http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:45:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Feelin’ like fall yet in your neck of the woods? The enormous tree in my backyard in Santa Cruz is already fading to a beautiful and familiar shade of gold. I am feeling a little giddy as the time for fall layers is quickly upon us!   As I mentioned in ... http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/?p=1388 A recent secret shopper blogged about her experience at DownEast - she wrote: I finally went this week to DownEast Outfitters here in town to put the gift card they sent me to use. If you don't know what I am talking about, please refer to the post below. I really ... http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/?p=1386 As much as I hate saying goodbye to summer, there is always something comforting and welcoming to the thought of fall dressing. Layers, cardigans, scarves, broken-in boots – all worn with love while enjoying warm baked goods infused with spice – is a familiar favorite I look forward to every ... http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/?p=1355     [issuu layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml showflipbtn=true documentid=100724051655-f6398500c6c846f1a7f0b4ebcc6e5bf3 docname=earlyfall10_single username=coreyspencer loadinginfotext=DownEast%20Basics%20Early%20Fall%20Catalog showhtmllink=true width=420 height=330 unit=px]  Talk about inspiration. The location shoot for our Early Fall 2010 catalog took place in a very heavenly setting – San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo Mission, one of California’s oldest Spanish missions. Founded in 1771, the seaside mission remains active ... http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/?p=1332 The fun fashion bloggers at Sensibly Styled got creative this week with a DownEast Basics photo shoot! 3 everyday women just like you participated – check it out and vote for your fave outfit (and the chance to win it!) by visiting Sensiby Styled! Hurry! The giveaway ends tomorrow - ... http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/?p=1309 According to me, aside from family, fashion, and food, the only other thing in life is DANCE! Before I decided to change my major to fashion merchandising I was a dance major for three years! So here’s some news to cheer about: Beginning with the start of the 2010-2011 school ... http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/?p=1300 I’m Chelsi Smith, Regional Manager with DownEast, and I’m dropping by to tell you about a very exciting and meaningful project in which DownEast employees and family members are taking part.   In operation for 28 years, CHOICE Humanitarian is a non-profit organization that currently works in five countries throughout the world, ... http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/?p=1287 After the huge success of our formal dresses in the 2009 Holiday line we decided it only made sense to try our own line of special occasion dresses. We constantly have brides tracking down bridesmaid dresses from our DownEast Basics line, too! I am thrilled to offer high quality, timeless ... http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/?p=1271 Thank you to everyone for posting your DownEast Basics swim photos! Congratulations to Trisha Wright - winner of this season's giveaway! Please email press@downeastbasics.com to redeem your prize!!! http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/?p=1269 Just because hot days are around the corner doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite denim styles.  We’ve taken our best selling denim fits and created cooler versions for you to rock and roll in wherever your summer takes you! Finding the perfect denim is a quest we ... http://www.downeastbasicsblog.com/?p=1238