October 4, 2011

Fall Fashion with DownEast Basics Review & Giveaway

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I don’t know about you, but I just love fall.  It is absolutely my favorite time of year.  I love the look, the feel, and the smell of autumn.  Normally the weather is crisp and cool, I say normally because this week we are having unusually high temperatures.  80 degrees in October!  I’ve been over summer for at least three months.  Can you tell I’m not a real fan of summer?

While this week may be warm, I know cool, crisp weather is eminent.  I love being cozy inside the house with a light rain outside.  I can imagine curling up with a cup of hot tea and a good book.  Mind you, this isn’t my reality, but a girl can dream!  My life does include running around with three rambunctious boys in the leaves under one of our many trees.  And it also includes visiting pumpkin patches and apple orchards.  There is so much to do and see in the fall.

Why not look good yourself while taking in all the splendor of the season?  DownEast Basics has some lovely new items in their fall line.  Here are some of my favorites!

Royalty Top

Long Lines Dress

Beauty Blazer

I recently picked out the Bookstore Cardi -$38.99.  Anyone who knows me might think I picked out this sweater merely based on the name.  Doesn’t a Bookstore Cardi sound delightful? This is what it looks like in golden apricot.

Here I am in my cardi, however notice that I chose the color- bracken which is medium brown

Doesn’t it look great?  I love it!

I have three main things I love about this cardigan.

  • My favorite aspect is the pull belt around the middle.  This is a great way to add shape to a cardigan.  Rather than looking frumpy, this cardigan brings out your curves by allowing you to control your waist line.
  • I also love the weight.  I tend to run on the warm side.  This cardigan allows me to wear a sweater without obscene sweating.
  • The bottom cut is angled making it longer in the rear.  Love it!  I wish more shirts and sweaters were this way.  There is nothing worse than a shirt that is too short in the back, when you bend over.  This cardi is the perfect length!

My only complaint?  I wish, wish, wish there were more colors to choose from.  DownEast Basics primarily makes styles in two colors.  This cardi is available in golden apricot and bracken.  I would love to see black (most of my wardrobe is black) or a dark green.   Wishful thinking, I guess.


Through October 16, DownEast Basics is running its annual LIVE for Pink donation event – read the inspiring stories of DownEast’s special LIVE for Pink photo shoot with everyday women impacted by breast cancer, and more info on the campaign here.

DownEast Basics is donating 50% of all proceeds from the limited edition LIVE for Pink tee series (up to $25K!) to our LIVE for Pink breast cancer awareness efforts charity – Needs Beyond Medicine.

One lucky Mama Report reader will win their choice from the new fall line at DownEast Basics!  Check out the selection here.


 

I received the above mentioned product for review purposes, all opinions are my own.

 

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  1. Ann Fudge Cluck says
    October 4, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Slouchy Sparkle top!!!

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  2. valerie mabrey says
    October 4, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    Boyfriend Blazer is pretty
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  3. Sarah Kay says
    October 4, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    I love the Rose Trio Dress 🙂

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  4. Leanne M says
    October 4, 2011 at 11:44 pm

    I like the Boyfriend Blaze

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  5. christyn mckenna says
    October 4, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    I love the Slouchy Sparkle Top!

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  6. Lauren Garrett says
    October 5, 2011 at 1:06 am

    I love the academy jacket! How nice!!!

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  7. mrsshukra says
    October 5, 2011 at 1:37 am

    I like the elegance cardi!

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  8. Kimberly says
    October 5, 2011 at 6:56 am

    Love the Long Lines Dress
    kcoud33 at gmail dot com

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  9. Tari Lawson says
    October 5, 2011 at 7:15 am

    I like the Elegance Cardi.

