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DownEast Basics and Vintage Rose Wraps for SoFabCon

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I just returned home from an amazing few days in Arkansas for SoFabCon, the Collective Bias Social Fabric conference.  I spent time with friends and made many new connections.  I’ll share more on all the fun I had later.  Leading up to the conference I was focused on what I was planning to wear.  It should come as no surprise that I shopped at one of my favorite stores, DownEast Basics, to find the perfect outfit for Saturday.

Shopping was fun and I found a few favorites.  I love that everything I purchased can be worn so many different ways.  

DownEast Basics and Vintage Rose Wraps for SoFabCon

For the actual conference, I ended up choosing the first outfit.  I added a Vintage Rose Wrap headband to complete the look.

DownEast Basics and Vintage Rose Wraps for SoFabCon

 Vanishing Point JacketEpilogue TopBoom Boom JeanYellow Chevron Vintage Rose Wrap 

Earlier in the week I put together a fun Arizona themed treat bag for my roommates.  Each bag was filled with a Vintage Rose Wrap headband, a scorpion sucker, and Arizona chocolate nuggets.  My roommates loved the headbands.

DownEast Basics and Vintage Rose Wraps for SoFabCon

If you would like to learn more about DownEast Basics, connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

Vintage Rose Wraps has a soft place with me because Arizona is their home.  I’m a longtime fan and could wear their headbands every day!  Connect with Vintage Rose Wraps on Facebook and Twitter.

Discloure: I received a gift card from DownEast Basics to purchase clothing for the conference.  I also received complimentary headbands from Vintage Rose Wraps for myself and my roommates.  All opinions are my own.

DownEast Basics on Pinterest {Spring 2013}

It’s no secret that I love DownEast Basics.  The comfort and versatility in their clothes is great for me because I’m always on the run.  Comfort and style are important, but being a frugal mommy makes quality a top priority.  The very first time I shopped there I purchased a short sleeved cardigan and jeans.  They have been through my washing machine hundreds of times and are still in excellent condition.   

Brie Brie Blooms, DownEast Basics

Last year I wore my cardigan on picture day at school.  I was working at the same school my daughter attended and we were able to take a cute picture together.  It’s definitely one of my favorite photos of us! 

Brie Brie Blooms, School Picture Day wearing DownEast Basics

DownEast Basics has some great new styles out for Spring.  I put together a couple of outfits I would love to wear this season.

Brie Brie Blooms, DownEast Basics, Spring 2013 (3)

Brie Brie Blooms, DownEast Basics, Spring 2013

You’ll find great inspiration from DownEast Basics on Pinterest.  This month I’m having fun as a guest adding some of my favorite pins to their boards.  Last week I made additions to the great outdoors {decor}, a board where you will find pretty outdoor decorating ideas.  This week I’m contributing to hues that inspire {color} and am looking forward to sharing my favorite color inspirations.

Connect with DownEast Basics on Facebook and Twitter.

Wrangler Jeans for the Entire Family

My husband and I both have very different busy schedules.  We try to spend the time we do have together with fun family outings.  Unfortunately that means we rarely have time to tackle shopping for the family together.  The convenience of shopping online is great but I am always nervous about purchasing the wrong sizes.  We all needed new jeans and I am so happy I was able to get our shopping online done with Wrangler!

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #socialfabric (10)The  Wrangler website was extremely easy to use and I had so much fun shopping for my husband, our daughter, and myself!  When I think of the Wrangler brand, my mind instantly goes to western wear.  Although I grew up in Arizona and our family had horses when I was younger, we do not regularly wear western clothing.  I was surprised to find so much I wanted to purchase for myself and my daughter. 

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #socialfabric (11)Finding jeans for our entire family was easy because of the search options on the website.  The sizing chart also made it extremely easy.  I really liked being able to select the length on the jeans! 

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #socialfabric (13)Although I would have loved to order multiple items for each of us, I stuck to my mission and only purchased one pair of jeans for each family member. 

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #socialfabric (9)Wrangler Basic Boot Girls, Wrangler Premium Patch with Booty Up Technology Ultra Low Rise with Sure Fire, Wrangler Jeans Lantoe Jean

Shipping was free and I was able to easily check the status of my order.  I received my package several days after the order was placed.

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #socialfabric (12)We all have very different styles and I loved how they looked together! 

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #socialfabric (3)The blingy pockets on my jeans are so pretty! 

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #socialfabric (4)My daughter is tall but has a small waist.  Finding jeans with a waist and length that fit her is always a challenge. When she was a toddler I always purchased jeans with the button elastic waistband but as she is growing I’m learning most brands stop adding that option.  I was very happy with her new jeans because I can cinch in the waist while the length is still perfect! 

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #socialfabric (5)We tried on our new jeans and went to our community lake to have some fun.  My daughter loves throwing rocks in the water.  She was no problem jumping and running around in her new comfortable jeans! 

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #social fabric (8) My husband and daughter spent a few minutes feeding the ducks.

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #socialfabric (6)Then we looked for big fish together.

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #social fabric (7)Our family loves our new jeans! 

Brie Brie Blooms, Wrangler, #cbias #socialfabricIf you’d like to see more photos of my shopping experience, take a look at my Wrangler Jeans for the Entire Family #cbias #socialfabric Google+ album.

Connect with Wrangler on Twitter and Facebook.

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias®, but all opinions and ideas are my own. #CBias #SocialFabric