Thursday, April 7, 2011

A Vegas Blogger's Night Out {a fun giveaway!}

Wow. What a night. What started out as a quick email from Heather of Whipperberry, turned into an incredible night filled with shopping, eating, laughing and friends! What friends, you ask?


It was Vegas' best including Whipperberry, Eighteen25, Sparklepower, 3 Little Birds Boutique, Jeanna Hayes Studio, SHE paperie, and Remarkable Home. No, I wasn't in this picture. I could not find a parking spot and so I missed out on this one.:) Whipperberry planned and put together the whole event and it was fabulous! Why you ask?  Let me tell you what we did.

We met out at The District at Green Valley Ranch and made our first stop at Magnolia Lane.
Magnolia Lane is a charming boutique owned by Andrea Owen.  Andrea dreamed of “a store that people could stroll in and feel at home and then take a little something with them.” They sure made us feel at home!  They had appetizers and a whole line of favorites waiting just for us! It was amazing!  Their store is a must see when going out for a night of shopping.


Next, we headed over to Downeast Basics where they were ready for us to dive in and go shopping. So that is EXACTLY what we did!  I love this store so much...they have great fitting, simple, but elegant, fun, flirty and modest clothing and accessories! 
Then we were off to Rachel's Kitchen for some delicious and flavor-filled food and LOTS of talk.  It was a perfect mild night to sit outside and chat...truly enjoyable!
Dessert was provided for by Choffy and Whipperberry. IT was divine. And we ended the night talking and getting to know each other.  It could not have been a more perfect night...

Except it was.  Baggu Bags donated bags for each of us to fill with Swag from all of the sweet bloggers. Check it out!

Sweet, right?!  Well, don't think we will keep ALL the sweetness to ourselves...We have some goodies for you too!

We had so much fun and wished that you could all be there, so…I thought I would invite you all to our party here!!


                                               {The Spectacular Giveaway!}

Guess what we have for you?!

A $50.00 Gift Certificate to Magnolia Lane, AND a $100.00 Gift Certificate to Down East Basics!

Both of these certificates are redeemable in-store or online!

To enter to win, you must visit all seven blogs (including me!) and leave a comment on their post for today’s giveaway!

Eighteen 25

*Whipperberry

*Kiki Creates

*Jeanna Hayes Studios

3 Little Birds

SHE PAPERIE

Sparkle Power

You also need to visit Downeast Basic and pick out the perfect outfit for a night out on the town. Return to Kiki Creates and tell me what it is!

For additional entries…

• become a follower of all seven of these fabulous blogs (including mine!):), and leave a comment on that blog letting us know. You will receive one entry for each comment!

This giveaway is open to all US residents and will be open until Sunday, April 10th with the winner announced on Monday, April 11th on WhipperBerry.

                                                          {The Swag!!}
Downeast Basic is offering a 20% discount on all regularly priced items!! If you are here in Vegas all you have to do is head to our very own store at the District at Green Valley…

2240 Village Walk Dr. Suite #128

Henderson, Nevada 89052

…print a copy of this post and take it with you to shop to receive the discount or show them the post on your smartphone. If you aren’t here in Vegas, you can shop online using the discount code…GREENVALLEY to receive your amazing discount. This discount is good starting today, April 7th and runs through April 14th!

Jeanna took the amazing photographs for the night. Incredible, right?!


Happy shopping everyone!!



199 comments:

  1. Oh you gals - you're fabulous! It's wonderful to see such casual fun between friends. Thank you having such an awesome giveaway! :o)

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  2. How fun to do a virtual shop! Here's my DownEast Basics outfit:

    Catwalk Jean
    Sparkle Cami
    Morning Glory Cardi in white
    Greece Garden Bag
    Roar Ring

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  3. I follow most of the blogs already and I'm going to follow the rest right now. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway!

