Monday, April 19, 2010

Giveaway & Review: DownEast Basics ! {CLOSED}

Remember my fun DownEast Basics Giveaway from a few weeks ago? Well guess what? My friends at DownEast Basics are giving one lucky Frugal & Fabulous reader another chance to win!

For those of you who aren't familiar with them, DownEast Basics is a great source for affordable and fashionable clothing.

I was recently given the opportunity to review their new Marina bag from their bag boutique and I love it! It's so 'boho chic!' Though I'm typically a black handbag girl - I thought this little number would be the perfect way to lighten up for spring/summer! And it definitely is! I love this bag because its classic, but has a bit of a funky edge with the rosette and side pull details. The bag itself is fully lined (with zippered pockets!) and is big enough for me to cart my life to and from the store, the office, or out on the town!

I'm a major DownEast Basics fan because I love that they combine fashion with style and sophistication. They focus on keeping their clothing beautiful, comfortable and affordable! And it's made to last! Because really, in my clothing and accessories, I don't just want a deal - I want something that will last longer than a season! I also love that their is timeless and can be both fresh and "grown up"!

Some of my favorite new arrivals on their web site: (click for links!)


The best part? Many of DownEast's items are under $20 ea! Awesome!

Also DownEast Basics currently has tops and skirts on sale starting at $5-$7 each! Woohoo! :)

Love Down East Basics? One lucky Frugal and Fabulous reader will win the item of their choice from Down East Basic's new arrivals! *subject to availability

To enter please leave me a comment with:
*Your name
*Your email/blog contact
*Tell me your favorite item from Down East Basics!

Want more chances to win? For extra entries you may:
2. Subscribe to my blog via email or feedburner (top right hand corner of this site) or follow me on blogger (one entry for each)
3. Enter one of my other current giveaways and come back and tell me which one you entered!
4. Blog about this giveaway and on your blog or website (= 2 extra entries!) {Blogger users- you can use the 'link to post' option at the bottom of this post'}
5. Add my button to your blog or web site
6. Follow @lindsfrugalfab on Twitter and tweet about it! Here's an easy copy and paste:
{ Frugal&Fabulous is giving away your choice of item from Down East Basics! Enter here: http://tinyurl.com/y4jf73e @lindsfrugalfab} (Or use tweet option at top of post!)
7. Become a fan of Frugal & Fabulous and/or DownEast Basics on facebook! (One entry each, current fans too!)

(Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry!)

You have until Tuesday, April 27 @ 7pm EST to enter! (Winner must respond within 48 hours.) Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a product to write this review. All opinions are my own.

199 gave me some sugar:

Tara said...

I like the Boutique Bag.
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Carma Sez said...

I like the Hot to Trot Skirt

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Crissa Pollmann Robertson said...

Crissa Robertson
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I love love love the fresh flowers maxi dress! SOOO cute!!

Juliana said...

Juliana Wade
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I like the Riviera Swim tank

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Unknown said...

I like the union station top!
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Staci J said...

I love the matchmaker top
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Staci J said...

I subscribe to your emails
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Staci J said...

I'm a fan on DownEast on facebook
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Kendra@My Insanity said...

I'm loving the Reunited Wrap Top.

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Heidi Jo Comes said...

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i LOVE the whole swim line, but also the razzleberry skirt.

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subscriber.

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fb fan of DEB

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christa said...

christa brower
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i'm in love with the falling star skirt!

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christa said...

I'm a Frugal&Fab FB Fan

christa said...

I'm a DownEast FB Fan!

Kristen said...

My favorite item is the Matchmaker top!

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Subscriber.

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Button.

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FB fan of Frugal & Fabulous.

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christa said...

I tweeted with the link at the top of the post

Kristen said...

I follow you on Twitter and tweeted about the giveaway.

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Megan@Just For Me...And You said...

I love the Falling Stars Skirt.
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I follow your blog.

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Unknown said...

I like the marina bag!!!
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Sammy said...

I just love the Outside The Box top, so adorable!
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Erica said...

Erica Zimmerman
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I love the Awesome Blossom Dress. Perfect for Spring!!

Erica said...

I'm a follower!!

Erica said...

Following you on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/lacadazy/status/12530260340

Erica said...

Fan of FandF on FB (Erica Wallace Zimmerman)

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Fan of Downeast on FB (Erica Wallace Zimmerman)

one frugal lady said...

I LOVE the sunset swim dress!
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one frugal lady said...

I entered the breyers yocrunch giveaway!
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one frugal lady said...

I entered the fresh express giveaway!
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Jennifer said...

I like the Wild Cherry Dress Jennifer jk.gorcery@gmail.com

Jennifer said...

I subscribe via email

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I follow your blog jk.gorcery@gmail.com

Jennifer said...

