tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67864370857277501692024-03-05T06:54:11.822-05:00Argyle LoveRandom Ramblings about marriage, home, and finding a good deal!Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16555817117428656077noreply@blogger.comBlogger619125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786437085727750169.post-72171657312695122992019-04-09T21:15:00.001-04:002019-04-12T22:40:42.839-04:00Patterns Spotted at the 2019 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale<div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Already pictures from the sale are coming in and I wanted to do a post of patterns that I've spotted so far. I wanted to do it as a blog post because I know not everyone follows the Argyle Love Facebook page.</span><br />
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<li>African Violet </li>
<li>Berry Burst</li>
<li>Bordeaux Blooms</li>
<li>Bramble</li>
<li>Butterfly Flutter</li>
<li>Camofloral</li>
<li>Charcoal Medallion</li>
<li>Coral Floral</li>
<li>Coral Meadow</li>
<li>Cuban Stamps</li>
<li>Cut Vines</li>
<li>Desert Floral</li>
<li>Ditsy Dots</li>
<li>Dream Diamonds</li>
<li>Dream Tapestry</li>
<li>Falling Flowers</li>
<li>Flower Shower</li>
<li>Fox Forest</li>
<li>Go Fish</li>
<li>Havanna Dots</li>
<li>Havana Rose</li>
<li>Hearts Pink</li>
<li>Heirloom Paisley</li>
<li>Holiday Owls</li>
<li>Houndstooth Tweed</li>
<li>Imperial Rose </li>
<li>Indio</li>
<li>Lilac Medallion</li>
<li>Marrakesh</li>
<li>Midnight with Mickey</li>
<li>Mini Medallions</li>
<li>Modern Medley</li>
<li>Night Sky (Unreleased pattern)</li>
<li>Nomadic Floral</li>
<li>Northern Lights</li>
<li>Owls</li>
<li>Painted Medallions</li>
<li>Paisley in Paradise</li>
<li>Paisley Stripes</li>
<li>Playful Penguins Gray</li>
<li>Romantic Paisley</li>
<li>Rumba</li>
<li>Santiago</li>
<li>Sierra Stream</li>
<li>Snow Lotus</li>
<li>Splash Dot</li>
<li>Superbloom</li>
<li>Superbloom Sketch</li>
<li>Venetian Paisley</li>
<li>Vines Floral</li>
<li>Water Bouquet</li>
<li>Water Geo</li>
<li>Wildflower Paisley</li>
<li>Winter Berry</li>
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Factory Exclusive Patterns</div>
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<li>Art Butterflies</li>
<li>Bandana Swirl</li>
<li>Batik Leaves</li>
<li>Blue Tapestry</li>
<li>Blueberry Blooms</li>
<li>Canyon Road</li>
<li>Chandelier Noir</li>
<li>Ellie Flowers</li>
<li>Fan Flowers</li>
<li>Flamingo Fiesta</li>
<li>Flower Garden</li>
<li>Leopard</li>
<li>Lotus Flower Swirl</li>
<li>Midnight Wildflowers</li>
<li>Playful Penguins Blue</li>
<li>Playful Penguins Red</li>
<li>Pueblo</li>
<li>Resort Medallion</li>
<li>Scroll Medallion</li>
<li>Splash Floral</li>
<li>Stamped Paisley</li>
<li>Sunburst Floral</li>
<li>Tropical Evening</li>
<li>Tropical Paradise</li>
<li>Twilight Paisley</li>
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I will update this post as I spot more patterns.</div>
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16555817117428656077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786437085727750169.post-75494582566182005682019-04-07T07:00:00.001-04:002022-11-28T19:45:29.412-05:002019 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale Wish List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">I'm making my trip to the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale this week. The sale is crowded and chaotic, so it helps to go prepared. I like to make a wish list of items to look for first before I attempt to browse the rest of the sale. These are simply the items I am making a priority to look for first before I look at the rest of the tables. Having the list helps me to focus and use my session time wisely. </span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">Today, I'm sharing with you my Vera Bradley Outlet Sale wish list. I should mention that the outlet sale is pretty much the only time I buy Vera products. I occasionally buy something if I go to the outlet store an hour away a couple times a year and rarely I buy something online if there is a good sale and I have a coupon. That's why I make the most of shopping at the sale.</span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">The sale is when I typically buy a new purse. I used to buy Glennas because I really loved that style, but now I really love using crossbody purses every day. My current favorite style of crossbody is the Carryall Crossbody. However, since it is retired, I'm trying to find another style that will work for me. </span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">According to the <a href="https://blog.verabradley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/091204K-VB-Floor-Map.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0fR99IElPNu9gAdIJupzz_iadZoOY04jX_r4vCTpAJQ9Tenl3Ouo2Uzlo" target="_blank">map of the sale</a>, there will be Carryall Crossbodies available. I do plan to see if I can find one I like, but I also plan to look for other styles as well.</span><br />
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.13562158498&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FCarson-Shoulder-Bag%2F22265-22265I79" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="new"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images0.verabradley.com/is/image/VeraBradley/22265I79-V1" width="320" /></a></div>
<img border="0" dqxk0lpp0="" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.13562158498&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /> <span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">If I can't find a Carryall Crossbody that I like, I'm going to try to find a Carson Shoulder Bag. Even though this is called a shoulder bag, it comes with an adjustable strap so that it can be worn as a crossbody. The dimensions are almost the same as the Carryall Crossbody, so I'm hopeful this one will work.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.13152666970&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FRFID-Turnlock-Wallet%2F21951-21951I79" target="new">RFID Turnlock Wallet</a><img border="0" dqxk0lpp0="" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.13152666970&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /><br />
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<img border="0" dqxk0lpp0="" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.13152666970&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /> This is my favorite style of wallet. I've been using one in Ribbons since I got it at the sale a few years ago and since Ribbons is my favorite pattern of all time, I want to get a new wallet before I use that one to death. I'm hoping to score one in Butterfly Flutter.<br />
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.12737811484&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FIconic-In-the-Loop-Keychain%2F22153-22153I81">Iconic In the Loop Keychain</a><br />
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I really love this keychain style. I have a couple already, but I'd like to have more to change with the seasons and such. (The ones I have are Penguins and Houndstooth Tweed which is very fall to me.)<img border="0" dqxk0lpp0="" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.12737811484&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /> <img border="0" dqxk0lpp0="" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.12737811484&type=2&subid=0" width="1" />It's a great keychain for finding your keys in a bag or holding onto them when your hands are full.<br />
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.13403368877&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FMini-Notebook-with-Pocket%2F22961-22961L93" target="new">Mini Notebook with Pocket</a><br />
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.13403368877&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FMini-Notebook-with-Pocket%2F22961-22961L93" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="new"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://images0.verabradley.com/is/image/VeraBradley/22961L93-V1" width="320" /></a></div>
<img border="0" dqxk0lpp0="" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.13403368877&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /> <img border="0" dqxk0lpp0="" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.13403368877&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /> <span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">I don't need this because I already have 5 that I haven't used yet, but I cannot resist buying these every year. They're a great size for carrying in my purse for lists and other notes. </span><br />
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I happened to find a pack of these in Playful Penguins at TJ Maxx when I was doing some Christmas shopping. I really like them, so I'd like to get some more.<br />
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<img border="0" dqxk0lpp0="" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.13887431112&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /> <span style="background-color: white;"></span><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">Also on my wish list? Anything in Holiday Owls! I'm hoping to find some of the items I was not able to buy when the pattern was available. </span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">Of course, I have other items I'm interested in getting. Check out my</span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jenn1682/vera-bradley-outlet-sale/" style="background-color: white; color: #333399; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;" target="_blank"> wish list on Pinterest</a><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"> to see more of what I'm wishing for!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16555817117428656077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786437085727750169.post-18079966388192860372019-04-04T07:00:00.001-04:002022-11-28T19:46:51.941-05:00Tips for the 2019 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">The Vera Bradley event of the year is in </span><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">1 week</span><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"> and I cannot wait! The Vera Bradley Annual Outlet sale is held every year in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It's an arena full of handbags and accessories all at a discount price. For me, it's just as good as Christmas!</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">Basically, once you enter, you grab a reusable mesh tote (new this year!) and a map and then it's time to shop! My plan is to grab anything I think I might want and stuff it in my bag. Then, when I've browsed everything, I find a spot and sort through what's in my bag. Rejected items are placed in nearby boxes and carts to be restocked by Vera workers.</span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">After making my decisions and any final sweeps around the arena, it's time to pay! There are always tons of registers and the lines usually move pretty quickly.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">To prepare for the sale, I try to make a list of styles I want to look at the most. These are the items that I will head to first before taking some time to mosey through the rest of the sale. I'll share my wishlist for the sale soon, so come back to check it out!</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">Just about every current and retired style of bag and accessories will be at the sale. What's unknown is exactly which patterns will be available. Based on what I've seen at previous years' sales, I can usually make a pretty good prediction of what I'll see. I try to identify which patterns I would most like prior to the sale. This is especially helpful if you are attending the sale with a group. Your friends can help by grabbing things in the pattern you want if you want to split up to shop and then meet back up to sort. (Of course, you'll help out your friends by grabbing what they want.)</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">I've found that the patterns are mostly ones that have been retired since the previous year's sale as well as some that are going to be retired after the sale. These are often the colors listed as "sale" on the </span><a href="http://www.verabradley.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #333399; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Vera Bradley website</a><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"> The past few years, I have also seen outlet-exclusive patterns and QVC-exclusive patterns at the sale.</span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">So, what colors do I expect to see at the Sale? I usually say it's a good bet we'll see plenty of the patterns that have been retired since the last sale, but at the 2013 sale, there were lots of new patterns available, so it's really anyone's guess. However, I would not set my hopes on getting a new pattern and instead be pleasantly surprised if they're available this year. I believe that most of the available patterns will be retired patterns.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">Here are the patterns I'm sure we'll see at the sale this year. Starting with 4 patterns we saw at last year's sale, </span><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">but since they didn't officially retire until after last year's sale, I'm sure we'll see them again at this year's sale. It's not unusual to see patterns at the sale for several years. </span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px;">Lilac Medallion was only recently retired and I don't remember seeing it at last year's sale, so I'm sure we'll see it this year. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnb4m6M7VVMZJg5X1psCCm5i1AV89d7s-TN1lvNS0s4eTdoXDvwccNGjst27EPg_NrN1Ku6GD7FiDmDOKAjo-C0ZDNB5e7YT4nAPhYYKs54f725oK-JzKgvO5xfLmdZAiKv3SoS5XqWsJq/s1600/Vines+Floral.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnb4m6M7VVMZJg5X1psCCm5i1AV89d7s-TN1lvNS0s4eTdoXDvwccNGjst27EPg_NrN1Ku6GD7FiDmDOKAjo-C0ZDNB5e7YT4nAPhYYKs54f725oK-JzKgvO5xfLmdZAiKv3SoS5XqWsJq/s200/Vines+Floral.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vines Floral</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyDd5A0AE4D0eei4PN5ZAWqtmBaFyZilTJ2Hewrqvti7Mm4tsj9KVJoD8_or1xlx_NGCUPzKy9Bjim2zH5WnU_buoFf11W3oYm6PEPwra1kjlmqJ8yG2mu9uWNCPtI9sBUIsR6bhigbJ_1/s1600/Wildflower+Paisley.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyDd5A0AE4D0eei4PN5ZAWqtmBaFyZilTJ2Hewrqvti7Mm4tsj9KVJoD8_or1xlx_NGCUPzKy9Bjim2zH5WnU_buoFf11W3oYm6PEPwra1kjlmqJ8yG2mu9uWNCPtI9sBUIsR6bhigbJ_1/s200/Wildflower+Paisley.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wildflower Paisley</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZAJacCBakpbuw0CASxVm5f5gxng6ZoEdjc8DitAcUpAIEcllwKDgEaUcclYY_eq6Qw5cFGVtB0x9Tl2t5lm96bURAQEb7KMLR-i-xH6gq7EQgl5L2k0pG7-QSW_YTHmCezhYNsIgr2GiB/s1600/Splash+Dot.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZAJacCBakpbuw0CASxVm5f5gxng6ZoEdjc8DitAcUpAIEcllwKDgEaUcclYY_eq6Qw5cFGVtB0x9Tl2t5lm96bURAQEb7KMLR-i-xH6gq7EQgl5L2k0pG7-QSW_YTHmCezhYNsIgr2GiB/s200/Splash+Dot.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Splash Dot</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4LPnep2533dBFEhLvbZd6x7ILOA99x5CfwODTS6wPnZO53SNYAYdBXjcPjn43P6JTCD_RXaVm-z9Qi6yFH4b6NL8i__lb8Kge7HwUTOtPFr2i-BOWjAeZlMpSeMgiOcmEoM-5w4dw2RHq/s1600/Indio.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4LPnep2533dBFEhLvbZd6x7ILOA99x5CfwODTS6wPnZO53SNYAYdBXjcPjn43P6JTCD_RXaVm-z9Qi6yFH4b6NL8i__lb8Kge7HwUTOtPFr2i-BOWjAeZlMpSeMgiOcmEoM-5w4dw2RHq/s200/Indio.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Indio</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-Lt8yXo8jRj7yf8uuS4i3tJG7sDGt1Z5CzZW5Q7658bfEti_5c88PrZQOom39mnDgVrsthvCKag295ZW3uZ8PJLgwyQHpUFVpooiaNN-gUcMmxYDkhfOTntXqwUa3heilqv5EPwJv8PM/s1600/Patchwork+Bouquet.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-Lt8yXo8jRj7yf8uuS4i3tJG7sDGt1Z5CzZW5Q7658bfEti_5c88PrZQOom39mnDgVrsthvCKag295ZW3uZ8PJLgwyQHpUFVpooiaNN-gUcMmxYDkhfOTntXqwUa3heilqv5EPwJv8PM/s200/Patchwork+Bouquet.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patchwork Bouquet</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDC-L-76jW6V0s1SMFQahBAla9qznUTM26vCvQ5wwImqEl12_boYHFQeljL4u-wI3W2L0YtHQkXU0kea88QkpHwYtOXvaK6pm6L1i6nnKTjaxsu4trQqKwUkWHqM3merYX1XCWNSz9K-S/s1600/Dream+Diamonds.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDC-L-76jW6V0s1SMFQahBAla9qznUTM26vCvQ5wwImqEl12_boYHFQeljL4u-wI3W2L0YtHQkXU0kea88QkpHwYtOXvaK6pm6L1i6nnKTjaxsu4trQqKwUkWHqM3merYX1XCWNSz9K-S/s200/Dream+Diamonds.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dream Diamonds</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraJtsD_Eo4HHl2B5Y8wlkWGlO6GHe-h6eAhegm7aQOyoLhL0i_Tadnv62E6Pa5Zvju1L6UIP1Rb0Ohu7uutobKohHFhFNgNfb1mPoeFkMzj2ld4yzSnRwXLrU1NS5g7iG7soncLhW5XfJ/s1600/Dream+Tapestry.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraJtsD_Eo4HHl2B5Y8wlkWGlO6GHe-h6eAhegm7aQOyoLhL0i_Tadnv62E6Pa5Zvju1L6UIP1Rb0Ohu7uutobKohHFhFNgNfb1mPoeFkMzj2ld4yzSnRwXLrU1NS5g7iG7soncLhW5XfJ/s200/Dream+Tapestry.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dream Tapestry</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9aEyXr0ycbpfnhhb7RXiuXW1F-CaJzTry5z9afGYgcK7J9HN7Zqeq4pVTmEu78kZvqaFYU2uHCKq31-rW0A1DdlcOIRayb7H419BSLJqVGSqd7MAsvSWlLZ6Cm_AKr-OkTJN2WhkKdriX/s1600/Owls.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9aEyXr0ycbpfnhhb7RXiuXW1F-CaJzTry5z9afGYgcK7J9HN7Zqeq4pVTmEu78kZvqaFYU2uHCKq31-rW0A1DdlcOIRayb7H419BSLJqVGSqd7MAsvSWlLZ6Cm_AKr-OkTJN2WhkKdriX/s200/Owls.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Owls</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy996d80OptXCAFlcabhtQmy8QLG1itAljaoImXd2ajDwd_W4b_q-dUx0hP3ZBjBzczXn1g_npM_sh-98NT31NJ6CfQNjLv3mc4PEcgKHH-IYQD262J1Du2ifRtJgew_EszYnoGkKLzAK/s1600/Holiday+Owls.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWy996d80OptXCAFlcabhtQmy8QLG1itAljaoImXd2ajDwd_W4b_q-dUx0hP3ZBjBzczXn1g_npM_sh-98NT31NJ6CfQNjLv3mc4PEcgKHH-IYQD262J1Du2ifRtJgew_EszYnoGkKLzAK/s200/Holiday+Owls.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holiday Owls</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXvLtVKems_cL3W5FEEeEw_8B_5I5tGc30hUkhz8l36zakF_4Nm4WeOunlZ1m4xg7pd5rrp6CAUQ3skmHq06A_wY9U9M_3MsfHEJv8QXK0ktS1CRdge3T0DITy01t2N505wVpGQVSqwzI/s1600/Airy+Floral.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXvLtVKems_cL3W5FEEeEw_8B_5I5tGc30hUkhz8l36zakF_4Nm4WeOunlZ1m4xg7pd5rrp6CAUQ3skmHq06A_wY9U9M_3MsfHEJv8QXK0ktS1CRdge3T0DITy01t2N505wVpGQVSqwzI/s200/Airy+Floral.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Airy Floral</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlDY3sO0wut_G4DWUvzsTiZdD6Qc-TO0D7upL6HzYB1cWF7hip-Xjp2jW_mMZbMC7SESNReZtbcrKbJcwP9MknvFi9ZBiZylmEZOTXKha_O7H-l6Y1X4EqCGpKYdlkRraD0x6_ecYuBui/s1600/Petite+Vines.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlDY3sO0wut_G4DWUvzsTiZdD6Qc-TO0D7upL6HzYB1cWF7hip-Xjp2jW_mMZbMC7SESNReZtbcrKbJcwP9MknvFi9ZBiZylmEZOTXKha_O7H-l6Y1X4EqCGpKYdlkRraD0x6_ecYuBui/s200/Petite+Vines.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Petite Vines</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ivRZICIBfg4zhNQpJDPngNh7aEzAzxPs8Ji4rx2O8joPxKv0mre0X2Z0GyOJocZgu53y6EZgsU-L6hyphenhyphenkr_Qo490FrhWbVuQ3icAmPf7tBczrG8UaFKvv2RRAYUEv0CZRqdJ2-A9bUvTC/s1600/Petite+Paisley.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ivRZICIBfg4zhNQpJDPngNh7aEzAzxPs8Ji4rx2O8joPxKv0mre0X2Z0GyOJocZgu53y6EZgsU-L6hyphenhyphenkr_Qo490FrhWbVuQ3icAmPf7tBczrG8UaFKvv2RRAYUEv0CZRqdJ2-A9bUvTC/s200/Petite+Paisley.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Petite Paisley</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWzmL8E5hl195nopj4aEiN1Z-1jTT_-43qpvTqL5yBblIMV3rUznniVnRzd4h4TFxYjmx96aoKmb7gFPt_Mq38xI802bbDzmpEkwtOUBXp1cEg0ABxCIIuxmkFr1Q2NGM0IHV71n8HSon/s1600/Romantic+Paisley.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWzmL8E5hl195nopj4aEiN1Z-1jTT_-43qpvTqL5yBblIMV3rUznniVnRzd4h4TFxYjmx96aoKmb7gFPt_Mq38xI802bbDzmpEkwtOUBXp1cEg0ABxCIIuxmkFr1Q2NGM0IHV71n8HSon/s200/Romantic+Paisley.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Romantic Paisley</td></tr>
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Vera Bradley hasn't officially retired these patterns from last summer, fall, or winter, but I think it's a good bet we'll see most if not all of these patterns at this year's sale. It's pretty standard for the sale to be mostly patterns that came out the year before.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bordeaux Blooms</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJLPDJg_xs5GuhSnmH6CKIIPXU7CEj1LMFXFBcE28j7ddfPx5V_zp-ElUiGjq18Ks2ADVjOeQtv55NDk8zoAYup7ci6LTyiB8zAYeNuG1k2OION0N3L3p2Ux7Azfb_MdaHOkgANb1JIRr/s1600/Bramble+Vines.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJLPDJg_xs5GuhSnmH6CKIIPXU7CEj1LMFXFBcE28j7ddfPx5V_zp-ElUiGjq18Ks2ADVjOeQtv55NDk8zoAYup7ci6LTyiB8zAYeNuG1k2OION0N3L3p2Ux7Azfb_MdaHOkgANb1JIRr/s200/Bramble+Vines.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bramble Vines</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDd1YosEJot1I4XvRN0j4m6MsyGzbsX5iagkj90I8hGo5gKGbpVUuxsA7xncPs6Y1JobvYOrYynQ_TGqYnCZyR_qnaxjqqFGadkzxsNnR3Mevl_jPy7SKCFhazP_vs9mPi8oCtt_-Q4yv/s1600/Bramble.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDd1YosEJot1I4XvRN0j4m6MsyGzbsX5iagkj90I8hGo5gKGbpVUuxsA7xncPs6Y1JobvYOrYynQ_TGqYnCZyR_qnaxjqqFGadkzxsNnR3Mevl_jPy7SKCFhazP_vs9mPi8oCtt_-Q4yv/s200/Bramble.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bramble</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhd7ynyBpV8l-C6MQf5lZ-MdklQ-mdRh32Qzf-jj8vjDZHiUpkd6_4tE86OBTH6OrLwN2BFx4bJGXjouEiQ6MZnoC9BU-8e22bp5ZSo74itqrNt6wNRwexmtRvKUOg6AlDYACHsJy5P2nZ/s1600/Butterfly+Flutter.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhd7ynyBpV8l-C6MQf5lZ-MdklQ-mdRh32Qzf-jj8vjDZHiUpkd6_4tE86OBTH6OrLwN2BFx4bJGXjouEiQ6MZnoC9BU-8e22bp5ZSo74itqrNt6wNRwexmtRvKUOg6AlDYACHsJy5P2nZ/s200/Butterfly+Flutter.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butterfly Flutter</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKAV3O5gEWx961jk7zytsdAmcjseFfF7Z5Xzh4QBXs97J35hafu4k4F5Yx-uDbu8bAJdma3WzDe6GjvqAb7Pq3ZmEe9m_BrsVqZn7JoB9MPd3yYOxnFeshHhtu8hCfnA9t9l0m7F-INu9/s1600/Charcoal+Medallion.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="270" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKAV3O5gEWx961jk7zytsdAmcjseFfF7Z5Xzh4QBXs97J35hafu4k4F5Yx-uDbu8bAJdma3WzDe6GjvqAb7Pq3ZmEe9m_BrsVqZn7JoB9MPd3yYOxnFeshHhtu8hCfnA9t9l0m7F-INu9/s200/Charcoal+Medallion.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charcoal Medallion</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lei Flowers (Midtown Styles)</td></tr>