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  4. I LOVE DownEast's clothing. I loved shopping there when I lived in Utah. Here are my choices:

    Road Trip Wrap Top
    Luxe Skirt
    Falling Flowers Necklace

    In fact, I'm going back to pick up some more tee's and cami's right now! I didn't know DownEast was online!

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  5. What a cool giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  6. I would wear the oceanfront dress--what a great price!

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  7. What a fun night! Sure makes me miss living in VEGAS!

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  8. The grey southstreet skirt, the spring splash top, with a ruffled flower headband for a splash of color.

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  10. Now an official follower! Can't believe I didn't do it sooner!

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  11. Too cute! Wish that I lived in Vegas! Love the pics-the one where you are shopping-you glow in the pic! Maybe it's just me, and I think that cause I know you, but either way, I think that you rock-just in case you forgot!! Happy Day!!

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  12. What fun to poke through their wardrobe:
    Atlantic skirt
    Lace tee
    Perfectly edgy cardigan
    Coral drop earrings
    Sunlover scarf/enamel flower necklace

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  13. How fun! It looks like you guys had a great time! Thanks for the giveaway!
    caroline@chocolateandcarrots.com

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  14. Caroline @ chocolate and carrots said...

    As for my outfit:
    Gunmetal Spring Scarf Cardigan
    Pink Nectar Classic Tee
    Falling Flowers Necklace
    Soul Sister Skinny Jean

    Awesome.
    caroline@chocolateandcarrots.com

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  15. I'm new to your site, but I am loving it!

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  16. love the perfect pleats top + the roses edge skirt! great giveaway! the district is down the street from my house!

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  17. There is this adorable top called royal ruffle in pink and a creme lace tank with leggings!

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  18. Looks like yall had a fun time!
    Scarlettred41816@aol.com

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  19. I just joined to follow your blog, so hi!

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  20. now following your blog, what a fun friend event :)
    snefinie@aol.com

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  21. What a fun night out! Love the giveaway!!

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  22. Oh how I wish I could win this great giveaway!

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  23. Looks like ya'll had a terrific time! I entered over at Eighteen25 and I'm a follower here!

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  24. covered rhinestone bracelet with Romantic Revival dress

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  25. Love the Blessing Rings Jewelry line at Magnolia Lane!!!

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  26. I loved reading about your Vegas fun! Thanks for such a great giveaway!

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  27. I loved reading about your Vegas fun! Thanks for such a great giveaway!

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  28. I love the Frosted Flowers cardi from DownEast, and the Love Letters from Magnolia Lane. I'm skoootchin' over to all the listed blogs so I can win....would totally make my day! :)

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  29. Fun stuff! Hard to choose at DownEast, but I'd go for either one of their skirts or the Soul Sister jeans!

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  30. I love your blog! You have some GREAT Easter ideas... and thanks for having a giveaway! It looks like you girls had a great night out!

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  31. I love this giveaway! Both stores are great. I choose an outfit that is a glairingly obvious we are starving for some sun shine here in Montana. Anything Yellow! I picked the Triple Bloom Top, the Morning glory cardi, Rockstar Shorts, Bees Knees headband topped off witht he crystal clear Bracelet!

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  32. I am already a loyal follower... :0)

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  33. You ladies are gorgeous and look like you had a blast!

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  34. WOW- it took me a while, but I think I know the outfit I would choose for a "Girl's Night Out":

    Triple Bloom Top in Italian Straw
    Utility Skirt in Bleached Sand
    Enamel Flower Necklace
    Mini Globe Earrings

    Whew! That was tough! So many beautiful choices...

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  35. Oh my goodness this bloggers night out looks amazing! I wish I could have been part of it! Thanks for offering an awesome giveaway!

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  36. britty38[at]aol[dot]comApril 7, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Sounds like so much fun!

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  37. I love all the swimsuits. I really need a new one! Thanks!

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  38. Love the Jeans from DownEast and the Bangles from Heaven from Magnolia Lane

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  39. Downeast Basics outfit:
    Across Town cardigan, lace lover tee, hot shot boot cut jeans

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  40. I'm a follower of your blog!

