Published: Wednesday, 9th December, 2009 4:30pm

Star buy: Bargain buys for the season

With Christmas fast approaching, the discerning fashionista must have their wardrobe stocked with the season's staples. With the big brands available in Athlone Towncentre, this can be done without costing the earth, especially with the great seasonal sales now on in many stores.

This week we discovered some of the season's classic looks for guys and girls and all for under €50

Simple Style From Next At Athlone

Towncentre

For this season, Next has a huge variety of both casual and party wear at genuinely affordable prices. This week we picked up a pair of classic Black Skinny Jeans and a long-sleeved white top - simple and chic.

To add a splash of sophistication, we teamed this up with a herringbone black and white neck scarf. Effortlessly stylish!

LBD - The Christmas

Essential

From Zara

When kitting your wardrobe for Christmas, your partywear would not be complete without the timeless 'Little Black Dress' This week we picked up a stunning and entirely flattering black dress from Zara at Athlone Towncentre.

As this season is all about accessories, the LBD can be given a different look on each occasion by using a different style or colour belt for example.

We have teamed this dress up with a gorgeous belt also from Zara which as well as giving the dress a different look each time, also cinches in the waist - every woman's dream!

Dress Your Man To Impress This Christmas From Zara!

Zara at Athlone Towncentre offer a great range of men's casual and more formal wear in their men's department. This week we picked out an unbelievable casual look with a stylish fitted check shirt and a pair of classic denims. Like our ladieswear looks we put this together for less than €50 - a real bargain from Zara.

These are just three of the great looks that we picked out this week from the big brands in Athlone Towncentre. With over 60 top high street brands there are some fantastic bargains to be picked up this Christmas Season. Several stores are currently offering exclusive pre -Christmas discounts including Best Menswear with up to 25% off, Tommy Hilfinger with 20% off everything in store, Coast with 10% off plus there are great sale lines in Oasis, Warehouse, Conspiracy and Frenchie.

So remember this Christmas, bag great top brand bargains at Athlone Towncentre.

Photographer: Warren Mulvey; Model: Carrie McGowan and Mateus Jose Da Silva