Monday, February 1, 2010

How to Dress for Valentine's Day Giveaway


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I'm ready to frost myself in cherry colored ruffles and lace for the sweetest holiday of the year. For my base, I've selected the delectable DownEast Lost in Love Dress.


Crisscross panels frame a sweetheart neckline in a wrinkle free, wash and wear jersey knit.

You can win your own DownEast Dress in time for a date with your Valentine, here's how:

Either: Go to DownEast Basics, inspect their dress offerings, and leave a comment on this post identifying your preferred Valentine's uniform.

And/Or: Become a DownEast Basics fan on facebook and leave a confirming comment on this Cardigan Empire post.

The winner of the Valentine's Dress Giveaway will be selected on Friday, February 5th.


In the meantime, feel free to pick up your own Downeast Basics Dress for under $25.




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Siriana said...

ooo...so many to choose from!Definitely a hard choice...but
I think the Oceanfront Dress would have to look the best, and be most liked when it comes to wearing it...yes, definitely that one :)

Amber said...

Since I am 6 months pregnant, the Oceanfront Dress looks so comfortable!

Laura said...

Loving this site! Bookmarked for future shopping! Now, I am loving that Oceanfront dress, probably in brown. It looks like something I could wear and feel girly all day

Melissa said...

I've actually had my eye on this "lost in love" dress for a while... I love the criss cross top.

alli said...

I like the Lost in Love dress in navy. I've had my eye on it for the longest time...wish the budget would allow for its purchase!

alli said...

I'm already a facebook fan!

christa said...

I love the Keep It Real dress, it's so fun and funky, I'd pair it with a white cardi and big red chunky earrings...and my husband loves my patent nude double strap peep toe heels.

christa said...

I am of course a fan of DownEast on FB.

jgalke said...

oceanfront - looks like its so comfy. Great options

GinnyO said...

Ooh, I love this Lost in Love dress! Red is my color. Thanks for the chance. You look stunning in your Valentine outfit.

Chelsea said...

The Oceanfront dress in the charcoal color is my absolute favorite! It looks super comfortable and easy to wear.

britt said...

the purple perfect form dress... obviously.

GinnyO said...

I'm a facebook fan!

Nancy said...

I'm thinking the oceanfront dress is for me, anything to make me feel like I'm out of the snow!

Serfy said...

I became a Facebook fan and I really like the purple Perfect Form dress! I have a thing for purple this year...

Aileen said...

Lost in Love Dress in Navy please!!!

Ali said...

The Lost in Love dress. The color reminds me very much of a watermelon pink dress I fell in love with in a store window many years ago...

hoxtonmarket said...

I like the lost in love dress too!

pambelina said...

The Wild Cherry dress would be the perfect dress to wear for Valentine's Day. Even if I'll be spending it apart from my love!

Janelle said...

I"m loving the lost in love as well!

Janelle said...

And i'm a fb fan.

Jenny said...

oceanfront dress please! what cute styles!

Jenny said...

already a facebook fan!

Kim said...

Hard to choose! I like the "Keep it Real", the "Flower Shop", and the "Wild Cherry".

Megan said...

the perfect form dress is absolutely beautiful; would be a perfect pick for dinner with the boyf :)

love them all!

Katie said...

I would have to say the Lost in Love dress. It would be so pretty for a night out on the town with my hubby!

Taylor said...

i love the butterfly kiss dress!

Taylor said...

and i just became a fan on facebook!

Lisa said...

I love the Wild Cherry dress! Cute.

bev412 said...

My favorite is the "Lost in Love". So, so pretty!

Genevieve said...

Perfect form--ooh la la!! The perfect form (mwa-mwa-mwa) AND the perfect shade! I think I'm in love!
Am now a Facebook fan as well--thanks for the find!

teri seaglass said...

OH how delightful! Your outfit here is adorable. Your blog is wonderful and I love your swap party post! I am hoping to throw one soon with my friends, and your post was very helpful!

So following you.

tintedseaglass.blogspot.com

Jessica said...

This is the first time I've become a fan on Facebook for anything. That's how much I want this dress. LOVE red.

Amanda said...

The Lost in Love (in navy) DEFINITELY. What a beautiful and simple dress!