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  41. What an amazing night out! I might be feeling a bit of envy creeping up inside of me...

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  42. So much fun! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  43. I would love the flowerful top, the perfect wrap dress, and basically every cardigan they make!

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  44. Here is my outfit for a night on the town:
    Fresh cut flowers dress
    White Frosted Flowers Cardigain
    small lace flower hair pins
    Bronze flower bracelet
    (I don't have pierced ears, so that's it!)

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  45. I'd pick the Oceanfront dress w/rhinestone leather cuff bracelet and the small rose earrings!

    tangerine_flamingo @hotmail.com

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  46. thank you for the awesome giveaway, I love the butterfly mobile!

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  47. HI! I'm a new follower of your blog! I'm in Vegas too and I love window shopping at the District. Haven't been to the DownEast Basics store cuz I know I'd be broke coming out of there. So the discount hlps but I would LOVE AND QUICKLY USE that $100. My favs are the Vintage lace skirt and the Pick a posy Cardi.
    Thanks for the Giveaway!
    Em
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    athriftyfind.blogspot.com

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  48. Oh! And I' no following all of the other blogs, some were new to me others I've been following!
    Em @ athriftyfind.blogspot.com

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  49. Oh! And I' no following all of the other blogs, some were new to me others I've been following!
    Em @ athriftyfind.blogspot.com

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  50. You girls are amazing! It looks like you had a ton of fun!

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  51. I like the photobox frame from Magnolia lane

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  52. I am a follower of all 7 blogs!

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  53. looks like a fun evening! thx for the giveaway

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  54. I would pair the Royal Ruffle Tank with the Soul Sister Skinny Jean. To top it off i'd add the Pearl Square Earrings!

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  55. Lazy Day Linen Skirt
    Palm Springs Tote ... lOvE

    Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  56. I am So excited about this giveaway! As a stay at home mom of two, with one on the way, I haven't been able to shop for myself in ages! Hope to win! *Crossed fingers* and thanks again!! Btw it says to pick out an outfit on some sites...i wouldn't know where to start...everything is so beautiful! I would leave it up to you beautifully dressed girls to pick something for me! lol

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  57. I absolutely LOVE DownEast. I didn't know it expanded out of Utah and Idaho though. If I weren't so tall and the skirts a tad short I would wear the Easy Does It Skirt with the Spring Splash Top with maybe the Small Braided Belt. And I would wear the Mongolia Lane Love necklace with my birthstone.

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  58. I need some new summer clothes!

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  59. Love this blog! what a great giveaway!

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  60. I am a newly added follower and so glad I am! Thanks again

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  61. Thanks for the great giveaway, it looks like it was a fun night!

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  62. New to your blog and already loving it! What a great giveaway!

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  63. What a fun group of people for a fun night out. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  64. I already follow your blog! =)

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  65. found you through Whipperberry!

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  66. What a fun night and great giveaway!

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  67. I love downeast and any outfit would be so awesome!

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  68. I would love to win this...my perfect outfit would be the white ruffle trails top with the luxe skirt...so springy!

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  69. I loove the Romance Revival dress and the pretty poppy headband! So cute!

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  70. I didn't realize that there were so many awesome bloggers here in Vegas!

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  71. Downeast Basics is my FAVORITE store and when they brought the store to Vegas I was in heaven!! Here is my night out outfit.
    Le Petit Linen Dress
    Wonder Tee
    Rows of Bows Bag
    Smokey Pearl Necklace
    Small Rose Earrings

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  72. What a fun girls night! I love going to the district and have to stop by Downeast every time!

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  73. Love the frosted flowers cardi... and would love to win! :o)
    kcernick at netscape dot net

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  74. I'd love to win! Sounds like you girls had a blast!

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  75. Sounds like you had so much fun!!! I like the Romance Revival Dress from DownEast!!!

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  76. How cute are those damask coffee cups!?

