Christmas came a little early for me this year, thanks to some of my favorite fashion brands, Rebecca Minkoff, Elaine Turner and Gap. I don’t know if I was supposed to wait until Christmas to open them, but I couldn’t wait!

I actually won this AMAZING pink Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac Clutch as part of their November Mini Mac Attack promotion. I definitely squealed when I received the e-mail that I was selected as one the 30 lucky Minkettes. You’d think with such a bold color, I’d have a difficult time finding things to wear it with. Not the case…this purse has become my new go-to bag. The size is ideal for my wallet, iPhone and make-up pouch. I can use it as is, or throw it in my large tote for meetings or a long day out. I love Rebecca Minkoff and am so happy to add this beauty to my handbag collection!

PS // This lovely photo was taken by Jaclyn Welch of Streets of Sparkle. Click here to check out the post and to see my full outfit!

Secondly I received a gorgeous new Cheetah Zip iPad Case from Elaine Turner. Doesn’t Modern Eve look so great amidst all that pink and shiny patent! I love it and can’t wait to bring it along with me to Alt Summit. Elaine Turner’s marketing team and I had a blast working on a giveaway a few weeks ago. It was so nice of them to send me my very own little treat.

I also need to give thanks to my favorite brand collaborator, Gap. They have been nothing but great to me as I have worked with them over the past year and half as a Gap Brand Enthusiast. A couple of weeks ago they sent me a Christmas package complete with another free jean coupon and a beautiful scarf. Truth be told, I have plenty of scarves similar to the one they sent me, so I headed to the store to cash in on my jeans and to see what else I could exchange for the scarf. I knew right away that I wanted to get the 1969 Legging Jean in Brilliant Blue. Colored jeans have been a long time coming for me. Then I stumbled into this fabulous maroon / purple faux fur snood. I have been wanting to try some colored fur this winter; and this was the perfect chance! Thanks Gap for everything you do for me and Modern Eve.

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