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;">As in previous years, there will also be older patterns available in select styles, but it's tough to predict just what exactly will be available. Last year I still saw patterns that had been retired before the 2017 sale. Your best bet is to look at the Sale section of the Vera Bradley website to get an idea.</span></span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;"><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 14.85px;">Retired styles are usually available in all patterns that they were made. Theoretically, you could find a bag in a Spring 2019 pattern, but I've found that anything that new tends to disappear fast. Your best bet of scoring those will happen in the first few sessions on Wednesday.</span><br style="font-size: 14.85px;" /><br style="font-size: 14.85px;" /><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 14.85px;">What about prices? Exact prices won't be known until the sale opens, but looking at previous years' prices can give you an idea of what to expect. Keep in mind, that beginning the second day of the sale, prices may start dropping. Just a few on the second day, then more as the sale goes on. Just keep in mind, the later in the sale you go, the less selection you may have to choose from. I value selection over price, so the second day works well for me.</span><br style="font-size: 14.85px;" /><br style="font-size: 14.85px;" /><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 14.85px;">To help give an idea of prices, I made a chart comparing the prices I could find from sales over the past few years. I'll be updating this as I find out prices from this year's sale. Keep in mind, the prices on the chart are the starting price; I did not include any markdowns that occurred as the sale went on.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 14.85px;">This will be my 12th Vera Bradley Outlet Sale and I've picked up a few tips along the way.</span></span><br />
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Parking is $6 and it's cash only, so be sure to have some cash set aside for that.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Use a crossbody handbag or a smaller purse. It gets crowded in the arena as you can see from the pictures and believe me, you'll want your hands free to shop!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. You're going to be on your feet the whole time. Don't wear flip-flops or you risk having your foot stepped on.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Bring a snack just in case. In 2016, due to computer issues, we ended up waiting to check out for over 2 hours. I was dying for something to eat since we'd planned to do lunch right after our session. Luckily, Trish being the awesome mom she is, had some fruit snacks in her bag. This year, I'll be prepared!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">A couple of years ago, several readers suggested using a tote or larger bag to hold their shopping. I was buying a tote for my mother-in-law, so I stuffed my other shopping in it and it was awesome. It was much easier to carry than the plastic bag you are given. This year, Vera Bradley is using reusable mesh totes instead of plastic bags. Depending on the size of these bags, you may not need to use a tote to hold your shopping after all. If you do use a tote and are not going to purchase the tote you use, I would suggest making sure you use one that is well-stocked so that you don't take away somebody else's chance at getting that bag. I recommend the Grand Tote 2.0. It's big and a great deal! There are boxes at the registers to put back items you do not want to purchase.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Don't ignore the Last Chance tables. They will be crowded when the sessions open because a lot of people head there first. Give it some time and they'll clear out. Believe me, they keep those tables well-stocked! Two years ago, Trish found an awesome backpack for a good deal on one of the last-chance tables while we were doing our last sweep of the floor before checking out. I've also found some good deals at those tables. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Make sure you register for the sale and bring your ID. There are usually computers set up to register if you haven't already, but you'll have to wait in line. Save time and do it before you arrive. You will not be able to purchase anything without your ID, so make sure you have it! At the checkout, you will either give them the phone number that you registered with or the printed email you receive after registering. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">If you have a ticket, you already have a coupon this year. You just need to show your ticket at the checkout. Early bird tickets get $25 off a $100 purchase. Non-early bird tickets have $10 off $50.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Do your sorting before you get to the checkout. Last year I had to wait in line for a long time to check out because a woman in front of us had to examine every single thing in her bag and decide if she wanted it or not. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Please don't bring young children! There is <i>no way</i> I'd bring a small child to the sale. It's crowded and you won't enjoy yourself if you have to worry about keeping your child with you at all times. I'm going with my best friend, Tricia, and she is leaving her adorable child at home. He's a great shopper, but she knows that the Outlet Sale is no place for a child that young. I'm so glad I have responsible friends who value the safety of their children.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">This year, Vera Bradley released the <a href="https://blog.verabradley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/091204K-VB-Floor-Map.pdf" target="_blank">floor plan map</a> early! Be sure to check it out and make a plan for where you will head first. The sale can be overwhelming, so having an idea of where you're heading can help you keep focused.</li>
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">Now that it's almost time to shop the 2019 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale, it's time to start planning. Tickets are still available for the first three days of the sale on Ticketmaster. Vera Bradley only charges $5 for the tickets, but Ticketmaster added another $8 in ridiculous fees, so be prepared for that nonsense.</span><br />
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<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;">Grand Tote 2.0 - I first bought one of these at the 2017 sale, and I loved it so much and used it so much that I bought another one at last year's sale. I've used them so much that I'll probably buy another this year. It's a great bag!</span></span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;">Carryall Crossbody - This bag is the perfect size for carrying all my stuff, and it has the right amount of pockets for my needs. I really love it, and I'm sad that it's retired. One negative about this style is that since I do wear it as a crossbody, it gets worn in one spot that rubs against me when I wear it. It's happened to both of the Carryall Crossbodies that I've bought. I'm still hoping to snag another one at this year's sale.</span></span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;">Lighten Up Grande Backpack - I've been meaning to get a backpack for day camp for a while, and this was finally the year I got one. I wanted a Lighten Up one because I needed something that could sit on the ground at our parks without getting too dirty like the cotton backpacks would. This one is a great size and easily holds all my daily stuff. They don't make this style anymore, but the <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.13887431052&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FLighten-Up-Grand-Backpack%2F21604-21604M21" target="new">Vera Bradley Lighten Up Grand Backpack</a><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.13887431052&type=2&subid=0" vgc3b4vz1="" width="1" /> is similar. </span></span><br />
<span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></span> <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.14021745471&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FSwimwear-Wristlet%2F22630-22630L09" target="new">Swimwear Wristlet</a><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.14021745471&type=2&subid=0" vgc3b4vz1="" width="1" /> - I picked this up at the Last Chance table because I was looking for something that would hold all my stickers in my teacher bag and not take up too much room. This works perfectly for that. Honestly, I'm not sure how you'd get a swimsuit in there unless you wear tiny suits or stuff one in there.<br />
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.13887431116&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FMini-Notebook-with-Pocket%2F22961-22961M24" target="new">Mini Notebook with Pocket</a><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.13887431116&type=2&subid=0" vgc3b4vz1="" width="1" /> - <span style="background-color: white;">I always buy at least one at the sale. They are perfect for carrying in my purse for shopping lists. I haven't used this one because I just started using the one I got at the 2016 sale. But that won't stop me from buying one at this year's sale.</span><br />
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.12737811560&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FHair-Accessories-Kit%2F22079-22079I81" target="new">Hair Accessories Kit</a><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.12737811560&type=2&subid=0" vgc3b4vz1="" width="1" /> - Honestly, I only bought this because it was one of the few things I found in the Playful Penguins pattern. It comes with some bobby pins, hair ties, and a headband. I haven't used anything in this yet, but I think it could be handy to carry hair things when I travel.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Cozy Convertible Mittens - My mom found these for me at the sale, and I almost didn't buy them. I'm glad I did, though, because I do like them. They are super cozy, and I like that they can convert from fingerless gloves to mittens. I carried them in my coat pocket all winter, but I didn't wear them much. (I avoid going outside in weather that requires gloves as much as possible.)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Flannel Pajama Pants - The one thing I hate about buying clothing at the sale is the fact that you can't really try it on. I guessed on the size, but it turned out just right. I love these pants. They are soft and comfy and super cute! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.13887431096&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FIconic-In-the-Loop-Keychain%2F22153-22153L11" target="new">Iconic In the Loop Keychain</a><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.13887431096&type=2&subid=0" vgc3b4vz1="" width="1" /> - I really like this keychain. It makes it easy to find my keys in my purse, and it's a perfect size to fit on your wrist if you have your hands full. I'll probably get another one this year. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Overall, I'm pretty happy with my purchases last year. I think having a wishlist and doing some research helps me make good choices in the chaos of the sale. I've already started this year's list and will share it with you soon.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span face="verdana, geneva, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">And don't forget to check back later for my annual tips post for the 2019 sale. I'll be making predictions about patterns we'll see at the sale. </span></span> <span face=""verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16555817117428656077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786437085727750169.post-7677545420504431652019-03-21T07:00:00.000-04:002019-03-21T07:00:05.504-04:00My Experience at the 2018 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale<br />
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I know, I know, I dropped off the face of the Earth for a while there and never wrote this post. I typically post this the day after I go to the sale, but life was kind of crazy then. You might remember that our area had historic flooding and our basement was full of water. We were finally able to move back into our house the day after I went to the sale. My plan had been to write the post that weekend, but it never happened. And then summer camp planning kicked into gear, and then it was summer and I was working all the time. Last fall, I taught 2nd grade full time for 8 weeks and boy was that exhausting! And this winter I picked up a new job with the parks department working at our ice rink.<br />
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Anyway, long story made slightly shorter, life got in the way, but here I am and I'm finally writing this post. I can't promise this will be as detailed as my usual posts because it was nearly a year ago and I don't remember everything anymore. I did jot down a couple notes to myself after the sale and I took pictures at the sale, so hopefully, I can at least give you a good overview of what happened last year.<br />
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<strike>Yesterday</strike> Thursday, April 12, 2018, was my day to shop at the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale. It was a really fun day and I can't wait to do it again.<br />
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I wanted to share with you a few notes about my experience and some pictures I took along the way. I shopped with my best friend Tricia and our moms. We are all veteran VBAS shoppers.<br />
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We arrived at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum about an hour before our 11:00 am session. As we have the past two years, we entered through the conference center and waited in the conference room there. When we arrived, we were about in the middle of the room. While we were waiting, we were encouraged to move forward and fill in empty space, so we ended up being closer than that.<br />
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While they didn't open the doors as early as they did the previous year, I'm pretty sure they opened them prior to 11:00 which was the start time for our session.<br />
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As usual, I had studied the map over the past few days and had already made a plan of what to look for first. This plan usually doesn't last long, but it gives me a good idea of where to head first instead of wandering and wasting precious shopping time.<br />
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I headed for the Carryall Crossbody bags first. I bought one the year before and I really liked it, so I wanted another one that was a little less bright. I ended up getting one in Havana Rose which was the pattern I wanted to get. I looked through all the Havana Rose ones in the stack for good pattern placement. I always forget to do that in the chaos of the sale, but I wanted one that had a good butterfly on it.<br />
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Next, I head for the backpacks. This was finally the year I was going to get a backpack! I knew I wanted a Lighten Up one because I like the durability of the fabric. I ended up grabbing two backpacks to mull over later.<br />
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I honestly can't remember where I headed next and my pictures don't help. It was probably flip flops and pajama pants. Or hair accessories. Or all three!<br />
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I do know that I managed to look at everything I wanted to look at first and then I did a lot of wandering around, looking for other stuff and taking pictures. I also perused the Last Chance tables. They were often crowded, but I found it easy to browse. I ended up grabbing a Swimsuit Wristlet because it's a great size to hold my all stickers in my teacher bag.<br />
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At some point, I picked up another Grand Tote 2.0. Once again, they were a great deal and they had tons. I used the one I bought in 2017 a lot in the past year and I'll probably buy a third one again this year because I love those bags so much. Also, this bag was super handy to put all my shopping in during the sale. It's a lot easier to carry than the pink plastic bag Vera gives you.<br />
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Eventually, we all met up again and sorted our stuff. I decided which backpack I wanted and went through my bag to figure out what I was for sure getting and what I was discarding. I pretty much just grab and go during the sale and sort it out when I'm happy with my selections.<br />
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We made it to the checkout just before our session ended and this year, we pretty much breezed through the line. It's really hit or miss with the checkout from year to year! We did have to wait once we were assigned a register lane because a woman in front of us decided to wait until it was her turn to put her stuff on the table to sort through it. Don't do that! Sort your stuff before you get to the checkout!<br />
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<b>Things I didn't like this year</b><br />
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<li>The sorting areas. I really hope this year they've finally figured out something better. There have been hints that perhaps something different is happening this year. But the amount of sorting areas gets smaller every year, I swear. And while I understand that you can't sit in these areas, now you can't even put a knee on the ground without somebody yelling at you. Please make this better, Vera!</li>
<li>Once again, no markdowns? I don't remember there being any advertised during our session. I'm not sure they're even doing them anymore. I really liked the year they did some Bonus Buys during the sessions and had special deals on certain items.</li>
<li>All the outlet patterns. Pattern selection was good, but there was a ton of stuff in the outlet only patterns. I know some people may not live near an outlet, so maybe this was a way for them to get them, but when the outlets frequently have 50% + 30% sales, it's not always a good deal to buy that stuff at the sale. I'm lucky enough to live close enough to an outlet to go a couple times a year, so I avoid outlet patterns at the sale.</li>
<li>Confusion on discount days. Oh man, this one. Excuse my rant. </li>
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Vera Bradley usually offers discounts during the sale to teachers, healthcare workers, and first responders/military. They don't tell you when these will be offered until right before the sale which is a problem in itself. But in 2017, they said Friday was teacher day, but they honored it on Thursday too. When they announced the 2018 days, Friday was teacher day again. I'd already bought my tickets (because again, they don't announce them until after tickets go on sale), but I brought my teacher ID with me because they honored it the year before.<br />
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So, we're waiting to start our session and the announcer says they're doing teacher discounts that day. Great! I've got my ID. A minute later, she says, oh no, not teachers. That's Friday. And then she says, "Guess you'll just have to come back tomorrow!" My head exploded. Teachers cannot just "come back tomorrow." Taking a day off requires approval and there's so much work to get plans ready. If a teacher did all that work to come to the sale on Thursday, they're not going to do it all again just for a discount on Friday. I didn't care about not getting the discount because I had a coupon and you can't combine them anyway, but I took umbrage with the casual, "Just come back tomorrow."<br />
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Just figure out what the discount days are going to be and announce them when you put the tickets on sale.<br />
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Sorry, end of rant.<br />
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<b>Things I liked this year</b><br />
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<li>As I said, I thought the pattern selection was good. There was a lot of variety between signature patterns, outlet patterns, and even QVC and Dillard's exclusive patterns.</li>
<li>There was even a prototype pattern available that didn't get made. It wasn't my cup of tea, but some people seemed to like it. And it was a chance to get something unique. </li>
