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Daily Outfit: One Mint Julep
By far my favorite trend for Spring | Summer 2013 is the color mint. I can’t get enough of it and was tickled pink (or mint…?) when I found the perfect chiffon mint top at DownEast Basics. So in continuation of the trend to name all my outfit posts after songs this year, I bring you One Mint Julep!
This just happens to be my 400th post on Cable Car Couture since 2009! Happy 400!
Linking Up: What I Wore Wednesday | Plane Pretty Sunday Style | The Mrs. and the Momma Best of Friday Style Link-Up | Two Thirty-Five Casual Friday Link-Up | Long Distance Lovin’ Friday Fancies | Visible Monday
Daily Outfit: Back in Black [Pinspiration]
I live in Seattle and in my city you see an awful lot of black. We get like 300 days of rain per year, so you can’t blame us for dressing the part. Most days I fight the black on black, but every so often I embrace it. Particularly when we have all this Utah snow as a backdrop!
Earrings: Francesca’s | Turtleneck: Old Navy | Sequin skirt: DownEast Basics | Tights: [somewhere] | Ankle booties: Macy’s
Today’s Pinspiration.
(Since I hadn’t seen the image for a few weeks, I neglected to add appropriate accessories. I could have always reshot with more jewelry, but I froze half to death for these pictures. So it’s fine.)
Monochromatic outfit rule of thumb: be sure to add texture to add visual interest!
Linking up with: What I Wore Wednesday
Daily Outfit: Riveting, Darling
The day I went to Rivet & Sway’s Pop Up Shop to try on swanky frames, this is what I wore. An anorak jacket has been on my wishlist forever and now that I have one in my closet, I can’t get enough.
So grateful for a husband who makes me laugh. And is willing to take my picture.
Linked to: Rolled Up Pretty and What I Wore Wednesday
DownEast Basics Store at SouthCenter in Seattle
Having just relocated from Utah, the mecca of modest clothing companies, I was surprised to hear that DownEast Basics had a store in SouthCenter Mall in Seattle. Recently several bloggers got together for an evening at DownEast Basics to check out their store.
Here we are with our goodie bags!
In the past, I’ve had a hard time finding the right size at DownEast — I was always in between sizes and it never fit quite right. This time around, I was pleased to find that things fit me much better. Lyndsey and I agree that their real strength is their skirts which are playful and cute. Here were some of my favorite pieces in their store.
It was fun to see all the Utah connections with the gals at the store as well as some of the bloggers like Lyndsey and Alex.
I was won over by a couple pieces and ended up taking home a few fabulous skirts with me, both of which ended up my my recent Valentines Wear One Piece Five Ways segment — the teal ruffle skirt (#1) and the sequin skirt (#3) that was featured on Oprah!
Do you shop at DownEast Basics?
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Downeast Basics Over the Top Dress
This morning on the Downeast Basics website, I found a new dress to covet — the Over the Top Dress! Isn’t it fabulous? I need to get some more color into my wardrobe and think this would be just the ticket 
Downeast Basics Over the Top Dress $36.99
Can’t you imagine this with a great pair of boots? Fabulous.
Would you wear this little number?
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Summer Skirts
One of the great things about summer is when it gets too warm to wear pants, you can trade them in for skirts! Skirts are fun, feminine and keep the air flowing to keep you cool while it’s hot out.
Here’s some of our favorite summer skirts from DownEast Basics current collection. These summer skirts are modest, colorful, and affordable enough that you may be able to justify taking home more than one…
Summer Skirt: Sabbatical Skirt
Don’t you just love this playful sabbatical skirt? This A-line design de-emphasizes hips and thighs and plays up a lovely waistline.
Summer Skirts: Potpourri Skirt $29.99
This lovely A-line skirt has pleats in the front and the back for a fuller skirt.
Summer Skirt: Harbout Skirt $26.99
This geometric print can be even worn into the fall with its neutral colors.
Summer Skirt: Southstreet Skirt $24.99
If you want a skirt that goes with everything, the Southstreet Skirt is the one for you! This basic black skirt will compliment just about everything in your closet.
Summer Skirt: The One and Only $26.99
If you have to pick just one, go with the One and Only skirt from DownEast Basics. Think of all the colorful tops you can pair this mesmerizing skirt with!
