The Budget Bambino

What: Find holiday dresses for baby and girls on sale at Estella for 30% off. The Lowdown: Estella, a well-known name in designer fashions for baby, has a number of holiday dresses on sale for 30% off the regular price. Some of the looks include this crushed velvet jumper marked down to $89 and this party dress with tulle bow for $69. What I say: I’m laughing at myself as I look at Estella’s dresses. The first few years of …

What: Quiet Hours Toys has handmade Mary Jane booties for babies from newborn to six months old for $30. The Lowdown: from Quiet Hours Toys: “Every girl knows that you can don the loveliest frock in the world but if you don’t have the proper shoes all will be for naught. And proper your babe will be in these little Mary-Jane booties. Made by Heather Drum, a Washington state resident who has transformed everything from a high-top sneaker to a …

What: Ruffle Butt diaper and panty covers for $16. The Lowdown: from RuffleButts.com: “Finally, the RuffleButt is back! With its fun and frilly style, our RuffleButt diaper/panty cover adds a touch of innocence to any outfit. Available in a wide array of cool colors and bold patterns, perfect to mix-and-match with the coordinating tops and dresses. Or, put this on over her diaper...and wahlaa, she’s dressed and ready to go!â€? What I say: Nothing is as cute as these little …

The Deal: Shop Limited Too’s clearance section The Lowdown: We’re sure she still needs something for the school year (when doesn’t she?) and right now Limited Too has some great items on clearance. Choose from tops, bottoms, dresses, and pjs . . . all at great clearance prices. Where to start? Maybe this super cute Drop Waist Tunic, now only $19.99. Shop: Limited Too

What: This lovely skirt makes dressing up feel more like playing dress-up. What we say: JCrew CrewCuts’ Girls’ Silk Posy Pouf Skirt is positively pretty with its shimmering, yarn-dyed silk, tulle underskirt, and fun flower appliqués. But the price--$129.99 (on sale from $228!)—kinda ruins it for us. Here are some more wallet-friendly alternatives for gorgeous dressy skirts that provide the same fun and flounce. (Perfect for birthday parties or even the holidays as an alternative to the standard dress.) GapKids has …