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Ask BB: Cute and Cheap Easter Dresses

I was wondering if you have any ideas where I can find an affordable and cute Easter dress. It would also be nice to find a dress than I can wear on a daily basis other than Easter. —Anne

Every girl loves a new Easter dress. Indulge your feminine side and stick to your budget with a cute, affordable dress that you can still wear after the last deviled egg is gone (mmmm...eggs). Here are 10 options to help you out (click any image to shop):




Old Navy at ShopStyle


1. Wear this versatile jersey dress from Old Navy with a camisole, cardigan, pretty belt and heels for Easter festivities, or with a denim jacket and white Converse sneaks for running errands. Also comes in dark blue or black at OldNavy.com, just $10!


Ask BB: What to Wear with Royal Blue Boots

So boot season seems to be leaving us, but a devoted boot shopper like myself loves the transition stores are making from boots to sandals because this is the best time to get great deals on some boots! My dilemma is that I just bought a fabulous pair of royal blue boots and I don't know what to pair them with? —Amy

End-of-the-season sales offer shoppers the opportunity to try new looks. While your blue boots sound beautiful, I can see how this bold color might be tough to work into your wardrobe. I've taken a stab at creating three outfit examples using Polyvore and items from Amazon.com—click any image to learn more about the products featured in each set.

Dressing Around: Blue Boots
Dressing Around: Blue Boots by The Budget Babe on Polyvore.com

Look 1: Blue boots add color and style to any simple outfit consisting of neutrals like black, gray, and white. Add a blue scarf to tie it all together. Easy peasy!

Dressing Around: Blue Boots, Part 2
Dressing Around: Blue Boots, Part 2 by The Budget Babe on Polyvore.com

Look 3: Royal blue and yellow are a color match made in heaven (or at least I seem to think so!). Try warm brown leather accessories to make it all mesh.

Dressing Around: Blue Boots
Dressing Around: Blue Boots by The Budget Babe on Polyvore.com

Look 2: Royal blue looks artsy and eccentric paired with various shades of green or red. Add a pop of color with a handbag or trench, then leave the rest of your look simple.

Dear readers: How would you build an outfit around blue boots? If you use Polyvore, I'd love to see what you come up with. Drop links in the comments.