THIS JUST IN: Many of our brand new and much anticipated accessories are now available online! I have been dying to get my hands on these rings! I was thrilled they’d just arrived at our warehouse when I was in Salt Lake finishing up our March 2010 catalog shoot. So, I welcomed eight new rings to my jewelry collection. Starting at just $9.99, they offer a lot of bling for your buck. My personal favorites are the Rhinestone Tiger Ring, Gold Flower & Pearl Ring, and the Rhinestone Snake Ring (very similar to one I’ve spotted many times on Heidi Klum). Spice up your accessories in 2010 and shop now!

And here’s some more good news! I have a special offer for our Internet shoppers: This weekend, Jan. 15-18, DownEast will host an online clearance sale with an additional 50 percent off great clothing to keep you warm and stylish through the long winter!

Here’s a sneak peek at some of our amazing items that will be on clearance!

Matchstick Cords – Our popular lowrise, skinny fit, five-pocket cords in soft stretch corduroy. Made of a cotton/spandex, they’re available in berry and charcoal.

Spotlight Dress – Take your turn in the spotlight in our polka dot, ¾ sleeve with gathered detail on the neckline, belt and invisible pockets. It comes in grey and white, or black and white. I recommend wearing some fun red heels with the grey and white.

Over the Top Dress – Embrace the feminine ruffle trend in our flattering jersey knit dress with long sleeves and ruffle detail on the deep v-crossover neckline. It’s available in heather grey or red plum.

Timeless Trench Coat – This semi wrap style trench coat gives instant glamour to any outfit. It features a generous fold over collar with ruffle detail and belt. It comes in black or limestone. This is the perfect coat to wear now and into spring.

Those are just a few of the amazing deals available online this weekend only!

Also, I want to say “thank you” for making our Holiday line our most popular ever! We appreciate all of you who gave or asked for our clothing and accessories as gifts.

I’m so excited about our upcoming spring and summer lines! Here’s a sneak peek at the covers for our February and March catalogs. The February catalog offers a complete style guide for the month. Also, I’m sharing a great photo from our swim line that debuts in our March catalog. In the meantime, remember to drop by the DownEast web site sale this weekend, Jan. 15-18, for some of our best winter fashions at unbeatable prices!

Happy New Year!

Andrea