ann elliott: Mid Week Muse: Budget Brights

dress ( gap - sold out) Similar for less than $100 here and here. Similar for less than $30 here and here.)
shoes // earrings // clutch

Happy Mid Week Muse! I'm excited to that today's "muse" is for the budget minded shopper with each piece coming in at less than $50. I think this is the perfect look for a dinner out with friends, a day time wedding or shower, or just a day of looking pulled together and fun. I think the key to wearing brights without looking over the top or tacky is to wear them in accessories. Keep the other pieces neutral like these shoes and this solid dress.

Speaking of the dress...I put this collage together yesterday, and when I went to check the links this morning the dress sold out over night! I apologize for that, but I'm thinking if you check your Gap stores you might find some still in stock. I've also included two alternative options that are a little more expensive (but still a great deal at under $100) and two alternatives that are even more of a steal than the original at under $30.

One more speaking of...half of "Team Muse" is celebrating a birthday this week. It would be extra sweet if you'd link-up and share your "muse" for her birthday.

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Ann Elliott and Pampers & Pearls

Link up starts on Wednesday at 6am EST

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Today I'm also linking up with:

Also linking up with:

Because Shanna Said So

Get Your Pretty On

The Pleated Poppy