Enjoy the Limited Edition Island Collection from Vera Bradley.  This limited collection is the very thing you need this summer to make it a stylish one.  It offers many great gifts for those who love the summer, who are going on vacation, or just love anything tropical and beachy.  The following products are inspired by Bali and are available for Summer ‘09, until quantities sell out, so grab them quickly!

Island Collection Beach Towel

This generously oversized beach towel is the one essential item you need for the beach or pool side.  Inspired by Bail and the tropics, the Island Collection Beach Towel is make of 100% cotton and available in 5 other designs. 35″ x 65″

Price $34

Island Collection Tiki Tote

The Tiki Tote makes a great present for those who like to make a statement. This adorable tote is great for any summer party and is available in the Bali Blue and Bali Gold pattern.  This structure tote has  two front pockets, a deep interior with two slit pockets and zipper compartment, and a padded strap. 12 1/2″ x 14″ x 4 3/4″ – 10″ strap drop.

Price $98

Tiki Clutch also available for $58

Island Collection Straw Hat

The Island Collection Straw Hat is a wide brim hat and is classic in design, which is sure to make a great gift for just about anyone.  Flexible and lightweight, it can be tuck away in any bag.  Available in Bali Blue and Bali Gold pattern. One size fits most.

Price $38

Island Collection Straw Sandals

The Island Collection Straw Sandals are made of an eco-friendly and flexible sole.  The footbed is constructed of natural straw and trimed in either Bali Blue or Bali Gold pattern.  Flower and beads are made of natural materials as well. Available in size Small (5-6), Medium (7-8), and Large (9-10).

Price $28

Tarte Tote Set

This Mother’s Day give a beauty gift that not only would please your mother,  but mother earth as well.  Here are a few suggestions for great eco-friendly Mother’s Day beauty gifts:

Tarte Be Good To Your Mother (Earth) Tote Set

Celebrate this Mother’s Day with this environmentally friendly set featuring a reusable natural cotton tote and three natural lip sheers.  The three lip sheer are packaged in post-consumer recycled aluminum tubes and geniusly named reduce (sheer peach) , reuse (sheer poppy pink), and recycle (sheer pinky beige).  The SPF 15 lip sheers are sulfate-free and paraben-free and come tucked in a the natural cotton tote that can reused as a grocery bag or a fun beach bag.  Price $35

Bare Escentuals Siren of the Sea Collection

Bare Escentuals Siren of the Sea Hydrating and Brightening Collection

This seven-piece collection is named siren of the sea, referring to the mermaid of course, to reflect the cool and hydrating effects of the ocean.  This collection features a blush and powder with water-encapsulated technology, making skin look hydrated while provide natural color.  This seven-piece Bare Escentuals kit comes with; Natural Lip Gloss in Chiffon (nude sand), Mermaid (dark blue-green) eye color, hydrating coral blush, hydrating mineral veil, High Shine in Sand Dune, double-ended brush with bamboo handle, and a straw clutch. Price $49

LAVANILA The Healthy Candle

LAVANILA The Healthy Candle

For the mother who always wants a candle, The Healthy Candle from LAVANILA is made of pure beeswax and pure essential oils.  Inspired by their signature fragrances, LAVANILA The Healthy Candle with give the home a beautiful and inviting scent.  Pure beeswax, which burns 90% cleaner and last 50% longer than paraffin candles, burn clean to create a safer and less polluted indoor environment.  These three wicked candles come in a keepsake tin and are available in the following fragrances: Pure Vanilla, Vanilla Grapefruit, Vanilla Coconut, and Vanilla Spice.  Price $32

Josie Maran Earth Day Essentials

Josie Maran Earth Day Essentials Green-On-The-Go Kit

This kit features Josie Maran’s best-selling and award-winning products that are eco-chic and a great way to start with a healthy and natural makeup routine.  This kit comes with five products; 100% organic Argan Oil to be used on the face, pluming lip gloss in Daring (sheer rosy nude), cream blush in Sunrise (soft pink), mascara and eye liner both in black.  Josie Maran products are paraben-free and sulfate-free, and made without any synthetic fragrances, petro-chemicals, or phthalates.  Price $48

Juice Beauty Organics To Go

Juice Beauty Organics To Go Starter Kit

Finally, beauty would not be complete without having the foundation of great skin.  This six-piece organic skincare starter set provides all anti-aging needs for day and night.  The set contains a bamboo washcloth to be use with the Cleansing Milk, Green Apple Peel for Sensitive skin, Antioxidant Serum, Hydrating Mist, and Nutrient Moisturizer.  Price $29

Now is the time to go outdoors and sport a new ’spring green’ handbag. Green is the color of renewal and growth, which makes giving a green handbag a great gift this spring. Here are a few suggestions of a ‘Spring Green’ hangbag.

PUMA Phantom Handbag

PUMA Phantom Hangbag

Great for everyday use, the PUMA Phantom handbag is a sporty bag this is casual and stylish. Easy to clean and available at a very affordable price. This handbag is for the young at heart and the plaid makes it an ideal gift for the avid golfer. See other selections for more sporty handbag ideas.

Price: $49.99

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Longchamp Le Pliage Large Folding Tote

Longchamp Le Pliage Tote

This #1 selling tote from Longchamp is a staple for any handbag wardrobe. This folding tote is prefect as an overnight bag, schoolbag, and even an extra bag to throw in the luggage for the inevitable overflow from the trip back. Made of nylon with tanned leather handles and accents. To see more of the Spring 2009 selections, check out Longchamp Collections.

Price: $125-$145

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Brahmin Elizabeth

Brahmin Elizabeth Satchel

This moss color bag is great for those looking for a little more subtlety. Made of high quality leather and brass hardware, this Brahmin will last for years to come.

For more spring handbags, visit the Brahmin Collections.

Price:$274.99

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One October Joanna Clutch

One October Joanna Clutch

The Joanna clutch is a comfortable clutch that works for a day or a night look. It comes in a variety of colors and it’s environmentally friendly. What’s unique about this clutch is that it is make of salmon skin, which looks a lot like snake skin, but is a fraction of the cost. This bag softens with wear.

The line is available online at www.oneoctober.net

Price: #324

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 Raspberry Fizz Laptop Case

The perfect gift for a college girl or any young lady!

Pretty protection for your laptop (holds most 15″ portable computers). Includes a full, zippered front pocket and two comfortable handles. 

If you don’t like pink or would prefer something darker, at least  15 other  choises are available, from floral to geometrical, even animal designs.

If you’d like to go a step further, you can use it with many other tote and handbag styles to create your own briefcase. All you have to do is choose a color and then the type of bag you want to add to your set: coin purse, little travel bag, cell phone case, tech case, mini zip wallet, pocket wallet, zip sunglass case, hipster, etc.

Size: 14½” x 10¾” x 1¾”  with a 4” handle drop. A smart way to carry office files and magazines, too!

Price: $38.