New New New! iHeart Monday 11.9.09

Good morning sunshines and welcome to a new week!!

So we did a little thinking this weekend and decided that it was time for some change on Book ♥ Soulmates. It's out with the old and in with the new! We'll be saying good-bye to a few old memes and saying hello to some new ones...but don't worry, a few of our favorites like Wicked Wednesday and Fresh Friday will be staying!

Our first change is bye-bye "Manic Monday" and helloooo "iHeart Monday".

"i heart" is a really fun meme introduced to us by our wonderful amiga Nely at All About {n} and we just couldn't wait to jump on board :)

Every Monday, we'll be sharing something (anything) that we love with you and we encourage you to share something that you love with us!

Today, we iHeart Vera Bradley

Vera Bradley is a designer line of feminine handbags (and oh so much more) introduced to Isalys by a friend some years ago. The founding duo that is Vera Bradley became known for their signature 'all fabric' purses in fun & colorful patterns; patterns that when you see them down the street have become synonymous with this brand.

Isalys got her first V.B. purse as a gift in the very popular Java Blue pattern and soon fell in love! Her collection is slowly growing and now includes: (3) purses, (1) giant weekender tote, (1) wallet, (1) eyeglass case, (1) notebook, and even (1) lunch bag in a variety of 4 different patterns. She has converted her mom into a bonafide V.B. fan and is now working her magic to get Vanessa to become a fan too :P *hehe*

Vera Bradley's products are not only fun, flirty and sassy but also really practical. Their all fabric purses can be tossed into the washer & dryer and come out good as new without damaging the purse...what other purse can say that huh? Plus, because they are all fabric, they're uber flexible so you can fit a TON of stuff in them and usually come with a bunch pockets for extra storage.

You can check her out at Vera Bradley.com
Their products are available at any V.B. Boutique shop, Hallmark, Crabtree & Evelyn and yes, even Barnes & Nobles now carries them too *yayyy!*

Ok, enough sales...

Isalys iHearts her Vera Bradley notebook and lunch bag in Bali Blue
(which she got at Barnes & Noble)


Isalys: I used my Bali Blue journal to take notes of our trip while in the UK. It's got a magnetic flap to keep it closed and a string book mark. As for my lunch bag, I can honestly say that I don't leave home without it :)

Vanessa iHearts this Vera Bradley Pen & Pencil Set in Imperial Toile
(a new and fabulous brown & pink pattern)



Vanessa: I have to admit, it took me a while to jump on the Vera Bradley band wagon b/c I usually go for simpler looks. All that changed a few weeks ago when I was in B&N with Isalys and I saw (and fell in ♥ with) this pen/pencil set. I ♥ the design! I ♥ the colors! It's soooo.... ME! I cannot wait to buy the purses and all the other cute thingies in this collection! =)

That's it for this post. We hope you guys are as excited about this new meme as we are!

Have a fantastic Monday!