Apparently Vera Bradley bags are so stylish and popular that everyone wants one--and some people simply can't afford a real one. The world's solution: pretend Vera Bradley bags for about half the price. Now, I'm all about saving money when buying handbags--I've been known to purchase a few knockoff bags myself (albeit they're fashionable and super duper gorgey).
I just don't get the appeal. Here's the thing: My grandmother loves these bags. And I encourage that. They're perfect for her sewing things and just for toting her stuff around town. But anyone under the age of 60 should not be carrying anything that even slightly resembles a Vera Bradley bag.
I've been living in Portsmouth, NH for about a year now and there are a lot of college-aged kids. To my amazement, I'd say that around 40% (maybe even 50%) of them carry around little Vera Bradley bags. And I'm pretty sure they think it's stylish, as the rest of their outfits are usually not terrible. Is this a NH thing? I'd rather see people use a cheap garbage bag than a "Vera". I get so angry when I see it them I shake and my boyfriend has to calm me down. I'm talking medical problems here!!
For the love of God, cut it out. If you want to have an ugly quilted bag, fine. It's your choice, and I will continue to hate you. But a knockoff bag of a bag that's already relativity cheap? Well, that's just sad.
That is all.