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  77. I am now a follower and so happy to be! :)

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  78. This looks like a grand weekend! That would be so me, not being in the picture cuz I was driving around looking for a parking place, Ugh! Looks like it was all worth the effort though!

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  79. I love your blog and giveaways!

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  80. Both Magnolia Lane and Down East Basics have such cute items!

    sarahjgarraty@gmail.com

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  81. Loved the meauring spoons on Magnolia Lane's website. Excited to have found your blog!

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  82. I follow/subscribe to all 6 blogs in addition to kiki creates!

    sarahjgarraty@gmail.com

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  83. looks like a fun night with fun gals.

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  84. How fun! My outfit:

    Swish and Sway skirt
    Black v-neck half-sleeve tee
    Flower swirl necklace

    courtini at hotmail dot com

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  85. From Down East Basics I love the Vintage Lace Skirt
    http://www.downeastbasics.com/vintagelaceskirt.aspx
    paired with the the Fancy Tee.
    http://www.downeastbasics.com/fancytee.aspx

    sarahjgarraty@gmail.com

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  86. I follow your blog

    kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  87. From downeast basics I like the pretty skirt, the seed flower top and the flower earrings

    kaylynn_0419(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  88. I follow you, looks like a fun night. I'm to Vegas and now I've got to go check out where you guys went. SO fun!

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  89. From Down East I would get the "Feelin Fancy Cami", love the Pick a Posy cardi, add some great jeans and the crystal clear braclet and I'd be set.

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  90. I am a follower of your blog!!

    simplysara83@gmail.com

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  91. Great giveaway!!!

    simplysara83@gmail.com

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  92. Awesome Giveaway! What a great idea!

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  93. WOW! my favourite outfit is the coral resort dress! it's gorgeous! :)

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  94. I miss my Vegas home and loved your night out post.

    shalee.curtis(at)gmail(dot)com

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  95. I'm a follower of kiki.

    shalee.curtis(at)gmail(dot)com

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  96. sounds like fun was had by all and thanks for the chance at some goodies :)

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  97. Kiss and tell top
    Skinny Crop

    Thanks!
    Whitney.gardner@hotmail.com

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  98. Romance revival dress with the poppy headband. Awesome giveaway!

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  99. Love the triple bloom top (paired with some simple jeans, of course)... though I would probably have to wait until I am no longer pregnant to wear any of their cute clothes again.

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  100. What a fun night you all had. I loved visiting Downeast outfitters website. For a night on the town...I loved the sunday dress? It was the purple one, and so cute.

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  101. fun, thanks for the opportunity!

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  102. Your night out looks like it was a blast!
    Thanks for the fun giveaway!

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  103. comment #2. Thanks for the giveaway!
    looks like fun!

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  104. Looks like so much fun! I'm jealous!

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  105. The Kiss and Tell Top is SO cute!

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  106. I love the green kiss & tell shirt!

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  107. I follow Sparkle Power
    larissa.ivory@hotmail

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  108. I follow ShePaperie
    larissa.ivory@hotmail

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  109. I follow 3 little birds boutique
    larissa.ivory@hotmail

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  110. I follow Jeanna Hayes Studios
    larissa.ivory@hotmail

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  111. I follow kiki creates
    larissa.ivory@hotmail

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  112. I follow Whipperberry
    larissa.ivory@hotmail

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  113. I would get the flip flops super cute.

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  114. my down east outfit...
    The Sculpture Tee wit the morning glory cardi & Platinum jeans
    lairssa.ivory@hotmail.com

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  115. Loved reading about everyone's version of the Blogger's night out! Thanks for sharing the story and the giveaway!

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  116. I follow you and some others that were at BNO; looks like you had a blast!!!

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  117. I would head out in the with the band skirt and the antique top.
    Thanks!

