Trying Vera Bradley Bags for Travel

I'm trying something new for my upcoming road trip. I've purchased a travel bag and cosmetic bag from that fun and fanciful fabric bag company, Vera Bradley. Why? I'm finding my travels throughout the desert southwest can leave my bags dusty and dirty.

These bags have great designs that don't show the dust and... they are machine washable! That was a selling point for me. I can take the flat