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  10. Denise M says
    October 5, 2011 at 8:13 am

    Academy coat that is coming soon

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  11. Kris says
    October 5, 2011 at 8:41 am

    These clothes look awesome – and affordable. Rare…

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  12. Tabitha says
    October 5, 2011 at 8:52 am

    I love the rose trio dress

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  13. Adrienne Gordon says
    October 5, 2011 at 8:59 am

    I like the Tea Party Skirt

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  14. Tracy P says
    October 5, 2011 at 9:03 am

    I like the Boyfriend Blazer

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  15. Jill S. says
    October 5, 2011 at 9:19 am

    The Tea Party skirt and the Long Lines dress are gorgeous!

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  16. Kate Foster says
    October 5, 2011 at 10:14 am

    I really like the Arabesque skirt.

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  17. Sarah says
    October 5, 2011 at 11:23 am

    I LOVE the Beauty Blazer!

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  18. Ada Miller says
    October 5, 2011 at 11:32 am

    I am really liking the Royalty Top

    aemgeg4 (@) yahoo (dot) com

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  19. Matt Ferrell says
    October 5, 2011 at 11:39 am

    I like the Boyfriend Blazer.

    animasou @ comcast . net

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  20. Ashleigh w says
    October 5, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Wild Side Burn Out Tee

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  21. sarah says
    October 5, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    LOVE the slouchy sparkle top in white! perfect for new years or christmas!

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  22. sandy says
    October 5, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    I like the Curio Skirt

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  23. Jennifer Rote says
    October 5, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    I am leaning towards the It’s a Date Cardi.

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  24. sarah shult says
    October 5, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    I like the Stunning Sight Dress

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  25. Cheryl Abdelnour says
    October 5, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    I liked the Royalty Top sweater.

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  26. cindy b says
    October 5, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    I always look to down east for my denim!

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  27. Tiffany Kinney says
    October 5, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    i like the twisted cardi.

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  28. Leigh Owens says
    October 5, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    I love the Curio Skirt. Very elegant.

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  29. mframe00 says
    October 5, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    I love the It’s a Date Cardi

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  30. Jennifer Meyer says
    October 5, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    Love the Boyfriend Blazer

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  31. Karen Fields says
    October 5, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    I love the Sculpture Tee!

    renfie.fields@gmail.com

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  32. Kathy says
    October 5, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    I think my favorite is the rose trio dress.

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  33. Robyn Ely says
    October 5, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    Elegance cardigan

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  34. Kaitlin says
    October 5, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    I love the beauty blazer

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  35. Mary C says
    October 5, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    Love the Royalty top. Sooo pretty!

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  36. mickeyfan says
    October 5, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    I really like the boyfriend blazer.

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  37. Sarah Hull says
    October 5, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    I love the Boyfriend Blazer! It’s just what I’ve been looking for to dress up some tees.

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  38. stacy h says
    October 5, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    i like the elegance cardi!

    hancoci_s at msn dot com

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  39. Pauline Milner says
    October 6, 2011 at 12:02 am

    From Down East Basics Fall Collection, I love the WIld Side Burn Out Tee in Grey.

    Thanks for the great giveaway. ~Pauline (dod@rogers.com)

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  40. Melora Brock says
    October 6, 2011 at 12:27 am

    I really fancied the academy coat, it looks so cool!

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  41. Kristi C says
    October 6, 2011 at 6:07 am

    I love the It’s a Date Cardi.

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  42. Carrie Phelps says
    October 6, 2011 at 6:18 am

    I love the Bookstore Cardi.
    carriedust@yahoo.com

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  43. Katherine says
    October 6, 2011 at 6:27 am

    I like the Free Spirit Dress

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  44. Janet Vickers says
    October 6, 2011 at 8:56 am

    I want the one you are wearing! Super cute cardigan.

