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August 29, 2012

WIWW - with DownEast - and a giveaway

Hello everyone - special edition of What I Wore Wednesday (yes, with a giveaway!)- I want to tell you about DownEast Basics.  If I had to pick one clothing store to shop at, it would be the one.  I think the majority of my clothing comes from them or a garage sale.  Their clothes are cute and stylish, but yet still affordable and modest.    I've said it before, but I want to reiterate - I love DownEast Basics!
I don't even live by one - I just shop them online.  And love getting their catalog in the mail.

Anyways, have you see the new arrivals?  I have a few they sent me to showcase for you.  I like being able to see clothes on real people instead of models, so I hope that's helpful for you too.

First up, this Color Spectrum Top - it is a little out of my comfort zone, but I wanted to push myself a little.  And it turns out I really like it - the material is soft and light-weight and has the right amount of flow.
Can you spot the spraypaint on my fingers?!?

Next up, the Sweet Thing Cardi and Fundamentals Skirt - I love that you can mix and match items from their line that don't coordinate but still go together like these two.  I think it's a great color scheme for fall.  The top is lightweight and adds a great pop of color, and the skirt was super comfy and even has pockets.  I got several compliments on this outfit when I wore it to church:
And I think the two items can be stand-alone as well.  Here's the skirt paired with a plain white shirt (also DownEast, I bought last season) and the cardigan with jeans:

And just a quick look-back, I bought myself this Something Treasured Skirt and top a few weeks ago - the skirt is still in the new arrivals - I love it and the detailed ruching on the side.

 And some random exciting info, 3 days left to enter the DownEast Basics Pinterest $500 Fall Fashion contest (ends Aug 31)! More details at: http://bit.ly/O7vkYN

Today I have a quick mid-week giveaway from DownEast - wahoo!!  You have the chance to win one item of your choice from their New Arrivals.

To enter, do one or both of the following (winner must have a US shipping address):
--Visit DownEast Basics New Arrivals and let me know in the comments which item you would pick if you won.
--Pin your favorite New Arrival item via Pinterest and leave a comment saying you did so.

Good Luck!  Quick turnaround time - giveaway ends Friday, Aug 31st, around noon.



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Mandy BeyelerAbout the Author
Mandy is a Craft Blogger who enjoys all things DIY - she feels that if she can do something, you can too, and provides tutorials to help you along the way. She enjoys being a mom to 4 awesome kiddos and blogs from the Kansas City area. Please add her to your circles. You can also find her on and

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  2. I like the canyon cardi in brushed nickel

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  3. I pinned the canyon cardi http://pinterest.com/pin/136022851216385191/

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  4. How am I supposed to pick just one???? I will go with the finishline top and buttercup top as my two favorites today ;o)

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  5. I pinned the two tops and the intermission skirt!

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  6. Love your white shirt! So cute ;)

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  7. Not entering to win anything, just wanted to say that cardigan is adorable and the color looks great on you.

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  8. Love your outfits! You look fabulous in all of them.
    ~FringeGirl

    thedomesticfringe.com

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  9. I like the Zoe dress in the floral print

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  10. I like the Zoe dress in the floral print

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  11. I would get the continuum Top

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  12. Cute! I love the first top and the mustard skirt is beautiful!

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  13. The Fundamentals skirt would look great with a rosette necklace I just got! =)

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  14. Pinned Fundamentals skirt!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/110690103312452259/

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  16. Now that I saw it on you, I love the Color Spectrum Top too. It looks great on a "real person" instead of a figure form! It's so flattering and looks sooooo comfortable!

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  17. thank you, now I have another online store to stalk and spend money on! i found a cute top but then looked a little further and found a crab apple dress that I really want! Of course I pinned moth to my Pinterest page.

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  19. I pinned the Sunset Sails Skirt - http://pinterest.com/pin/42010208995082578/

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  20. I might choose one of the cardigans, or the rare find top.

    lizardhippie@yahoo.com

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  21. I really like the crab apple dress. So cute!

    rdellars (at) gmail (dot) com

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  22. I'd pick the Intermission Skirt. It's been years since I've bought a new skirt for church!

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  23. I like the Grand Entrance Top.

