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DownEast Basics new Holiday clothing Review & Giveaway



Christmas shopping is all about the family.  However, I shouldn't forget me!  As the air stewards always reminds us to fit the mask onto our face first before helping others we should also apply this concept to ourselves.  Its easy to be the caregiver and neglect ourselves.  Never again once you visit DownEast Basics.
I was given a fabulous review and giveaway opportunity earlier this year (see my review here) at DownEast Basics and I'm so fortunate to be called up again to review and host a fabulous giveaway of clothing from their new holiday line!

The new holiday line is just gorgeous - check out their new catalog on their facebook page.  I said yes to every piece! but of course I was only allowed to pick one for me so here's my choice - the Aspen Sweater in Steeple Gray color!  Its is a chunky knit shawl collar wrap cardigan with wrap-around grosgrain belt.  Isn't it just darling?  Perfect paired with jeans or dressed up for church or dinner with hubby!  It fit perfectly and I love how this cardigan has flair.


I also had the opportunity to pick an item for my daughter!  Tis the season to wear red so this cute red party dress was a great choice.  My daughter loved the frills on the dress and for me I love how the dress can be dressed up with black patent shoes or dressed down with boots for a Santa visit.

BUY IT
Head to Down East Basics online and in-store and check out their new Holiday collection.  Use coupon coe Peace20 for 20% off!  I often have trouble finding items to fit while in a brick and Mortar Store.  I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't have to exchange the cardigan - it fit perfectly : )

Just for fun - ‘ pinterest’ your fave looks
One Lucky Freebie Junkie reader will win their top item choice from DownEast Basics plus choose a girls item too!
Simply enter via the rafflecopter form below





Disclosure: Thank you to  Down East Basics for the review and giveaway opportunity.  All opinions are of my own, others may vary.

76 comments:

  1. eclairreDecember 12, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I love the Chic and Shiny Top

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  2. Angela WDecember 12, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I love the Slouchy Sparkle Top!

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  3. Elena GDecember 12, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I like the Very Content Top.
    elena.cacahuete(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. jbmthillDecember 12, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love the top layer tank for $24.99 and the kiss and tell top and the mod tunic, wow, I could go on and on!
    like2sweep@gmail.com
    jbmthill

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  5. skbaronDecember 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I saw A LOT of shirts I would want! I loved the top layer tank, kiss & tell top & fresh outlook tank!

    Kindra
    skbaron04@hotmail.com

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  6. JackieDecember 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I like the Happy Thoughts Dress
    Thank you!

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  7. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Burn Out Cardi

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  8. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love the scarves!!! My favorite!

    mindyartze@aol.com

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  9. Ruth AndersonDecember 12, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I like the Beauty Blazer


    etude37@gmail.com

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  10. Susan ReynoldsDecember 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I like the double take jeans

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  11. sarah shultDecember 12, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I like the

    Prima Ballerina Skirt
    sheshult@hotmail.com

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  12. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I love the Very Content top!

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  13. kittykerriDecember 12, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I love the Simply Shinning Dress in Golden Apricot Floral.

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  14. DeannaDecember 12, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    fave: line up cardi
    xoxoxo

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  15. BonnyeDecember 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I love the Vintage Girl Coat in turkish coffee!

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  16. Courtney BDecember 12, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    i like the blossomy top

    vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

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  17. PamDecember 12, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Love the Aspen sweater!

    melacan at hotmail dto com

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  18. Tj And AmyDecember 12, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    i like the Happy Thoughts Dress

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  19. jessicaDecember 12, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I love the Line Up Cardi!

    jek9880 at gmail dot com

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  20. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I love the Market Street Skirt!

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  21. michelleplummerDecember 13, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    My daughter would love the girls pageant top.

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  22. ChevelleDecember 13, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    LOVE the Fairy Tale Skirt! So gorgeous :D
    chevsweeps(@)yahoo(dot)com

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  23. Kate WDecember 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Style Stripe Cardi

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  24. SuzanneDecember 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I love the Kiss and Tell Top! So pretty.

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  25. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I like Wonder Camisole--Live for Pink shirt. It looks comfy.