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  45. LLL with Leslie says
    October 6, 2011 at 10:19 am

    I like the Curio Skirt

    livelovelaughwithleslieblog at gmail dot com
    http://www.livelovelaughwithleslie.com

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  46. Angela Michels says
    October 6, 2011 at 10:40 am

    I love the hankerchief cardi!
    http://www.downeastbasics.com/handkerchiefcardi.aspx

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  47. Megan McGowan Parsons says
    October 6, 2011 at 11:24 am

    I love the Stunning Sight Dress

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  48. Melissa says
    October 6, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    I like the Island Girl Maxi

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  49. jenn says
    October 6, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    I love the inner city skirt
    jenzen69atyahoodotcom

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  50. Janel Myers says
    October 6, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    My favorite is also the Bookstore Cardi in the same color–bracken!

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  51. Holly S. says
    October 6, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    The Long Lines Dress is AMAZING!!! I don’t know which color I would pick though! Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!

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  52. Tara says
    October 7, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    My favorite item is the Bookstore Cardi.

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  53. Bonnie D. says
    October 7, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    I like the Long Lines Dress.

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  54. Ashley says
    October 7, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    I love the Elegance Cardi in picante

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  55. Leah Baird says
    October 7, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    Slouchy Sparkle Top!

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  56. Michelle Riebeek says
    October 7, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Stunning Sight Dress

    Reply
  57. Katherine Persons says
    October 8, 2011 at 5:38 am

    http://twitter.com/#!/mkjmc/status/122621630479466497 Sorry here is the link~

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  58. Candie L says
    October 8, 2011 at 9:30 am

    I like the elegence cardi. Thank you

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  59. scottsgal says
    October 8, 2011 at 10:30 am

    I like the open shawl cardigan
    msboatgal at aol.com

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  60. tosha p says
    October 8, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    i like the Long Lines Dress!!

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  61. sandra says
    October 8, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    i like the Wild Side Burn Out Tee

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  62. Pamela James says
    October 8, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    I like the academy coat.

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  63. Amy Hint says
    October 8, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    The Long Lines Dress is my favorite! I love it!

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  64. Solducky says
    October 8, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    I love the elegance cardi!
    soluckyducky at gmail dot com

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  65. Sarah says
    October 8, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    My favorite is the Boyfriend Blazer!

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  66. ♡♥♬ Louis ♡♥♬ says
    October 9, 2011 at 6:38 am

    I love the Slouchy Sparkle Top

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

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  67. Marci J says
    October 9, 2011 at 8:48 am

    love the Bookstore Cardi

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  68. Bridget Hopper says
    October 9, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    My favorite item from the fall collection is the Double Take Jean

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  69. kelly tillotson says
    October 9, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    the rose trio dress in black is so pretty!
    *kelly
    kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com

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  70. Laura C. says
    October 9, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    The inner city skirt is so beautiful!

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  71. Priscilla Benavides says
    October 9, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    I love the Beauty Blazer.

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  72. sw says
    October 9, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    i like the Rosy Cheeks Skirt

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  73. Terri Martin says
    October 9, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    I like the Hankerchief cardi, so cute.

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  74. Amber says
    October 9, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    I love the Slouchy Sparkle Top!!

    littleamberfaith at yahoo dot com

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  75. jocelyn milewski says
    October 9, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    love the booksotre cardi! LOVE IT!

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  76. Rebecca says
    October 10, 2011 at 10:54 am

    I like the elegance cardi.

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  77. Monique Bon says
    October 10, 2011 at 11:39 am

    My favorite item is the NEW Bling Boot Fit Jean (:

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  78. Emily says
    October 10, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Slouchy sparkle top

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  79. janice says
    October 10, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    i would love the long lines dress for my mom and for me the cardi or the royalty top 🙂 they are lovelyª

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  80. lala r says
    October 10, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    tea party skirt
    amramazon280 at yahoo dot com

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  81. Bonnye Sensenig says
    October 10, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    My favorite is the Miss Maxi Dress

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  82. Janette says
    October 10, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    I like the Royalty Top.

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  83. gala says
    October 10, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    i like Every Angle Skirt

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  84. Amanda Leach says
    October 10, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    I love the Frazzle Flower Tee!

