DownEast Basics Review + Giveaway

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Today I am stoked to offer a giveaway from DownEast Basics. They also asked me to review a piece from their new arrivals.

They sent me the reporter dress:


(Dress - c/o DownEast | Belt - Inherited from Grandma | Shoes - Kohl's - $17 | Bracelet - San Fran Street Vendor - $5)


The dress is a made of a minty jersey knit and is super easy to wear. It also has the wonderful bonus of fantastic nursing access without having to wear a tank to cover cleavage that most cross front dresses put on display. Though I am planning to sew a snap in at the bust just to make sure I don't accidentally flash anyone. It fits true to size and will definitely be part of my regular Sunday lineup. It's a wee bit clingy, so you might want to wear it with a slip.


(Reporter Dress - $36.99)

DownEast Basics is being generous enough to let the winner pick their favorite thing from their new arrivals to take home.

Here are the rules:

You can enter in either way listed below. Your entry must be notified in the form of a comment on the blog. One entry only, please.

or
  • Leave a comment telling us which new arrival at DownEast Basics is your favorite.
Make sure your first name and a valid email address so I can contact you if you win. The winner will be determined by giving each entry a number and using random.org to select the winning number.

The Giveaway ends on Sunday, February 5, at 10 PM (Central Time).

Good luck.
posted on Thursday, February 02, 2012

101 comments:

  1. I love the East Hampton dress, so lovely and flexible.

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  2. Pinned! (http://pinterest.com/pin/6403624440035759/)
    I'm attending a wedding in a few months and need something new to wear.

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  3. i like the adriatic tunic

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  4. Love the Croquet Top! Thanks!
    Tamara
    tamarabairdATjunoDOTcom

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  5. Thanks for an awesome giveaway! My favourite item is the Atreyu Skirt!

    natashafatah at gmail dot com

    xoxo
    www.natashafatah.blogspot.com

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  6. Well I'm partial to the reporter dress but I love the croquet top too! So many cute things to choose from!

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  7. Ooooh, I just love downeast. All of their new swimsuits are to die for, but I love the first flowers top as well. I think I would like it even better in the blue color. So fun!

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  8. I really like the Croquet Top and the Femme Fatale cardigan.

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  9. I love the simplicity of the team spirit t-shirt.

    joellenzafacon at gmail dot com

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  10. It's not in stock on the website yet, but I like the preview for the Falling Petals Tee--I'm watching for them to add it soon!

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  11. I like the cardigans... my favorite new arrival is the Quaint Cardi

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  12. As a pregnant mama I love the Adriatic Tunic! The Reporter dress they sent you is fabulous too!

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  13. I love the oceanfront dress

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  14. The Book Club Dress--so cute!
    kelliesam@gmail.com

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  15. i think i would get the reporter dress! i'm a little too self conscious post-baby to wear something clingy like that but it looks so comfortable and so absolutely adorable on you!

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  16. I love the atreyu skirt!

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  17. I love the hidden ruffles skirt!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. I love the Frosted Flowers cardigan - thanks for the giveaway and introducing me to this store!

    postgradtwentysomething@gmail.com

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  19. i am in LOVE with the beach cruiser tankini top. i might need to buy that asap!

    sarah
    sarah.tadje@gmail.com

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  20. Ooohhh... I'm loving Down East Basics' new Spring Retreat Dress - the pattern, subtle coloring, everything! Crossing my fingers for this one :-)

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  21. My favorite new arrival is the Quaint Cardi in the kangaroo color.

    Rachel
    oct02@oppcatv.com

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  22. I'm thinking maybe the spring retreat dress or the Atreyu skirt. Thanks so much!

    preethi
    lace, etc.

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  23. i love the super cute longitude and latitude bathing suit - it looks much more expensive than it is

    jesseomega@gmail.com

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  24. Love that dress on you! I honestly don't pay much attention to their clothes, just their layering pieces, but i love that dress and I really like the spring retreat dress. Good reminder of some of their cute stuff. :)
    Kari
    kari.lynn.song at gmail dot com

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  25. The spring retreat dress!

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  26. I definitely like the pizazz of the Longitute and Latitude bathing suit in floral. Thanks for offering this giveaway!