<li>I thought the Last Chance tables were better organized this year. They were more spread out and easier to shop.</li>
<li>I really love entering through the conference center. Not only do they open the door early, but we also get into the sale so quickly. Before the conference center, it wasn't unusual to wait 20 minutes after the session started to get into the sale. </li>
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This is the prototype pattern that was available in a limited number of items. It's called Sun Prairie. </div>
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Grand Tote 2.0 in Meadow Garden (This is a QVC exclusive pattern)</div>
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Grande Laptop Backpack in Havana Dots</div>
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Carryall Crossbody in Havana Rose</div>
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Swimsuit Wristlet in Cuban Stamps</div>
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Mini Notebook in Scotties</div>
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Hair Accessories Kit in Playful Penguin Gray</div>
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Flannel Pants</div>
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Cozy Mittens</div>
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Iconic In the Loop Keychain in Houndstooth Tweed</div>
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I don't remember what I put back other than a backpack in another pattern. I think it was Havana Rose. </div>
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<b>How did my wishlist go?</b><br />
I was able to get the major items on my wish list in patterns I really liked, so I think my wishlist went well. I had been hoping to score items in Havana Rose and Havana Dots, so I'm happy with those purchases. I also wanted Playful Penguins items, so I'm thrilled that I got 3 of them.<br />
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The Grand Tote 2.0 wasn't on my wish list, but it's such a great bag and such a great deal, that I couldn't leave it behind. It'll be on my wish list this year!<br />
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After the sale, we headed to our traditional lunch at Cheddar's and then went to Jefferson Pointe. We checked out the Vera Bradley store there.<br />
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We had an awesome day and can't wait for next year!<br />
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If you want to see more from my day at the sale, check the videos in my highlights on <a href="http://instagram.com/argylelove" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<br />
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Have any questions about the Outlet Sale or Vera Bradley? Feel free to ask them in the comments or over on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArgyleLove/" target="_blank">Argyle Love Facebook page</a>.<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16555817117428656077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786437085727750169.post-64622251607284338522018-04-11T07:00:00.000-04:002018-04-11T21:23:03.940-04:00Patterns Spotted at the 2018 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet SaleToday is the first day of the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale and last night was their Friends & Family shopping time. Already pictures from the sale are coming in and I wanted to do an update of patterns that I've spotted so far. I wanted to do it as a blog post because I know not everyone follows the Argyle Love Facebook page.<br />
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Here's what I've spotted so far -<br />
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<li>Coral Meadow</li>
<li>Paisley Stripes</li>
<li>Hearts Pink</li>
<li>Snow Lotus</li>
<li>Lotus Chevron</li>
<li>Winter Berry</li>
<li>Berry Burst</li>
<li>Playful Penguins Gray</li>
<li>Houndstooth Tweed</li>
<li>Modern Medley</li>
<li>Falling Flowers</li>
<li>Falling Flowers Neutral</li>
<li>Heirloom Paisley</li>
<li>Painted Medallions</li>
<li>Rumba</li>
<li>Rainforest</li>
<li>Santiago</li>
<li>Cuban Tiles</li>
<li>Cuban Stamps</li>
<li>Havana Rose</li>
<li>Havana Dots</li>
<li>Kiev Paisley</li>
<li>Bohemian Blooms</li>
<li>Bohemian Chevron</li>
<li>Imperial Rose</li>
<li>Lilac Tapestry</li>
<li>Art Poppies</li>
<li>Northern Lights</li>
<li>Java Floral</li>
<li>Painted Feathers</li>
<li>Nomadic Floral</li>
<li>Paisley in Paradise</li>
<li>Camofloral</li>
<li>Alpine Floral</li>
<li>Impressionista</li>
<li>Marrakesh</li>
<li>Lucky You</li>
<li>Cheery Blossom</li>
<li>African Violet</li>
<li>Clementine</li>
<li>Plum Crazy</li>
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<li>Tropical Paradise</li>
<li>Resort Medallion</li>
<li>Bandana Swirl</li>
<li>Splash Floral</li>
<li>Blanco Bouquet</li>
<li>Floral Fiesta</li>
<li>Blueberry Blooms</li>
<li>Vintage Floral</li>
<li>Stamped Paisley</li>
<li>Leopard</li>
<li>Silhouette Floral</li>
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Also spotted - Disney patterns! On Tuesday night, they had items from the Alice in Wonderland line.</div>
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I will update this post if I see more patterns.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">I'm making my trip to the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale next week. The sale is crowded and chaotic, so it helps to go prepared. I like to make a wish list of items to look for first before I attempt to browse the rest of the sale. These are simply the items I am making a priority to look for first before I look at the rest of the tables. Having the list helps me to focus and use my session time wisely. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Today, I'm sharing with you my Vera Bradley Outlet Sale wish list. I should mention that the outlet sale is pretty much the only time I buy Vera products. I occasionally buy something if I go to the outlet store an hour away a couple times a year and rarely I buy something online if there is a good sale and I have a coupon. That's why I make the most of shopping at the sale.</span><br />
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I've been wanting to get a backpack for few years now, but I always ended up buying other thing instead. This year, I'm making getting a backpack a priority. I use a backpack daily for my summer day camp job, so I need one that can hold a lot of stuff. I'm hoping to get either a Lighten Up Grand Backpack or a Lighten Up Grande <img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.9344999044&type=2&subid=0" width="1" />Backpack. The Grande has been retired so we'll see if it's available at the sale. Right now I have no preference on pattern. I want a Lighten Up backpack because they seem more durable than the cotton ones and I need something that can handle being outside, on the ground, and in all kinds of weather.<br />
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Since I do spend a lot of time outside in the summer, I plan to order some prescription sunglasses so I want a case to carry them in that will keep them protected in my backpack. <img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.10986848526&type=2&subid=0" width="1" />I don't have a preference on pattern yet.<br />
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I always buy a mini notebook, so I'm sure this year will be no different. I like to carry these in my purse for grocery lists and reminders. I'm not so secretly hoping to find one in the penguins pattern. <img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.11412686790&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /><br />
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This is my favorite keychain and I'm so glad that Vera brought it back. I bought one on sale in Playfull Penguins Grey at a local Vera retailer<img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=486585.10642334478&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /> and now I need another one that's a little less winter.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Also on my wishlist? Anything in Playful Penguins! I'm hoping to find some of the items I was not able to buy when the pattern was available. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Of course, I have other items I'm interested in getting, but unless the price is right, they aren't as important as these items. Check out my</span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jenn1682/vera-bradley-outlet-sale/" style="background-color: white; color: #333399; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> wish list on Pinterest</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"> to see more of what I'm wishing for!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">What's on your Vera Bradley wish list?</span><br />
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<br />Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16555817117428656077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786437085727750169.post-6179158934530944722018-04-04T07:00:00.000-04:002018-04-09T17:29:15.971-04:00Tips for the 2018 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">The Vera Bradley event of the year is in 1 week and I cannot wait! The Vera Bradley Annual Outlet sale is held every year in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It's an arena full of handbags and accessories all at a discount price. For me, it's just as good as Christmas!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Basically, once you enter, you grab a big plastic bag and a map and then it's time to shop! My plan is to grab anything I think I might want and stuff it in my bag. Then, when I've browsed everything, I find a spot and sort through what's in my bag. Rejected items are placed in nearby boxes and carts to be restocked by Vera workers.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">After making my decisions and any final sweeps around the arena, it's time to pay! There are always tons of registers and the lines usually move pretty quickly.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">To prepare for the sale, I try to make a list of styles I want to look at the most. These are the items that I will head to first before taking some time to mosey through the rest of the sale. I'll share my wishlist for the sale soon, so come back to check it out!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Just about every current and retired style of bags and accessories will be at the sale. What's unknown is exactly which patterns will be available. Based on what I've seen at previous years' sales, I can usually make a pretty good prediction of what I'll see. I try to identify which patterns I would most like prior to the sale. This is especially helpful if you are attending the sale with a group. Your friends can help by grabbing things in the pattern you want if you want to split up to shop and then meet back up to sort. (Of course, you'll help out your friends by grabbing what they want.)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">I've found that the patterns are mostly ones that have been retired since the previous year's sale as well as some that are going to be retired after the sale. These are often the colors listed as "sale" on the </span><a href="http://www.verabradley.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #333399; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">Vera Bradley website</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"> The past few years, I have also seen outlet exclusive patterns and QVC exclusive patterns at the sale.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">So, what colors do I expect to see at the Sale? I usually say it's a good bet we'll see plenty of the patterns that have been retired since the last sale, but at the 2013 sale, there were lots of new patterns available, so it's really anyone's guess. However, I would not set my hopes on a getting a new pattern and instead be pleasantly surprised if they're available this year. I believe that most of the available patterns will be retired patterns.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Starting with the colors most recently retired and their coordinating patterns...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">And since I saw all of the patterns that they retired after the sale last year at the 2017 sale, I'm predicting that we'll also see these patterns at this year's sale...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">As in previous years, there will also be older patterns available in select styles, but it's tough to predict just what exactly will be available. Last year I still saw patterns that had been retired before the 2016 sale. Your best bet is to look at the Sale section of the Vera Bradley website to get an idea.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;">As this is the 35th anniversary of the sale, Vera Bradley has stated that this will be the best year ever for the sale with 300 patterns and colors available. They will also be debuting a new outlet store exclusive pattern at the sale, Vintage Floral. I have a feeling we'll be seen a wide variety of patterns this year!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Retired styles are usually available in all patterns that they were made. Theoretically, you could find a bag in a Spring 2018 pattern, but I've found that anything that new tends to disappear fast. Your best bet of scoring those will happen in the first few sessions on Wednesday.</span><br style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><br style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">What about prices? Exact prices won't be known until the sale opens, but looking at previous years' prices can give you an idea of what to expect. Keep in mind, that beginning the second day of the sale, prices may start dropping. Just a few on the second day, then more as the sale goes on. Just keep in mind, the later in the sale you go, the less selection you may have to choose from. I value selection over price, so the second day works well for me.</span><br style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><br style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">To help give an idea of prices, I made a chart comparing the prices I could find from sales over the past few years. I'll be updating this as I find out prices from this year's sale. Keep in mind, the prices on the chart are the starting price; I did not include any markdowns that occurred as the sale went on.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">This will be my 11th Vera Bradley Outlet Sale and I've picked up a few tips along the way.</span></span><br />
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Parking is $5 and it's cash only, so be sure to have some cash set aside for that.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Use a crossbody handbag or a smaller purse. It gets crowded in the arena as you can see from the pictures and believe me, you'll want your hands free to shop!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. You're going to be on your feet the whole time. Don't wear flip-flops or you risk having your foot stepped on.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Bring a snack just in case. In 2016, due to computer issues, we ended up waiting to check out for over 2 hours. I was dying for something to eat since we'd planned to do lunch right after our session. Luckily, Trish being the awesome mom she is, had some fruit snacks in her bag. This year, I'll be prepared!</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">A couple years ago, several readers suggested using a tote or larger bag to hold their shopping. I was buying a tote for my mother-in-law, so I stuffed my other shopping in it and it was awesome. It was much easier to carry than the plastic bag you are given. If you are not going to purchase the tote you use, I would suggest making sure you use one that is well stocked so that you don't take away somebody else's chance at getting that bag. There are boxes at the registers to put back items you do not want to purchase.</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Don't ignore the Last Chance tables. They will be crowded when the sessions open because a lot of people head there first. Give it some time and they'll clear out. Believe me, they keep those tables well stocked! Last year, Trish found an awesome backpack for a good deal on one of the last chance tables while we were doing our last sweep of the floor before checking out. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Make sure you register for the sale and bring your ID. There are usually computers set up to register if you haven't already, but you'll have to wait in line. Save time and do it before you arrive. You will not be able to purchase anything without your ID, so make sure you have it! At the checkout, you will either give them the phone number that you registered with or the printed email you receive after registering. </li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Please don't bring young children! There is <i>no way</i> I'd bring a small child to the sale. It's crowded and you won't enjoy yourself if you have to worry about keeping your child with you at all times. I'm going with my best friend, Tricia, and she is leaving her adorable child at home. He's a great shopper, but she knows that the Outlet Sale is no place for a child that young. I'm so glad I have responsible friends who value the safety of their children.</li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Now that tickets for the 2018 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale are available for purchase, it's time to start planning. Tickets are available for the first three days of the sale on Ticketmaster. Vera Bradley only charges $5 for the tickets, but Ticketmaster added another $8 in ridiculous fees, so be prepared for that nonsense.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.11812820232&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FStyle%2FColor%2F21586-21586I60" target="new"><b>Vera Bradley Lighten Up Lunch Cooler</b></a> - Because I pack my lunch for work and don't always have access to a fridge, I wanted something that would hopefully keep my lunch colder than my Vera Bradley Lunch Sack. I also wanted something that would hold more than the Lunch Sack. I like that the Lunch Cooler does hold more and because it's more structured than the Lunch Sack, it keeps my lunch from getting smashed in my teacher bag (a Vera tote, of course). And while my lunch has never been <i>warm</i>, I don't think it keeps things as cold as my cooler tote does, but that may be because I typically have 3 to 4 hours between packing my lunch and eating it. I'm going to try putting an ice pack in there and I'm sure it will work better.<br />
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.11861670064&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FStyle%2FColor%2F14990-14990340" target="new"><b>Vera Bradley Your Turn Smartphone Wristlet </b></a> - I bought this to hold my phone, ID, and money for my summer camp job since I don't usually carry a purse. It does do a great job of holding all those and it was handy to carry when I made some grocery store runs for doughnuts before the day started. (Gotta keep the staff happy and sugared up!) During the day, I usually just threw this in whatever bag I was using and kept my phone in my pocket.<br />
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.8293984536&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FStyle%2FColor%2F15457-15457G01" target="new"><b>Vera Bradley Carryall Crossbody</b></a> - I really wanted a crossbody bag that I could use for an everyday purse. My beloved Hipster just doesn't hold enough for everyday use. This purse works perfectly. It holds everything I need and isn't too bulky. I have used it a lot since the sale and I'm disappointed that it's been retired. I'm hoping to score another one at this year's sale.<br />
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<b>Grand Tote 2.0</b> - This was a last minute, not on my wishlist decision at the sale. When I heard what a good deal it was, I decided I needed one. I am so glad I did get one because this has gotten a lot of use since the sale. I frequently used it during camp to carry all the stuff I needed for activities to our various sites. I also used it as my pool bag because it holds so much stuff. I even used it at Christmas to carry presents to my mom's house. I just love the Cheery Blossom pattern and wish I owned more in it.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><b>Colorful Hair Clips</b> - I love these so much and now I can only find them at the Outlet Store. They work really well for holding those small hairs that don't make it into my ponytail or my messy bun. Hopefully, I'll be able to get some new patterns at this year's sale, but I'm not holding my breath. Vera seems to be doing away with the smaller hair accessories.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span> <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.11812820220&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FStyle%2FColor%2F22961-22961I48" target="new"><b>Vera Bradley Mini Notebook with Pocket</b></a> - I always buy at least one of these at the sale. They are perfect for carrying in my purse for shopping lists. I actually haven't used this one yet because I haven't even used the one I bought at the 2016 sale yet. But that won't stop me from buying one at this year's sale.<br />
