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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

DownEast Basics Review and Giveaway

Like I've said before, I hate cold weather but very much enjoy winter clothes. I love warm jackets, beautiful patterned scarves, and fashionable boots. I enjoy scouting out new clothing websites that allow me to get my winter clothes fix in. DownEast Basics was the perfect candidate for that. :)



DownEast Basics offers gorgeous clothes, swimwear, and accessories for girls and women. Housewares are also available for purchase. The clothes are gorgeous, trendy, and quality made. Whether you're looking for a great cocktail dress, a cute cardigan for Fall, or a fabulous pair of jeans, DownEast Basics will keep you looking stylish.

Anything from DownEast would make a great gift for your daughter, girlfriend, niece, cousin, etc. They truly have something for everyone's taste and style.

I was sent a gorgeous Knot Alone plum cardigan for review.


The first thing I noticed about this cardigan is that the color is absolutely perfect for Fall. It's a really nice deep purple color that I love. The cardigan fits me well and is the perfect length too. It would look great paired with a pair of skinny jeans or a cute pair of black flats too. I love the large black and gold buttons, they really give the cardigan some added fun personality. There are two pockets on either side of the cardigan too. My favorite thing about the cardigan is the knotted detail on the shoulders. It's a very unique detail that I've never seen on any other cardigan before. It was what drew me into the cardigan. Overall, I am very pleased with the cardigan and can't wait to wear it sometime soon!

GIVEAWAY RULES:
1. I will be picking ONE (1) winner for this contest. One winner will win a top of their choice from DownEast Basics.

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(http://twitter.com/#!/downeastbasics)

Winner will be chosen on October 9, 2011 at 10 pm and then will be emailed.
One entry per day.
Alternate winner will be chosen if winner does not respond after 48 hours. Thank you and good luck!
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252 comments :

  1. love the Roundabout Cardi!

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  2. I follow your blog on GFC and like you on Facebook! I would love to win this! Thanks so much for the terrific giveaway!
    Renee Walters
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  3. Love this: Best Vest Cardi
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  4. I'm a Public GFC Follower
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  5. I'm a twitter follower via @winmisssld2u
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  6. Tweet: https://twitter.com/?lang=en&logged_out=1#!/winmisssld2u/status/118860728143855616
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  7. The Vintage Flare dress is my favorite! and I also love the Fairy Tale Top!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  8. I subscribe to your blog with google reader
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  9. I follow your blog publicly with google friend connect
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  10. I follow you @pinkice88 on Twitter, I'm @AmberGoo
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  11. I like you on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  12. I like DownEast Basics on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  13. I tweeted, I'm @AmberGoo:
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    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  14. I follow @DownEastBasics on Twitter, I'm @AmberGoo
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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  15. I would get the Roundabout Cardi

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  16. Following DownEast Basics on Twittter

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  17. "Liked" DownEast Basics on Facebook

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  18. Following you thru GFC

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  19. http://twitter.com/#!/mmbear5/status/118888149266071552

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  20. I really liked the Rose ripple Cardi.
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  21. classic cardi crystletellerday@yahoo.com

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  22. Sammi I like the manhatten dress most, its got short sleeves but for fall you could pair it with a cardigan!!!

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  23. I email subscirbe

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  24. I twitter follow you

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  25. roundabout cardi
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  26. I like the Roundabout Cardi

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  27. I like the Pretty Scent top.

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  28. Like Downeast Basics on FB

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  29. I would like the Artwork Top
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  30. I like the classic cardi.
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  31. like the fairy tale top.
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  32. i like the boyfriend blazer
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  33. deb fb fan (sarah hirsch)
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  34. I like the Beautiful Girl top!
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  35. http://twitter.com/#!/mmbear5/status/119229307141898240

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  36. I really like the class act top. Email in profile.

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  37. I love the It's a Date Cardi in Almondine.

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  38. tweet http://twitter.com/#!/5memb/status/119379306232295425

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  39. I love the Royalty Top!

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  40. HORTON111@AOL.COM

    I LIKE THE Elegance Cardi

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  41. horton111@aol.com

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  42. I like the roundabout cardi!!

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  43. I love the wire trays!
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  44. http://twitter.com/#!/mmbear5/status/119966574454120448

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  45. My fav is the Layered Lace Tunic
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  46. Subscribed by Email and Confirmed
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  47. Subscribed to Sammi's Blog of Life in a Reader
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  48. Following you on Twitter
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  49. http://twitter.com/#!/BeeWBedard/status/119973781191147520

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  50. I am a fan of your Facebook fan page
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  51. Liked DownEast Basics on Facebook
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  52. Following DownEast Basics on Twitter
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  53. Tweet
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  54. I LIKE THE Roundabout Cardi IN KANGAROO :)

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  55. I AM AN EMAIL SUBSCRIBER :)

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  56. I AM A FACEBOOK FRIEND :)

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  57. I AM A FAN OF DOWNEAST BASICS ON FB :)

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  58. I love the A Girls Dream Top in Graystone.
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  59. I’m a subscriber via email.
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  60. I’m a subscriber via RSS Feed.
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  61. GFC follower. ID: Lynda Del
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  62. I follow you on twitter. ID: Lyndadawinda
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  63. My favorite item is the beauty blazer.
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  64. Email subscribed
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  65. Subscribed via google reader
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  67. Follow on Twiiter: @sarahcrawford14
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  68. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/sarahcrawford14/status/120459277902151680