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  27. I love the Spring Retreat Dress and I pinned it to my style board!
    kristen.walker106(at)gmail.com

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  28. I like the oceanfront dress.
    Amy
    amy3andersen@gmail.com

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  29. I'm liking the cape cod tunic or maybe the spring retreat dress.

    oliveanda at gmail dot com

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  30. Love the Adriatic tunic! Pinned it! http://pinterest.com/pin/70439181641688411/

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  31. Adriatic Tunic is so fun!
    rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com

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  32. I love the croquet top, though I wish I could see it in blue!
    mikaea (at) gmail (dot) com

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  33. I love their swim! The Bon Voyage skirt in large dots is so cute.

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  34. I pinned the East Hampton dress! I think I'm in love! opinionatedgirl90(at)gmail.com

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  35. I love the East Hampton Dress. Lots of cute things!
    melissamdraper (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  36. Oh, man. I am in love with everything...particularly the croquet top, the cape cod tunic, and the retro swim suit. Adorable!

    torib (at) stanford (dot) edu

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  37. I think I really need the water cooler cardigan, now!
    mellienc819@hotmail.com

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  38. My favorite is the Greatest Hits Jeans. Or the Longitude & Latitude Suit. Thanks! Emily Huber emilyhuber123@yahoo.com

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  39. I love the spring retreat dress...would definitely live in that all summer!

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  40. I love the Lace Angle Dress in Burlwood. It's such a pretty, warm pink color!

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  41. You look darling! I like the east hamptons dress. emmillee(AT)gmail(dot)com

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  42. I like the Adriatic Tunic!

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  43. I love the Gathered In Tee. I also do love that reporter dress on you -- I'm expecting soon and will keep it in mind for when I am nursing! Thanks!
    hollyfay (at) gmail (dot) com

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  44. I like the Afternoon Picnic skirt.

    Ashley
    mrs.marcus2 at yahoo dot com

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  45. I like the "Kick Back Cardi."

    Katelyn
    notesofsilver at hotmail.com

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  46. I love love love the stunning sight dress! So pretty!

    Jbrighterthanyou at gmail dot com

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  47. Melissa Hansson pdxthrifty at g mailFeb 2, 2012 02:39 PM

    My favorite is the Row of Roses Dress! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  48. Wow, I wouldn't have picked that mint dress off of their site, but seeing it a real person (not a model) makes a big difference! I'm nursing too and I hate layering right now. So my favorite is gonna have to be the reporter dress thanks to you!
    angiedodds at yahoo dot com

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  49. i love the croquet top, so cute!

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  50. I love the Lace Angle Dress! So pretty! -Sarah
    sarahsarahjane@gmail.com

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  51. the spring retreat dress is beautiful. i actually love downeast basics and think it's like a less expensive/longer-hemline version of j. crew. one of my favorite skirts is by downeast basics and i think their catalogues are beautiful. i also think you look radiant in these photos--i cannot believe you just had a baby!
    anyhoo, you know where to find me. fingers crossed!

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  52. I like the polka dot tie neck blouse. Super cute!

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  53. I would love the Frosted Flowers Cardigan to go with a new pair of pants I bought. Also, that dress is knock-out on you!

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  55. I love the Atreyu Skirt and the Water Cooler cardigan.

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  56. I LOVE DownEast Basics! I am in need of a new swimsuit so I pinned the Sausalito Halter--Salmon Stripe suit. Love it!

    -Julie

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  57. Thank the heavens. I hope I win this giveaway I'm dying for new clothes but it's not in the budget now so wining something would be fabulous especially as I was lusting at some Downeast products last night. I like the reporter, the book club, and lace angle dresses.

    Cindyhinckley at msn.

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  58. i love the reporter dress on you, youre rocking it
    -chelsea

    chelsbarton (at) gmail (dot) com

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  59. love the spring retreat dress!!


    Mallory-
    seekingmystyle[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  60. The Croquet Top is great, I wish I could see it in blue.
    ~Sara
    creekerchik gmail

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  61. Oh, I love the croquet top!

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  62. I love the East Hampton dress!

    stephaniefbenson(at)gmail(dot)com

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  63. I love the Cape Cod tunic in white. So preppy and perfect for a swim cover-up. If only I had a sailboat...