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<b>Have Faith Necklace</b> - I've worn this a few times and I really like it. I never plan to buy jewelry at the sale, but I usually wander through since the prices are good and they have some cute stuff. This is the second necklace I've bought and the quality has always been great.<br />
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<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=486585.11868505978&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fus%2Fproduct%2FStyle%2FColor%2F12697-12697J40M" target="new"><b>Vera Bradley Flip Flop</b></a> - I really like the Vera Bradley Flip Flops. They are good quality and thick, so they don't feel like they'll fall apart anytime soon like some flip flops. I always try to buy some at the sale, but usually, the larges are sold out by the time I get there. I was lucky enough to find these flip flops in Midnight Paisley last year, so I bought them even though they weren't the pattern I was hoping for. But black and white goes with just about everything, so they got a lot of wear last summer.<br />
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<b>Ruffle Bodysuit</b> - Sadly, I have not had a reason to use this yet.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">So there you have it! I think I did pretty well for shopping in such a chaotic environment. Doing my research and having a list going into the sale definitely helped. I already have ideas for this year's sale and can't wait to start my wish list.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">If you are interested in learning more about the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale, here a few of my posts you might find interesting -</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><a href="http://argylelove.blogspot.com/2017/04/my-experience-at-2017-vera-bradley.html" target="_blank">My Experience at the 2017 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"><a href="http://argylelove.blogspot.com/2017/04/tips-for-2017-vera-bradley-annual.html" target="_blank">Tips for the 2017 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale</a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">And don't forget to check back later for my annual tips post for the 2018 sale. I'll be making predictions about what patterns we'll see at the sale. </span>Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16555817117428656077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786437085727750169.post-49144825633671118182017-05-03T08:00:00.000-04:002017-07-29T01:34:53.915-04:00Adding to Our FamilyIf you've read my blog for awhile or looked at my now outdated About page, you know that M and I had 2 cats, Mimi and Sammy.<br />
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I wrote in February of 2014 about how <a href="http://argylelove.blogspot.com/2014/02/mimi.html">we lost Mimi</a>. While I was busy not blogging last year, I didn't tell you that we lost Sammy at the end of May. Her health had been declining and we knew it was time.<br />
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M and I knew that we would someday get cats again. We wanted 2 cats that could grow up together. What we didn't know was just how quickly we would want them. We took time over the summer to grieve and miss our darling girl but then realized just how empty our house seemed without cats.<br />
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We had started to think about looking for new cats to join our family when one of M's coworkers mentioned that she was fostering a couple kittens for a local animal rescue. She knew M was looking for cats and showed him pictures. She emailed them to him so that I could see them and while I thought the kittens were cute, I wasn't so sure about this.<br />
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Going to meet the kittens at M's coworker's house convinced me that maybe I did need these little furballs after all. We applied for adoption and a few weeks later, we finished up the paperwork and brought out girls home!<br />
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Introducing, Pepper and Luna! </div>
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While I had been hoping for an orange or calico cat, we fell in love with these black and white sisters. They are full of personality and loving with each other and with us. They are also two of the most vocal cats I've ever met.<br />
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At nearly a year old, Luna has become a huge cat while Pepper has remained more average sized. And Luna isn't shy about letting Pepper know she's the bigger sister!<br />
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I'm so glad that we added these two to our family and I look forward to years together.<br />
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Yesterday was my day to shop at the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale. It was a really fun day and now I'm sad that I have to wait another year to do it again.<br />
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I wanted to share with you a few notes about my experience and some pictures I took along the way. I shopped with my best friend Tricia and our moms. We are all veteran VBAS shoppers.<br />
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We arrived at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum about an hour before our 11:00 am session. Like last year, we entered through the conference center and waited in the conference room there. When we arrived, we were about in the middle of the room. While we were waiting, we were encouraged to move forward and fill in empty space, so we ended up being closer than that.<br />
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The best part was that they actually opened the door to the sale 15 minutes early! It felt like we didn't have to wait long at all this year!<br />
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Since I had already studied the map the day before, I knew that the purses that I wanted to look at were in the yellow row with the crossbody bags. I planned out a route using the map and this year I actually stuck to it!<br />
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I made myself focus when I got into the sale and I headed for the yellow row. I smiled as I passed up the Glennas and found the Carryall Crossbodies. Pattern selection for the Carryalls wasn't great for my tastes, but I found one in Impressionista. I was interested in a microfiber solid one, but they only had espresso and I really wanted black.<br />
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The map said that the Cargo Slings were in the yellow row, but I couldn't find them. I knew they were retired, so I figured they were gone already.<br />
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I looked at my wish list and headed for the flip flops in the blue row. I had hoped to get a pair in Chandelier Floral, but while they had plenty of size large flip flops this year, I couldn't find any in that pattern. Instead, I grabbed a pair in Midnight Paisley. Black and white go with everything, right?<br />
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Next, I headed for the wristlets and wallets in the green row. I found the wristlets I was looking for and picked up a couple in patterns I like. I just grab and go, there's time to consider choices later!<br />
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Then it was time to head for the paper products and hair accessories. There were lots of mini notebooks this year and I even considered some file folders. I found the Colorful Hair Clips with the other hair accessories. Sadly, there were only 3 patterns this year as they've been retired. I grabbed 2 of them, but because I'm not a fan of Camofloral, I didn't get those.<br />
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I finally headed for the lunch bags where I found the Lunch Coolers. Several ladies at the table raved about the bag, so I added one to my bag.<br />
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Since I now had everything on my wish list, I decided to head for the last chance tables. They were very crowded, but there was a lot of good stuff! I ended up finding the cargo slings back there, although they were buried and there weren't very many. I found one in Katalina Pink and added it to my bag. I also found some Turnlock Wallets back there. I was secretly hoping to find one in Ribbons but didn't see any. I did grab one in Flutterby to consider.<br />
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Eventually, I just wandered around looking at things and taking pictures of signs. I felt overwhelmed and actually never went over to the Faux Leather, Preppy Poly, or Leather items. I met up with my group and sorted my stuff and agonized over which purse to get. Because I'm trying to find a crossbody that is similar in size to the Glenna, I went over and grabbed one of those. I ended up grabbing one in Northern Stripes which was a mistake because I freaking loved it.<br />
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But since I promised myself I would not buy yet another Glenna, it went into the discard bin with a few other things I'd grabbed. Sandy had grabbed a Grand Tote 2.0 and I asked her about it. Turns out, it is originally $65, but at the outlet sale, it was $19.99! Well, that's a great deal, so I went to look at those and ended up grabbing one to use this summer for camp stuff and to take to the pool.<br />
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We did one last wander around and just before we headed to the checkout, I decided to take a spin through the jewelry section. I ended up adding a necklace to my bag.<br />
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We made it to the checkout area just before our session ended. Although there were no problems this year, check out still took a long time. We were in line for over an hour. In previous years, the line has gone much faster. Although I did appreciate not waiting over 2 hours because the computers crashed.<br />
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<b>Things I didn't like this year</b><br />
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<li>The lack of sorting areas. Before, there has been lots of space for people to get out of the way of the shoppers and look through their stuff and put things in the discard bins. This year, there were only 2 small areas at each end of the sales floor. I don't know if that's a fire marshal thing, a Coliseum thing, or a Vera thing, but it wasn't enough room. </li>
<li>Also, you aren't allowed to sit on the floor which has been always been a rule, but they don't provide chairs. I don't mind, but many shoppers are of a certain age and kneeling on the floor isn't really an option. Meanwhile, the Coliseum workers that supervise the sorting areas were sitting in chairs. </li>
<li>And to go along with my previous 2 points, if you're going to enforce those things, you need to enforce them everywhere. When I was in the jewelry section, there were several people sitting on the floor back there. They were hidden from view from the sales floor, so nobody told them they couldn't sit on the floor.</li>
<li>No markdowns? Usually, on Thursday, prices start getting marked down. If there were any markdowns at our session, they weren't advertised.</li>
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<b>Things I did like this year</b></div>
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<li>We got into the sale 15 minutes early! That was awesome!</li>
<li>Signs! This year all the signs were on top of the tables and there were lots of them! So many in fact, that I'm still missing prices on the price chart.</li>
<li>The price scanners were working! And they were improved.</li>
<li>Pattern selection! There were lots of patterns available. I even saw some things in Havana Rose and Havana Dots. Outlet and QVC exclusive patterns were also available. </li>
<li>Organization! Everything was organized very well with similar items grouped together</li>
<li>Last Chance Tables! Even though they were frequently crowded, I love the Last Chance Tables. They were more spread out this year and organized by price. I found several things worth considering and Trish found some things too.</li>
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Here's what I bought...<br />
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Grand Tote 2.0 in Cheery Blossoms</div>
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Carryall Crossbody in Impressionista</div>
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Lighten Up Lunch Cooler in Floral Fiesta</div>
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Your Turn Smartphone Wristlet in Chandelier Floral</div>
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Ruffle Bodysuit in Lilli Bell</div>
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Flip Flops in Midnight Paisley</div>
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Colorful Hair Clips in Nomadic Floral and Wildflower Garden</div>
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Mini Notebook in Northern Stripes</div>
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Have Faith Necklace</div>
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Not pictured - an item I got for my mother-in-law for Mothers' Day</div>
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<b>What did I put back?</b></div>
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Because I wanted to check out the Front Zip Wristlet, I ended up grabbing it in Marrakesh and Katalina Pink. I decided to go with the Your Turn Smartphone Wristlet, so these went back. I found a Katalina Pink Cargo Sling on the Last Chance Table for $29.99 but ultimately decided it was too big and I didn't love it, so it went back. I agonized for the Northern Stripes Glenna, but it went back too. The Turnlock Wallet in Flutterby that I found on the Last Chance Table for $19.99 also ended up in the discard bin.</div>
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I got everything that was on my wish list this year. I did a good job of sticking to my list and getting the things I wanted before considering other things. I did a much better job of actually considering the things I had on my list this year. I did get the Ruffle Bodysuit which was not on my list, but for $1.99, how could I say no?</div>
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After the sale, we headed to our traditional lunch at Cheddar's and then went to Jefferson Pointe. We checked out the Vera Bradley store there but didn't stay long since there were storms in the area and we were ready to get home.<br />
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We had an awesome day and can't wait for next year!<br />
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Have any questions about the Outlet Sale or Vera Bradley? Feel free to ask them in the comments or over on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArgyleLove/" target="_blank">Argyle Love Facebook page</a>.<br />
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What did you get at the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale?<br />
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Yesterday, I shared with you, <a href="http://argylelove.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-vera-bradley-annual-outlet-sale.html" target="_blank">my wish list for the 2017 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale</a>. I always make a wish list before shopping at the sale. The sale is always chaotic and the ticketed sessions are limited to two and a half hours, which means making the most of your time on the sales floor is imperative. I find that having a list helps me to focus on the items that I am most interested in purchasing first. Then, I have time to wander the sale to find more items I'd like.<br />
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Today I'd like to share with you some tips for making a helpful wish list for the sale. The first thing I usually do is identify the big ticket items I'd like to get that year. My budget for the sale is limited, so I need to make the most of it. I do research on items on the Vera Bradley website. I like that they have dimensions of the products as well as lots of photos.<br />
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I also add to my list any smaller items I'd like to look at while I'm at the sale. Even though I always look at the Mini Notebooks and the Colorful Hair Clips, I make sure to put them on my list so I don't forget about them in the chaos. Even if I'm not sure I'll actually purchase something, I add it to my list if I'm interested because I don't want to forget about it.<br />
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I always write down my wish list or type it up and print it out. I don't want to rely on cell service or risk draining my phone battery. (And just being in the Coliseum will drain your battery, believe me.)<br />
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But my wish list is more than just a list of items I want. I also include information that I find helpful for decision making. I like to include the regular price and the current online sale price for each item as well as the price at the outlet if known. I find this helpful for deciding if something is a good deal or not. I also have access to a Vera Bradley outlet store, so I keep in mind that they frequently have sales with 20% off on top of 50% the regular price. This is why I opted to wait to purchase a beach towel last year. I got it at the outlet store for cheaper than the outlet sale.<br />
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I also include on my list the location of the items if known. Since I go on Thursday, the map of the sale is usually already been shared on social media. As soon as I see it, I'll be sure to share it, so make sure you're following me! The map is very helpful to make my plan of attack for the sale. I try to plan a path around the sale that will help me get the items I want first.<br />
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You can see my wish list from last year in the above picture. I used a spreadsheet to keep it organized and as you can see, I also color coded the locations. I handwrote those since the locations are last-minute information. I also prioritize the items on my list. My must-haves are at the top and items I'm not as interested in go at the bottom.<br />
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You will notice that I do not have patterns on my wish list. While I do have an idea of what patterns will be at the sale, I try not to get my hopes up that I will be able to get an item in a certain pattern. Instead, I know what patterns that I prefer and I try to look over all that are available to find the one I like the best, or if I don't like any, then I don't purchase the item.<br />
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This year, I'm going to try to organize my list by row. After looking over the maps from previous years, I noticed that the order of the colors of the rows remains the same every year, however, the product does change locations over the years. This does mean I will have to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday to make my list, but since I've already identified the items I'm interested in, I think it will work just fine.<br />
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While I'm waiting in line to get into the sale, I go over my list again to remind myself of my plan. Otherwise, once I get in the sale I get excited and start looking at everything. I keep my list handy in one of the outer pockets on my Hipster so I can quickly consult it whenever necessary. And when I'm sorting what I've picked up, I consult my list again to make sure I've gotten everything I wanted. Having the prices on the list helps when the price scanners are down or far away and I can't remember them. Don't forget to consult my <a href="http://argylelove.blogspot.com/p/vera-bradley-outle-sale-price-comparison.html" target="_blank">price chart</a>!<br />
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I hope this post has helped you make your own list for the sale and don't forget to also read my <a href="http://argylelove.blogspot.com/2017/04/tips-for-2017-vera-bradley-annual.html" target="_blank">tips for shopping the sale</a>.<br />
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I'm making my trip to the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale next week. The sale is crowded and chaotic, so it helps to go prepared. I like to make a wish list of items to look for first before I attempt to browse the rest of the sale.<br />
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Today, I'm sharing with you my Vera Bradley Outlet Sale wish list. I should mention that the outlet sale is pretty much the only time I buy Vera products. I occasionally buy something if I go to the outlet store an hour away a couple times a year and rarely I buy something online if there is a good sale and I have a coupon. That's why I make the most of shopping at the sale.<br />
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I usually pick up a new purse at the sale. For the past few years, that has meant a new Glenna. I really like the style of the Glenna, but now I have 4 of them and I don't really need another one. I'd really like a crossbody bag that I can use daily for times when I'd like to have my hands free instead of carrying a shoulder bag.<br />
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I'm interested in these 2 styles -<br />