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  69. Blog Post 1:
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  75. Liked Sammi's Blog on FB: Sarah Crawford
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  76. Liked Down East Basics on FB: Sarah Crawford
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  77. Follow Down East Basics on Twiiter: @sarahcrawford14
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  78. I love the Make it Zippy Jacket
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  81. Like DownEast Basics on Facebook - Sena Slc
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  82. Follow me on Blogger - Sena
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  89. Following you on twitter (clc408)

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  90. Like DownEast on fb (Cynthia Conley)

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  92. love that sweater the color is gorgeous but if had to pick a shirt it would be the Roundabout Cardi its suppper cute and could go wiwth anything!!!
    Following you on twitter & Facebook (prncesssarah02/Sarah Barnes) && following downeastbasics (facebook & twitter)

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  93. ADORE the Roundabout Cardi :)

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  94. My favorite item is the Bon Bon Cardi. Very cute!

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  95. Subscribed via email.

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  96. Followed on Twitter: AletaColucci

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  97. Tweeted about the giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/AletaColucci/status/120615754252029952

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  98. I blogged about your giveaway: http://forthesakeofgiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/10/sammis-blog-of-life-downeast-basics.html

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  99. I blogged about your giveaway: http://forthesakeofgiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/10/sammis-blog-of-life-downeast-basics.html

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  100. Added your button to my sidebar: http://forthesakeofgiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/10/sammis-blog-of-life-downeast-basics.html

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  101. Added you to my blogroll: http://forthesakeofgiveaways.blogspot.com/p/my-favorite-blogs.html

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  102. Liked your blog page on FB: For the sake of giveaways

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  103. Liked D.E.B. on FB: For the sake of giveaways

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  104. Followed D.E.B. on Twitter as: AletaColucci

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  105. http://twitter.com/#!/mmbear5/status/120679918563627010

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  106. I think that the Layered Lace Tunic would be perfect with a cardigan for fall.

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  107. Became a fan of yours on Facebook!

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  108. I liked DownEast Basics on Facebook

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  109. My favorite item is the Increased Beauty Cardi
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  110. Tweet
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  111. I love the Strut Your Style dress, it would be perfect!

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  112. The Wild Side Burn Out tee in gray is my favorite.
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  113. I love the Boyfriend Blazer.

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  114. I like It's a Date Cardi in almondine
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  115. I love the Frazzle Flower Tee!
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  116. I follow you on Twitter @Xocaisgood!
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  117. Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/xocaisgood/status/121060444365533185
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  118. I blogged it - http://agalneedsatleast2blogs.blogspot.com/2011/09/great-giveaways_28.html
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  119. #2 I blogged it - http://agalneedsatleast2blogs.blogspot.com/2011/09/great-giveaways_28.html
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  120. #3 I blogged it - http://agalneedsatleast2blogs.blogspot.com/2011/09/great-giveaways_28.html
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  121. #4 I blogged it - http://agalneedsatleast2blogs.blogspot.com/2011/09/great-giveaways_28.html
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  122. #5 I blogged it - http://agalneedsatleast2blogs.blogspot.com/2011/09/great-giveaways_28.html
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  123. I like the Miss Maxi Dress!
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  124. email subscriber
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  125. dt 10/4 - http://twitter.com/#!/xocaisgood/status/121213948778389504
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  126. dt 10/5 - http://twitter.com/#!/xocaisgood/status/121691454195236864
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  127. I love the Royalty Top

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  128. Following DownEast Basics via Twitter (@Hotsnotty2), Thanks!

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  129. Liked Down East Basics on FB (AngelaWinesburg)

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  130. https://twitter.com/#!/phoinexpeace/status/122073949579386881

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  131. dt 10/6 - http://twitter.com/#!/xocaisgood/status/122093980136648704
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  132. I like the Long Lines dress

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  133. email subscriber

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  134. subscriber via google reader

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  135. gfc follower

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  136. twitter follower

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  137. I like the boyfriend blazer. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  138. Love the Marvelous Maze Tunic
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  139. I like downeast on fb.. Becca peters

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  140. I like the Boyfriend Blazer. trinitygsd at yahoo dto com

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  141. love the bookstore cardi!

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  142. GFC follower
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  143. I love the "It's a Date" Cardi!

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  144. I follow you on GFC

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  145. I follow you on Twitter @MaBaMom

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  146. http://twitter.com/#!/mmbear5/status/122510555129970688

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  147. I like the Artwork Top
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  148. I follow you by eamil.
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  149. I follow you on gfc
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  150. I follow you on twitter
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  151. tweeted about the giveaway.
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  152. I follow you on fb

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  153. I liked DownEast Bascis on fb
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  154. I love the Make it Zippy Jacket from DownEast Basics. reejen at comcast dot net

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  155. Love the Stunning Sight Dress.

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  156. I love the Say Pleat Skirt!
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  157. I follow you on twitter, @slowclublover.
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  158. I follow DownEast Basics on twitter, @slowclublover.
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  159. I really like their Double Take Jeans.
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  160. My favorite item is the beauty blazer.I follow via google
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  161. Love the Long Sleeve Lace Tee--Live for Pink
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  162. http://twitter.com/#!/mmbear5/status/122846444699910145

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  163. I like the drape and shade of the Bookstore Cardi

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  164. i like the rose trio dress

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  165. twitter follower bbrittbrat1398

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  166. fb fan brittney house

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  167. I love the Royalty Top for fall.

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