Jessica Alba is always on trend – note her color choices! And your little one can be just as stylish with DownEast Girl! Get this look with The Skinny Crop, Dockweiler Cardi and Jane Tee!

I think it’s funny how far my tastes range. These are my two favorite swimsuits this season – and each is so different from the other! I love the small floral pattern in the Silver Screen Suit – it’s so feminine and beautiful. But I also love the BIG, BOLD chevron stripes in the Islander Top and Bikini Bottom!

What’s your favorite look this season? Whatever it is, make sure to stock up on swimwear! All of our one pieces are only $35, tops $25 and bottoms $15. SCORE! And as a bonus…these prices are for all Modbe Swimwear, as well!

Have fun in the sun, but seriously, don’t forget to protect your skin, and accessorize with some fun sunglasses, floppy hats and flip flops!

xo Natalie

I love the Lightly Layered Tee! In fact…I just ordered it and can’t wait for it to arrive!

Which top do you like best? DownEast Basics’ Lightly Layered Tee or J.Crew’s Lace Striped Shell?

Jessica Biel knows how to look good! Get her on-the-go look with our En Route Pants and V-Neck Tee.

P.S.: Her white skirt with gold trim is to die for!

Images via People.com.

Mixing and matching patterns is funky and fresh, so give it a try! I love Scarlett Johansson’s look – bold patterns with a matching color scheme. What about you? Are you a mix-and-match kind of gal?

Get this look with our Twice-Over Skirt and Gap’s Two-Toned Printed T!

Scarlett Johansson photo via People.com.

Which denim dress would your daughter like best? DownEast Basics’ Everyday Denim Dress or Old Navy’s Rosette Wrap-Front Chambray Dress?

The DownEast Basics May collection features some of the best fashion trends for summer:

COLOR: Now is not the time to be intimidated by color. Face your color fears by pairing almost any bright shades together (including neons – check out Peter Som for amazing combinations). Enjoy this fashion freedom while it lasts! Tonal shades of primary colors are a good place to start. Don’t forget about the Pantone Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango. Find your key pieces for summer in this complimentary shade. For example, try our Lightly Layered Tee belted, tucked or worn straight with some colored denim. If you still feel color shy, try brights with neutrals as seen on the Mulberry spring/summer runways.

STRIPES ON STRIPES: Mix and match your stripes. Any color, any direction works. Forget the idea that stripes are not flattering. Believe it or not, stripes can do just the opposite and flatter any figure when styled right. Keep body proportions in check by creating narrow waistlines and you are right in line! Try our Long Love Maxi Skirt that can be worn as a skirt or dress, Card Catalog Cardi, Word Up Top and West Indies Top.

TONAL TIME: With the brilliant brights of the season, play with pairing different shades of the same color. Combining four shades of blue keeps your look unexpectedly cool. Here, we’ve paired our Tea Cup Top, Betty Cardi, Wonder Cami and Arbor Skirt.

PRETTY PASTELS: Everyone from Versace to Vuitton paired pastels in their spring and summer collections and you can, too! Check out the Lacey Afternoon Dress and Worlds Apart Blouse. Such a pretty silhouette for a pretty little price!

RETRO & VINTAGE SWIMWEAR: Keep it classy this season with your swimwear. Mix the season’s bright hues with trendy vintage silhouettes. Stephanie Solomon states this season is “all about the feminine silhouette.” Nothing captures that more than vintage-inspired swim pieces, like our Sausalito Halter and French Indies Bikini, Retro Revival Suit and Silver Screen Suit.

So, show us how you’re mixing your favorite bright colors of the season, including at least one item from DownEast…send us pictures!

All photos will be posted on our blog. Also, one winner will be selected at random for a $100 shopping spree!

Please send photos to press@downeastbasics.com and be sure to include your name and where you’re from. Submissions must be received by Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:59 MST. Photos will be posted the following week. Have fun.

To accept prize, winner must be able to receive shipment delivery within the continental U.S.

We love these looks! Whether you want to make a fun statement with prints like Lily Collins or prefer classic black like Lea Michele and Ashley Greene, DownEast Basics has you covered!

Get Lily Collins’ look with our Signs of Spring Skirt, Ashley Greene’s look with our Kick Back Cardi, and Lea Michele’s look with our Pretty Tee.

Celebrity photos via People.com.

It’s time to break out the color! Here’s how to get this look: Pair DownEast’s Wonder Camisole and En Route Pants with the Senorita Wedges from Payless. Then add the Yellow Bangle Set and Geo Floral Print Scarf, both from Forever 21. Enjoy this great weather!

xo Natalie

Which striped tee do you like best? DownEast Basics’ Slouches and Stripes Pullover or Urban Outfitters’ Elm Striped Tee?