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This is my first choice, but this style has been retired so there may not be patterns that I like in this bag. The Cargo Sling is bigger than a Glenna and has lots of pockets, I think it will hold everything I like to carry.<br />
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This is my second choice crossbody bag. My friend Trish has one and I think it's a good size. It's slightly bigger than a Glenna. If I get it in a pattern, I think it'll be Nomadic Floral. I might see if they have it available in the solid microfiber fabric so I can carry it all year.<br />
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I would also like a wristlet that can hold my phone, ID, debit card, and some money so that I don't have to carry a purse during camp this year. Previously, I was using the now retired All in One Wristlet and just throwing it in my backpack. But it doesn't hold my phone very well and this year I got a promotion to Assistant Director, so I'll be traveling around between our sites a lot and need something that can hold a little more.<br />
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Here are the wristlets I'm going to look for at the sale -<br />
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My first choice is the Your Turn Smartphone Wristlet. I like that everything fits inside and I'm a sucker for that turnlock. This one also comes in microfiber so I might go with a solid color if I can't find a pattern I like such as Impressionista.<br />
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The Front Zip Wristlet is my second choice. This one doesn't seem to hold as much and I'm not sure that my phone will fit in the front zip pocket, but it should fit in the main compartment.<br />
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I take my lunch to work every day and I don't always have access to a fridge, so I'd like a bag that can keep my lunch cooler than the Lunch Sack I'm currently using. Also, the Lunch Cooler appears to hold more than the Lunch Sack which is nice when I have leftovers in containers.<br />
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I'm a sucker for the stationary and accessories sections of the sale. I will definitely be grabbing at least one Mini Notebook. I love these! I carry them in my purse for shopping lists.<br />
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I'm also hoping to score some Colorful Hair Clips. Vera Bradley sadly no longer makes them, so I'm hoping they'll show up at the sale so I can get a bunch of them. They work really well at holding my hair especially when I wear it up.<br />
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Of course, I have other items I'm interested in getting, but unless the price is right, they aren't as important as these items. Check out my<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jenn1682/vera-bradley-outlet-sale/" target="_blank"> wish list on Pinterest</a> to see more of what I'm wishing for!<br />
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Tomorrow, I'll share with you my tips for shopping the sale with a wish list.<br />
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What's on your Vera Bradley wish list?<br />
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The Vera Bradley event of the year is in 2 weeks and I cannot wait! The Vera Bradley Annual Outlet sale is held every year in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It's an arena full of handbags and accessories all at a discount price. For me, it's just as good as Christmas!<br />
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Basically, once you enter, you grab a big plastic bag and a map and then it's time to shop! My plan is to grab anything I think I might want and stuff it in my bag. Then, when I've browsed everything, I find a spot and sort through what's in my bag. Rejected items are placed in nearby boxes and carts to be restocked by Vera workers.<br />
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After making my decisions and any final sweeps around the arena, it's time to pay! There are always tons of registers and the lines move pretty quickly.<br />
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To prepare for the sale, I try to make a list of styles I want to look at the most. These are the items that I will head to first before taking some time to mosey through the rest of the sale. I'll share my wishlist for the sale soon, so come back to check it out!<br />
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Just about every current and retired style of bags and accessories will be at the sale. What's unknown is exactly which patterns will be available. Based on what I've seen at previous years' sales, I can usually make a pretty good prediction of what I'll see. I try to identify which patterns I would most like prior to the sale. This is especially helpful if you are attending the sale with a group. Your friends can help by grabbing things in the pattern you want if you want to split up to shop and then meet back up to sort. (Of course, you'll help out your friends by grabbing what they want.)<br />
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I've found that the patterns are mostly ones that have been retired since the previous year's sale as well as some that are going to be retired after the sale. These are often the colors listed as "sale" on the <a href="http://www.verabradley.com/">Vera Bradley website</a> The past few years, I have also seen outlet exclusive patterns and QVC exclusive patterns at the sale.<br />
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So, what colors do I expect to see at the Sale? I usually say it's a good bet we'll see plenty of the patterns that have been retired since the last sale, but at the 2013 sale, there were lots of new patterns available, so it's really anyone's guess. However, I would not set my hopes on a getting a new pattern and instead be pleasantly surprised if they're available this year. I believe that most of the available patterns will be retired patterns.<br />
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Starting with the colors most recently retired and their coordinating patterns...<br />
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Then, those retired last December and November...<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6-APYS4n45nppwoAWk17pkf8PpZImb_u6ExinHmf3kFaMOdh2sEUABMYI4nVAx-wLkDDZSZ3_Vkvh4ggjREYvRvVg_kKQYCNyUzLHCy8ORNxqpbxSqHvUWFhvl3GTBHytibN70TTsUgO/s1600/nomadic+blossoms.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6-APYS4n45nppwoAWk17pkf8PpZImb_u6ExinHmf3kFaMOdh2sEUABMYI4nVAx-wLkDDZSZ3_Vkvh4ggjREYvRvVg_kKQYCNyUzLHCy8ORNxqpbxSqHvUWFhvl3GTBHytibN70TTsUgO/s200/nomadic+blossoms.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nomadic Blossoms</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-4gyiAEymT7nBVxcLHBN55w5WDVpN_uzNG93WVklIIwMkMUokk-zODMH31RzwlBHzcQiYMZrJBfM-P_5M-FLJ72M9hgI8RXzhu7FwjwT5OKtoP6jIPnyJaxgWZwPFBNgJZfVP5abXIxN/s1600/Camofloral.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-4gyiAEymT7nBVxcLHBN55w5WDVpN_uzNG93WVklIIwMkMUokk-zODMH31RzwlBHzcQiYMZrJBfM-P_5M-FLJ72M9hgI8RXzhu7FwjwT5OKtoP6jIPnyJaxgWZwPFBNgJZfVP5abXIxN/s200/Camofloral.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camofloral</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsvOlV1hHj1vtRNkAC7UriAySSLyWggg-SUzCTZxti1K2qaT5pdV5ikiU-oyjNeZbZ4bHR0N_LA16cF2QnSswdJwJ_YnOUbh1CaonGt_iSPVbZi7spcmvq1FQjWDDsG9uImDdLGxDFc8Nx/s1600/camocat.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsvOlV1hHj1vtRNkAC7UriAySSLyWggg-SUzCTZxti1K2qaT5pdV5ikiU-oyjNeZbZ4bHR0N_LA16cF2QnSswdJwJ_YnOUbh1CaonGt_iSPVbZi7spcmvq1FQjWDDsG9uImDdLGxDFc8Nx/s200/camocat.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camocat</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKajrafEi3iGfXflx7peyyBBAMyKtMbYdjPIjLa0QEaKR8nx3V-QAIMBDGDkUVmclo-IEXcxhZoHzGHhTLKlJUYYp3BzWw0T86EZ7OZwXAhWmMtZukfEDgrxeWxCSTIWWR8x2n1RHlSIl9/s1600/blush+pink.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKajrafEi3iGfXflx7peyyBBAMyKtMbYdjPIjLa0QEaKR8nx3V-QAIMBDGDkUVmclo-IEXcxhZoHzGHhTLKlJUYYp3BzWw0T86EZ7OZwXAhWmMtZukfEDgrxeWxCSTIWWR8x2n1RHlSIl9/s200/blush+pink.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blush Pink</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmdbw2KvPXpwtb8nnyaoKG-LR7FZnpCptd8dNAcRRD8Xd7jFVdY3-8jKh06J8vY4BUpaLoonU7eAOKM3M5Y_dO2JQ0yLazj-H24V1ST3qVzpHvJtDVXibFDzmQk4OIor2_App3o0NgyHr/s1600/pop+art.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmdbw2KvPXpwtb8nnyaoKG-LR7FZnpCptd8dNAcRRD8Xd7jFVdY3-8jKh06J8vY4BUpaLoonU7eAOKM3M5Y_dO2JQ0yLazj-H24V1ST3qVzpHvJtDVXibFDzmQk4OIor2_App3o0NgyHr/s200/pop+art.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pop Art</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMHfqI7BO_1JxOlmpVF0dUBTFJEpptiMz53gicBQaRPkg7tCT-rCfRYTX5ZAEslIQnYl1IkWGtGsiXvMKjXN3dPL2SwiG1gj-8JUgbPn62SJ-5RVT6I9Ucj41isn4Zwmepb7Z-6wNX7HN/s1600/scottie+dogs.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMHfqI7BO_1JxOlmpVF0dUBTFJEpptiMz53gicBQaRPkg7tCT-rCfRYTX5ZAEslIQnYl1IkWGtGsiXvMKjXN3dPL2SwiG1gj-8JUgbPn62SJ-5RVT6I9Ucj41isn4Zwmepb7Z-6wNX7HN/s200/scottie+dogs.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scottie Dogs</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
And, the patterns that retired last August...<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3SgXSb5c0JN_uH-jYzb3qzUrCQfjA6F40VWIleb9jI7Z9xu0loiunsl2npmGQPjrDCP3s6bH026DEdu6dLAXj9A-KOah9iuJiCDDxou745ILK_tAVuSLvRcvpbJMyrU3dMzSuicXoC9u2/s1600/cobalt+tile.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3SgXSb5c0JN_uH-jYzb3qzUrCQfjA6F40VWIleb9jI7Z9xu0loiunsl2npmGQPjrDCP3s6bH026DEdu6dLAXj9A-KOah9iuJiCDDxou745ILK_tAVuSLvRcvpbJMyrU3dMzSuicXoC9u2/s200/cobalt+tile.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cobalt Tile</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu2NVaeWdCvvHD3kCh9QsIzRN5t3m8HBWmZGU-iXQe3zipJR_RKT4DgfqKJmfiutl9MdALRLWuH87v4oyoMSwBbed3rLo5PQSC0Er9Wr1Q1Syd5bImGO5JI90U33pBTMC3LbYMPh1g64KP/s1600/paisley+in+paradise.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu2NVaeWdCvvHD3kCh9QsIzRN5t3m8HBWmZGU-iXQe3zipJR_RKT4DgfqKJmfiutl9MdALRLWuH87v4oyoMSwBbed3rLo5PQSC0Er9Wr1Q1Syd5bImGO5JI90U33pBTMC3LbYMPh1g64KP/s200/paisley+in+paradise.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paisley in Paradise</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
And finally, the patterns that were retired just after last year's sale...<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdj4JgmB-YWBGZEQdbCYiqop3dahjfv9hrhZ0-Qv4C5BB2Kv6rhzp66BHdObpupuL1ZKQsQT02bb8Dth-YFAGWeVW0ffuBan13WYZjzEt4c2zU4w1nNFBlriPNUQxKq1R3DD2fw_6v4wcz/s1600/alpine+floral.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdj4JgmB-YWBGZEQdbCYiqop3dahjfv9hrhZ0-Qv4C5BB2Kv6rhzp66BHdObpupuL1ZKQsQT02bb8Dth-YFAGWeVW0ffuBan13WYZjzEt4c2zU4w1nNFBlriPNUQxKq1R3DD2fw_6v4wcz/s200/alpine+floral.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alpine Floral</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZQ0b_IS6LPWKqVHd9uBMqMc2nVxYqbe1taCKUfMTpOouJY-YwhZ-1-wDTTOLIRvwf-lgDhm4U611Hs0Mji8M1VpjRl3XCsAJPWr5nZ6e2lK-5evwy3ATo4VSWupLdAdKnA36KG8vGsa3/s1600/alpine+check.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZQ0b_IS6LPWKqVHd9uBMqMc2nVxYqbe1taCKUfMTpOouJY-YwhZ-1-wDTTOLIRvwf-lgDhm4U611Hs0Mji8M1VpjRl3XCsAJPWr5nZ6e2lK-5evwy3ATo4VSWupLdAdKnA36KG8vGsa3/s200/alpine+check.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alpine Check</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwaMrJSlWhvMVfrrmwgAWaq-0p9XDW2efLspqvaeXEzoYsSXry6I4YSkP7g0ZQV1zjE3tDxL4WWUnqrtrzMN96J0glI_9NcSwLd6vZzCkoBGhX-qVltfuw8RwWm1mr8shw0-qNaC0XDi7/s1600/concerto.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwaMrJSlWhvMVfrrmwgAWaq-0p9XDW2efLspqvaeXEzoYsSXry6I4YSkP7g0ZQV1zjE3tDxL4WWUnqrtrzMN96J0glI_9NcSwLd6vZzCkoBGhX-qVltfuw8RwWm1mr8shw0-qNaC0XDi7/s200/concerto.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Concerto</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGyCZzd-flhFDfCMT9cWyAh2cvlVR4Ht2-MtJU4pa0ZuVxgueOusdkwwwvoxcBiV0gBYRFy2ARWvv9oJZ14mXtUqBE2TqMWxcIGwfglIvLRWfP_FpKUB2D_i6j_dAK3KvFt15SElRG1Tq/s1600/mini+concerto.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGyCZzd-flhFDfCMT9cWyAh2cvlVR4Ht2-MtJU4pa0ZuVxgueOusdkwwwvoxcBiV0gBYRFy2ARWvv9oJZ14mXtUqBE2TqMWxcIGwfglIvLRWfP_FpKUB2D_i6j_dAK3KvFt15SElRG1Tq/s200/mini+concerto.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mini Concerto</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRyOjOrsK0ajErzglITtVZDCIvDcP8iAMZAVck-LXGJ4K2WeC8EontaaRZAho5Hspb7-vv6Q3zAwp_cR-XGivUy5MwjIDvMD4s-AsR9C9I3409eAG4-5A_s1BcEmsFkSUsFz8714xAHdKR/s1600/impressionista.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRyOjOrsK0ajErzglITtVZDCIvDcP8iAMZAVck-LXGJ4K2WeC8EontaaRZAho5Hspb7-vv6Q3zAwp_cR-XGivUy5MwjIDvMD4s-AsR9C9I3409eAG4-5A_s1BcEmsFkSUsFz8714xAHdKR/s200/impressionista.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Impressionista</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfS39rcjywy1mYu2h9HZEH4Y6Ims7mH9ZZ4bZMm6SguoVtIfr15WLCSgiJLfU9VYXHfNrcD853IiwQ96fjD9aBMJVQuObW_u-ztvQBOM5PmEkPIkfOtJiWMc7bjVVQ3lB9MqzyV9IaLH5/s1600/impressionista+stripe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfS39rcjywy1mYu2h9HZEH4Y6Ims7mH9ZZ4bZMm6SguoVtIfr15WLCSgiJLfU9VYXHfNrcD853IiwQ96fjD9aBMJVQuObW_u-ztvQBOM5PmEkPIkfOtJiWMc7bjVVQ3lB9MqzyV9IaLH5/s200/impressionista+stripe.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Impressionista Stripe</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglS1MQdETySUEgMBx6E-Y6Jj3rZyJnmxwKlZRS1e4lA086eqSBKxdf5Vuu2lR_I6Q7mtoyWL5LKxTiDkYNs-orLGi-ip25OSh9GYv9T2-ybMKKcaPyrmuAZFbiQZyjWo38RlfMTgc27gnn/s1600/parisian+paisley.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglS1MQdETySUEgMBx6E-Y6Jj3rZyJnmxwKlZRS1e4lA086eqSBKxdf5Vuu2lR_I6Q7mtoyWL5LKxTiDkYNs-orLGi-ip25OSh9GYv9T2-ybMKKcaPyrmuAZFbiQZyjWo38RlfMTgc27gnn/s200/parisian+paisley.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parisian Paisley</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jPqelFBANmBo5HxGRutOMlfJAEoxa9Y8m3eevGXiIHD1e3pGwOYzYket4p5LYUj3DB0SsG0Gn_HCGX_8oIprifsUUGQpRfB6caWm4InCeQqrMc9Xe3Kg6gFN1LnbcrJcvVn0rsEDkY-d/s1600/parisian+pom+poms.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jPqelFBANmBo5HxGRutOMlfJAEoxa9Y8m3eevGXiIHD1e3pGwOYzYket4p5LYUj3DB0SsG0Gn_HCGX_8oIprifsUUGQpRfB6caWm4InCeQqrMc9Xe3Kg6gFN1LnbcrJcvVn0rsEDkY-d/s200/parisian+pom+poms.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parisian Pom Poms</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaF-wS6MENiPph5Nb9Kg2_FfVAzZzra3ukIlDX8b7WnOuqgO_CdS2VZtbc2FgY3q7NqUhohHRlqpQJJ8hkOW6nElKiXfeQ2GUQm5qOPo3subAdYXW-fssnugrb_gO5_rinKSwa5t39_xP/s1600/rosewood.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaF-wS6MENiPph5Nb9Kg2_FfVAzZzra3ukIlDX8b7WnOuqgO_CdS2VZtbc2FgY3q7NqUhohHRlqpQJJ8hkOW6nElKiXfeQ2GUQm5qOPo3subAdYXW-fssnugrb_gO5_rinKSwa5t39_xP/s200/rosewood.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosewood</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Q1qPtxh6SrA0rq52YgPW89wJNUr9UquB5hUpkWtBpKNkeQt4JWVWjfnZtITlhZHqXamzWX6YMJf-7P_6LLRIBzq7g0d4FvyIy6vSuqo8bRhOvMY2SDwrj5iShO_ZgGpPimPud0uqkC-3/s1600/zebra.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Q1qPtxh6SrA0rq52YgPW89wJNUr9UquB5hUpkWtBpKNkeQt4JWVWjfnZtITlhZHqXamzWX6YMJf-7P_6LLRIBzq7g0d4FvyIy6vSuqo8bRhOvMY2SDwrj5iShO_ZgGpPimPud0uqkC-3/s200/zebra.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zebra</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
And since I saw all of the patterns that they retired after the sale last year at the 2016 sale, I'm predicting that we'll also see these patterns at this year's sale...<br />
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<a href="https://www.verabradley.com/us/shop/patterns/patterns" target="_blank">Source for all pattern pictures</a></div>
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As in previous years, there will also be older patterns available in select styles, but it's tough to predict just what exactly will be available. For example, I've been seeing Night Owl just about every year since 2010. Your best bet is to look over the Sale section of the Vera Bradley website to get an idea.<br />
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Retired styles are usually available in all patterns that they were made. Theoretically, you could find a bag in a Spring 2017 or Summer 2017 pattern, but I've found that anything that new tends to disappear fast. Your best bet of scoring those will happen in the first few sessions on Wednesday.<br />
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What about prices? Exact prices won't be known until the sale opens, but looking at previous years' prices can give you an idea of what to expect. Keep in mind, that beginning the second day of the sale, prices may start dropping. Just a few on the second day, then more as the sale goes on. Just keep in mind, the later in the sale you go, the less selection you may have to choose from. I value selection over price, so the second day works well for me.<br />
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To help give an idea of prices, I made a chart comparing the prices I could find from sales over the past few years. I'll be updating this as I find out prices from this year's sale. Keep in mind, the prices on the chart are the starting price; I did not include any markdowns that occurred as the sale went on.<br />
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This will be my 10th Vera Bradley Outlet Sale and I've picked up a few tips along the way.<br />
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<li>Parking is $5 and it's cash only, so be sure to have some cash set aside for that.</li>
<li>Use a crossbody handbag or a smaller purse. It gets crowded in the arena as you can see from the pictures and believe me, you'll want your hands free to shop!</li>
<li>Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. You're going to be on your feet the whole time. Don't wear flip flops or you risk having your foot stepped on.</li>
<li>Bring a snack just in case. Last year, due to computer issues, we ended up waiting to check out for over 2 hours. I was dying for something to eat since we'd planned to do lunch right after our session. Luckily, Trish being the awesome mom she is, had some fruit snacks in her bag. This year, I'll be prepared!</li>
<li>A couple years ago, several readers suggested using a tote or larger bag to hold their shopping. I was buying a tote for my mother-in-law, so I stuffed my other shopping in it and it was awesome. It was much easier to carry than the plastic bag you are given. If you are not going to purchase the tote you use, I would suggest making sure you use one that is well stocked so that you don't take away somebody else's chance at getting that bag. There are boxes at the registers to put back items you do not want to purchase.</li>
<li>Check the inside of the items you are purchasing. Now that Vera Bradley is making outlet versions of items, some items will have a satin lining instead of a quilted cotton inside. If it's important to you that you get the classic quilted cotton, I highly recommend you open up items and check them prior to putting them in your shopping bag. Last year, these were all mixed together, so I checked everything I was looking at.</li>
<li>Bring your registration and your ID. There are usually computers set up to print off your registration, but you'll have to wait in line. Save time and do it before you arrive. You will not be able to purchase anything without your ID, so make sure you have it!</li>
<li>Please don't bring young children! There is <i>no way</i> I'd bring a small child to the sale. It's crowded and you won't enjoy yourself if you have to worry about keeping your child with you at all times. I'm going with my best friend, Tricia, and she is leaving her adorable toddler at home. He's a great shopper, but she knows that the Outlet Sale is no place for a child that young. I'm so glad I have responsible friends who value the safety of their children.</li>
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Don't forget to like the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArgyleLove">Argyle Love Facebook page</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Argyle_Love">follow me on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/argylelove" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. I will try to post some Instagram Stories of the experience. I'm also on Snapchat. My username is ArgyleLove. I don't use it a lot, but I'll try to snap during the sale. (It'll be crazy in there, so no promises!) I'll try to tweet from the sale and hopefully share some pictures too. Also, follow my friend <a href="http://everydaytrish.com/">Trish</a> on her <a href="https://twitter.com/EverydayTrish">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/everydaytrish">Instagram</a>. We're shopping together and I'm sure she'll have things to share too!<br />
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And finally, remember to have fun! Score some great deals and enjoy being in the company of other Vera Bradley lovers.<br />
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Any questions? Leave them in a comment below and I'll try to answer them!<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16555817117428656077noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786437085727750169.post-14741603595800507672017-02-07T08:00:00.000-05:002017-07-29T01:36:09.314-04:00A Review of my 2016 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale Purchases<i>This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small amount of compensation which I will then use to buy more Vera. </i><br />
