How to Look Middle America: Carry Vera Bradley
There are two things I don’t want to see on my walk to work after a night of partying: a.) tequila and b.) Vera Bradley bags. But I think B has the power to make me sicker than A. I’m not sure where the craze of carrying quilts as handbags originated, but I know the MidWest is the sole place I’ve seen it this year. I notice them sitting on the bar, propped on the seat next to me in class and in the mall used as diaper bags. I would feel better carrying bottles and baby wipes in a colostomy bag to avoid toting that quilted monstrosity. To make matters worse, the cost of these “purses” range from $50 for a tote to $130 for a garment bag. I could make something more attractive for a lot less by picking textile scraps off the floor at JoAnn Fabrics. Talk about a crazy bag lady.
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About the Author: Amanda realized at a young age she could turn her love for materialistic bullshit into a lucrative career. She gets the best of two worlds working in both fashion merchandising and journalism. When Amanda isn't blogging, you can find her at the winery, thrift store or working on her Catholic education memoir "Bitches, Whores and Stoners Wear Plaid." She is currently finishing her degree in the MidWest but will rejoin her soul in New York shortly.
Rude. What part of the Midwest do live in that people are seen carrying those things. I live in the Midwest and NEVER see them. Sorry, but the stereotypes aren’t appreciated…www.themidwasteland.com…xo!
Reply to MonicaMonica, just wondering if you were serious on that link you posted bc i checked out the site and it is god awful. If you were trying to say that the midwest has stlye based on that site, well you were sadly mistaken, it just fulfilled every stereotype we have ever had about the midwest. Congrats!
Reply to Corey MoranI have worked at the Salt Lake City airport for the last 6 months and have noticed anywhere from 6-12 or more of these scary bags per day. Many of the people carrying these bags are teenagers. That is beyond scary and definitely seems to have something to do with looking conservative. There are way more of these godawful bags circulating than anyone would care to admit.
Reply to cathyOMG, someone that finally shares my sentiments as well. These are the most HIDEOUS bags and I’ve no clue where they caught on from; they are like outcast rejects from the Lillain Vernon catalog or something. The unfortunate thing is too though, that I’ve noticed alot of people carrying these in NY as well….
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