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  85. Susan Chester says
    October 10, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    I love the Layered Lace Tunic in Cream Pink.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  86. Becky Grayson says
    October 11, 2011 at 9:46 am

    I really love the Bookstore Cardi. I live where we have very little really cold days and all we really is need is something just like this to keep warm. I love the golden apricot color. Really pretty.

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  87. Michelle L says
    October 11, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    I love the Royalty Top!

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  88. Cassie says
    October 11, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    i love the elegance cardi!

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  89. Christine says
    October 11, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    like the Rose Trio Dress

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  90. Pauline says
    October 11, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    I like the Long Lines Dress – (emscout9 at Hotmail dot com)

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  91. stacey says
    October 12, 2011 at 1:41 am

    I really liked the bookstore cardi! In bracken!

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  92. Kim C says
    October 12, 2011 at 7:55 am

    I liked the twisted cardi.

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  93. lisa says
    October 12, 2011 at 10:19 am

    Rock Star Boot Jean

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  94. Valerie S says
    October 12, 2011 at 11:49 am

    I love the Increased Beauty Cardi.

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  95. carole says
    October 12, 2011 at 11:54 am

    like the half sleeve shirt

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  96. Cheryl Lynne says
    October 12, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    I really like the Royalty Top.

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  97. Stacy says
    October 13, 2011 at 11:16 am

    I like the Roundabout Cardi in ginger spice

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  98. April W. says
    October 13, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    I like the doubletake jeans.

    Reply
  99. Hannah says
    October 13, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    I like the rose trio dress

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  100. Katie W. says
    October 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Long line dress for me!

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  101. Hannah Avery says
    October 14, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    The Tea Party skirt, and the Every Angle skirt are about tied!

    hannahavery85 at yahoo dot com

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  102. Amber L. says
    October 15, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    I adore the Debut Skirt in picante

    appetizerforacraftymind(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  103. Kristie says
    October 15, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I like the NEW Bling Boot Fit Jean

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  104. caitlyn collins says
    October 16, 2011 at 1:45 am

    Love Bling Boot Fit Jean!

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  105. May says
    October 16, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Bookstore Cardi is my fav.

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  106. dst says
    October 16, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    I like the Elegance Cardi.

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  107. Teri Patrick says
    October 16, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    Elegance Cardi in cream tan would be my pick

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  108. katfam says
    October 17, 2011 at 8:08 am

    I like the Curio Skirt!

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  109. kindra baron says
    October 17, 2011 at 8:20 am

    I’d have to say either the ‘it’s a date card’ or the ‘bookstore card’ are my favorites!

    kindra
    kinbaron04@hotmail.com

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  110. Diane F says
    October 17, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    I like the Rock Star Boot Jeans

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  111. Theresa says
    October 17, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    love the hankerchief cardi!

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  112. Courtney says
    October 17, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    I like the “elegance cardi”, maybe with the “hot to trot” denim skirt!

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  113. Jennifer Odom says
    October 17, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    I liked the rose trio dress, in black.

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  114. Angela Maa s says
    October 17, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    I love the “it’s a date” and “bookstore” cardi’s. LOVE them!

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  115. Gina Hamm says
    October 17, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    Love the Twisted Cardi

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  116. Katie L says
    October 17, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    I love the Debut Skirt!

    Reply
  117. Madeline Jones says
    October 17, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    I love the Long Lines dress

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  118. Claire says
    October 17, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    I like the Academy Coat.

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  119. Joy Shepard says
    October 18, 2011 at 7:06 am

    I love the academy coat (:

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  120. clynsg says
    October 18, 2011 at 7:08 am

    I like the Outback Tee.

    Reply
  121. Pauline M says
    October 18, 2011 at 7:27 am

    I really love the It’s a Date Cardi!

    Reply
  122. Michelle Hagewood says
    October 18, 2011 at 8:36 am

    Love the Bling Boot Fit Jeans

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

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  123. Tracey Byram says
    October 18, 2011 at 8:42 am

    I like the Royalty Top and the It´s A Date Cardi.