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Now that tickets for the 2017 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale are available for purchase, it's time to start planning. Tickets are available for the first three days of the sale on Ticketmaster. Vera Bradley only charges $5 for the tickets, but Ticketmaster added another $8 in ridiculous fees, so be prepared for that nonsense.<br />
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One thing I thought might be helpful for planning is to review the items I purchased at last year's sale. I try to plan and make lists before the sale, but once you're on the sales floor and the pressure of the crowds and time are on you, decision making can be quite frantic. So, now that I've had my items for 10 months, how do I feel about my purchases?<br />
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As a reminder, here are the items I purchased at last year's sale.<br />
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Let's start with the bigger items in the left side picture.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Cooler Tote in Marrakesh</span></b> - This was an item that I had pinned to my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jenn1682/vera-bradley-outlet-sale/" target="_blank">Vera Bradley Wishlist on Pinterest</a>, but wasn't sure I'd actually find it at the sale. I grabbed one when I saw them at the sale, but wasn't sure I'd get it due to the price. I'm so glad that I did decide to get this. I use it for frozen and cold items when I'm grocery shopping and it works so well! I live 20 to 30 minutes away from Meijer depending on traffic and I didn't have any problems with frozen items defrosting on the drive home during the hot summer. My ice cream was still frozen!<br />
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<b><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=251735.8293951148&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fproduct%2FLaptop-Messenger-Crossbody%2F1003892_202422.uts" target="new">Vera Bradley Laptop Messenger in Impressionista</a></b><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=251735.8293951148&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /> - This was one of my must-have items at the sale and I'm glad I got it. My laptop fits perfectly in it and feels so much more secure than when I carried it in a Vera tote. I do wish it had a shoulder pad on the strap though. The bag gets a little heavy after awhile and the strap digs into my shoulder.<br />
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<b><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=251735.8293984226&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fproduct%2FGlenna-Shoulder-Bag%2F1004329_208016.uts" target="new">Vera Bradley Glenna in Cheery Blossom</a><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=251735.8293984226&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /></b> - I wasn't going to buy another Glenna, but I fell in love with the Cheery Blossoms pattern. I still love the pattern and carrying it in the gray winter cheers me up. I really love how much I can carry in this bag and the outside pockets are great. However, I think I'm done buying Glennas. I now have 4 of them. I really would like to have a crossbody bag I can carry every day. Especially in the winter when my bulky winter coat makes carrying a shoulder bag more difficult.<br />
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Let's look at the smaller items I picked up in the right side picture<br />
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<b>Pencil Tin in Hello Dahlia</b> - I grabbed this for 99 cents. At the time, I thought I'd find a use for it, perhaps carrying chargers. I still haven't used this. I don't regret buying it since it was only 99 cents, but I'm still not sure what I'll use it for.<br />
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<b><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=251735.8293973572&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fproduct%2FBinder-Clips%2F1004461_206338.uts" target="new">Vera Bradley Binder Clips in Impressionista</a><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=251735.8293973572&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /></b> - I confess that I've only used one of these. I use it to mark my place in my planner. Did I need these? Probably not, but they're pretty and I'll use the rest of them eventually.<br />
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<b><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=251735.8293981828&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fproduct%2FMini-Notebook-with-Pocket%2F1001686_208478.uts" target="new">Vera Bradley Mini Notebook with Pocket in Alpine Floral</a><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=251735.8293981828&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /></b> - I haven't used this one yet, but I love my mini notebooks. I carry one in my purse for shopping lists and it's a great size.<br />
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<b><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=251735.8293981972&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fproduct%2FLanyard%2F1004426_208123.uts" target="new">Vera Bradley Lanyard in Flower Shower</a><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=251735.8293981972&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /></b> - I used this one for my keys and whistle at summer camp last year. I like that they are comfortable and lightweight with 2 kinds of clips. Flower Shower worked well with my brightly colored camp shirts.<br />
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<b>Colorful Hair Clips in Midnight Houndstooth and Lucky Dots </b>- These are a necessity for ponytails which is how I wear my hair daily during camp. They work perfectly for holding short hairs and don't slide around. Sadly, I don't see these on the Vera Bradley website anymore, so I don't think they're making them anymore. I will be buying these in every pattern available at this year's sale.<br />
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<b>In the Loop Keychain in Lucky Stripe</b> - I really like this one! It makes finding my keys very easy and it's handy when I'm carrying bags to my car.<br />
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<b><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=69SZyN9vGCI&offerid=251735.8293971724&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.verabradley.com%2Fproduct%2FStretch-Headband-Set%2F1003552_205630.uts" target="new">Vera Bradley Stretch Headband Set in Midnight Paisley</a><img border="0" height="1" src="https://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=69SZyN9vGCI&bids=251735.8293971724&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /></b> - I'm pretty meh on this. I wore the wider one on camp days when it was windy to hold my hair back and I still had problems with it sliding on my head even though they have grip strips on the bottom. I had high hopes for these, but I won't buy any more of these.<br />
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<b>Wash and Wear Organizer in Tango Red</b> - <i>Not pictured </i>This was a free item I received for having to wait to check out for 2 hours due to computer issues. I haven't done any traveling in the past year, so I haven't used this. To be honest, I'm not sure I'll ever actually use it. It's kind of small, so maybe only for weekend trips.<br />
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So there you have it! I think I did pretty well for shopping in such a chaotic environment. Apparently, I'm a sucker for the accessories section of the sale, but most of them worked out well. Doing my research and having a list going into the sale definitely helped. I already have ideas for this year's sale and can't wait to start my wish list.<br />
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If you are interested in learning more about the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale, here a few of my posts you might find interesting -<br />
<a href="http://argylelove.blogspot.com/2016/04/my-experience-at-2016-vera-bradley.html" target="_blank"><br /></a> <a href="http://argylelove.blogspot.com/2016/04/my-experience-at-2016-vera-bradley.html" target="_blank">My Experience at the 2016 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale</a><br />
<a href="http://argylelove.blogspot.com/2016/03/tips-for-2016-vera-bradley-annual.html" target="_blank">My Tips for the 2016 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale</a><br />
Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16555817117428656077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786437085727750169.post-76096269823260442592016-04-15T19:04:00.002-04:002017-07-29T01:36:28.398-04:00My Experience at the 2016 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday was my day to shop at the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale. It was a really fun day and now I'm sad that I have to wait another year to do it again.<br />
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I wanted to share with you a few notes about my experience and some pictures I took along the way. I shopped with my best friend <span style="color: black;">Tricia</span> and our moms. We are all veteran VBAS shoppers.<br />
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<i>This post got longer than I anticipated, but I had a lot to say about the sale this year. </i><br />
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We arrived at the Coliseum about an hour before our 11:00 session. This year, we were directed to enter through the new conference center. There were lots of signs indicating where to enter. Once inside, it was a little confusing where to enter the line, but we eventually figured it out and joined the shoppers already waiting.<br />
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They actually ended up opening the door to the sale about 5 minutes early and we were into the sale fairly quickly.<br />
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Since I had already scoped out the map and determined that many of the things I wanted to look at were in the yellow row, my plan was to walk up the yellow row and grab things while heading for the Last Chance tables that were in the back of the sale.<br />
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I actually ended up getting distracted by all the products and activity around me and it took me a few minutes to focus on the task of shopping for what I wanted. I really wanted to take pictures of all the signs, but I needed to focus on my shopping first.<br />
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While walking up the yellow row, I spotted the Glennas and even though I thought I wasn't going to get one this year, I ended up grabbing one in Cheery Blossoms after also considering one in Lucky Dots. I always grab stuff even if I don't think I'll get it because it may not be there later.<br />
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I also found the Laptop Messengers in the yellow row and ended up grabbing one in Impressionista. The other bags I wanted to consider were in the yellow row, but I was still distracted and didn't look at my list to figure out which ones they were. I decided to keep heading towards the Last Chance tables and come back to find those bags.<br />
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I found the hair accessories in the Orange row and found some Colorful Hair Clips in Midnight Houndstooth and Cheery Blossoms. I actually couldn't remember what patterns I had said I wanted on my wish list! I also looked at the Stretch Headbands, but stupidly didn't grab one at this point.<br />
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Still moving towards those elusive Last Chance tables, I spied the Mini Notebooks and stopped to look them over. I had spied a couple patterns I wanted in pictures the day before, but those patterns were already gone. I grabbed the last one in Alpine Floral and then looked through the others, but didn't love any of them enough to grab another. I also discovered that the newer Mini Notebooks have a softer, more flexible cover instead of the hard cardboard cover I like.<br />
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I then finally made it to the Last Chance tables only to discover that they were very crowded and that there wasn't anything on them I wanted. They had a lot of tablet covers, accessories, and bags that just didn't interest me. There were some awesome deals on those tables though if you were interested in those things.<br />
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At this point, I got out my list and forced myself to find the things on it before doing any more browsing. Eventually, I felt that I had everything I'd came for in my bag and searched out the rest of my party at our meeting area.<br />
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I actually ended up by the leather purses at one point and I couldn't resist looking them over and touching them. They are so soft! I fell in love with the Quilted Emma Tote in blush, but at almost $150, it was out of my budget unless that was the only thing I got. Sadly it's retired, so I probably will never get one, but I did get a picture with it!<br />
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Once I met up with my party, we began our sorting and doing some math. I had considered the other 3 bags I wanted to look at during the sale - the Triple Zip Hipster, the Cargo Sling, and the Carryall Crossbody, but ended up not grabbing any of them because I felt like they just weren't the right size for everyday use. I was really still distracted by the crowd and the excitement that now I feel I may not have given them proper consideration. Oh well, there's always next year!<br />
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We actually ended up doing something we never do and closed down the sale. We didn't get into line until 1:30! It was actually nice because the sale floor was so empty at the end, but we had quite a wait in store for us to check out.<br />
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The computers ended up crashing and we actually waited in line for over 2 hours. That is not normal for the sale and I will say that once the problem was fixed, the line moved very quickly. And while I do feel that this shouldn't happen 2 days in a row, Vera did try to make it right and offered us free items and a $10 discount. I used the downtime to update the price chart until my phone nearly died.<br />
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<b>Things I Didn't Like This Year</b><br />
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<li>Ok Vera, let's talk about this lack of pricing thing. You don't put prices on the guide. That's fine. I actually like doing the price chart and providing that for people. Most of them are really grateful for this completely free and voluntary thing I offer. But, you need to be more consistent with the signs at the sale. Some of them were in holders nice and high and some of them were taped to the edge of the tables. Have you tried to read signs that are down low when there's such a crowd around the table that you have to reach your arm through and blindly grab something? It's impossible.</li>
<li>And then just to make things really interesting, the price scanners weren't working! I couldn't remember how much something I had grabbed was and I ended having to go all the way back to where I had found it to search for a sign because it wasn't on my price chart yet.</li>
<li>The computer crashes. It happened Wednesday and then it happened again on Thursday. I don't know what happened or what could be done to prevent it, but seriously look into this and fix it, because it was insane and while I was patient and understanding, there were a lot of upset people. </li>
<li>Social media confusion. First, Vera Bradley changed the hashtag for this year, so there was a lot of confusion about which hashtag to use. Then, they posted guides for the sale on their blog stating that school faculty day was on Friday but announced Thursday morning on Twitter that it was faculty day on Thursday as well. That's not helpful for the many teachers that left their school IDs safely at home or at school where they're actually needed. Special things like that need to be announced well in advance and be publicized better. Don't just put it on your blog. Tweet it, post it on Facebook, announce it on Instagram, and send a clearly worded e-mail. </li>
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<b>Things I Liked This Year</b><br />
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<li>Waiting in the new conference center! This was awesome! I loved not having to go upstairs and circle around the arena. I felt like we got into the sale quickly because we were already nearly at the door. I even liked the entertainment provided even if the announcer was too loud and you could only win a prize if you were up front. </li>
<li>Product variety! There were so many great items at this year's sale. For the first time, there were Throw Blankets still available at our session. And there were a lot of them! Sadly, it wasn't in my budget to get one.</li>
<li>Unique patterns! I saw lots of things available in the new outlet store pattern, Chandelier Floral. Tricia's mom got an <i>amazing</i> purse in Blue Sierra, which has only been available on QVC so far. I know some people scored things in Nomadic Floral which isn't out yet. </li>
<li>Organization! Things were where the map said they would be, similar styles were close together which made finding things a breeze.</li>
<li>Prices and markdowns! I saw lots of things already marked down, although nothing I got was marked down. Also, there were many things that were super cheap throughout the sale, not just on the Last Chance tables. Prices were pretty consistent or even lower than last year. Again, you do need to consider original price and such to make sure you're getting a good deal. </li>
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Here's what I bought....<br />
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Cooler Tote in Marrakesh</div>
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Laptop Messenger Bag in Impressionista</div>
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Glenna in Cheery Blossoms</div>
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Lanyard in Flower Shower</div>
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Colorful Hair Clips in Midnight Houndstooth and Lucky Dots</div>
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Stretch Headband Set in Midnight Paisley</div>
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Mini Notebook in Alpine Floral</div>
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Binder Clips in Impressionista</div>
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Pencil Tin in Hello Dahlia</div>
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In the Loop Keychain in Lucky Stripe</div>
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Wash and Wear Organizer in Tango Red - this was our free item for the computer issues</div>
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something I got for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day</div>
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<b>What did I put back? </b><br />
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I did better than usual about grabbing extra stuff. I only put back some things that were doubles of things I had grabbed. I had grabbed Colorful Hair Clips in Cheery Blossoms because I couldn't remember which patterns I had on my wish list. A quick check of my own blog and I was reminded I wanted Lucky Dots. It took some digging, but I found them. So, Cheery Blossoms went in the discard bin. I had grabbed 2 lanyards to decide between and put back one in Flutterby. I also discarded a Triple Stretch Headband in Midnight Houndstooth and an In the Loop keychain in Midnight Stripe<br />
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<b>How did my wish list go?</b><br />
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I never even grabbed any of the other bags I was considering. I know I said I wasn't going to get a Glenna, but how could I resist that beautiful Cheery Blossoms? I got my must have Laptop Messenger, Mini Notebook, and Colorful Hair Clips. The Cooler Tote was on my Pinterest Wish List and I was surprised to find it at the sale.<br />
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When we finally left the sale, we headed to Cheddar's for our traditional post sale meal. Thanks to e-mail coupons, we scored a free appetizer and a free dessert. Check out this amazing hot fudge cake sundae! It was delicious and well deserved after the experience we had at the sale.<br />
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We also hit up Tim Horton's for Tim Bits and then Jefferson Pointe to check out the Vera Bradley store there. We were disappointed to find that the Williams Sonoma had closed.<br />
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Despite the nightmare of having to wait to check out for over 2 hours, we had an awesome day of shopping. We were all thrilled with what we purchased and we had a fun day. I can't wait for next year's sale!<br />
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Have any questions about the Outlet Sale or Vera Bradley? Feel free to ask them in the comments or over on the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArgyleLove/" target="_blank"> Argyle Love Facebook page</a>.<br />
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What did you get at the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale?<br />
