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DownEast Basics for an Affordable Wardrobe Overhaul

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On Memorial Day, we headed out to the Memphis Zoo to enjoy the beautiful weather and the super-cool animals. I really enjoyed getting ready for the zoo that morning because I had a fun new top to wear! Check out my Appliq-A-OK Tank from DownEast Basics. I think this is the perfect choice for any fashion-conscious lady who still has to live in the real world and can’t dress like the girls in Sex and the City. As a working mom, I love the fact that this top is going to be doing double-duty for me. It is comfortable and simple enough to wear when casually bopping around town and going to places like the zoo. But just throw a blazer over it and you are ready for business, literally! It can be a challenge to find pieces that can hold their own simultaneously at the ballpark and in the boardroom, but this shirt is definitely one of them. And the price is oh-so wallet friendly, retailing at just $22.99.

This is the second item in my closet from DownEast Basics, and it certainly won’t be the last. Their pieces are cut so that they fit but aren’t skin-tight. They are flattering, current, but not so trendy that they’ll be outdated by this time next year. I love that!

If you are unfamiliar with DownEast Basics, I really encourage you to take a look around. You’ll find so many items that are cute at a price that leaves room for all those things you have to buy for the baby! A few of my favorite pieces are the Santa Barbara halter swimsuit, and the cupid cardigan. So cute!

green skirt from downeast basics Win it!:
Ok, Stuff Parents Need readers, it just might be your lucky day! One of you is going to win THE ITEM OF YOUR CHOICE(!) from DownEast Basics’ New Arrivals collection! Swoon!The contest will run until June 15th at 7:59pm CST when a winner will be selected using Random.org. The winner will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States. Please be advised that the winner of this contest will not be eligible to win any other DownEast Basics giveaway on my site for 90 days.

Edit: This giveaway is CLOSED

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed in this post are strictly my own.

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  17. I like the Miami Beach Maxi Dress color: Blue Steel size: Large.

    Thanks

    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

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  43. I would choose the Summer Savvy Dress in Very Berry Size Medium. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    caliblonde1979 at live dot com

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  80. id pick the watering can dress in a medium… but its out of stock… so i guess the rock star shorts size 8? Both are great!

    ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  90. I like the Barefoot Beauty Tank in the Wild Orchid color…in the XXL. Thanks for the chance!
    bekki1820cb at gmail

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  154. I would choose the Field of Flowers Top in size Large.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com

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  173. I can't help myself, I fell in love with the SOIREE DRESS the fist time I saw it (weeks ago) and I just can't help myself – it's just so graceful and breezy…

    I love it in Pewter, size 8.

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  178. I love the Pretty Poppy Skirt but I'm not seeing it in my size so instead I'd pick the Summer Savvy Dress (very berry) in small
    rebeccaw2005(at)hotmail.com

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  191. I like the Field of Flowers top, size XXL (since I like a loose fit, I am afraid a smaller size would be a little too 'fitted'). It is multicolored, so no color designation is necessary.

    cgclynsg0 at gmail dot com

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  209. I would choose the Miami Beach Maxi Dress in blue steel in XXL…It looks so comfortable & stylish.
    yummyfaerie at hotmail dot com

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  223. I would like the Freebird Cardigan in white/yellow in a small, IF I won! Thank you!
    reynoldsmommy at gmail dot com

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  243. Subscribed to your blog with e-mail address bbentry [at] hotmail [dot] com (AOL is blocking all my Feedburner subscriptions)

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  250. Were I lucky enough to win, I think I'd get the Sailor Knot Bag from the New Arrivals section.

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  260. I love the Hot to Trot skirt! I usually take small in their skirts but it says to order one below so I guess Extra Small! (that sounds scary!)

    amysweepstake at yahoo.com

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  305. I would like the Gala Dress in navy in a size medium. Very nice dress!

    stephanierosenhahn at yahoo dot com

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  313. I would choose the Field of Flowers Top if was choose as the winner.
    kathyluman@gmail dot com

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  314. What a lovely selection! I'd choose the 'Pop of Paisley Dress' in XXL (just in case). Thank you!
    ceevegnashville [at] gmail [dot] com

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  324. It took me a while to narrow it down to my favorite item. Everything is so cute! I finally decided that my favorite item is the Infatuation Cardigan in sun ray color. (sz L). I am always needing things like this to cover spaghetti strap tops, and this is something I could even wear to chapter!

    lmerritt49903@gmail.com

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