(NAPSA)—While the what to wear dilemma may bring a winter chill to some holiday shoppers, Emmy-winning Sex and the City stylist Rebecca Weinberg says unearthing the perfect ensemble for every occasion can be a breeze, and doesn’t have to break the bank. “People feel a lot of unnecessary pressure to splurge on a different outfit for every party,” says Weinberg. “I tell my clients to invest in a few classic items that can be worn with bold accent pieces for a look that is unique every time and makes them stand out from the rest of the crowd.” Here are some waysto be sure your clothes makethecut: Start with the basics. Invest in versatile basics that serve as a foundation for any outfit. Then dress them up with occasionappropriate accessories for a festive look during the day, or add more dramatic accent pieces for evening wear. Mix and match. Apply the same philosophy that Weinberg used when dressing Sex and the City’s leading ladies: blend styles from different brands, stores and price points for a look that does not blow your holiday budget. Weinberg recommends shopping at Amazon.com’s Apparel & Accessories store, at www.amazon.com, which features more than 1,500 brands you can combine. Go for some holiday glitz. Holiday time is a good time totry out more daring accessories. The holiday season is the right time to “dare to wear” items and fabrics that may seem over-thetop the rest of the year, such as velvet, lam, sequins or patent leather. e Add a finishing touch. Weinberg’s secret for looking chic and put-together on a budget is to focus on accessories, which can make any outfit look festive. Lucite jewelry is inexpensive and available in a lot of fun colors, and wrist purses are trendy and big enough for party essentials. “This year, save your energy for holiday gift shopping and try not to exhaust yourself getting ready for every celebration,” says Weinberg. “Rememberthat a little bit of creativity and festive embellishments go a long way and you'll look gorgeous throughout the season.”
