry. So, I searched up and down on the Internet. I also searched many local stores, and finally fell in love with this bag here. The Vera Bradley Turn Lock Satchel.I've had many Vera Bradley purses before, so I've decided that this would be the perfect bag for me.
I got it Thursday and I'm in love with it. I changed my purse the second it came in. So far, I love it. It's still a little big, but it still holds the essentials. It even has enough room for my iPad or some books. It has many compartments and pockets, which is good for staying organized. (I like to keep my bag organized, so this is perfect.) Plus, the satchel style adds a bit of sophistication, in my opinion.
Overall, if you're looking for a new purse to use, this is perfect. It's lightweight, holds a lot of stuff and if you look carefully affordable. I got mine at eBay for $25, but you can find them anywhere that has discounted Vera Bradley. Even if you have to pay full price, I still think this is a style that is definitely worth it.

Things I Love Thursday; Vera Bradley Glenna Tote

It's safe to say that when it comes to purses I am very picky. It's hard for me to find a purse that literally makes me so excited that I jump up and down for it. When I do, I literally want to jump up and down with it.

I walked into my town's  Hallmark, which carries Vera Bradley items, not expecting to buy anything, but I did expect to attempt to find a purse. I expected to fail though because I had wanted to purchase a purse, but couldn't find one. So, I fell in love with the bag pictured above. And after using it for school for a few days I absolutely love it. 

I reccomend this purse for pretty much everyone. I like it because I have an iPad, and finding a bag that actually fits it is a probelm. I also like it that it has a zipper, because for me it adds the added security. It has many pockets, because sometimes I want things ready as soon as possible. For example, if I want to have a pen, then it's available for me. I lose pens so its nice not to dig in my bag to look for it. There's a zipper compartment that's huge and can fit a lot of stuff. The other side has really big pockets, and can fit things such as gum, lotion, and iPod. 

This purse costs $80, but most places have sales on older patterns. It comes in colorful patterns, so you can get one that fits what you're into. I got the English Rose Pattern because it matched my wristlet. I reccomend this for anyone who has a tablet, whose in college, and who just wants a big purse. 

Gift Guide for that Special Lady In Your Life.

Okay, so the holiday season is in full swing. The music is blasting on your radio, the channels on the TV are playing nonstop holiday movies, and of course, the stores are packed with people and holiday attractions. Needless to say, it's the holiday season folks. With ten days left til Chirstmas, hopefully the names on your gift list are hopefully down into the single digits. However, what if you don't know what to get someone? Here's a few different ideas for the different women in your life;

For Your Mom;

• Alex and Ani 'Mom' bangle. (Alex and Ani.com and in stores for $28) These bracelets are on everyone's wish list. A mom one is very personal, because you're one of the few people who actually can give her one.
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• A sweatshirt that represents your school. After all, she's your biggest fan. Therefore, help mom represent your school. I gave one to my mom last Christmas, and I'm pretty sure she wears it all of the time. 
• Anything that has to do with perfume, or bath products. (This includes lotion, shower gel, those fancy little lotion sets that you see at Department stores). Hey, moms need to relax too. You can get them anywhere pretty much, from Bath and Body Works, Victoria's Secret, and Kohls.

For Your Sister;

• Alex and Ani; I think I am going to say this for all of these, but these can be given to anyone, and since they are personal, they are sure to be a crowd pleaser. My pick for a sister? The 'sister' bangle, which is also $28.

• Does your sister have her mind on a specific movie, or book? That could also be a good thing to get her. 
• Pearls. I believe that pearls are classic and will never go out of style. It's a gift that will last for years to come.
• Vera Bradley ID Wristlets ($36-$49) Is your sister a student? This is the perfect gift because it's perfect for showing your id, and you can fit your phone, and keys as well. I like it personally, because it's a wallet, and a wristlet at once. It also holds my phone, which makes everything super convenient. The fact that it holds my phone is also helpful because I like everything at once. Plus, the fact that it comes in cute colors and patterns really makes it more fun than an average wristlet. 

For Your Best Friend:

• The best friends alex and ani ($48 for a set of 2) Also, for friends try the feather, which symbolizes birds on a feather. ($28). 

• Vera Bradley ID holder. ($12) Perfect for your friend who lives on a campus. It holds your id, and can be put on a lanyard. It also can be used as a change purse. Like the wristlet, these also come in cute colors. 

• Initial Necklaces. This gift is inexpensive and personal. Plus, you can find it just about anywhere. 

Hope that sparks a few gift ideas for the women left on your list! If this still doesn't help you with your holiday gift list, please comment below or shoot me an email!

Things I Love Thursday: Vera Bradley Wristlets

 (English Rose pattern in the smaller style) 

(carry it all wristlet) 

Have you ever gone out, and not wanted to carry the entire contents of your purse with you, however you needed money, phone, and all of that basic stuff? As a college student, switching from my backpack to purse and vice versa can be annoying because I often would neglect to bring things that I needed, such as money, and my ID.

I then discovered this wrist let (this is actually the pattern that I have it; featured above), and my life was changed forever. I like it because I can fit it in both my purse, AND my backpack. I can put my keys onto it, fit my phone, have my IDs available without digging for it, and it's all organized, which is great because I know where everything is when I need it. It's also good for when I don't want to take my purse out, because it's light, and holds everything that I need to be held.

It comes in two sizes; the smaller one is $36, and the larger one is $49. If you have a smaller phone, than opt for the smaller one. If you have a larger phone than opt for the bigger one. If you have an iPhone, get the bigger one, because the smaller one is too small to hold your phone. 

I basically don't go anywhere with out this. I recommend this to any student because of it's convenience. Once you get this, you won't know what you did without it.