Lydia said...

Love the Perfect Form Dress! I'm just confused about the $25 and under dress sale. When I click the link, everything is regularly priced.

Michele said...

The Perfect Form frock - would have to say black for practicality and wardrobe mixing potential but the purple is so lovely and more in line with Feb 14th

Jinii said...

I am a facebook fan!

eight sandy feet said...

The frosted flowers cardigan. So cute and so festive in a bright popping pink, love it!!

mary elizabeth said...

i ADORE the whild cherry dress, and think it would flatter my figure quite splendidly!

mary elizabeth said...

and i am a fan of down east on facebook!

the mama monster said...

why the lost in love of course!
jacquelynbateman@hotmail.com

the mama monster said...

i am a facebook fan.
jacquelynbateman@hotmail.com

Carey said...

I've been on the verge of getting the lost in love dress for a while, now!

Liz said...

I have been drooling over the Wild Cherry dress for a week!

Am now a fan on FB!

Nada Jones said...

I love the flower shp dress!

daring2bdifferent said...

Ooooh, that's a hard choice, but I think that I will have to go for the Oceanfront Dress in brown. It is so feminine, is adorable, looks totally comfortable and as an added bonus it is minus the frump-look that sweats have, and yet seems so stylishly versatile!

Aynna banahna said...

I definitely love the lost in love dress! I've been eyeing it for awhile!

Grandma Sue said...

Maybe I could got to the Fashion Island Amusement Park on wednesday and find something to wear on the 14th. What do you think?

Rachel Leigh said...

I love the keep it real dress and the lost in love dress. I have been eyeing them both!

Rachel Leigh said...

I am a facebook fan!

britt said...

i am officially a dam on facebook. and i love that red dress! and you are so wonderfully wonderful rachael. thanks for all your inspiration.
loves!
britt
brittnjacob.blogspot.com

britt said...

not a dam. a fan. horribly embarrassing. im sorry.
loves!
britt

NatTheFatRat said...

Oh dear. I would love to win that dress. I am crossing my toes!

Breanne said...

If I thought I could pull the Lost in Love dress off during pregnancy, I would say that one, but since I'm not sure - I'll go with the Oceanfront Dress in Navy!

Brandon, Whitney & Rachel said...

Flower Shop Dress ... hoping!!

Daron and Jamee said...

The Perfect Form dress in Potent Purple looks so Romantic.
Jamee
xoxo

Michelle said...

I would love to have the Oceanfront dress in charcoal! I don't know how Valentinesish that will be, but I would so love that dress in charcoal.

Kristen M said...

I'm a fan of DEB on Facebook!

kristen(dot)mason(at)gmail(dot)com

Kristen M said...

I really like the Wild Cherry dress. I think it would go great w/ my red shoes & accessories. Thanks for the chance to win!

kristen(dot)mason(at)gmail(dot)com

Miranda said...

I'm with you on the lost in love dress. Gorgeous.

Miranda said...

And now I am their fan on facebook.

Christina said...

I have wanted the perfect form dress for quite some time now. But I LOVE downeast dresses--I own three and they are the BEST!!!

Christina said...

I am a fan on facebook!

anna said...

i'm a lost in love girl...in the navy! i think it needs a cream or white sweater with a brown belt! oh, i'm dying.

i just put it in my cart but it didn't come up at $25?? anyone know why?

Emily said...

I like the lost in love, perfect form, and ocean front. thanks for the giveaway!

MMW said...

Oh Ms. Reachel, the Lost in Love Dress is absolutely stunning, lovely and love-worthy.

helen said...

Definitely the Lost in Love Dress. Lovely colour, neckline and length. Love the way the fabric skims over the tummy area!

Amanda said...

Oh my gosh! I'm in love with Lost in Love, too! What beautiful dresses!

Ashley said...

Wow...I love the crisscross panel dress! (And the new header!) But I think I'd take almost anything from their site...now off to peruse the $25 selection...

chicajones said...

I was just looking at the Lost in Love Dress yesterday! It would be perfect for Valentine's day, and still comfy for spring and summer!

Lindsey said...

I love your pick for a dress - such a gorgeous hue!

Sarah @ Ordinary Days said...