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I'm making my trip to the Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale next week. The sale is crowded and chaotic, so it helps to go prepared. I like to make a wish list of items to look for first before I attempt to browse the rest of the sale.<br />
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Today, I'm sharing with you my Vera Bradley Outlet Sale wish list.<br />
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<u><b>Laptop Messenger Crossbody</b></u><br />
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This is the one bag I am really hoping to get at the sale this year. I've been carrying my laptop in a Vera, but I'd really like something more secure for it. Ideally, I'd like this bag in Impressionista, but I'm not sure that'll be available this year. I'd also take Katalina Pink or Rosewood, or a solid color.<br />
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<u><b>Colorful Hair Clips</b></u><br />
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I love these clips! I already have them in Go Wild, Flower Shower, and Ribbons. They are great for keeping shorter hairs secure when I wear my hair in a ponytail all summer for my camp job. This year, I'd like to get them in Midnight Houndstooth and Lucky Dots.<br />
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<u><b>Mini Notebook with Pocket</b></u><br />
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I love these Mini Notebooks! I carry one in my purse for shopping lists and it's the perfect size. I also use one for camp for keeping track of things to remember and notes to myself. I'm not picky about what pattern I get because all of my Mini Notebooks are currently in use and I need backups! I also wouldn't say no to some regular notebooks as well.<br />
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I usually pick up a new purse for myself during the Outlet Sale. For the past few years, I've been getting Glennas and I really love that style. Thankfully, it's not retired, yet! This year, I don't feel as if I need another purse. I have enough to rotate them and I like the ones I have. I will probably look to see what patterns are at the sale, but I'm not planning on buying one unless I find one I can't live without.<br />
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However, I'm also planning on looking at a couple other purses. I started using a <a href="http://www.meandmybigideas.com/create365-thehappyplanner/">Happy Planner</a> this year and it is much bigger than planners I've used previously. In fact, it barely fits in my Glenna. I really like the planner, though, so I thought I'd see if there is another style of purse that would fit my planner better.<br />
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Here are the bags I'm going to try to check out at the sale -<br />
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<u><b>Triple Zip Hipster</b></u><br />
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I'm interested in a crossbody bag that I can use every day. I love Hipsters, but they don't hold enough for everyday use.<br />
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<b><u>Cargo Sling Crossbody</u></b><br />
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I like that this one can be worn as a crossbody or over the shoulder. I also like that it has lots of pockets.<br />
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<u><b>Carryall Crossbody</b></u><br />
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Again, I like that this one can be worn over the shoulder or as a crossbody bag. According to the measurements on the Vera Bradley website, this one is bigger than a Glenna, but the pictures seem smaller. I guess I'll have to check it out in person!<br />
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Of course, I have other items I'm interested in getting, but unless the price is right, they aren't as important as these items. Check out my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jenn1682/vera-bradley-outlet-sale/" target="">wish list on Pinterest</a> to see more of what I'm wishing for!<br />
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What's on your Vera Bradley wish list?<br />
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The Vera Bradley event of the year is in 2 weeks and I cannot wait! The Vera Bradley Annual Outlet sale is held every year in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It's an arena full of handbags and accessories all at a discount price. For me, it's just as good as Christmas!<br />
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Basically, once you enter, you grab a big plastic bag and a price sheet and then it's time to shop! My plan is to grab anything I think I might want and stuff it in my bag. Then, when I've browsed everything, I find a spot and sort through what's in my bag. Rejected items are placed in nearby boxes and carts to be restocked by Vera workers.<br />
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After making my decisions and any final sweeps around the arena, it's time to pay! There are always tons of registers and the lines move pretty quickly.<br />
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To prepare for the sale, I try to make a list of styles I want to look at the most. These are the items that I will head to first before taking some time to mosey through the rest of the sale. I'll share my wishlist for the sale soon, so come back to check it out!<br />
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Just about every current and retired style of bags and accessories will be at the sale. What's unknown is exactly which patterns will be available. Based on what I've seen at previous years' sales, I can usually make a pretty good prediction of what I'll see. I try to identify which patterns I would most like prior to the sale. This is especially helpful if you are attending the sale with a group. Your friends can help by grabbing things in the pattern you want if you want to split up to shop and then meet back up to sort. (Of course, you'll help out your friends by grabbing what they want.)<br />
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I've found that the patterns are mostly ones that have been retired since the previous year's sale as well as some that are going to be retired after the sale. These are often the colors listed as "sale" on the <a href="http://www.verabradley.com/">Vera Bradley website</a><br />
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So, what colors do I expect to see at the Sale? I usually say it's a good bet we'll see plenty of the patterns that have been retired since the last sale, but at the 2013 sale, there were lots of new patterns available, so it's really anyone's guess. However, I would not set my hopes on a getting a new pattern and instead be pleasantly surprised if they're available this year. I believe that most of the available patterns will be retired patterns.<br />
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Starting with the colors most recently retired and their coordinating patterns...<br />
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Then, those retired last November...<br />
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And, the patterns that retired last August...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rio Squiggle</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaJYq7w647dG3KpOK8iyqXezZszNlQ5jPLzUxNWxPs4bql0eyudt0qtH_qzrc2zCrF7DBotMzgZzWrQXqY-sHmiLTcX3K-33qitI6Yp5VauvUKEAT9Zdyk0djZbQkRR0dKLEyyoufJLFE/s1600/Rio+Stripe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaJYq7w647dG3KpOK8iyqXezZszNlQ5jPLzUxNWxPs4bql0eyudt0qtH_qzrc2zCrF7DBotMzgZzWrQXqY-sHmiLTcX3K-33qitI6Yp5VauvUKEAT9Zdyk0djZbQkRR0dKLEyyoufJLFE/s200/Rio+Stripe.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rio Stripe</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhoeaVXOecO4f1TYW4cZTNpiZOli_1bS5LFmk5Gs_Byf9Yjq177mXTV0EExNRd_osVczsjlohTE08E0tF9ReX563b9Y6s-fKExV_0n2NKL4OloStrtdRK02sooANxcl_qAE6Qu_unGksOV/s1600/Lucky+You.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhoeaVXOecO4f1TYW4cZTNpiZOli_1bS5LFmk5Gs_Byf9Yjq177mXTV0EExNRd_osVczsjlohTE08E0tF9ReX563b9Y6s-fKExV_0n2NKL4OloStrtdRK02sooANxcl_qAE6Qu_unGksOV/s200/Lucky+You.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucky You</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXi-SDq2BSld4mcNup6c2H3lnEbE9iZyYD2OHRA3-gnHMwDwD6ZLIdaiVCf_bNjsRFSTPMfgkueguHR66O0QICzmiFpvZJ62SSbUzBZS-01mGpCGOfS0aZv2OyJVJyWJmBJyZ0qF3264i/s1600/Lucky+Dots.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXi-SDq2BSld4mcNup6c2H3lnEbE9iZyYD2OHRA3-gnHMwDwD6ZLIdaiVCf_bNjsRFSTPMfgkueguHR66O0QICzmiFpvZJ62SSbUzBZS-01mGpCGOfS0aZv2OyJVJyWJmBJyZ0qF3264i/s200/Lucky+Dots.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucky Dots</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujzec35evwoxFJbwnvD0IzuNSAqvuEBgY1x04Bcs_-B8LpH8jhT_4D6CCdB3wMfLEVQmEN12c5pW1diL_wGSEMf4X-7-1ZrcGKZA_QHI2lvhtLDPYXPxm58DxPuqRhwmdfXJUK4FJDAPE/s1600/Ziggy+Zinnia.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiujzec35evwoxFJbwnvD0IzuNSAqvuEBgY1x04Bcs_-B8LpH8jhT_4D6CCdB3wMfLEVQmEN12c5pW1diL_wGSEMf4X-7-1ZrcGKZA_QHI2lvhtLDPYXPxm58DxPuqRhwmdfXJUK4FJDAPE/s200/Ziggy+Zinnia.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ziggy Zinnia</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOOwugYpSThsGjf2LUel_9jvqtygPuIL_uG4j5ZvGsG9i8URlwWG1eoYpQ1Wme_3Sh93gnm6Uy8pmcf8O3ZYmpHFtA0iDoAjpzxTbdwlP-wnv-byPFuA_D70GV4-DENeGPZuJg9EmzH7m/s1600/Ziggy+Zags.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOOwugYpSThsGjf2LUel_9jvqtygPuIL_uG4j5ZvGsG9i8URlwWG1eoYpQ1Wme_3Sh93gnm6Uy8pmcf8O3ZYmpHFtA0iDoAjpzxTbdwlP-wnv-byPFuA_D70GV4-DENeGPZuJg9EmzH7m/s200/Ziggy+Zags.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ziggy Zags</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRePe0UC0WVitEjghyK2XGJJXQdpPdiZWV-voOCgH7L_QVkuTr4h-pAEjAstRbIYbHGgn03gRgHEUnhF9ThDCUE_NqJamP3nxi1V1zzGwQIPZCj0riIQiQ23he5krs18gIccBv6tfZVZmh/s1600/Pink+Swirls.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRePe0UC0WVitEjghyK2XGJJXQdpPdiZWV-voOCgH7L_QVkuTr4h-pAEjAstRbIYbHGgn03gRgHEUnhF9ThDCUE_NqJamP3nxi1V1zzGwQIPZCj0riIQiQ23he5krs18gIccBv6tfZVZmh/s200/Pink+Swirls.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pink Swirls</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOZM4iUkj6tayD3L1DekcXQVhHQKnaIxsPnibfq90D-s-QpkQuboTxgTdxGgYG-m5yzJ_GYn5vFYG0ehcUJ1hoCTYJrXb51PSPQqGvW0jt7FTWEohDlOfhzCVTujakMv6BgJCrhgQBZt1/s1600/Pink+Swirl+Flowers.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOZM4iUkj6tayD3L1DekcXQVhHQKnaIxsPnibfq90D-s-QpkQuboTxgTdxGgYG-m5yzJ_GYn5vFYG0ehcUJ1hoCTYJrXb51PSPQqGvW0jt7FTWEohDlOfhzCVTujakMv6BgJCrhgQBZt1/s200/Pink+Swirl+Flowers.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pink Swirl Flowers</td></tr>
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And finally, the patterns that were retired just after last year's sale...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">African Violet</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUEdSpZRjvJgZR6_Hw61xL65tDYXqHhryhyjWRBYvLHY40TyIRGZqhEZ_gPG2dum3XKMkXVEubEWYmTGzcoAFL4NPGaUttab1WU0qLIK1joRaPQYcnnLm3-3avhIEzY1PgRZsNhg3gFbf/s1600/Leopard+Spots.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwUEdSpZRjvJgZR6_Hw61xL65tDYXqHhryhyjWRBYvLHY40TyIRGZqhEZ_gPG2dum3XKMkXVEubEWYmTGzcoAFL4NPGaUttab1WU0qLIK1joRaPQYcnnLm3-3avhIEzY1PgRZsNhg3gFbf/s200/Leopard+Spots.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leopard Spots</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGwzLdFUQPmLbmx0SYj4Ql5T25XUtg-WBYzs9411m-G6z-_acctC8KXfcIH9_78v_JT8pxvF0k0qv9__h7Z22fLfafAKeAITmujHPSJTbl-NV_oIjR5dcUlSbpbjr7HVqtKFdcu4cR22G/s1600/Moon+Blooms.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGwzLdFUQPmLbmx0SYj4Ql5T25XUtg-WBYzs9411m-G6z-_acctC8KXfcIH9_78v_JT8pxvF0k0qv9__h7Z22fLfafAKeAITmujHPSJTbl-NV_oIjR5dcUlSbpbjr7HVqtKFdcu4cR22G/s200/Moon+Blooms.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moon Blooms</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURqh60yjyeF7M2s691qDGJPI6Bkn6Wvfr2FNCYrLIFHG0HxpNx3HC1R7o7ccDT2wEDubIts3uGKUQmxdbS_j6MXbuHinkaPvArEBMPu6OP6GyHq5ZkYqbSIRrLsrs1m5boKFjiK51Aj_L/s1600/Moon+Drops.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURqh60yjyeF7M2s691qDGJPI6Bkn6Wvfr2FNCYrLIFHG0HxpNx3HC1R7o7ccDT2wEDubIts3uGKUQmxdbS_j6MXbuHinkaPvArEBMPu6OP6GyHq5ZkYqbSIRrLsrs1m5boKFjiK51Aj_L/s200/Moon+Drops.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moon Drops</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_0o0BM2piRGNiYY5vLivHuhE8VqvWQSuRCsyNqH-fiOreYJ_pzuPqi9hYuiDjAasBCrdE5kLWinhXCDUbsksL7D3sxHbmbmsdepJC0Ta_qessRrOKVhb1WBLqN7HaR_Yjy9jRQlbMmq-/s1600/Emerald+Paisley.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_0o0BM2piRGNiYY5vLivHuhE8VqvWQSuRCsyNqH-fiOreYJ_pzuPqi9hYuiDjAasBCrdE5kLWinhXCDUbsksL7D3sxHbmbmsdepJC0Ta_qessRrOKVhb1WBLqN7HaR_Yjy9jRQlbMmq-/s200/Emerald+Paisley.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emerald Paisley</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7W0FKOO3_GoD5sTVKDSaizuuHv3bxVdTYiHyUOkXG68aus_tnbhC4l3UpWfTzhzkOFR5nU0jYioZYgksdmjkNAW0crmzW16mH4GlCIvVf-yt7RdtNw6WKyrdiLYUZ2TaGaDc9f6po7pXR/s1600/Cheery+Blossom.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7W0FKOO3_GoD5sTVKDSaizuuHv3bxVdTYiHyUOkXG68aus_tnbhC4l3UpWfTzhzkOFR5nU0jYioZYgksdmjkNAW0crmzW16mH4GlCIvVf-yt7RdtNw6WKyrdiLYUZ2TaGaDc9f6po7pXR/s200/Cheery+Blossom.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cherry Blossoms</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKgTR3Ndn34yhftPvvALJq2rX-c6XPRu0I03kTXu5krjcZHbUq3CH8FolUxvUnQDc9PLiWKyfZKQG-5MV5IYRsQEN8n2RAHWmRjR-ZoSA7qEE2gZo-4pkDJUOwsmHa8wU7zAtVLgY6De_/s1600/Blossoms.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKgTR3Ndn34yhftPvvALJq2rX-c6XPRu0I03kTXu5krjcZHbUq3CH8FolUxvUnQDc9PLiWKyfZKQG-5MV5IYRsQEN8n2RAHWmRjR-ZoSA7qEE2gZo-4pkDJUOwsmHa8wU7zAtVLgY6De_/s200/Blossoms.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blossoms</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNcUUghDzJTOb-rDVMiPzBeH8wyxbfHc5Dr8nMEfcDK8MNoNzbSU02ip7CFqFNDeUc_jL7ncQVQyZfZVq2ayjQGBYzErE5l2DmKBgJVdomrzmcmIyJ1bSAGkHusRKKoD-C3A475ACuCC7_/s1600/Heather.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNcUUghDzJTOb-rDVMiPzBeH8wyxbfHc5Dr8nMEfcDK8MNoNzbSU02ip7CFqFNDeUc_jL7ncQVQyZfZVq2ayjQGBYzErE5l2DmKBgJVdomrzmcmIyJ1bSAGkHusRKKoD-C3A475ACuCC7_/s200/Heather.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heather</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.verabradley.com/content/content.jsp?pageName=retiredcolors">Source for all pattern pictures</a></div>
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As in previous years, there will also be older patterns available in select styles, but it's tough to predict just what exactly will be available. For example, I've been seeing Night Owl every year since 2010. Your best bet is to look over the Sale section of the Vera Bradley website to get an idea.<br />
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Retired styles are usually available in all patterns that they were made. Theoretically, you could find a bag in a Spring 2016 or Summer 2016 pattern, but I've found that anything that new tends to disappear fast. Your best bet of scoring those will happen in the first few sessions on Wednesday.<br />
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What about prices? Exact prices won't be known until the sale opens, but looking at previous years' prices can give you an idea of what to expect. Keep in mind, that beginning the second day of the sale, prices may start dropping. Just a few on the second day, then more as the sale goes on. Just keep in mind, the later in the sale you go, the less selection you may have to choose from. I value selection over price, so the second day works well for me.<br />
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To help give an idea of prices, I made a chart comparing the prices I could find from sales over the past few years. I'll be updating this as I find out prices from this year's sale. Keep in mind, the prices on the chart are the starting price; I did not include any markdowns that occurred as the sale went on.<br />
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<a href="http://argylelove.blogspot.com/p/vera-bradley-outle-sale-price-comparison.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Vera Bradley Outlet Sale Price Comparison" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3l-t1nf6fN7GSEiN4SsFZwSWcrtZP93zbTsWeEHsX5wyzNrZUJEONhhWRSEgQ3XeiMG8_4lp7_7IaPzptBndx6g2yrPSjvK72OxP0O-rp5-jia0cJzw6JYOD4SWpq3707O20HERM2xn1H/s320/vbos+price+comparison.png" width="320" /></a></div>
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This will be my 9th Vera Bradley Outlet Sale and I've picked up a few tips along the way.<br />
<ul>
<li>Use a crossbody handbag or a smaller purse. It gets crowded in the arena as you can see from the pictures and believe me, you'll want your hands free to shop!</li>
<li>Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. You're going to be on your feet the whole time. Don't wear flip flops or you risk having your foot stepped on.</li>
<li>A couple years ago, several readers suggested using a tote or larger bag to hold their shopping. I was buying a tote for my mother-in-law, so I stuffed my other shopping in it and it was awesome. It was much easier to carry than the plastic bag you are given. If you are not going to purchase the tote you use, I would suggest making sure you use one that is well stocked so that you don't take away somebody else's chance at getting that bag. There are boxes at the registers to put back items you do not want to purchase.</li>
<li>Check the inside of the items you are purchasing. Now that Vera Bradley is making outlet versions of items, some items will have a satin lining instead of a quilted cotton inside. If it's important to you that you get the classic quilted cotton, I highly recommend you open up items and check them prior to putting them in your shopping bag. Last year, these were all mixed together, so I checked everything I was looking at.</li>
<li>Bring your registration and your ID. There are usually computers set up to print off your registration, but you'll have to wait in line. Save time and do it before you arrive. You will not be able to purchase anything without your ID, so make sure you have it!</li>
<li><b>Please don't bring young children!</b> There is <i>no way</i> I'd bring a small child to the sale. It's crowded and you won't enjoy yourself if you have to worry about keeping your child with you at all times. I'm going with my best friend, Tricia, and she is leaving her adorable toddler at home. He's a great shopper, but she knows that the Outlet Sale is no place for a child that young. I'm so glad I have responsible friends who value the safety of their children.</li>
<li>This is not the mall, do not bring a stroller! You will only annoy everyone else and your baby really doesn't belong. If I couldn't get a babysitter, I wouldn't go to the sale. I really <b>cannot</b> stress this one enough. Last year, there were tons of strollers. It is <i>very</i> crowded in the sale and at times, impossible for an adult to just walk through the crowd. A stroller will only make your shopping experience less enjoyable and unsafe.</li>
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Don't forget to like the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArgyleLove">Argyle Love Facebook page</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Argyle_Love">follow me on Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/argylelove" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. New this year, I'm on Snapchat! My username is ArgyleLove. I'm still new to it, but I'm going to try to snap during the sale. (It'll be crazy in there, so no promises!) I'll try to tweet from the sale and hopefully share some pictures too. Also, follow my friend <a href="http://everydaytrish.com/">Trish</a> on her <a href="https://twitter.com/EverydayTrish">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/everydaytrish">Instagram</a>. We're shopping together and I'm sure she'll have things to share too!<br />
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And finally, remember to have fun! Score some great deals and enjoy being in the company of other Vera Bradley lovers.<br />
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Any questions? Leave them in a comment below and I'll try to answer them!<br />
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Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16555817117428656077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786437085727750169.post-40638499870337746062016-02-09T20:42:00.000-05:002016-02-09T20:42:08.690-05:00Lent 2016With the Lenten season starting tomorrow, I wanted to share what I'm giving up this year. <br />
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I'm doing my traditional thing and giving up pop. I've really fallen off the wagon with this one lately and have been drinking far too much pop. I hope avoiding it for the next 6 weeks will help me get back to only drinking it occasionally. <br />
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I usually give up chocolate as well, but this year I decided to really challenge myself. This year, I'm giving up all sweets. That's right, no cookies, no cake, no ice cream, no candy. I hoping this will help me eliminate a lot of needless sugar from my diet. I anticipate I'll be eating a lot of fruit to fill my sweet cravings.<br />
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M and I are also giving up eating out this year. We do make exceptions for if someone else wants to buy us a meal or if we use a gift card. Basically, we're trying to eliminate spending money on meals when we can eat at home.<br />
