Summer sale hitlist

"Who ever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping"

- BO DEREK
Now that the Great British high street is starting to get in the summer spirit, the sales have well and truly taken off- just in time for you to start thinking about those jet setting plans.

Many stores have not only gone into sale but, shock horror, have begun their further reductions already! These days it really is a buyer's market. So go and do your bit for the economy, and spend some of your hard-earned money where it counts: your holiday wardrobe.

This morning Matches online announced further reductions on many of their sale items, now up to 50% off. I love their selection, as most of it is easily worn well into autumn, such as this trench coat by Hancock, or these adorable Del Toro evening slippers which are heading straight into my shopping bag.

I was disappointed with the selection at the local John Lewis, but I did manage to shop at the Chanel counter on their final day of 10% off, so managed to pick up some of their summer collection and the Soleil Tan de Chanel cream bronzer with money knocked off- every little helps, right?

Finally, it's always worth heading to Topshop, where you will find rail upon rail of quirky finds that work as a little pick-me-up on your lunch break. Like this totally irresistible leopard print fedora, or this neoprene backpack which will be your hero piece come autumn.

Photo credits: Matchesfashion.com; Topshop.com