I love the Keep It Real dress. I'm trying to slowly build up my vacation wardrobe for our annual trip to Florida and this would be perfect as a dinner out outfit!

Sarah @ Ordinary Days said...

I'm a facebook fan now!

Erin said...

ooou! I like the lost in love dress too. BUT the Butterfly Kiss dress is whispering things about summer and outdoor cafes and warm breezes to me. le sigh!

Erin said...

and I'm now a fan on facebook!

Heidi Jo said...

hands down, love the flower shop dress.

Heidi Jo said...

fan on facebook.

Amy said...

I love the Perfect Form dress, so elegant!

Amy said...

and I'm also a fan on facebook now!

Sarah said...

I also like the oceanfront dress, but as others have said, when I click the link to the $25 dresses they all show up regular price?

D'Rae said...

I am a facebook fan!

D'Rae said...

I think the lost in love dress would be perfect!Of course I would pair it with the frosted flower cardi in white and a pair of fab shoes and pretty bag!

C said...

I love the Butterfly Kiss Dress in navy, so cute!

C said...

I just started following them on fb!

Michell said...

Definitely the Lost in Love dress - it's the one!

Swim the Seas said...

I adore the Lost in Love dress so!

TheMoncurs said...

I'll wear whatever will fit over this 7 months pregnant belly of mine. Which one has the most stretch?? :)

Diana said...

I like your pick but in my pregnant condition, the Oceanfront dress would suit me better with it's high empire waist. Makes one feel like a princess too.

Alphacyg said...

Oooh, Oceanfront Dress in Chocolate, please!

By the way, love your blog!

Just For Me And You-Ladies said...

I love the Butterfly Kiss Dress.

Just For Me And You-Ladies said...

Fan of DownEast on FB-Justforme Andyou

Tiffany said...

I'd love the Lost In Love Dress!

Cameron and Wendy said...

I love the Keep it Real Dress...it is the perfect mix of fun, flirty, and cute. Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Nama said...

I am in love with the red criss cross dress, too! If I don't win, I think I'll have to buy it anyways...

Tiffany said...

I'm a fan on on facebook of DownEast

Cameron and Wendy said...

I am also a fan on Facebook!

Jesslyn said...

What I REALLY want is the white one with the fabulous colored, tiered bottom that's in the banner on that page. But running a very tight second is the paisley Keep It Real dress. I'm a sucker for anything paisley!

Angie said...

I'm loving the Perfect Form dress! So pretty!

Heather said...

I'm loving the Perfect Form dress.

Sare said...

I am having a hard time between the oceanfront dress and the he loves me dress. They are all so lovely
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berrygirl--Jaime said...

This is hard. I am drawn to the Perfect Form dress for a date night out with my husband but I love the Lost in Love for it's easy, simple style and comfort--Chasing around four children requires that.

Also, a fan on facebook.

Thanks for all your great ideas!

Molly said...

The wild cherry dress is calling my name!

Sare said...

I am a DownEast facebook fan

berrygirl--Jaime said...

I love your outfit, but should a middle figure try to pull off wearing a belt around dress and cardigan? I do sometimes and wear the belt higher up under my bust but is that something I should do?

Elizabeth said...

He Loves Me Dress! Looks perfect for many seasons.

stylewannabee said...

over the top or lost in love.

Abigail said...

Wouldn't this be perfect for valentine's day!!

Abigail said...

I am a fan on facebook!!

Kelly said...

I would have to go with the Flower Shop dress, because Valentine's Day for me is all about the flowers--giving them and (hopefully) getting them :)

r o y a l said...

I'm definitely loving the "He Loves Me" Dress. It could be combined with some colorful cardis for a funky look!

Candyline said...

the "He Loves Me" dress for sure!! I'd looove to win such a pretty.

Melissa Stringham said...

I like the butterfly kiss dress in Navy.

Melissa Stringham said...

Facebook Fan!

Rachel said...

I really liked the flower shop dress. Hope I win!

Nicole Hunt said...

hands down the DownEast Lost in Love Dress (I have had my eye on it for the past couple of weeks) all the lovely colors, the way the fabric drapes is so beautiful!

Mary said...