    Reply
  124. Rebecca Peters says
    October 18, 2011 at 9:18 am

    I like the NEW Rock Star Boot Jean

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  125. charline says
    October 18, 2011 at 10:11 am

    My favorite is the new rock star boot jean
    stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  126. amanda l h says
    October 18, 2011 at 10:32 am

    I think I like the boyfriend blazer!

    Reply
  127. Jenn S. says
    October 18, 2011 at 11:12 am

    I like the Recorder Skirt in almondine.

    Reply
  128. shawna says
    October 18, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I would like the Bling Boot Fit Jean

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  129. Kortney Picker says
    October 18, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    I love the Time of My Life Dress, it is soooo cute!
    petchk79@gmail.com

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  130. Molly K says
    October 18, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    I love the Rose Trio Dress.

    Reply
  131. Jodi says
    October 18, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    I love the Stunning Sight Dress!

    dealia79(At)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  132. grace aspinwall says
    October 18, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    boyfriend blazer!

    Reply
  133. Samantha says
    October 18, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    I love the It’s a Date Cardi.

    Reply
  134. susan smoaks says
    October 18, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    i like the wanna have fun dress

    Reply
  135. Valeen N says
    October 18, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    I really like the Slouchy Sparkle Top!

    Reply
  136. Erica C. says
    October 18, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    I like the Classic Cardi.

    Reply
  137. Vicki Barnes says
    October 18, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    The long lines dress is gorgeous

    Reply
  138. Angela H says
    October 18, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    My favorite is the Rock Star Boot Jeans.

    Reply
  139. Taryn Cain says
    October 18, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    I love the Double Take jeans

    Reply
  140. Sherry Conrad says
    October 18, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    I like the NEW Double Take Jean

    Reply
  141. Anastacia Grace says
    October 18, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    I love the Knot Alone Cardi and also the Artwork Top. So much beautiful clothing!

    Reply
  142. Breanne says
    October 18, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    I like the Bookstore Cardi

    Reply
  143. Jessica says
    October 18, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    The Bling Bootcut Jeans look really cute, I love the fun bling on the back pockets

    Reply
  144. Mary J says
    October 18, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    i love the Every Angle Skirt

    Reply
  145. ashley says
    October 18, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    i love the Slouchy Sparkle Top

    Reply
  146. Brittney House says
    October 19, 2011 at 1:08 am

    I like the frazzle flower tee!

    Reply
  147. ferriz says
    October 19, 2011 at 3:03 am

    i love the elengance cardi in picante!

    Reply
  148. Tarah says
    October 19, 2011 at 7:04 am

    I love the Double Take Jean!

    Reply
  149. Kerrie Mayans says
    October 19, 2011 at 8:12 am

    I like the bling fook fit jeans.

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

    Reply
  150. Lisa R. P. says
    October 19, 2011 at 8:40 am

    Rock Star Boot Jean

    Reply
  151. Happi Shopr says
    October 19, 2011 at 9:50 am

    I love the Boyfriend Blazer

    Reply
  152. Leah K says
    October 19, 2011 at 10:18 am

    I love the Long Lines dress!

    Reply
  153. Melissa O. says
    October 19, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    I like the Curio skirt!

    Reply
  154. Heather M says
    October 19, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Rock Star Boot Jean

    Reply
  155. Sandra O says
    October 19, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    I love their “It’s A Date” cardigan! ~thanks~

    Reply
  156. Jen says
    October 19, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    Slouchy Sparkle Top is perfect!

    Reply
  157. angela says
    October 19, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    I love the Rose Trio dress and the Santa Monica Maxi Dress!

    Reply
  158. cheryl says
    October 19, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    I really love the Rose Trio Dress, and this is one of my very favorite stores too. I love the t-shirts and tanks they always carry in diff sleeve lengths.

    Reply

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