Which summer skirt could you see yourself lounging?
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Swimsuits that Hide Thighs and Derriere
There has been lots of excitement around our last swimsuit segment, How to Maximize a Small Bust. Another thing that women have been requesting is swimsuits that hide thighs and derriere. If this is something you look for in a swimsuit, look no further!
With the onset of tankinis, you can have a top that covers up and choose a bottom of your choice. For extra coverage to hide thighs and derrieres, consider wearing a skirt.
- Shade Swim Skirt with Bottoms $22.99
This swim skirt from Shade Clothing has swim bottoms attached–great way to kill two birds with one stone. Look at how much thigh it hides!
- Hapari Sassy Swim Skirt $29
Hapari has a sassy swim skirt that doesn’t hug quite so close to the body if you don’t want the material to hug your hips. This piece is the skirt only, bottoms are not included.
- DownEast Basics Malibu Swim Skirt $26.99
DownEast Basics makes this darling Malibu swim skirt with flair.
- The Mod Bod Retro Swim Bottoms $27.95
Boy short bottoms are another favorite for girls that want to have a little more coverage for their legs. The Mod Bod has retro swim bottoms in brown and black that you can mix and match with your suits.
Ultimately, pairing a one of these dark colored full coverage bottoms with a patterned top is best. This will draw the eyes up and take the focus away from what you’re trying to hide.
This zebra inspired top with a dark bottom is a great example from Lime Ricki.
So class, hope these ideas help when you’re shopping for a swimsuit to hide thighs and derriere.
Which swim skirt is your favorite?
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Swimsuits that Maximize a Smaller Bust
Earlier this week, Cable Car Couture featured bathing suits that minimize your bust. This segment is especially for women that want to find a swimsuit that maximize a smaller bust.
You’ll find it’s all in the details!
Downeast Basics Santa Monica Swinsuit $26.99
These fabulous ruffles on the Santa Monica Downeast Basics swimsuit do an excellent job of creating a fuller bust. LOVE the shape of this neckline and the ruffles.
Hapari GNO V-Neck Tankini $48
Bold prints like the one on Hapari’s GNO V-neck tankini are great for maximizing smaller bust. I’ll let you in on a little secret, too–all of Hapari’s swimsuits have hidden pockets specifially for Illusions, Hapari’s silicone breast inserts.
ModBe Cheetah Bandeau $38
The bandeau style is particularly flattering for smaller busts, like this ModBe Cheetah Bandeau top.
Cinched Bandeau One-Piece Delia's $33.50
This cinched bandeau one-piece from Delia’s adds extra interest and oomph, a great way to maximize a smaller bust.
Lime Ricki Sophia Polka Dot One-piece $60
Polka dots, like on Lime Ricki’s Sophia one-piece, makes things interesting and are flattering on a woman with a smaller bust. Love the unique style on this neckline.
So if you’re looking for a swimsuit this season to maximize your smaller chest, don’t underestimate the power of the details. Bold patterns, ruffles, rouching and bandeau tops will augment a smaller chest for sure.
Which suit appeals to you most?
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DownEast Basics Dresses
Summer weather is finally upon us and I have to admit I’ve been looking for dresses that embody that summer feeling. DownEast Basics have some fashionable and affordable dresses this season!
Shoreside DownEast Basics Dress $31.99
This loose fitting grey Shoreside dress is a great piece for the summer. The satin sash gives is a cool vintage feel.
Ukuklele DownEast Basics Dress $34.99
Loving the colorful print in the Ukulele dress! This A-line skirt dress is cotton so it will let your skin breathe during the heat.
Laie Linen DownEast Basics Dress $34.99
Linen is a great fabric to wear during the heat of the summer to keep you cool. The Laie Linen wrap dress has a lovely feminine ruffle along the bottom and is available in both white and sand.
Spring Break Dress DownEast Basics $28.99
This Spring Break Dress is a perfect day at the beach number! Don’t you love that shade of blue? Like the Ukulele dress, this one is also cotton.
What’s your favorite? Which dress could you see yourself lounging in this summer?
See the entire DownEast Basics Collection at https://www.downeastbasics.com.
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