What a great find, thank you! He Loves Me is adorable :-)

Mikaela said...

The Perfect Form Dress with the Frosted Flowers Cardigan...purple and pink...what more could you want? ;-)

Natasha Atkerson said...

I would have to say the ocean front dress as well! Its sooo long and beautiful! I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THIS!: ) Unfortunatley, I don't have the money to buy it: ) HINT HINT!LOL!:)

Katherine said...

I've got to say, I love the perfect form dress in the purple - so pretty! Thanks for the opportunity~

cathy said...

The Flower Shop dress is gorgeous - love the cut and fabric choice!!

(me)linda said...

Think I'm going to have to go for Lost in Love.

Dustin and Kristin said...

I am a Facebook Fan.

kimmie said...

love the "keep it real" dress!

Dustin and Kristin said...

I love the Keep it Real dress.

Erica said...

The Lost in Love dress in navy is perfection!!

Erica said...

Fan of Downeast on FB (Erica Wallace Zimmerman)

Thelma said...

Lost in Love dress.

Huckaby Fam said...

I'm partial to the Lost in Love dress too. Gorgeous. I think it would be especially flattering on my pear shape too :)

Emily said...

Either the "Lost in Love" or the "Wild Cherry". Love them both!

Camille said...

Oceanfront Dress or Lost in Love Dress are my favorites

Camille said...

I'm already a facebook fan

Cassandra Laine said...

The sale ended Jan. 30th :(

Allison said...

I love the Perfect Form Dress in Potent Purple. Reminds me of Love Poiton #9!

Jamie said...

ohhh the "he loves me dress" of course. love!

Tippetts said...

I like the Butterfly Kiss dress and I love the pearl necklace with it!

Kim said...

The Butterfly Kiss dress for sure! What could be more romantic that colorful butterflies floating around this navy ensemble?

KTLADY said...

I just joined the group on Facebook. Is that the same as being a fan? I love Down East. :)

Samurai Mom said...

I think the butterfly kisses formal yet casual.

Samurai Mom said...

I am already a follower AND a fan on facebook.

Stefanie said...

Definitely the Wild Cherry Dress.

Janna said...

Absolutely the Love in Love dress for me too - although navy would be a better color choice.

Farmer Jo said...

I adore the He loves me dress - the pattern on the bottom is wonderful

Tanya Leigh said...

oh my, i love those! i am loving the length & comfy-goodness of the oceanfront dress -- but i am in love with the absolute femininity of the 'he loves me' dress... and then they had to go and have a perfectly flowy atlantic skirt! MMmmmmm...

thedomesticfringe said...

Beautiful outfits!

-FringeGirl

MNetzer said...

I love the lost in love dress in raspberry wine. First of all what a great name for a color and what an interesting design.

MNetzer said...

I'm a fan of Down East Basics on Facebook.

Brit and Heath said...

I'm six months pregnant so I love the lost in love dress. It looks like it would still be long enough hoisted over this belly. You're beautiful!

Steph and Zach said...

I just found this blog a few weeks ago and I am loving it!
I would choose "Keep it Real" and pair it with a cardigan for this cold weather!
-Stephanie

Natalie said...

I really like the look of the Postcard dress. Great colors and style!

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

Oh I do think I need the "He LoveS Me" dress. It is so sweet and quaint.

BrudFam said...

I'm planning on cooking dinner for my family on Valentines, but I sure would love to be wearing the Formal Flower Dress (from the sale section).

Alison said...

I'm already a facebook fan. I love the Cherry One and the Postcard one. I love them all.

Ginna said...

I like the lost in love dress too!

Lemondrop Marie said...

The Take a Bow dress is fabulous!
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

Sarah said...

Oceanfront is my favorite. I love the cherry one too, but I don't look great in white.

Zach & Hannah Parris said...

I like the perfect form dress!

Joanna said...

That 'lost in love' dress is delightful. I this I would like to buy it! It think it would travel nice (to somewhere warm!)

Joanna said...

I'm a fan on FB!

jennielle9 said...

Postcard Dress!!

Erin said...

I love those dresses! I'd probably go with the He loves me dress.

jennielle9 said...

I'm a fan of DownEast basics!

Teri said...

