Category Archives: Clothing and Accessories

Old is New Again in Fashion Accessories

betmar hat Old is New Again in Fashion AccessoriesA hat is about more than simply keeping you warm. It’s a fashion opportunity—nothing polishes off your look like a well chosen hat.  And the upcoming season offers plenty of opportunity with retro detailing making a big comeback in hat fashions for the fall & winter 2010/11 season.  Look for vintage details like flowers, ribbons, buttons, and faux fur  in cloches, berets, caps, fedoras and more.

The Little Traveler has  beautiful styles arriving each day, so come on in to meet the hat of your dreams and define your style for the new season.

They’re Here! Vera Bradley New Fall Colors

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The Little Traveler is ecstatic to introduce the new Vera Bradley colors for Fall 2010:

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Hello Dahlia – Lush, sensual florals and bold, rouge undertones step into the spotlight in and oh-so-dramatic way with this playful, expressive pattern.

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very berry paisly Theyre Here! Vera Bradley New Fall Colors.

Very Berry Paisley – Spontaneous, adventurous, artistically inspired. This season’s palette of berries and vibrant purples swirl and twirl in this eclectic, folkloric design.

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slate blooms Theyre Here! Vera Bradley New Fall Colors.

Slate Blooms – Bursting with possibilities, organic, oversized blooms pair with slate grey, winter white and mahogany to create a spirited, down to earth experience.

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Barcelona Theyre Here! Vera Bradley New Fall Colors.

Barcelona – Influenced by a Spanish tile motif, contemporary stripes of scarlet, cobalt, and yellow add a modern flair to old world charm. The effect? Timeless.

Vera Bradley 2010

July 8, 2010: The Debut of New Fall Prints and Styles!

Be the first to pick up the new fall Vera Bradley. The Little Traveler will have all four new prints including Hello Dahlia (fuchsia) and Barcelona (black & white), plus a number of new styles too! We’re especially excited about the the new Laptop Backpack – very convenient and stylish.

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Pencil Me In Set

July 8-19: Pencil Me In

Get this specially designed pencil pouch & pencil box set for only $20.

July 22-August 2: Paperclip Gift with Purchase

Free 8-piece Paperclip Set with the purchase of any 2 Vera Stationery items.

August 5-16: Weekender Special

Pick up your weekender for only $75. Any pattern.  (Reg. $92)

Summer Fashion Forecast

Freshproduce1 sp10 Summer Fashion ForecastCOTTON SUMMER-WEIGHT JACKETS:  Perfect for those over air conditioned places like restaurants and theaters.  Check out the new stylish silhouettes with fun prints and embellishments.  Try one of our reversible styles – a cool tapestry on one side and a silky dressier second side.  Make this your summer fashion staple with our White Jeans and White Capris – and you’re set for anything.

EASY BREEZY COTTON COORDINATES:  Everything’s just beachy! We love mixing the hand-dyed batiks in pretty turquoise, blue and white from El Huarache with the fun patterns and solids from Fresh Produce and Organic Beach.  With just a few key pieces you have an entire wardrobe!  Tops, skirts, capris and sundresses.  Sizes for everyone from small to 3x.

BRIGHT COLORS AND COOL FABRICATIONS: Summer’s Best Handbags! Our summer bags go from small and compact for a day at the festival or an evening of dancing to larger meshes perfect for toting to the beach or park.  Great colors and metallics announce summer is here!

SCARVES: The must-have accessory for summer! You heard right;  scarves are your best little investment for summer.  Add them to a tee or tank for a fresh look.  We have so many summer weight scarves in hot colors.  One of our favorites – a beautiful yellow scarf featuring scenes from Paris.

SUNGLASS READERS: These come in handy when you’re dining al fresco and can’t read the menu. Great for the pool too. Bamboo Sunglass Readers are lightweight and highly stylish.  All readers available in 1.25-3.0 times magnification.

Vera Bradley Summer Sale!

The summer sale just got better!  New patterns have just been added: Patchwork, Starry Night, Frill, Flower Mesh & Meet Me in Paris.  Come on in to see them all.

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Now is the time to get Vera Bradley at The Little Traveler.  This sale features colors and styles that have never been on sale before, and they’ll be on sale until they are gone!


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Brighton Blvd. City Bag

blvd city bag Brighton Blvd. City BagMay 28-June13, 2010

The fabulous Brighton Blvd City Bag, with a retail value of $100, will be available FREE with the purchase of $100 in Brighton products at The Little Traveler. During this promotion, Brighton is sponsoring two worthy causes:

Little Kids Rock restores and revitalizes music education in underfunded public schools. Little Kids Rock has served more than 85,000 students at over 1,100 schools in 21 cities nationwide. For more information about Little Kids Rock you can visit their website at www.littlekidsrock.org.

Teach for America recruits recent college graduates from all backgrounds and career interests to commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools. They provide the training and ongoing support necessary to ensure their success as teachers, thus showing that students in low income communities can achieve at high levels. For more information please visit www.teachforamerica.org.