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  24. I'd love the Zoe Dress-Paisley
    family74014 at gmail dot com

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  26. I love the high tea and intermissions skirts. It would be a tough decision between the two.

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  27. I love DownEast!! I used to work at Seagull Book and we carried their stuff...it was the reason my paychecks were so small :) I would pick the Crab Apple Dress or the Anyday Sweater.

    steph.mitchell226@gmail.com

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  28. I love DownEast clothing. Their Campus Sweater is on my love list, and now is the Color Spectrum top as well.

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  29. Uh oh, I can't decide between the Make Believe top and the Crab Apple dress. It's all so cute!

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  30. I would choose the anyday cardi

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  31. Pinned
    http://pinterest.com/pin/28921622578092321/

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  33. I really like the Amy Bee Skirt and the High tee skirt. I would get one of those if I won!

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  34. Here's my pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/15058979975073545/

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  35. Not to be unoriginal, but I really like the Color Spectrum top in navy. Looks like it could work well for lots of Texas seasons.
    Thanks for the opportunity!

    corrieanneb@juno.com

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  37. Pinned it- http://pinterest.com/pin/149322543866056279/

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  40. I pinned it. http://pinterest.com/pin/103653228894735153/

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  41. where do i start....love the union square maxi..the anyday cardi...the campus sweater..the continuum top ..the rare find top..and the coming home tunic. what can i say! love downeast!

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  44. I would definitely go with the Canyons Cardi in the brushed nickel. I am thrilled to see it even comes in and XX!

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  45. Love the campus sweater- I'm looking for a bold stripe!

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  47. I would love the crab apple dress

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  48. I pinned the crab apple dress.

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  49. Love the Charttopper jeans. Thanks for the opportunity to win!=)

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  50. Love what you've been wearing, Mandy. From DownEast Basics, I would choose the Tri-City Hoodie.

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  51. I LOVE the 'On Site Skirt'! A little out of my comfort zone, but it's definitely time to mix things up!

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  52. Forever fond top. Love that blue!

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  53. Love the Whispering Pines Top in frappe. Cute and flowy, fun for fall.

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  55. i pinned my favorite item to my "Fall back to basics with down east basics" board. thanks for the chance to enter!

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  56. The Foreward Tunic is really cute!

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  57. I pinned the Forward Tunic to my Pinterest Board - Cool Things I Want!

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  58. i'll take the intersection dress in burro! love it!

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  60. Love your outfits! I like the Staggered Style Skirt--it's so fun!

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  61. I am in love with the autumn retreat dress--it looks amazing <3

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  63. I'd choose the autumn retreat dress!
    geminicalli at yahoo dot com

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  64. I pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/3729612162470503/

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  65. If I won I'd wan the Staggered Style Skirt in Moonless night!

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  67. i pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/280912095478381798/

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  69. AND I pinned it http://pinterest.com/pin/91268329919508422/
    Thanks!

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  70. I do love the New Arrival Staggered Style Skirt (among many others!).

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  71. Pinned it! http://pinterest.com/pin/121386152427460272/

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  72. I love the Paris Bistro Top!!!

    jess.alora[@]gmail[.]com

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  73. I would pick the Chart Topper Jean:

    http://downeastbasics.com/charttooperjean.aspx

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  74. I pinned!!!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/10625749091839837/

    jess.alora[@]gmail[.]com

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  75. Pinned it:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/168814686003281129/

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  76. Oh my gosh how do I choose... but I think my absolute favorite is the Intersection dress-gorgeous!

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  77. Hi I pinned the Intersection dress :-)

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  79. Their chart topper jeans! Although I love most of their clothes :)

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  80. I love the botanical dress....or the new chapter top.

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  81. http://pinterest.com/pin/82753711873881089/

    Pinned the LAST chapter top!

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  82. The Staggered Style Skirt is calling to me! Love it :)
    http://downeastbasics.com/staggeredstyleskirt.aspx

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  83. Pinned Crab Apple Dress
    http://pinterest.com/pin/242772236133976298/
    & Staggered Style Skirt
    http://pinterest.com/pin/242772236133976304/

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  87. The front floral top is very sweet!

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  88. I pinned it! http://pinterest.com/pin/24699497927436395/

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  89. I like the foreward tunic bearrabbitbear {at} hotmail {dot} com

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