Ready for Spring?
I’m starting to get spring fever. It’s halfway through February, and March is right around the corner. You know what that means, right? Bright colors, cropped pants, light tees. I think it’s safe to say that DownEast Basics is more than ready and prepared for Spring to come. After previewing their new arrivals this month, and being outfitted in a darling ensemble, I’m ready to give my take on the new line.
Pros: The new line includes lots of bright fresh colors, and is organized into a 28 day style guide. Feminine ruffles, florals, chiffon, and artistic impressions are what the line is all about. DownEast sent me the Stroke of Art Skirt, and Frosted Flowers Cardigan.
Stroke of Art Skirt
I haven’t ever owned a skirt from DownEast, so I wasn’t sure what size I needed. As mentioned in my denim review, I am tall and usually have to buy my denim in a tall size. I also like a skirt to hit knee length or below. If it is meant to be a shorter skirt, like many that DownEast features, I like it to be right at the knee. When pictured on the model, it does hit right at the knee. I would have normally ordered a small, but decided to order a size medium so I could ensure the length. The skirt is a bit big, so it sits on my hips, but as you can tell from the picture below, it hits the top part of my calf, so it was plenty long. Next time I would order a small, to get more of the length and fit I want.
The detailing and style of the skirt is darling. I like the way that it fits flat on the top 3″ or so of the skirt, and runs into the pleats, which lay nicely. The inside of the skirt is lined with a slip which I was happy to see. I have owned a white skirt in the past that wasn’t lined, and I felt that you could almost see through it, even with a slip. The material is also nice and it’s not thin like you get sometimes with skirts. It has a zip closure, and is really a comfy skirt. I think the name of the skirt, stroke of art, fits perfectly. The pattern is beautiful as you can see below.
Frosted Flowers Cardigan
First off, I love this color. It screams spring and summer. In the picture above, you can see the flowers that are appliqued on. They add a fun funky detail and lay better than I thought they would. It is knit cotton, and is lightweight. I feel that it fits true to size.
There are a few different ways to wear cardigans, so I love the versatility of this piece. Buttoned all the way up, or just a few buttons gives you a different look. Plus, it’s casual enough to dress down for day wear.
Cons:
Stroke of Art Skirt
Because this skirt is a cotton poplin it wrinkles a bit easy. It’s not anything that a warm iron won’t get rid of, but it was a bit wrinkly when I was done wearing it at the end of the day. Because it is a cotton, I will also wash it in cold and line dry it. Not sure if it would shrink up or not as I haven’t washed it yet, but I’m not willing to risk it.
Frosted Flowers Cardigan
I got this cardigan in a size medium and wish the length were a bit longer. I’m also going to handle it with TLC when I wash it as I don’t want the adorable flowers to come off!
Another Favorite
I do love this line, and I have my eye on these Heart Throb Shorts. They aren’t in stock in my size right now, but you’d better believe I’m going to watch to see when they are in stock, because I think need a pair of them.
Price: Stroke of Art Skirt – $29.99 Frosted Flowers Cardigan – $34.99
Where to Buy: DownEast Basics
Win It
TWO Babes and Kids readers will win their choice of top, bottom, or accessory from the new line.
Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)
- Check out the 28 day style guide and tell me what you would choose if you won.
Additional Entries
- Become a Fan of DownEast Basics on Facebook – 2 entries
- Tweet this giveaway – 2 entries
- Subscribe to my feed via e-mail – 2 entries
- Follow me via Google Friend Connect – 2 entries
- Comment on any non giveaway post that you haven’t previously commented on – 2 entries
Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on March 1st. Winner will be drawn via random.org and has 48 hours to respond to winning e-mail or prize will be forfeited and given away in a live giveaway.
The product reviewed in this article was a sample provided to me by DownEast Basics. They are also sponsoring this giveaway. These views and opinions are my own and I was not compensated by this review.
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I also love the heart throb shorts. That would be my pick. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I’d pick the Diamonds are forever top
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I like the Outside the Box Top. Thank you!!
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I love the cupid cardigan in heather grey.
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I would pick the Top Tier Skirt in lilac! It’s GORGEOUS!
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I’d get the Fancy Tee!
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i would choose the Diamonds are Forever Top
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I would choose the Union Square top.
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I would get the Outside the Box top.
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I love the heart throb short and the outside the box top!
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The Cupid Cardigan is so cute!
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I love the Cupid Cardigan!
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I love the Top Tier Skirt!
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I love the Reunited Wrap Top.
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Tough decision! I would probably choose the Miss Slim Skinny Crop jeans. Thanks!
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I really adore the Cupid Cardigan in heather grey as my first choice & if I couldnt have that I would love to have the Full Bloom Top.
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I would pick the out of the box top
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WOW WHAT A TERRIFIC AND GENEROUS GIVEAWAY! I would choose the Outside the Box top in the white color and the same shorts that you like-the Heart Throb shorts.
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I’d get the Oceanfront Dress
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I like the Fancy Tee
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Either the Full Bloom top or the Cupid Cardigan. Yay!
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I would pick the Crystal Clear Skirt
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Cat Walk Jeans, Tuxedo top, and the Small Big Button Black and White Canvas Tote are what I would choose-so cute!
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Oceanfront Dress…and I think the flower hair pins are cute too.
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