Vera Bradley Womens Cotton Trapeze Cosmetic Makeup Organizer Bag

I love Vera Bradley products. This cosmetic makeup bag is so convenient to carry on an upcoming trip. It is the perfect size and holds all my important cometic items. The fabric is recycled cotton from recycled cotton fabrics and is very good looking. Black is not my favorite color, but it will hide any cosmetic mess.

The outside of the bag is very soft but hardy cotton and the inside is lined with clear plastic to protect the classic Vera Bradley damask print designs. There is one flat, clear side pocket inside. The full plastic lining is definitely practical---Im sure Im not the only one whose shampoo likes to leak---but it does make the bag less flexible than I expected, and therefore it fits a bit less. I would say the size is perfect for a day or weekend trip, or as part of a toiletry bag set for a longer trip. In general, Ive been really impressed with Vera Bradleys recent-ish expansions outside of the aggressively floral handbag space and this is another excellent addition to the range. Its practical and stylish.

I admit, my makeup was thrown in a basket, full of more makeup than I actually use. I moved the makeup I actually use into this bag! It has a divider inside, so I was able to put eyeliners, mascara, and brushes on the thinner side of the inner divider, and my eye shadows, blushes and lipsticks on the other side. This may not work for some people, but it does for me. Its a great size for travel, allowing you to take a wide variety of makeup, but still keeping it under control.

Smaller than I thought. But fine for purse

I like this trapeze bag from Vera Bradley. It stands up nicely on any countertop with or without items in it due to its smartly designed larger bottom base, which makes filling it with cosmetics, toiletries, or setting it on a bed or countertop a snap! I really like the black and white floral pattern on the inside, which is protected with an easy wipe surface on the inside in the event of my always inevitable “Oops, I forgot to put the cap on that…”spills. (I can’t tell you how many bags over the years I have ruined due to the fact that they did not have a liner.) That won’t happen with this bag! The bag on the outside is black, keeping items organized neatly (even if you are a messy packer!) because of the non-see through exterior , but the inside is strategically designed so you can view items at a glance. Any fur, etc, (shedding cats LOL!) was easily removed from the exterior with a damp cloth. There is a very well-designed clear plastic pocket you can use to separate items…I have a travel brush, comb, and finishing brush that fits perfectly in the slip pocket. Love this because you can see at a glance what is in the pocket, and main compartment due to it being clear. I am using this for putting toiletries in for an upcoming trip, but you can easily use it for both makeup and toiletries because it is the perfect size for throwing in a purse or tote for everyday use. I like how it has a little thumb loop that you can conveniently grasp it from in your bag for quick touch ups. (It’s the little details that matter!) It zips up quickly and easily too! (In the photos I am showing all that I put in the bag, but as you can see I didn’t overpack it, because I am still planning my trip, and am still saving room for last minute items. I am also showing the large slip pocket, how you can expand it or push it back if you aren’t going to use the pocket, making it very versatile for any trip or use! The last picture shows the bag filled up, with plenty of room to spare!) It is also ideal for overpackers, because there’s lots of room to work with in this bag! (Guilty as charged!) The material is super soft, which surprised me because this is a part of their consciously crafted cotton line and I hadn’t really tried this before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. This product is used from materials created from recycled plastic bottles so this makes me feel good supporting companies and products that are working towards new solutions to help the environment! I am so pleased with this bag that I ordered the matching travel bag to go with it because I am so literally obsessed with this bag. I am very pleased with this Vera Bradley Trapeze Bag and hope you will be too. They just released some new patterns if colors aren’t your thing, so I will be definitely be checking those out too in the future! Happy and safe travels!

My new makeup case

I work in a job where I have a handful of things I need to use every single day. The issue is that to get to my job location I need to pass through a metal detector before I get there. This means that I cant have any of the things I need on me until I get through. I tried using a normal purse, then a backpack and even a small duffle bag but I found several issues. First found that they were getting lost in a large open bag. Second I found that when I traded bags I would forget some of the items from day to day. I was looking for something smaller and this came up. It was ideal. There is one section that is plastic lined. This is where I put all my pens/dry erase markers. This way if they leak I dont have any issues. The main section I keep my ID and key back, name tag with magnetic backing, pocket paperwork, a note pad, my rings and watch, small flashlight and some other small accessories that change from time to time. This bag is everything I need. It keeps my items in order. It is easy to take them all off at the end of the day and put them straight into the bag. Then when I get to work the next day I can find all the items in one place and pull them out after the metal detector. The bag itself is well constructed and all the stitching is even. The zipper glides easily and the bag itself holds a ton. It goes with almost any purse or backpack I have. It is easy to move from place to place and the fabric doesnt really show any dirt. Another amazing item in the Vera Bradley line. I would absolutely recommend it.

the cotton feels so silky smooth and it is excellently crafted! I also love the color - so richly colored.

Nice cosmetic bag. I love the plastic inside, perfect for makeup because you can just wipe it clean if it gets dirty.

Small perfect to fit cellphone and small item in bag