Raise your hand if you've gone shopping with a teenage girl recently? A daughter, sister, niece or friend… How was it? Did you want to pull your hair out after about 20 minutes? Did it turn into a power struggle between you and your shopping companion? Ok, maybe this only happens when my 14 year old and I go shopping. We travel from store to store looking for fun, cute, stylish and MODEST clothes… only to by terribly disappointed. If it's cute and stylish, it shows too much skin. If it covers all the appropriate areas, it's a "Mom, you're kidding me right? That looks like something YOU would wear!"
Hales and I have struggled for sometime now looking for the perfect store for her to shop for some stylish & modest clothes. A few weeks ago we walked into the DownEast Basics store here in Vegas and managed to have the most pleasant shopping trip EVER!!!! Their new spring line is sooooooo cute!! Here is a picture of Hales in one of the cute outfits that we bought that day. It was so funny, the sales ladies where having a ball watching her put together outfits. She came up with some really fun options.
Isn't it CUTE!! {yes I know the Uggs are a little questionable, but whose to argue with a teenager who is willing to get all dolled up for you to take pictures of her to put on your blog!} The outfit is LOVELY!! Every piece the Uneven Beauty skirt, the Across Town cardigan, the belt, even the Rhinestone & Chains necklace are all from the new January line. She LOVES the outfit {we even have a matching bag, but we forgot that} I love it for so many reasons. First, it makes her happy and helps her to feel pretty. Second, I LOVE that I didn't have to spend an arm and a leg to purchase an ENTIRE outfit!
I just love the belt! It takes the simple cardigan and kicks it up a notch! We saved enough money on this whole outfit that we were able to buy another shirt, that paired with the skirt created a whole new look…
I've gotta say, I'm one happy Mom!! The thing that I love most is that I found some fun stuff to add to my wardrobe there as well….
Here are a few of the items that I am crushing on. The Destiny Dress, The Avenues Top & the Reporter Dress are just a few on my wish list.
The folks at DownEast Basics would LOVE to share some of their new January line with you guys!! They are sponsoring the DownEast Basics Giveaway here on WhipperBerry and are offering one single item from their online store to one of you. You got it… YOU GET TO PICK WHATEVER YOU WANT!!! Here's what you need to do to enter…
a Rafflecopter giveawayGood Luck… I can't wait to see what you guys select!!
Jennie P. says
I chose the beautiful Destiny Dress. Here’s the pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/244672192225516112/
Amy says
I love DownEast! They have the cutest clothes every season.
Jennie P. says
Were we supposed to leave 2 blog comments? One for the pinterest and one just commenting? If not please delete this. Sorry. If so, then thank you for hosting this giveaway. It’s awesome. I love that these are fashionable clothes and they have plus sizes. Most places I love don’t have plus sizes and unfortunately I was blessed with a heavy top half. 🙁 But anyway, I love this stuff and had never heard of them before. I definitely bookmarked them!
Chenae says
I love the black ruffle skirt! 🙂
Taryn says
I love the Weekday Tunic, I could wear that every day! http://pinterest.com/pin/254031235201132423/
Chaney says
Here’s my pin…. http://pinterest.com/pin/224124518925614508/
I love the Oceanfront dress!
Holly says
I love your website and DownEast!!!
Mattie says
I absolutely love love the motown jean!
Lori m says
Fabulous outfits and beautiful teen model. I’m a follower of your blog also follow you on Pinterest.
The black skirt is fantastic and the necklace is perfect, love them both.
Ashley says
I love the Reunion Skirt
Holly says
I love the Arabesque Skirt!!!
lee says
I love the all weather trench and the the rock jeans!
dirkathena says
Pinned the aspen sweater. So cute!
Courtney S says
pinned the get posy cardigan
Lisa Evanoff says
I pinned the Snow in Paris Beret, so cute!
Rachael says
I pinned the Uneven ruffle skirt. So cute!
Heather Burns says
Thanks for this giveaway! I work 2 doors down from DownEast & I can’t resist stepping in every time I pass by.
Athena R says
Love the Pretty Please Skirt in rifle green.
Heather Burns says
I chose the “love story” top
Jessica Z says
I love the Arabesque Skirt and the Reunion skirt. They’re so fun and versatile! Thanks for hosting! 🙂
McKenzie Guymon says
I am totally in love with the Destiny Dress!!
Tracey says
I love this store and purchase from them online often – wish they had a store in So CA 🙂 I purchase their basic T’s for layering and to make any outfit modest – love them and all of the color choices!
Robin @ Bird On A Cake says
Pinned the destiny dress! http://pinterest.com/pin/286260120034505064/
Robin @ Bird On A Cake says
DownEast Basics is awesome! I love that they have modest clothes!
Alli Miller @ Cupcake Diaries says
I pinned the Avenues Top. So cute!
katie says
i would love any of their dresses but that avenues top is calling my name too!
tammy b says
i pinned the avenue top, love the color and the flower
Danny says
I chose the On Track Dress. Perfect little black dress. Here’s the pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/3940718393757415/
Mica Staheli says
I pinned the On Track dress! Love it!!!!:)
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Rebekah says
I am always wanting to get something from Down East Basics!
