Vera Bradley was founded in March 1982 by Patricia Polito Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard. Named after Baekgaard's mother, Vera Bradley began when the longtime friends were inspired while awaiting a flight in Atlanta, where they noticed a lack of feminine-looking luggage.

The Fort Wayne, Indiana company produces a variety of products, including handbags and accessories. For over 20 years, Vera Bradley has had a loyal following of customers who not only look forward to the new fabrics and styles, but who also appreciate the function and quality that is synonymous with the Vera Bradley name.

From lavish luggage like the Travel Frame Bag to hip totes like the Metropolitan, Vera Bradley caters to a wide range of audiences; however, Vera Bradley is very clear about one thing – quality. Patricia and Barbara’s friendship influences their designs, so it’s no wonder that their line is so fun.

Inspired by music, culture, and the people who surround them, Brixton Ltd. is the collaboration of three Southern California friends who wanted to convey their lifestyle through unique products. The timeless and clean design of Brixton apparel and accessories is hard to duplicate and comes in a variety of styles that appeal to the individual in a modern, yet traditional way. Each piece Brixton offers is constructed with the commitment to bringing the customer a high quality and limited product that they'll want to hold onto forever. Check out their holiday collection in the video below with music from The Half Rats:

Brixton Holiday 2010 from BRIXTON on Vimeo.

Faux fur has been a reoccurring theme in past seasons, but this season is about picking one piece and building an outfit around it. Our fashion experts, Brooke and Kaya, have put together some faux fur-inspired outfits that will have you looking up-to-date and fabulous in a snap.

Try a beautiful vest, such as the Faux Coyote Crop Shrug from MICHAEL Michael Kors, paired with a long sleeve tee and jeans for a casually modern look. If you want to dress up the vest a bit, dark skinny jeans and a nice pair of heels are all you need. Silky feminine tops and studded booties make ideal partners for a faux fur vest and an over-the-vest belt will help accentuate your figure with ease.

Faux fur-trimmed boots, like the Furgetit from Stuart Weitzman, are a cute and cozy way to stay updated this season. Skinny jeans, airy blouses, clean-line coats and statement necklaces make trendy and polished additions to an outfit built around the boots. Boots aren’t the only faux fur accessory you can turn to – hats, handbags, jewelry and even socks are available in faux fur on Zappos.com. Rock your faux fur accessories with turtleneck sweaters, bootcut corduroy trousers, classic trench coats and a crossbody bag.

Less is more and as long as you pair your faux fur with some feminine pieces like silky blouses and form-fitting belts, you’ll be good to go. Hitting the faux fur trend out of the park is an easy homerun this holiday season. Check out our Trends page as well our Stylists’ Picks for sound fashion advice from the pros.

Camelbak has kept the active hydrated for many years but they are always looking for ways to improve upon their iconic bladder systems. Their newest bladder, the Antidote, will change the face of hydration for many years to come. The Antidote can be filled quickly with its quarter-turn cap and is even more comfortable to use with its air-light fill-port that will lighten your load. Enjoy a 26% slimmer profile for tight situations. The Quick Link System allows you to change out hoses as needed and specially designed dryer arms help you air it out even faster. 

If you don’t have a Camelbak backpack to put the Antidote in, it’s ok. At the Outdoor Shop on Zappos.com, you can pick up the CamelBak Octane 24™, the perfect ultra-light pack for an entire day of racing or light and fast adventures. The HydroGuard™ Anti-Microbial Technology eliminates up to 99.99% of common bacteria and fungi. The Independent Suspension™ harness helps stabilize pack on your shoulders. Weighing in at just 16 ounces, the CamelBak Octane 24™ is ideal for a hydrating daypack. Check out the full line of Camelbak products at the Outdoor Shop on Zappos.com and don’t forget to stay hydrated.

Designed by a leading orthopedic hand surgeon, Bionic Technology is based upon science, anatomy and ergonomics. Anatomic relief pads on the thumb, fingers, and palm even out your hand to enhance performance, comfort and reduce calluses, blisters and hand fatigue, while motion zones over knuckles and web zones between the fingers give Bionic wearers amazing flexibility and breathability. Bionic guarantees a dry fit with 12 terry cloth pad reinforcements sewn inside the glove to offer superior sweat wicking. Slip into the Bionic Classic Golf Gloves-2 Pack that feature anatomical relief pads to naturally promote a lighter grip, preventing the clubface from twisting on contact, thus improving accuracy and distance. Beyond golf, Bionic tailors their gloves for gardening, dress-up events and baseball. It’s no wonder Paul Azinger, 12-time PGA tour winner, turns to Bionic for all of his glove needs. Check out Azinger showing his support for Bionic in the video below:

Positioning themselves as Smart Travel Gear experts that empower their customers, Pacsafe® has repackaged its entire line of 88 different products ranging from bags and travel accessories, to locks and anti-theft security devices. They have also revamped their logo, updating all in-store merchandising and are intending to make some noise at this years’ annual Outdoor tradeshow with their innovative, slick new booth.

The stand-out creative campaign features predatory, stealth-like, or poisonous animal threats that represent thieves, pickpockets, bag slashers and bag snatchers. All of which are positioned around an impenetrable, smart Pacsafe® hero product.

Darren Glindemann, genius behind the campaign and founder of The Garden Agency in Australia says the ‘animal driven’ visual campaign ‘breaks through the traditional outdoor imagery with a fresh visual concept that is own-able, contemporary and captures the potent raw emotion that exists between a customer and a thief.’

The campaign also directly empowers the customer - by purchasing a Pacsafe® product they are able to outsmart any threats that lay in wait. Check out the full line of Pacsafe® products at Zappos.com if you want your belongings to be guarded with jaguar-like security.

The right accessory can steal attention, is the topic of conversation, or can complete a mediocre outfit, but it doesn't take a huge purse or an oversized necklace to do the trick, sometimes it can be the smallest piece of stunning jewelry, like a cocktail ring, to steal stares. If you need fashionable help on a date night out, select any of these special rings guaranteed to capture your date's full attention.

Andrew Hamilton Crawford makes quality fashion jewelry accessible to every woman and every style. His cocktail rings represent the finest in style and design. His Square Swirl Ring is not only interesting for its unusual shape, but also for its intricate gold leaf inlay. Made of stunning resin, it's clear acrylic finish resembles rippling water. It's also available in three beautiful colors that infuse drama against the metallic detailing. The Andrew Hamilton Crawford Classic Cocktail Ring is also available in two striking pops of color, aqua or pink, against a backdrop of sterling silver with translucent resin and a square-cut crystal center. The result is an opulent ring that is luxurious, playful, and attention-grabbing.

The color purple means royalty and mystery, and it's also the main component of Juicy Couture's Purple Stone Cocktail Ring. The 1 inch wide stone is surrounded by a beautiful gold-plate with faceted glass crystals.

Judith Jack jewelry is known for its hand polished and beautifully finished design. Each high quality piece is individually handcrafted to guarantee impeccable attention to detail. Judith Jack's Orbit Round Cocktail Ring shines with all the signature qualities. This glamorous art deco-inspired cocktail ring is made of sterling silver and feature cubic zirconia stones.

This edition of talkin’ trendz will focus on your fashion creativity. Take your little black dress from 2 seasons ago to the next level and show every other girl at the party just how fabulous you are!

Take note of the sparkly details that make each look special and don’t be tardy for that party!!!