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  118. Looks like fun - thanks for the giveaway.

    utahangie(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  119. I"m a new follower

    utahangie(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  120. My Downeast outfit: cabana skirt with the flower path top.

    utahangie(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  121. This is a pretty awesome giveaway! You guys had so much fun! I moved to NYC from Vegas last year and I miss these stores. It was so fun to see your pics!
    Here's my outfit:

    Le Petit Linen Dress Rosewine
    Grey-T Necklace

    Thanks!!

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  122. This is a pretty awesome giveaway! You guys had so much fun! I moved to NYC from Vegas last year and I miss these stores. It was so fun to see your pics!
    Here's my outfit:

    Le Petit Linen Dress Rosewine
    Grey-T Necklace

    Thanks!!

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  123. This is a pretty awesome giveaway! You guys had so much fun! I moved to NYC from Vegas last year and I miss these stores. It was so fun to see your pics!
    Here's my outfit:

    Le Petit Linen Dress Rosewine
    Grey-T Necklace

    Thanks!!

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  124. Your paper eggs are Beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win!

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  125. I follow you and the rest of the ladies' blogs via RSS! (I found you through eighteen25) thanks!

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  126. thanks for the discount code..i bought just about one of everything in my size :-) (a gift card would still be greatly appreciated!!!)

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  127. love you blog! i am not a facebook follower!

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  128. glad you all had fun! thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  129. Looks like a fabulous time you had!! Thanks for the chance at such a fun giveaway :)

    Sarah
    untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

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  130. My perfect outfit would be:
    Floral Fantasy Tank
    Go Figure Skirt
    Rose Bead Bracelet

    Sarah
    untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

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  131. I follow your blog!

    Sarah
    untenuredteacher at yahoo dot com

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  132. Such a fun night for you guys! We just moved from that area and the District was my favorite. THe pics made me homesick!!!

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  133. From Downeast: Love the Real Ruffler Tee, the Platinum Jean with the palm springs tote. Cute!

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  134. wonderful giveaway! fingers crossed!
    loriandron@gmail.com

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  135. Love the giveaway! I now follow your blog!

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  136. I am in love with the Real Ruffle Tee and the Swish and Sway skirt. Thanks I love Downeast!

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  137. I follow your blog. Thanks.

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  138. I am a new follower! :) Yay!

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  139. An outfit that I would love to wear on the town from Down East Basics would be the Hot Shop Boot Cut Jeans, Triple Bloom Top (love the yellow), Multi Rhinestone Bracelet and South of France Tote! So Fun & Fab! Thanks for the having this giveaway! Can’t wait to receive their catalog!

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  140. At Magnolia Lane…I love the Sweet Dreams pillowcases. Very Cute!

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  141. Just ordered 3 bags of Choffy, too! Can’t wait to try it! I am sooo excited! Thanks so much for the all of the creative ideas! :) You all are an inspiration! Good Friends & Fellowship, Shopping and Vegas…what more can a girl ask for???

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  142. Looks like you had a fabulous time!

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  143. I would wear the Rockstar jeans with the Road Trip Wrap Top!

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  144. From DownEast Basics, I picked the Road Trip Wrap Top and Soul Sister Skinny Jean.Perfect outfit for the night on the town.

    I am following your blog via Google friend connect- Marsbeauty112

    Thank you :)

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  145. Just found 6 new blogs to visit each day! Love your blog and the girls weekend: I am a bit jealous. hahah
    I love the Constellation skirt in their girls "tab" at the Down East website. Too cute! (Since I wear plus size, I'd have to get something for one of my girls.)

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  146. LOVE Downeast! I have bought a few things off of their website... :)

    My outfit pick for a girls night out - Ruffle Trails top in pink flambe, Bling boot fit jeans with Ruffles Edge bag in pink. I'm definitely a jeans and (fancy) tee kind of girl. Thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  147. I am so excited to meet your friends! I also have been folling you blog- great ideas!

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  148. Love you guys for the way awesome giveaway!!

    mandy.d.chandler@gmail.com

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  149. I am now a follower! love your cute blog!
    i want to do some crafts now!!

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