Blouse costs $\( e \).<br>Shoes cost $\( e + 8 \) (since they cost $8 more than the blouse).<br><br>Total cost = cost of blouse + cost of shoes<br>= \( e + (e + 8) = 2e + 8 \)<br><br>Final Answer: B: $\( 2e + 8 \)