I entered your Fresh Express giveaway jk.gorcery@gmail.com

Jennifer said...

I entered your breyers yocrunch giveaway jk.gorcery@gmail.com

PB said...

I think my fave is the fab flower hobo... I'm a purse kinda girl, and i'm pretty sure I don't have one like that. lol!

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PB said...

Bonus : I subscribe!

PB said...

Oooh! double bonus : Facebook fan!

Michelle Frame said...

I love the Tuxedo Top.
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Michelle Frame said...

tweet- http://twitter.com/mframe00/status/12541721015
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Michelle Frame said...

facebook fan of both
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Anonymous said...

I love the spring a ding skirt!

Sarah
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Anonymous said...

I subscribe to your blog via email

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Anonymous said...

I'm your FB fan (Sarah Bee)

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Anonymous said...

I'm a FB fan of DownEast Basics (Sarah Bee)

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katy said...

I love the Summer Storm Dress.

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katy said...

Email subscriber.

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Jennifer said...

I follow you on Twitter (@jkgorcery) and I tweeted: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/12544911685

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Carol said...

I love the Not A Cloud In The Sky Dress! Gorgeous!
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Carol said...

I follow you via Google Reader!
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Carol said...

I'm a fan of Down East Basics on Facebook!
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Karin said...

Karin
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Romantic Rope Tote

Karin said...

Email subscriber

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Emily said...

I love the Spring Scarf Cardigan.
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Emily said...

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phrannie said...

name: Phrannie L
email: phranne[at]yahoo.com
fave item: their Trolley Tee, in grey 8)

thanks!

phrannie said...

blog follower!
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Lindzie said...

Lindzie Head
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I like all the cute jewlery they've come out with latey.

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Lindzie said...

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blogged about the contest on here
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Nelsby said...

Such a tough decision! I just love the First in Line Top.
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

I am following your blog on Blogger (username Nelsby).
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

I am a Facebook fan of your site (Aimee Waerhouse).
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

I am a Facebook fan of DownEast Basics (Aimee Waerhouse).
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

I am following you on Twitter (username Nelsby) AND I Tweeted about this giveaway:
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Thanks!
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Idaho Jill said...

Jill W
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The Not A Cloud In The Sky Dress is lovely; I love that Marina bag, too!

Idaho Jill said...

follower, thanks!

Idaho Jill said...

I entered the fresh express giveaway, thanks!

Idaho Jill said...

your button is on my sidebar, thanks!

Idaho Jill said...

tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/12600867162

Idaho Jill said...

I'm a fan of Frugal & Fabulous on facebook - Idaho Jill, thanks

Idaho Jill said...

I'm a fan of DownEast Basics on facebook - Idaho Jill, thanks

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blogged here: http://www.contestsandgiveaways.net/index.php/2010/04/down-east-basics-giveaway-ends-426.html

thanks!

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Anonymous said...

I love the Sunset Swim Dress.
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jakiesmom said...

nan lara
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i love the butterfly kiss dress

jakiesmom said...

gfc follower

jakiesmom said...

entered fresh express

Julie said...

Julie L
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Razzleberry Skirt is my favorite..

I also think the Marina purse you mentioned in your review is gorgeous

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Julie said...

follow your blog as jelaws5

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Julie said...

facebook fan of yours-Julie A Scott Laws

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Kathy said...

My favorite is the Summer Storm Dress.

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Anonymous said...

*Your name: Marci J
*Your email: june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com
*Tell me your favorite item: Summer Storm Dress

Anonymous said...

entered the salad express coupon giveaway
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Unknown said...

I like the falling star skirt.

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Tiffany

Unknown said...

I subscribe via google reader.

Tiffany

Brittany said...

I love the rockstar jeans and the new swimwear.
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Brittany said...

Brittany, I'm a follower on google friend connect
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Caroline said...

I like the Rad & Red Hobo bag.

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Tara said...

I entered the Fantasy Jewelrybox giveaway
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lo said...

I love the Tall & Trim Trouser Jeans!!

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lo said...

I follow you on Google Reader!

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lo said...

I follow & tweeted: http://twitter.com/luckylauren06/status/12748028715

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Kristin said...

I like the Awesome Blossom Dress.

Anonymous said...

Jan januaryl@charter.net
I really like the Razzleberry skirt.... I hope I'm lucky!!

Knifty Thrifty said...

I LOVE the Safari Satchel!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE DownEast Basics...they used to have a kiosk in the mall here...but it closed. I almost cried!

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Terra Heck said...

My favorite is the Tutu Cute Bag. Thanks.
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MomToC said...

I like their Perfectly Pretty Skirt.

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Faith J. said...

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My fave is the Razzleberry skirt. So cute! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

CherylS22 said...

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My favorite item is the Boutique Bag

Thanks!

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Follow on Blogger
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nfmgirl said...

