Happy FriYAY ladies! As always, aren’t you SO happy the weekend is in sight? I absolutely am. One because it means we’re getting closer to our wedding day!! Two because it’s the weekend duh! I’m also really excited about today’s post. Today I’m partnering with Vera Bradley to talk about the amazing campaign they have going on right now as well as their incredible fall line. If you haven’t checked out Vera Bradley lately, you’re about to be shocked and obsessed. They’re new fall line is out of this world and real step away from their typical quilted bags. While they still have a huge variety of adorable quilted bags, they now also have some edgy, yet classic handbags that you’ll want to carry all season long.

Vera Bradley stores are also experiencing new store designs with beautiful new layouts and displays plus a brighter look. Hello instagram heaven! I recently hosted an event at the Charlotte Vera Bradley store and completely fell in love. With the items, with the layout, and with the staff. Y’all they are the sweetest ever!! Below are a couple snaps from the event. Thank you to everyone that came out! If you’re in the Charlotte area and you haven’t been into the store recently, you need to go stat!

Yesterday I shared a look styling Vera Bradley’s backpack for fall. This backpack is hands down going to be my go to piece for the new season. The backpack is classic in the fact that you could wear it year after year. It’s not going to go out of style! With the structure and cognac leather there’s a real chic feel about the bag as well. I definitely wouldn’t feel bad wearing the backpack out for date night or drinks with the gals! I’ll also be using the bag for those Saturday afternoon errand runs and weekend adventures with the fiance. Basically what I’m saying is you’ll be seeing it on me a lot!

The backpack might be my absolute favorite BUT there’s a ton of other fabulous pieces that have caught my eye as well. The new fall collection is a great way to brighten your wardrobe and make a bold statement! Like can we talk about this color? It’s incredibly perfect for the fall season. Is this bag in that color not the cutest thing? OH and this bag is totally coming home with me real soon! This travel bag is perfect for weekends away, carrying on an airplane, and even using for a baby bag if you’re at that stage. Head into your local Vera Bradley store asap to check out all of these fabulous items. Below you’ll find all of my top picks from the fall collection.

Lastly, I want to talk to y’all about Vera Bradley‘s current campaign. It’s all about girl power and creating a discussion around why it’s good to be a girl. I think we can all agree, it’s pretty darn great to be girl!! To join in the discussion I wanted to share with y’all 20 reasons why I believe it’s good to be a girl…

1. We get to watch all the lovey dovey rom-coms we want!
2. We can strut it in heels on a regular basis
3. We can throw on cute little dresses and head out the door
4. We are STRONG
5. We can still have sleepovers with our best gal pals as adults and it’s seen as totally normal
6. We have a reason to completely indulge in all our favorite sweets every month
7. We can create a baby
8. We get to wear a wedding dress {way excited about this right now!}
9. Having really long hair is totally acceptable in the work place
10. We are bosses in the work place
11. We make things happen
12. We have WAY more fashion options then men
13. We have curves and they’re beautiful
14. We don’t have to wash our hair every day – thank you dry shampoo
15. We get to be the little spoon
16. Girl talk
17. We get to visit the bathroom in groups {and gossip}
18. Make up, do I need to say more?
19. We are brave
20. We get to carry a cute bag instead of put our wallets in our back pocket

I would LOVE to hear why you think it’s good to be a girl!! Comment below with what you love about being a girl. Also join the movement on instagram, facebook, and/or twitter by using the hashtag #itsgoodtobeagirl.

Thank you to Vera Bradley for sponsoring this post. All opinions and views are of course my own!