The Budget Bambino

What: Rainy season will be here before we know it, and they best time to pick up some water-resistant gear is before the downpour begins! I fell in love with these Girls’ Polka-Dot Wellies from JCrew’s Crew Cuts line ($48). With a bright, fun pattern girls will love and durability and slip-free treads moms and dads want, these boots are the perfect cure for rainy day blues.

What We Say: While brands like JCrew, and even Juicy, now make adorable Wellie-style rainboots for girls, you can get the look for far less without sacrificing style.

The best deal for cute boots are the Kids’ Uda Frog Rain Boots from Target ($14.99). With a funky green frog pattern, and a treaded sole to help prevent slips, these boots will have even the most puddle-wary gal jumping for joy at the first site of rain.

Let-It-Rain.com has a variety of cute and affordable kids’ wellies ($15-$35) to match any girl’s tastes. You can choose from rainbow to animal patterned, from one color boots to ones that look just like patent leather Mary Janes.

And I like these cherry-patterned boots on Zappos.com ($30).They are made with all natural rubber and lined with a moisture-terminating cotton lining, in case some drops sneak in. I also love the handles on each side for easy on and off as well.

Image: J. Crew