It’s time for another Viernes Social! Today we have a fun contest for an evening clutch – perfect for upcoming holiday parties!
When I attended the Type-A Mom Conference this September, I had the opportunity to participate in a fashion show sponsored by dressbarn. Several speakers got to go shopping for our “perfect outfit” and then we all got to strut our stuff at the opening breakfast of the conference. It was a lot of fun!

I had never shopped at dressbarn prior to that and any time that I had entered the store, I had a tough time finding clothes I liked. I mean, even the name was a little odd to me. Why would you have the word “barn” in the name of a clothing store for women? It turns out, that the store originated when a lady back in the days (can’t remember what year exactly), used to make dresses and sell them out of her barn. Hence, dressbarn. Doesn’t that all make sense now?
With a staff member’s help, though, I was able to find lots of clothes I liked. It’s amazing what having someone else pick out clothes for you does! I asked her if she’d be willing to come shopping with me from then on, but alas, she lived in North Carolina, so that wasn’t going to happen.
Now that the holidays are here, dressbarn has provided me with a lovely black evening clutch that will come in handy for that Christmas party my husband’s job is having. Perfect timing!
Of course, one of you can win your very own evening clutch as well! And guys, this would make a nice gift for that special lady in your life, so feel free to enter the contest too!

Giveaway
One of you will win an evening clutch from dressbarn similar to those pictured above.
How to Enter
If you’d like to enter this contest for a dressbarn evening clutch, simply leave a comment below and let me know if you have any holiday party plans.
For extra entries:
- Tweet about this contest with a link back to this post and include @modernmami in your tweet. You must leave a separate comment with a link to your tweet for your entry to count.
- Subscribe to this blog via email and leave a comment with the email you used to subscribe. (You can use the email field to do this instead of putting your email in the comment if you prefer.)
- Subscribe on friendfeed and leave a comment with your friendfeed ID.
- Write a blog post on your own blog and link back to this contest page. Leave a comment with your post link.
All entries must be in by Wednesday, December 16 at 11:59 pm EST. Make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry. The winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be notified via email. (Please be sure to provide a valid email address with your entry.)
Disclosure: I received an outfit from dressbarn while at the Type-A Mom Conference and also received an evening clutch.
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I’ve 3 parties coming up, and I need something small for my keys, lipgloss and cell phone, something elegant.
Cute purse! I’m getting together with my Bunco friends for dinner & a white elephant gift exchange.
I love clutches! I have several holiday parties to attend and I’d love to have one I didn’t have to make myself.
This year Im only heading to one party but would love to take that clutch with me. Family is coming this holiday so not going out much with them here.
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Just got back from a Christmas dinner at our church!
I have to go to a Christmas party at my husband’s work!
We have a family party next Sun and a Christmas eve party and then haning with the kids Christmas Day.
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The holiday party for my mom’s group was snowed out and we just attended my hubby’s work party. For the actual holiday we will be spending time with our families.
I only have one holiday party left and that’s on Tuesday. I’m really looking forward to it as it’s with my main group of ladies. It’ll be a blast. polo-puppy-fluffyAThotmail *dot* com
I wish we did have some party planned but not on the calendar yet, lots of family get togethers though!
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We already went to my husband’s work Christmas party. We have no other holiday parties to attend. However, after Christmas, we are getting together with friends for a nice dinner out.
no plans this year, just hangin with the kids.
My children, grandchildren and a few friends will be coming to my house on Christmas Day. It’s always a party every time we all get together.
I have a Christmas Party the Saturday before Christmas and another on the 26th.
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Just celebrating at home with my family!
No Holiday Party plans this year. Maybe next year.
Unfortunately my job is the holiday killer, so no parties until New Year’s for me. I was thinking how great a bag like that would look the next time we go to the theatre.
LOVE DB! I buy everything there 🙂 and always get compliments… Holidays especially make me fancy. Thanks
I have no major plans for the holidays but will be going on a Caribbean Cruise after the holidays and always enjoy wearing Dressbarn dressy clothing. A nice clutch would be great. Also love my casual clothing from Dressbarn.
I have four holiday parties coming up and could really use a new clutch to liven up my holiday wardrobe. All of the bags I have are too “mom-ish” AKA huge and not cute as they hold diapers, wipes, snacks, etc. I need a fun going out bag, for these parties as its the only time of the year that I may actually get a chance to go out! LOL
Please enter me in this contest, thank you! 🙂
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I would love to win the clutch!!