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  26. MarieDecember 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I just love the Vintage Flare Dress -- so pretty!

    marielay@gmail.com

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  27. Bethany C.December 13, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I like the fancy that tunic.

    b(dot)cardone(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  28. jamievillari@yahoo.comDecember 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    The roundabout cardi
    jamie villari

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  29. Kathleen VDecember 14, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Love Style Stripe Cardi. So cute!

    vebbae at yahoo dot com

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  30. NeeDecember 14, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I like the MOD tunic top. Super cute.

    neesan at kittymail dot com

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  31. Tabathia BDecember 14, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I like the dangerous curves dress

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  32. StephanieDecember 14, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I like the very content top
    steph4575 at msn dot com

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  33. Teh DollDecember 14, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Academy Coat black

    dollhousecreation(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. Shilo BeedyDecember 15, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    I like the Vintage Girl Coat in turkish coffee
    shilobeedy@gmail.com

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  35. Cheryl WDecember 15, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I like the Mod Tunic

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  36. Katie ReallDecember 15, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    So, I just made a purchase on Downeast today, because I couldn't wait....did you see the $5 sale on tees and tanks? Loved it more than I can say. I facebooked my friends about the sale there and texted a few friends. Love Downeast!

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  37. Michelle WhiteDecember 17, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I would love the Rose Trio Dress in black.
    Thanks!
    Michelle W.

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  38. hrmDecember 17, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    The Glittering Stripes Handbag is adorable!

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  39. redfuzzycowDecember 19, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    love the zippy skinny jean

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  40. stacie williamsDecember 19, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    i would like wire caskets if i won

    lilkitty16us@yahoo.com

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  41. stacie williamsDecember 19, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    i meant baskets

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  42. CourtneyDecember 19, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I like the printed pj pants in midnight floral

    Courtney Desormeaux

    courtney.ivana1981@gmail.com

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  43. one frugal ladyDecember 20, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I love the puckered blossom clutch!

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  44. Christel PlattDecember 20, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I love the Miss Marvelous skirt, my little girl would look so so cute in this :)

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  45. Kelsie HarrisDecember 20, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I love the dangerous curves dress.

    klshrrs at gmail dot com

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  46. Jan MessaliDecember 20, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I would like to get the Style Stripe Cardi.

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  47. MippyDecember 21, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Hi!
    I like the Stunning sight dress :)
    Thanks for the chance! :)
    ~Mippy :)

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  48. Diana HatchDecember 21, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I love the pretty please skirt
    hrddiana556@gmail.com

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  49. latanya tDecember 21, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Dangerous Curves Dress

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  50. shanaDecember 21, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I like the Glamour Tunic

    nineteen19 at blackfoot dot net

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  51. UnknownDecember 22, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    I like the Glittering Stripes Handbag!

    daisies0999(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  52. tweetyscuteDecember 22, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I would love to get the Long Lines dress in picante.

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  53. Patricia Wojnar CrowleyDecember 22, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I love the Aspen Sweater
    Patricia Wojnar Crowley

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  54. Jessica SnookDecember 22, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I like the Elegance Cardi.

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  55. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I like the style stripe cardi.
    amber.delgiudice (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  56. EmilyDecember 23, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    I like the On Track Dress.

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  57. cocorriccoDecember 23, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    The Dangerous Curves dress

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  58. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Love Tea Time Top for girls!

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  59. Joe.December 24, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Soooo many! I chose three (thats all I could narrow it down to) "SHOOTING STAR skirt", "FAIRY TALE skirt" and "URBAN COUNTRY scarf" Gorgeous!!

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  60. Erin SDecember 24, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I like the Handkerchief Cardi

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  61. Jodi Hoppe WreshDecember 24, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    i like NEW Rock Star Boot Jean! CIAwoman66@yahoo.com

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  62. ericka coelloDecember 24, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Mod Tunic in color henna

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  63. AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I also like the Handkerchief Cardi in Pewter, but the Aspen Sweater is my favorite.
    KellywcuATyahooDOTcom

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  64. AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I likie the rock star boot jeans!! Lori Davis

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  65. Jenni LynnDecember 24, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I really like the Just Dance skirt in Bracken.

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  66. Julie Lynn BickhamDecember 24, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I love the Leaf Dusted Scarf.

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  67. Emillie RoseDecember 25, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Street Swirls Skirt
    hisprincess886 at yahoo dot com

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  68. Deb AndersonDecember 25, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I love love LOVE the boyfriend blazer!!

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  69. The Riebeek FamilyDecember 25, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Love the kiss and tell top!

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  70. Tiffany LaCourseDecember 26, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    I love the Blossomy Top

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  71. alsvegasDecember 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    i like the NEW Bling Boot Fit Jean

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  72. Ruth AndersonDecember 26, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I likeed the bling boot fit jean

    etude37@gmail.com

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  73. RonaleeDecember 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I like the Top to Bottom Lace Camisole

    email RonaleeDuncan{at}aol{dot}com

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  74. NoelleDecember 26, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Rose Ripple Cardi

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  75. Amy GrayDecember 26, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I love the scarves!

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  76. heidych78December 26, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I like the Bling Boot Fit Jean

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Thank you for your wonderful comments