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Ask BB: Kate Spade 'Kimmy' Wedge Look for Less

I'm looking for the Kate Spade "Kimmy" (camel and black spectator wedges) on a budget. Any ideas? —Laura




Ladies love their Kate Spade wedges because they offer that elusive combination of style and comfort. The best price I could find on the "Kimmy," should you be willing to splurge, is $199 at neimanmarcus.com (click the image above).

Ready to get the look for less? The best dupe I've found is the "Claudia" two-tone wedge, $49.95 at solesociety.com:

5 Under $50: Cap Toe Pumps


If you're planning on picking up a few new pieces to wear during the holidays, consider adding a cap-toe pump to your repertoire. The cap-toe (especially in metallic) is like jewelry for your shoes, adding a ladylike-with-an-edge attitude to any outfit. And they're versatile for day or night: Rosie Huntington-Whitely wore hers with a cocktail dress to a Burberry event while Rashida Jones added cap-toe pumps to relaxed separates.

Here are 5 cap-toe pump options under $50 to inspire you:

Fall Fashion Trend 2012: Hunter Green


Hunter green has been popping up all over the red carpet, from Octavia Spencer's elegant Tadashi Shoji dress, to Scarlett Johansson's smoldering Emilio Pucci, to Salma Hayek's floaty Hervé L Leroux number. Whether moss, olive or emerald, these richly saturated green hues look amazing on all skin tones and fit the mood of fall so perfectly.

Here are some hunter green pieces under $100 to help you get the look:

Ask BB: Where Can I Find Affordable Wrap Dresses?

I just discovered you (kid number four is 5 months old, forgive me for being distracted) and I adore your blog. Can you help me with something tricky? Let's leave politics out of this and just focus on fashion. I saw a picture of Ann Romney in the paper and loved her print dress (shown at right). ... I'm a nursing mom and could totally wear a nursing tank under it. I even emailed the Romney campaign to see if they would tell me who made it. (No luck.) Multiple Google searches turned up only a few options, so I'm hoping you have better ideas on how to search for print wrap dresses. I gladly welcome your suggestions! —Clare

Ann Romney's purple swirl-print wrap dress is by the queen of wrap dresses herself, Diane von Furstenberg, who also happens to be an outspoken Democrat. I'm guessing that, politics aside, Mrs. Romney just really likes a good wrap dress. Who doesn't? This timeless dress style is ultra flattering and easy to wear, dressed up or down.

Here are some affordable wrap dress options mostly under $50 for you to consider:

1. Robbie Bee Wrap Dress, $35 at jcp.com (also available in plus sizes)