Smart
Shoppers Find Affordable Luxury
NAPSI

Shopping PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE-That means shopping early so you
can discover the best bargains.
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Who says the ladies who lunch
only shop on Madison Avenue? Everyone's counting pennies and
shopping smart so that after all the gift buying is done,
they'll still be able to indulge on some stylish holiday attire
for all those glitzy parties.
The good news is that if you're a smart shopper,
your holiday party attire doesn't have to suffer. By tapping
into off-price retailers' holiday stock and keeping an eye
out for sales, the wisest shoppers can indulge in a little
more of both.
Prices at Marshalls-which is one of the nation's
leading off-price family retailers-are up to 60 percent off
of retail every day, but this holiday season they've stocked
up on a special collection of dazzling apparel and accessories
for even the most elegant holiday outings. With savings like
that, you'll be able to afford a sassy clutch to perfectly
match each and every pair of bejeweled slingbacks or strappy-heeled
sandals.
"For many of us, this is the only time
of year to dress in something truly eye-popping," says
style expert Jenn DeBarge-Goonan. "With these kinds of
prices for quality, in-season merchandise, you'll be the envy
of every party-especially when you reveal how much you saved."
Whether you're looking for demure elegance or
va-va-voom, this season's beaded and sequined holiday look
is within reach-for less. For holiday, DeBarge-Goonan suggests
faux fur capelets, cropped jackets, gloves, beaded blouses
and cocktail dresses.
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Experts advise stretching your dollar by picking separates
that can mix and match with several looks, or that take you from
the office to the party with the help of accessories or a different
pair of shoes.
"There's really no rules," says DeBarge-Goonan.
"Let loose and have a little fun – that's what the holidays
are all about."
Being organized and shopping early will also help
stretch your budget. How? Patience is a virtue when shopping, as
last-minute "frantic" excursions almost always result
in a full-price purchase. Many off-price retailers have scores of
treasures from around the globe that only the smartest, most diligent
shoppers will uncover.
Shopping at Marshalls, for example, uncovers
a broad offering of gifts for the whole family, including Italian
leather jackets, high-end beauty sets, brand name toys and kids'
clothes, or European table and glassware. [NAPSI]
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