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  64. Oops, I forgot my email. Like I said, the Cape Cod tunic is awesome.

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  65. I love the spring retreat dress!

    Jan
    jhoeper(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  66. the spring retreat dress is my favorite new arrival!! thanks for the giveaway! paleblueapron at gmail dot com

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  68. Oh my gosh, I'm in love with the cloud gazer cardigan! erikahoenke@gmail.com

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  69. OOooo! I love the adriatic tunic! Thanks for the giveaway girl!

    Morgan@meetvirginiadesign.com

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  70. I think the Croquet Top and the Afternoon Picnic Skirt are really cute!

    Audrey // audrey@puttingmetogether.com

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  71. I think you sold me on the reporter dress!

    jennyheyman@gmail.com

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  72. I love the croquet top (http://downeastbasics.com/croquettop.aspx) in buff yellow! Great for layering when it's chilly or for wearing to work on its own in the spring!

    - Yandary, utahgirlami@yahoo.com,
    rhymeswithlaundry.blogspot.com

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  73. Awesome dress. I love the star gazer cardigan

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  74. I like the East Hampton Dress. I'm a sucker for their dresses, they are so comfortable!!
    natshaw@ymail.com

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  75. The East Hampton dress! I'm starting to get myself into skirt and dress mode for as soon as the temps start going up and that dress is exactly what I have in mind!

    Kayla
    Freckles in April

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  76. I absolutely adore DownEast Basic...my sister and I always find cute, unique and affordable items from their site!

    I'm really lovin' the Frosted Flowers Cardigan - can easily see it bringing texture to a lot of my dress options.

    Great giveaway:)

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  77. Love the Spring Retreat Dress!!

    lauren
    lauren.sham[at]gmail[dot]com
    http://dailydoseoflauren.tumblr.com

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  78. I love the Frosted flowers cardigan. So cute!
    kathy
    kathyreadsthis (at) gmail (dot) com

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  79. I like their new swimsuits, especially the Sausalito Halter. Such fun colors.

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  80. I love the frosted Flowers Cardigan--I pinned it! :)

    janey.johnson@gmail.com

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  81. I just adore the East Hampton dress!

    ourchangeofart@gmail.com

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  83. I pinned the Cape Cod Tunic shirt!

    camillelewis47 (at) gmail.com

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  84. Art show top! Love! I've heard about Down East Basics, but now I've looked at their site, I definitely see some things that may have to come live in my closet.

    Love your blog! courtney_enzor(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  86. I love the afternoon picnic skirt!
    Tara
    tara.huff(at)gmail(dot)com

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  87. I really like the East Hampton dress!

    Kelly
    kellyandra27@gmail.com

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  88. I think I would go with the Afternoon Picnic Skirt. It is hard to choose!
    janelle(dot)e(dot)greene(at)gmail(dot)com

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  89. The Croquet top has a great, fun yellow print!

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  90. I love Femme Fatale Cardigan
    vivian.eileen88@gmail.com

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  91. I also love the Afternoon Picnic skirt, but it was hard to choose just one! floryjac@hotmail.com

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  92. My favorite new arrival is the Retro Revival Suit--Black.

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  93. well, the femme fatale cardigan in yellow is a delight. thanks for the give away!

    laurennathel{at}gmail

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  94. i am in love with the art show shirt!
    boon1211atgmaildotcom

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  95. I think the spring retreat dress is really fun!

    suzanne(dot)dunken(at)gmail(dot)com

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  96. Ooo- I like the croquet top! How fun!

    turbotuba@yahoo.com

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  97. So hard to choose, but I would pick the croquet top in canal blue.

    Sasha
    magicflyingpig@gmail.com

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  98. love the Cape Cod Tunic, so cute!

    kbeth99@gmail.com

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  99. I love the afternoon picnic skirt! My husband would too! He picked out an Anthro dress that he loved a while back that reminds me of this skirt. Of course, we didn't buy the Anthro dress...too pricy. :)

    Lara (laracasey at gmail dot com)

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  100. I'm actually really digging this dress! I love that mint is in this spring and this dress looks like it can be dressed up or down. So cute! And the price tag is awesome too. Thanks!

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  101. I really like the East Hampton dress! What a great giveaway!

    --Abbie

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