We went to a Christmas potluck and will just be enjoying the holidays with family
I have to say that I am an NEW Dress Barn Customer. I had a change in my lifestyle as of November 2007! I decided that I wanted to change the quality of my life by way of my eating and excercise habits. Prior to February 2009, I could not shop at Dressbarn because of the size I wore! As of today, December 14, 2009 I proudly sport a size 18/20! I have a new attitude, a new outlook on life, and a new wardrobe! Now I need a new clutch to accessorize the new me and the new look!!! As for my holiday plans, I will be attending a Christmas Ball (Black Tie Affair) and hopefully receiving an award!!!
No serious plans, just enjoying being with my family!!
Dressbarn, the only place to shop! Spending as much time with family as possible. Giving to those in need, and sharing laughs with friends….
I started to say “just” family get-togethers, but realized those are my favorite kind.
This clutch would be perfect for carrying to my husbands office Christmas party.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
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We already went to my husband’s work Christmas party and we’re having our families over!
No plans yet, but here’s hoping! Love the clutches.
We don’t have any holiday “party” plans for our own house, but we’ll be driving the 7 hours to grandmother’s house on Christmas Eve…we’ll be driving back on Christmas Day after we’ve been stuffed with enough Swedish Meatballs to fill an entire store!
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I have no plans this year…really sad ^^
But this clutch is beautiful!
Thanks for the chance.
Staying at home. Everyone is coming to us this year. Thanks for the chance.
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2 ugly sweater Christmas parties on saturday and an italian christmas dinner christmas eve with my friends!
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I only have one party this year (and that’s fine with me)!
@kelly wakefield, Congratulations! You won a clutch! 🙂
We had a holiday party at our home two weekends ago and are having another one this weekend.
My holiday plans fell this last saturday, when I was my sister’s +1 for her work party. It was a bit awkward at first, with my not knowing anyone, but the catered food/desserts was DELICIOUS and the drink vouchers didnt hurt! ^__^
going to my parents house
These are so lovely! I have 1 party to go to. I haven’t picked my dress yet,and need a beautiful evening bag. Thanks!
Cute purse!I am going to my husbands job Christmas Party!
This Christmas I am planning on going to St. Louis and spend it with my family, which I havent done in a very very long time.
My only plans are a web call from my hubby in Iraq 🙁
There are always several get togethers during the holidays in my neighborhood.
perfect for hubby’s work Christmas party
just having family over mverno@roadrunner.com
No holiday party plans. I’m staying at home with my family, :).
I don’t have any Holiday party plans this year.
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I also have a staff Christmas party to go to and this clutch looks perfect for dressy occasions.
my holiday plans are just to bake with my mom and stay home with my family!
just the usual christmas day at my aunts house
Cute, I’m going to the holiday party at my office, thanks!
I am hosting a party for friend sthis year. Our annual work party was cancelled because of cut backs, so we are throwing our own little party! (it will probably be more fun)
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My friend Robert usually has a New Year’s Eve party, so the clutch would be perfect for that.
we decided to change things up a bit so we’re having a pajama party 🙂 which is 100% different than our black and white formal last year
We are having two – one this weekend and one on Christmas Eve at my house 🙂
No holiday party plans this year. I’m at home recovering from surgery, but usually I have several formal events this time of year and I really need a new evening bag. Thanks for the chance!
We don’t have any formal fancy plans, but plans for lots of casual parties with family and friends. Thanks.
No party plans yet.
I’m looking very fun holiday party this Saturday that we attend every year. Thank you for the giveaway!
I don’t have any party plan. I will spend the time with my family.
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Very cute! This year we skipped all the parties, just spending time at home. On Christmas we are visiting family but that’s about it!
This year is all about my family! We’re having a big reunion and I’m so happy to have everyone together for some quality time!!
I’ll be partying with my friends 🙂
Great Clutch!!!Just the right size
We had our annual holiday party last night!
Out to dinner
Not yet, but parties are coming up a few days after-birthdays! This would be great for my daughter who will be celebrating her birthday two days after Christmas!
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We actually do have holiday plans. We will be joining my family at a friends house for dinner and music. Can’t wait … my sons first Christmas.
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no plans this year thanks
My work Christmas party and my friend’s party!
we are staying home and having a few people over 🙂
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My family is going to my parents home for Christmas dinner.
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We’re just staying home this year 🙂