I love the Lots of Dots skirt!

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nfmgirl said...

I subscribe via reader

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nfmgirl said...

I follow on Twitter and tweeted: nfmgirl

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slugmama said...

The Cat Walk Jeans look fab!

slugmama said...

I'm a subscriber too.

slugmama said...

I have your button on my blog
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slugmama said...

I'm a facebook fan of Frugal & Fab!
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slugmama said...

I follow on twitter and tweeted your giveaway
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slugmama said...

I entered your Fantasy Jewelry Box Giveaway also.

Amy Moriah said...

Amy Freeman
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I love the May Flowers Dress. and everything else!!

Amy Moriah said...

I subscribed to email
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Amy Moriah said...

I follow you on twitter and I retweeted.
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Amy Moriah said...

Down east FB fan
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FB fan of Frugal and Fabulous
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Amy Moriah said...

I am a follower
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Amy Moriah said...

I have your cute button on my blog.
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Knifty Thrifty said...

I blogged! http://kniftythrifty.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-want-it-sooo-bad.html

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Amy Moriah said...

I entered your jewelry giveaway
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Unknown said...

My favorite item would have to be the "He Loves Me" dress. Thank you for the opportunity to win! :)

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Tiffany said...

I love the Kaleidoscope Top!
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Tiffany said...

I follow on blogger!

Tiffany said...

I'm a fan of Frugal & Fabulous on FB

Tiffany said...

I'm a fan of downeast on FB

Tiffany said...

entered Fantasy Jewelry Box - Your Choice of Item! ends 4/30!

Tara said...

Love the vogue handbag!
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Tara said...

Follow you on facebook.
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Tara said...

Facebook fan
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Tara said...

Fashion Jewelry box entry.
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Savanna said...

So... Monday, April 26 or Tuesday, April 27? Let's go with Tuesday :)

I subscribe on Google Reader!

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favorite item: He loves me dress!!

Natalie A. said...

I like the Sun Dial Dress or Sand Skirt! Thanks for the chance to win!

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Natalie A. said...

I'm a Facebook Fan of DownEast Basic!
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Natalie A. said...

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I'm a subscriber!

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Natalie A. said...

I follow your blog!

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Natalie A. said...

I follow and tweeted!
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Lauren Wayne said...

I love the Suncatcher Top!

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Lauren Wayne said...

I follow on Blogger.

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Lauren Wayne said...

I subscribe in a reader.

Lauren Wayne said...

I am a DownEast Basics Facebook fan (Lauren Wayne).

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Jen said...

I love the Not a Cloud in the Sky dress.

Jen said...

I follow your blog

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It's the wife said...

I just got their catalog and there are so many cute things! I like the First in Line Top in pastel turquoise.

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It's the wife said...

I subscribe via google reader.

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Tiffany said...

I would love to win the lots of dots skirt, so cute!
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Tiffany said...

Im a DEB facebook fan
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JennaHabes said...

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I love the crochet cardigan.

JennaHabes said...

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blog follower

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Downeast Facebook Fan

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Frugal & Fabulous Facebook Fan

Knifty Thrifty said...

I tweeted! http://twitter.com/LaLolagirl/status/12958607108

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Knifty Thrifty said...

I entered your Fantasy Jewelry giveaway!

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Michelle & Todd said...

Michelle
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I love the Summer Storm dress

Michelle & Todd said...

I'm a fan of Downeast Basics on Facebook.
-Michelle
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Telisha said...

Telisha Hayes
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http://myjustforfunblog.blogspot.com/

I love love love their new May Flowers Dress. Super cute. Though, I also really like the Tutu Cute Bag. Thanks.

Telisha said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber. Thanks.

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Telisha said...

I follow your blog. Thanks.

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Telisha said...

I'm a facebook fan. Thanks.

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Telisha said...

I'm a DownEast Basics facebook fan. Thanks.

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Telisha said...

I blogged about the giveaway. Thanks. #1

http://myjustforfunblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/downeast-basics-giveaway_27.html

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Telisha said...

I blogged about the giveaway. Thanks. #2

http://myjustforfunblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/downeast-basics-giveaway_27.html

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one frugal lady said...

I entered the lime ricki giveaway!
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Donnetta said...

I love the suncatcher top in banana! It's so light and airy.

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Telisha said...

I entered the Lime Ricki Swimsuit giveaway. Thanks.

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Donnetta said...

I subscribe by email.

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Donnetta said...

I follow you on twitter and tweeted.

http://twitter.com/coffeebreakmom/status/12963496342

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Donnetta said...

I am a facebook fan of frugal and fabulous.

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Anne said...

I like the Mini Cardigan
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Anne said...

I follow on twitter, lunaj1456 and I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/12964936274

Anne said...

I am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly) of down east
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