"Lost in Love", what else for Valentine's Day?

Marilyn said...

The Lost in Love Dress is beautiful and it says Valentine all over it. It would look fabulous with nice accessories like the ensemble you created.

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Laura said...

My favorite is the Take A Bow dress -- pretty color, nice sleeves and a tie waist...very flattering!

Laura said...

I have also become a fan on Facebook!

Jana said...

I like the Take a Bow Dress...gorgeous!

arielle said...

I like the Lost in Love dress! Adorable. The Oceanfront dress is also a huge favorite of mine.. I think it would be perfect for Summer!

arielle said...

I'm a DownEast Basics fan on Facebook!

Andrea said...

He Loves Me. I love the lost in love, but I have a friend who has it, and it looks perfect on her, and our bodies are complete opposites, so it makes me wonder how it would look on me.

Debbie said...

I love the Wild Cherry Dress! Thanks for the giveaway!

Debbie said...

And I'm a fan on FB! Thanks!

Dana said...

This is wonderful, I wanted to feel lovely the next time I wear a dress. This site has helped me so much!! I would chose the Oceanfront Dress in Navy.

Annie said...

Lost in Love for sure! And Oh A date would be nice, too!

Annie said...

And, I'm now a fan!

closet365 said...

Wow. What great and afordable stuff they have!

My favorite is the postcard dress!

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beccastreb said...

Ummm... the Butterfly Kiss dress in navy. I love them all. Thanks

Melissa said...

I am loving the "lost in love" dress in navy! Simply beautiful!

Cathie said...

The Lost in Love dress, actually. I've had my eye on it for a while. It would be nice to have something fun to wear, even though we probably won't be able to go anywhere because of my husband's recent surgery. I can still look pretty at home!

Rachel said...

Ok I LOVE this dress. Wanna know why? Becuase I have none, nota one that is cute or flattering. I tried today even to wear a dress(hoping to dress more feminine this year) and I try it on and wow, so unflattering. I am one of the hourglass figures that you talk about but my torso seems too short for anything... I like the Oceanfront dress too:-)

Merrick White said...

The Lost in Love dress is gorgeous. And a perfect Valentines Day color!

Merrick White said...

I'm a fan on facebook!

melissa marie said...

butterfly kiss dress!

CraftWhimsy said...

Two stood out for me, first is the he loves me dress because the print is eye catching and I'm a sucker for pintucks. But a very close second is the post card dress because again because of the vivid print.

Marilyn said...

I am now a fan of Down East Basics on Facebook.

That Married Couple said...

I would also have to go with Lost in Love.

carolina said...

LOVE THEM ALL!! but my favorite is the lost in love one!! I hope I win! so I can surprise my Hubby with it!!

: )

melanie said...

who doesn't love a red dress..the lost in love is great & the detailing is great. the take a bow is my second fave.

Lauren said...

I can't choose...ahh! But my top faves would be oceanfront...postcard...and lost in love.

Ash said...

I, too, love the "Lost in Love" dress, but I really also love "He Loves Me"... maybe sometime it'll be available!

Emily said...

I just became a fan on facebook! I am loving the Lost in Love dress in either color. (and basically everything else on the website too. this could get out of control!)

anna said...

i'm already a facebook fan!

Jenny said...

I have been wanting the lost in love dress for a while. Normally I would go for the blue but I think I want to try something new and get the red. You're Valentine outfit is inspiring me!

Jenny said...

I'm already a facebook fan! Love that store!

Rachel said...

I am a facebook fan!

Shelby said...

There are many many dresses i like, but i narrowed it down to the perfect form dress and the lost in love oneboth so cute and both would show my waist

Britney said...

love love love the "lost in love" in navy.....and i have SO many ideas on how i could mix and match!

Mackenna said...
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Mackenna said...

Hi Rachael..I wanted to tell you that my mom and I both love your blog! I work for the same company as you as a merchandiser and just started a blog not to long ago as well!I hope you will check it out. Your blog is very inspiring to me!
www.mackennaconway.com

Michelle Kay said...

I love the take a bow dress! So elegant!
I just found your blog and I LOVE it!

communikate. said...

I love perfect form dress as well as the lost in love dress! Both are lovely! :)

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