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: https://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.
Lynn says
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Lynn says
I like the canyon cardi in brushed nickel
Lynn says
I pinned the canyon cardi https://pinterest.com/pin/136022851216385191/
Suzanne Winter says
How am I supposed to pick just one???? I will go with the finishline top and buttercup top as my two favorites today ;o)
Suzanne Winter says
I pinned the two tops and the intermission skirt!
Jen Gagnon says
Love your white shirt! So cute 😉
Melissa says
Not entering to win anything, just wanted to say that cardigan is adorable and the color looks great on you.
thedomesticfringe.com says
Love your outfits! You look fabulous in all of them.
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meghan says
I like the Zoe dress in the floral print
meghan says
I like the Zoe dress in the floral print
ereddy says
I would get the continuum Top
Mandy @ This Girl's Life says
Cute! I love the first top and the mustard skirt is beautiful!
Kristin says
The Fundamentals skirt would look great with a rosette necklace I just got! =)
Kristin says
Pinned Fundamentals skirt!
https://pinterest.com/pin/110690103312452259/
Back for Seconds says
Love the grand entrance top!
Liz C. says
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!
alisa says
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.
Michele E says
I love the Anyday Cardi!
Tera Leigh @ Eccentric Leopard says
I pinned the Sunset Sails Skirt – https://pinterest.com/pin/42010208995082578/
Sara says
I might choose one of the cardigans, or the rare find top.
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Joshua and Rachel says
I really like the crab apple dress. So cute!
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Jen T says
I’d pick the Intermission Skirt. It’s been years since I’ve bought a new skirt for church!
Tina says
I like the Grand Entrance Top.
Alaine88 says
I’d love the Zoe Dress-Paisley
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KnittyKaty says
I like the fundamentals skirt.
Tricia says
I love the high tea and intermissions skirts. It would be a tough decision between the two.
Steph & Tony says
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.
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W Hansen says
I love DownEast clothing. Their Campus Sweater is on my love list, and now is the Color Spectrum top as well.
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Uh oh, I can’t decide between the Make Believe top and the Crab Apple dress. It’s all so cute!
Amy says
I would choose the anyday cardi
Nancy Brumfield says
Pinned
https://pinterest.com/pin/28921622578092321/
Ashley Reece says
I like the Buttercup Top!
Just Jaime says
I really like the Amy Bee Skirt and the High tee skirt. I would get one of those if I won!
Just Jaime says
Here’s my pin: https://pinterest.com/pin/15058979975073545/
Rob and Corrie says
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!
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Valerie@Occasionally Crafty says
I Love the Grand Entrance top!
Valerie@Occasionally Crafty says
Pinned it- https://pinterest.com/pin/149322543866056279/
Ashley Reece says
I pinned the Buttercup Top.
Kari McCallon says
I love the new Avila Beach Tank
Kari McCallon says
I pinned it. https://pinterest.com/pin/103653228894735153/
Kimbo West says
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!
Little Ella Lu says
The Rare Find Top so is lovely!
McKenzie Guymon says
I love the Campus Sweater!
salla says
I would definitely go with the Canyons Cardi in the brushed nickel. I am thrilled to see it even comes in and XX!
Mary Mea Jaden Jensen Jared says
Love the campus sweater- I’m looking for a bold stripe!
Doreen says
Tri-City Hoodie! Love it
Sharon says
I would love the crab apple dress
Sharon says
I pinned the crab apple dress.
Sandy says
Love the Charttopper jeans. Thanks for the opportunity to win!=)
Brennen says
Love what you’ve been wearing, Mandy. From DownEast Basics, I would choose the Tri-City Hoodie.
Mel P. says
I LOVE the ‘On Site Skirt’! A little out of my comfort zone, but it’s definitely time to mix things up!
Heather says
Forever fond top. Love that blue!
Brooke says
Love the Whispering Pines Top in frappe. Cute and flowy, fun for fall.
Jared and Brielle Rucks says
love that forever fond top
Brooke says
i pinned my favorite item to my “Fall back to basics with down east basics” board. thanks for the chance to enter!
Mary Jo says
The Foreward Tunic is really cute!
Mary Jo says
I pinned the Forward Tunic to my Pinterest Board – Cool Things I Want!
Kate says
i’ll take the intersection dress in burro! love it!
Rachel @ The Philosophers Wife says
I like the “Tri-City Hoodie”!
Tiffany says
Love your outfits! I like the Staggered Style Skirt–it’s so fun!
RahDeDah says
I am in love with the autumn retreat dress–it looks amazing <3
RahDeDah says
Pinned it to My Style!
Calli says
I’d choose the autumn retreat dress!
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Calli says
I pinned: https://pinterest.com/pin/3729612162470503/
Jennie P. says
If I won I’d wan the Staggered Style Skirt in Moonless night!
The Rosenau's says
i like the wheat fields dress
The Rosenau's says
i pinned https://pinterest.com/pin/280912095478381798/
Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says
I love the onsite skirt!
Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says
AND I pinned it https://pinterest.com/pin/91268329919508422/
Thanks!
kluckingbear says
I do love the New Arrival Staggered Style Skirt (among many others!).
kluckingbear says
Pinned it! https://pinterest.com/pin/121386152427460272/
Jessie says
I love the Paris Bistro Top!!!
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Deanna G. says
I would pick the Chart Topper Jean:
https://downeastbasics.com/charttooperjean.aspx
Jessie says
I pinned!!!
https://pinterest.com/pin/10625749091839837/
jess.alora[@]gmail[.]com
Deanna G. says
Pinned it:
https://pinterest.com/pin/168814686003281129/
Kelly says
Oh my gosh how do I choose… but I think my absolute favorite is the Intersection dress-gorgeous!
Kelly says
Hi I pinned the Intersection dress 🙂
Michelle J. says
I love the Forever Fond Top!
The American Homemaker says
Their chart topper jeans! Although I love most of their clothes 🙂
Caren Drink says
I love the botanical dress….or the new chapter top.
Caren Drink says
https://pinterest.com/pin/82753711873881089/
Pinned the LAST chapter top!
Ashley says
The Staggered Style Skirt is calling to me! Love it 🙂
https://downeastbasics.com/staggeredstyleskirt.aspx
Ashley says
Pinned Crab Apple Dress
https://pinterest.com/pin/242772236133976298/
& Staggered Style Skirt
https://pinterest.com/pin/242772236133976304/
Kilee Nickels says
The Back Roads Top looks great.
Kilee Nickels says
The Back Roads Top looks cute!
Kilee Nickels says
Pinned the Back Roads Top.
lori_r8 says
The front floral top is very sweet!
lori_r8 says
I pinned it! https://pinterest.com/pin/24699497927436395/
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
I like the foreward tunic bearrabbitbear {at} hotmail {dot} com