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Here's hoping that our Lenten sacrifices can help us develop new habits. <br />
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<b>1. What's your favorite grocery store splurge? </b><br />
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I'm not one to splurge at the grocery store. In fact, I only buy things that are on sale unless it's something we need right then because I somehow failed to stock up when it was on sale.<br />
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However, a few weeks ago, I picked up some Trader Joe's Cookie Butter, which was decidedly <b>not</b> on sale. It is so delicious, it was worth having to drive 2 hours for it. <br />
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<b>2. How's your penmanship? </b><br />
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I teach primary grades, so my printing, when I try, is darn near perfect. My everyday writing tends to be a mix of printing and some cursive and I've been told it's nice. My actual cursive is okay. It's legible, but my 3rd grade teacher would be disappointed in some of my letter formations. <br />
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<b>3. Do you have a "Summer Bucket List?" </b><br />
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Our anniversary is in the summer, so we always try to celebrate with a trip, usually just a day trip to an area zoo. This year, we're heading to the Indianapolis Zoo.<br />
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I also usually go to our county fair at lease once, but this year I decided that it just wasn't worth driving out there and dealing with crowds just for some ice cream, however delicious it may be. Besides, we've got a busy week planned since the husband is on vacation and my summer day camp job is over.<br />
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<b>4. What's the best thing on the radio right now? </b><br />
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Oh gosh, my summer commute is less than 5 minutes, so I don't listen to the radio much. I can however, sing all of the "Watch me whip" song thanks to our camp talent show act.<br />
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I fully admit that Taylor Swift has sucked me back in with her pop stuff and I do like Bad Blood.<br />
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Of course, I also like anything Kelly Clarkson puts out and I've been enjoying Maroon 5's stuff again.<br />
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<b>5. Ice cream or frozen yogurt?</b><br />
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Ice cream! Especially the soft serve from the county fair.<br />
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We actually have several frozen yogurt places around here where you do your own toppings and then pay by the weight. I haven't been to any of them yet, so I'm not opposed to frozen yogurt. I actually just prefer to go to the frozen custard place instead.<br />
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<b>1. At what temperature do you keep the thermostat set? Summer, winter, day, night? </b><br />
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We just replaced the air conditioner a couple weeks ago and got a new programmable thermostat. So, during the summer, while we're out and at night, it's set at 78 and when we're home during the day/evening it's set to 75. Our bedroom never seems to cool down at night, so we also have a window unit in there that we use when we get too warm.<br />
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In winter, my husband is a heat miser, so I think we usually set it to 68 or so.<br />
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<b>2. What is your favorite frozen beverage? </b><br />
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Alcoholic - lime margaritas with salt on the rim<br />
Nonalcoholic - Frozen Coke<br />
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<b>3. Where do you keep your keys?</b><br />
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This is an ongoing issue in our house. I'm actively trying to find a solution - preferably some sort of storage unit for our back door entry area.<br />
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I currently try to keep my keys in my purse, but I have a habit of setting them down and forgetting where they are.<br />
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<b>4. Have you ever really been lost? </b><br />
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I have a fear of getting lost, so I try not to go anywhere I'm not familiar with. Of course, now that I have a smartphone, there's less chance of being lost.<br />
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<b>5. What is the last movie you saw in the theaters?</b><br />
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<i>The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies </i>for my annual birthday movie. Looks like I'll probably pick the new Star Wars movie for my next birthday.<br />
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We don't get to the theater very often. We will definitely be going to see <i>Spectre</i> when it comes out later this year.<br />
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<b>1. How did you celebrate the 4th of July? (Or, for you international types . . . Do anything fun this weekend?) </b><br />
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On the actual 4th of July, we didn't do much. We stayed home and were anti-social. I made ribs in the crock pot and we watched the neighbors' fireworks through the window while trying to convince the cat that the world wasn't ending.<br />
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Today, we are having my in-laws over for a cookout.<br />
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<b>2. Do you sunburn easily? </b><br />
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Yes, but only above the waist. It takes forever for my legs to even get a tan. Although, I did once burn my legs while sitting on the Florida beach and then the next day I had to wear pantyhose for job interviews. That was torture!<br />
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<b>3. Hot dogs. Yay or nay?</b><br />
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Yay, but I would prefer a cheeseburger.<br />
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<b>4. Have you ever personally set off fireworks?</b><br />
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I am terrified of amateur fireworks, so I've only done sparklers.<br />
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<b>5. Have you ever jumped off the high dive? </b><br />
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No. I always have to work up the courage to even jump off a regular diving board, so there was no way I was going near the high dive. It was one of the bouncy ones, so it was extra scary.<br />
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<b>6. Do you do anything weird in your sleep?</b><br />
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Oh boy, I do all kinds of things in my sleep. I apparently have conversations with my husband before he goes to work, but I never remember even waking up. He swears I was awake, but I'm not! I've gotten up and used the bathroom in my sleep. And several times, I've woken up wearing things that were hanging in my closet when I went to sleep. Apparently, I got cold!<br />
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<b>How long have you lived in your current home?</b><br />
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5 years<br />
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When we bought it 5 years ago, I was sure that by now we would be looking for a new house, but I think we're here to stay for probably another 5 years.<br />
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<b>How do you find out about news and current events?</b><br />
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The Internet and social media. I see a lot of news updates through Facebook and Twitter. I do read the local newspaper on their website daily as well.<br />
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<b>Would you be able to make change for a twenty right now? For a dollar?</b><br />
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For a twenty - no. For a dollar - maybe? I rarely carry cash unless I'm going to the flea market or garage sales.<br />
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<b>What's the craziest food you've ever eaten?</b><br />
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I'm a picky eater, so I've never eaten anything too adventurous.<br />
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<b>Which of the commonly removed parts have you had removed? (tonsils, wisdom teeth, appendix, etc.)</b><br />
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Only my wisdom teeth. I had the bottom ones cut out when I was 15 to prepare for braces. I had the top ones pulled out a couple years ago.<br />
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<b>What's your favorite sport to watch on TV?</b><br />
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I like watching the Olympics. I'll watch whatever is airing on TV during the Olympics.<br />
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Let's look at this week's questions!<br />
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<b>1. Any big plans for the summer?</b><br />
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I'm working summer camp for the 3rd year in a row, so I'm busy for the next 6 weeks. We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary on Friday and we usually do a day trip to celebrate, but since camp started early this year, we're putting it off until the end of July. We're planning on going down to Indy to visit the zoo. They have koalas for the summer!<br />
<b><br />2. What is the strangest thing you believed as a child?</b><br />
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I really don't remember believing anything strange. I had an active imagination, but I was also very practical as a kid, I guess.<br />
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<b>3. What is your favorite amusement park ride? (can be a specific one at a specific park or just a type of ride)</b><br />
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I'm a ride wuss. I can't ride anything that goes upside down, too fast, or too high. But I can ride everything at Disney World's Magic Kingdom. My favorite ride is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.<br />
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<b><br />4. What's on your summer reading list?</b><br />
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Anything I can get my hands on! Now that school is out, my schedule is lighter and I will have more time to read. I've got a lot books on request at the library and I'll read whatever pops up. I already read the <a href="http://www.gofugyourself.com/" target="_blank">Fug Girls</a>' <i>The Royal We</i> and really enjoyed it.<br />
<b><br />5. Have you ever fallen asleep in public?</b><br />
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The only time I've fallen asleep in public is when I slept on the high-speed train in France. I had to sleep because when I was awake, I felt extremely nauseous!<br />
<b><br />6. What is your favorite smell?</b><br />
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I like floral scents. Lilac, because my grandparents had a giant bush in their yard and it always smelled so good when it bloomed. And peony because they are my favorite flowers and my wedding bouquet smelled so heavenly. I couldn't stop smelling it all day. Now the smell of peonies makes me think of our wedding day.<br />
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I'm not sure yet if I'll do next week's questions - they're about fathers, and that's a bit of a touchy subject around here.<br />
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Yesterday was my day to shop at the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale. I had so much fun, but now I'm sad that I have to wait a year for the next one!<br />
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I wanted to share with you a few notes about my experience and some pictures I took along the way. I shopped with my best friend <a href="http://everydaytrish.com/">Tricia</a> and our moms. We are all veteran VBOS shoppers.<br />
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We arrived at the Coliseum about an hour before our 11:00 session. I'm still not sure what line we were in, to be honest. We were upstairs, so I assumed we were somewhere in line 2, but we got into the sale relatively quickly and it wasn't very crowded at all yet.<br />
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There was apparently some delay in getting people into the sale which resulted in Vera Bradley adding an extra 45 minutes to our session. They never announced this while I was on the sale floor, but I saw it on Twitter while I was shopping. They may have announced it towards the end of our scheduled time, but by then I was in the checkout area.<br />
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As I said, we got into the sale relatively quickly. The line started moving right after 11:00 and we didn't stand still for long. I'd say we were in within 15 minutes of the sale starting. I was too excited to start shopping to look at my watch!<br />
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This year, I had grand plans to try to stay with mom while we shopped. So when we entered the sale, she and I headed for the Little Hipsters because she wanted one of those. I had also been thinking about getting one, but they didn't have any in Ribbons, so I decided not to get one.<br />
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There was one Little Hipster in Go Wild on the pile and I very stupidly did not grab it. Of course, later when I went back, it was gone. Always grab something you're interested in, even if you don't think you will buy it!<br />
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After picking out a Little Hipster for my mom, I headed for the Glennas and Emily Satchels which were in the same section. At this point, my mom wandered off, but no big deal, we had a meeting point set up.<br />
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I did find a Glenna and an Emily Satchel in Ribbons, so they both went into my bag to consider later. I then got distracted by various items in that area, like the baby stuff. I had to force myself to focus on what I was there for first and then I could browse. But there was so much stuff and so many great deals!<br />
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I found the Veras and got one for my mother-in-law and then looked for the Tumblers, which were gone, and the hair accessories. After I had the things I had come for, I wandered around looking at various other things and documenting prices for the price chart.<br />
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I also decided to go back and pick up a Little Hipster to consider. As I said, there weren't any in Ribbons or Flutterby and the Go Wild one was gone, so I ended up grabbing one in Flower Shower, which was the same pattern my mom picked out.<br />
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Eventually, we all met up at our meeting spot and started sorting our things and adding up our totals. I compared the Glenna and the Emily Satchel and ended up going with the Glenna again. While the Emily seems to have lots of room and I like that it's divided, ultimately I didn't like the shoulder strap. It felt shorter than the Glenna. Vera Bradley says it's a 1/2 inch difference, but apparently, that makes all the difference to me!<br />
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We headed to the checkout probably somewhere after 1:00 and while the line was long, it moved quickly. We didn't really stand in one spot for long. I was attempting to update the price chart while in line, so that was an adventure!<br />
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<b>Things I Liked This Year</b><br />
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<li>Bonus Buys! I admit, I was a little skeptical this would be a good thing, but I liked it. Our session had quite a few Bonus Buys and one of them was the Vera, which I was getting for my mother-in-law. The Bonus Buys were marked with balloons and they frequently announced what they were throughout the sale.</li>
<li>Markdowns! Markdowns had already started on Thursday, and I was happy to see the silver balloons marking them. Sadly, it wasn't anything I wanted in my session, but I'm always happy to see markdowns.</li>
<li> Things were actually where the map said they were. Last year, this was a problem, but this year was good. Although if something was sold out, there was usually another product in that spot, so that was a little confusing. </li>
<li>Friendly workers! Once again, everybody I interacted with was super friendly.</li>
<li>Jewelry! This year the jewelry, readers, and sunglasses were located in a special area on the sales floor with plenty of workers to help. This is so much better than having them after the checkouts or located elsewhere. I was so happy to get the necklace I've been wanting since last year. </li>
<li>Coupon! Vera Bradley printed a coupon for $30 off a $100 purchase at the Outlet Sale in a local newspaper. Thanks to Tricia's mom and dad we were able to get our hands on 4 copies. After doing my calculations, I was able to keep the Little Hipster I was considering because I basically got it for free thanks to the coupon. I LOVED that coupon! My mom didn't spend enough to use hers, so we gave it to the lady in the checkout line behind us.</li>
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<b>Things I Didn't Like This Year</b><br />
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<li>Strollers! Look, it's crowded, it's chaotic, and it's hard to move around. The strollers do not make things any easier and I cannot imagine it's easy to maneuver with one. I'm just worried somebody is going to get hurt. I did see several ladies wearing their small children, which is great.</li>
<li>Sold out items. I know it's hard for Vera Bradley to predict what is going to sell out quickly, but it's really annoying to get excited about something on the map only to find out it's gone already. For example, pet items were on the map, but they were nowhere to be found during our session. I found where they were supposed to be, but there were only beach towels there. They need to put up a sign saying that the item is sold out. I know the map is trying to be helpful, and I appreciate that, but they couldn't have had much pet stuff if it was already gone, so maybe it didn't need to be on the map? I don't know. Better communication about sold out items is needed though.</li>
<li>No prices on the shopping guide again. Finding the right sign for products was sometimes tricky with the crowds and I always have a hard time remembering things. The price scanners were helpful, but with no prices on the guide, it meant that <i>everybody</i> wanted to use the scanners. You had to fight the crowd to get a chance to scan your item. I like being able to provide the price chart though and hopefully, it was helpful to a lot of people this year.</li>
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Here's what I bought...<br />
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Glenna in Ribbons</div>
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Little Hipster in Flower Shower</div>
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Colorful Hair Clips in Ribbons and Flower Shower</div>
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Cleaning Cloth in Indigo Pop</div>
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Carpe Diem Necklace in Petal Paisley</div>
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Not pictured - Vera in Indigo Pop for my mother-in-law and another item I'm saving for mother's day.</div>
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What did I put back? I put back the Emily Satchel I had been considering as well as a Loop Keychain because $6 was more than I really wanted to pay for a keychain I really didn't need.<br />
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How did my wish list do? I did get the Glenna, Colorful Hair Clips, and necklace that I wanted. The Tumblers and Umbrellas were already sold out by my session. There were no large flip flops left either. I did see the Ruffle Cosmetics I like, but they didn't have any in red.<br />
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After shopping, we headed over to Jefferson Pointe to shop and check out the Vera Bradley store. Of course, I spotted items I'll be adding to my wish list for next year's sale.<br />
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We also discovered that Fort Wayne now has a Tim Horton's, so we checked it out and got doughnuts. They were delicious and we'll be adding a stop at Tim Horton's to our annual girls' day traditions.<br />
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We had a great day of shopping and I can't wait for next year's sale!<br />
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What did you get at the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale?<br />
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