Emily Lund says
Love the Love Bouquet tee Pinterest.com/pin/180144053814603527
Donna O'neil says
The tagging doesn’t work so here is a link to my pin.
http://pinterest.com/pin/36802921924663913
Andi T. says
I think the Can can Skirt is super adorable!
Tami says
definitely the Reporter Dress 🙂
Marisa says
I’m in love with all the jewelry, but the bark ring is AWESOME!
Dayna says
I’ve never been to a Downeast store. I’ve heard alot about them but have yet to come across one in my travels. Thanks for the chance to try them out!
Dayna says
I’m liking the ombre scatf
Kristi says
I love the Destiny Dress.
Tiffany Crabtree says
I pinned the Love Bouquet Tee
Tiffany Crabtree says
Great Giveaway!!! Thanks so much : )
Chrissy says
Such fun clothes and I too have a tween {11yo} I know exactly the shopping stress :o) Here is my favorite http://www.downeastbasics.com/dallopcardi.aspx
Angel Skelton says
LOVE these beautiful clothes!! My daughters have the hardest time finding darling clothes that aren’t cheezy!
http://www.downeastbasics.com/unevenbeautyskirt.aspx
Angel Skelton says
I pinned my favorite! It is the skirt your daughter is wearing. Love her hair!!
Erin says
Looove DownEast!! Wish they had one near me in TN!!
Erin says
My favorite is the http://www.downeastbasics.com/arabesqueskirt-2.aspx!! So cute in the blue!!
Brett Quinton says
I love downeast. I have lots of things from them and love all their new stuff too!
Jennifer White says
I like the happy thoughts dress!
Monica Richards says
Love the reporter dress!
Christene says
I think my favorite is the destiny dress. I’d love to wear that!
Jessica says
I have to admit I hadn’t heard of Downeast Basics, but darn it there stuff is cute! I pinned the Happy Thoughts Dress.
Christa says
I love pretty much everything from that store!
stacey telford says
I pinned from Downeast the On track dress
Lauren says
Love the Emerald City Cuff!
Muireann says
I love the Blossomy Top, thanks for the chance to win!
Sunday Burquest says
Cute stuff! I didn’t see this store last time I was in Las Vegas, I’ll have to find it next time. I pinned the Dallop Cardi. So many cute things!
Christina @ Christina's Adventures says
I pinned their “uneven ruffle skirt” – soooo cute!!
Christina @ Christina's Adventures says
Your daughter looks SO cute – I love that sweater in the first outfit!! 🙂
Carla says
I love their Quaint Cardi – so cute!
Sandie S says
I know what its like to have a 14 yr old too…..impossible to buy for but this would make it easy!!!
Sarah Hull says
I love the Boyfriend Blazer!
carole says
pinned gold feather necklace
(hope I did it right)
carole says
gold leaf necklace
Cindy says
I too have a 14 year old daughter and can understand ! Love the destiny dress!
Rena says
Love that Arabesque skirt!!
Rena says
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Rena says
and following on pinterest
Amanda Thompson says
I’m really digging the Love Story Top in Nightshade ~ those sleeves are too cute!
Darcy says
Love the Across Town Cardigan. Thank you for introducing this fun and affordable clothing line.
Nancy's Couture says
I pinned the Avenues Top
Tracy says
Oh my goodness! I just recently discovered DownEast Basics & am loving their stuff! My favorite item (so hard to pick b/c so many to choose from) is the On Track dress, or maybe it’s the Uneven Beauty Skirt, or the Reporter or Destiny dress!? So hard to choose!
mallory castille says
I like the Nautical tee
Sally says
Love everything – especially the Destiny Dress!!!
Erin S. says
The clothes are so cute. And even better to have a great shopping experience with your daughter!
Marin D says
I love that Destiny and On Track dresses. Although they will be more like shirts for me. LOL!
katherine says
love the blossomy top!!
Stacy says
I like the Weekday Tunic–so classic and versatile.
Maggie says
What do we need to do the post no longer shows…
Heather says
Maggie-
All you have to do is click on the read more link or the title of the post and you will be able to see the entire post. Thanks so much!!
kisses
heather
Theresa J says
I pinned but dont know how to tag.
https://whipperberry.com/2012/01/downeast-basics-giveaway.html
Shelly says
I love the Fancy That Tunic!
brenda says
i pinned the Uneven Beauty Skirt. love it! the pics here are great!!
jenni says
oigosh! this stuff is amazing! i’ve got a niece that would LOVE this stuff…..and a daughter….and a daughter-in-law..and a son’s girlfriend….and ME…i would totally love anything!
Calli says
I love the Arabesque Skirt!
Kristie says
I pinned the lose story top. So cute!
Aoife says
I LOVE the “Boyfriend blazer”!! So cute! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Camille Elkington says
Pinned the Style Stripe Cardi on Pinterest. I subscribe to your blog and follow you on facebook. Thanks for the giveaways!
Amy Kirchhoff says
Love the length of the Across Town Cardigan!
Jennifer says
the cardi’s are my fav, dalop, quaint…Oh i love them
jessica w. says
I love the Glittering Stripes Handbag
jan says
I love their prices…..awesome. I saw three skirts I would love, a couple cardis, a swimsuit and a pair of jeans. There prices ar so good.
Thanks for sharing them with us, Jan
Julie N says
I have been wanting a pair of the New Yorker Jeans! Adorable! (I know, I’ve tried them on 🙂