Spring Fashion Forecast

fresh produce 250x300 Spring Fashion ForecastSPRING’S best FASHION  INVESTMENT:

A colorful print jacket! This piece will take you from office to evening to weekend in a flash, and make you look and feel great too! We have lots of colorful and bold jackets with prices starting at $60.

The newest neutral? Animal Prints! Mix them into your wardrobe with a scarf, a sweater or belt.  Or be daring and roar into spring with a handsome animal print jacket!  Available in missy and large sizes, they’re purrfect!

michealleu Spring Fashion ForecastUniquely Leu. If you really want to express your personal style, check out the new clothing from artist Michael Leu.  These elegant t-shirts and jackets are works of art with beautiful street or seaside scenes.  No two are alike. Be the first to select your piece of art.

Downsize your handbag. You’ll see less ‘monster totes’ this season as bags start to shrink.  Our spring handbag collection includes many new designs in eye-catching colors: turquoise, pink, purple, mint and more.  Opt for a stylish faux leather or crocodile adorned with studs, zippers and tassels.

fresh produce 2 Spring Fashion ForecastCool fun casuals. Planning a cruise or just ready to add to your casual spring wardrobe?  Stop in today to check out the latest new prints from Fresh Produce, Organic Cotton, I Can Too and El Hurraché.  These versatile tops and bottoms in cottons, knits and sheeting bring a dash of color and a splash of fun to your wardrobe. Look for both Missy and Xtra Fresh (1x-3x) sizes.

Sweet Spring and Easter Fashions for the Little Ones

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Your sweetie-pies will look picture perfect in their new spring outfits.  We have super fun coordinating fashions for brothers and sisters from favorites such as LeTop, Hartstrings, Baby Togs and Good Lad.

Girls will love the polka dots, plaid and pastel dresses and boys will be handsome in their ties, sweaters and vests!  Girls 3mos-6x; boys  3mos-4T.

Vera Bradley Summer Preview: March 22

sumer 2010 patterns Vera Bradley Summer Preview: March 22Join us in our Vera Bradley room on Monday, March 22 for the Vera Bradley Summer Preview.  Summer Vera brings pretty and exciting designs in romantic and flowery, traditional and classic, as well as out-and-out bold. Don’t miss the striking Night & Day collection in classic black and white with a touch of charcoal.  It’s a winner year-round!

• Vera’s new Trip Kit is great!  This holds everything… makeup, brushes, styling gels AND hair spray!

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flip flops Vera Bradley Summer Preview: March 22• Peek-a-boo… it’s see through!  “Beachy-keen” Flower Mesh Collection is great for the beach.  Add some Vera flip flops and you’re stylin’ for summer.

• Ooo, la la! Vera’s new sleek Nylon Collection with cobblestone quilting and patent trim gives these special styles Parisian flair in Turquoise, Black and Khaki.

Brighton 2010

We have all the latest Brighton Charms!  Check out the new silver Alphabet Series featuring barrel-shaped beads with Swarovski crystal accents.  We also have all the new STATE CHARMS in stock!  Charms aren’t just for bracelets… use them to embellish your necklace, key ring and even your Brighton handbag!   Brighton Charms are the best… affordably priced and interchangeable with other brands!  Beads start at just $7.50.

umbrella Brighton 2010March 5 – 21: Under My Umbrella

No Brighton collection is complete without beautiful Brighton accessories, such as this specially designed Umbrella that you will receive FREE with any $100 Brighton purchase.

Get yourself a silver charm bracelet, necklace, sunglasses or a new handbag in our dedicated Brighton room and walk out with this umbrella that will keep you stylish during those Chicagoland spring showers.

qij9326b sm Brighton 2010March 19-20: Belly up to the Brighton Charm Bar

Grab your best friend and come see our NEW Charm Bar and  5 new bracelet styles! Design your own charming creation and register to win one of three $100 Brighton Gift Certificates.

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April 23-May 8:  Ears to You

Purchase any Brighton necklace and bracelet and choose any pair of Brighton earrings FREE!  Limited to instock earrings.

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blvd city bag Brighton 2010May 28-June13: Brighton Blvd. City Bag

The fabulous Brighton Blvd City Bag, with a retail value of $100, will be available FREE with the purchase of $100 in Brighton products.

During this promotion, Brighton is sponsoring two worthy causes:

Little Kids Rock restores and revitalizes music education in underfunded public schools. Little Kids Rock has served more than 85,000 students at over 1,100 schools in 21 cities nationwide. For more information about Little Kids Rock you can visit their website at www.littlekidsrock.org.

Teach for America recruits recent college graduates from all backgrounds and career interests to commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools. They provide the training and ongoing support necessary to ensure their success as teachers, thus showing that students in low income communities can achieve at high levels. For more information please visit www.teachforamerica.org.

June 25-July 11: B Charmed

Get an exclusively designed bracelet FREE when you purchase $50 in Brighton charms, beads or spacers.  (While supplies last.  Limit one bracelet percustomer.)

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