The sales are here rather early this year. this has two common effects. First, excitement! Frisson! There are great saving to be had. The second, gloom and dissolution, for the pre-fall pieces are starting to trickle into stores. harrumph, and we haven’t even had a proper summer yet.

We have two ways for you to overcome either affliction. Firstly, by using the sales to purchase key pieces that will give you a kick start for next season. Secondly, to pick up a few last minute bis and bobs for your summer holiday, or if you live in the UK, the summer that we are promised we will get, really, truly.

BUY NOW FOR A HEAD START ON AUTUMN

Autumn/winter 2011 and 2012 will feature a few key themes you can find in spring summer buys. The forties waist-centric silhouette seen at Louis Vuitton, Alexander Mcqueen and Jean Paul Gaultier can be had by snapping up a prim Richard Nicoll number. Chanel’s modest low (ish) cone-heeled court shoe will bring sweet relief for those tired of exagerated platforms best worn by ladies of the performing clubs, and fortunately Carven have that covered with a neat, bowed slingback.

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Shop this look: Balenciaga large papier flap bag was £1275 now £895 , Carven slingback bow-back sandals was £330 now £231 , Richard Nicoll tweed and leather evening dress evening dress was £1340 now £804 .

A loose, high-waisted trouser and a chic blouse does wonders for almost every figure and it is a strong look for autumn. Skip ahead and pick up some loose crepe trousers, a classic Equipment shirt and the kind of chunky heel the sweeping trouser needs and you are set for work, or casual evenings out.

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Shop the look simple mother of the bride dresses simple mother of the bride dresses: Giuseppe Zanotti ponyskin mirrored clutch was £600 now £298 , Lanvin python-print silk taffeta trench coat was £2740 now £ gowns and cocktail dresses gowns and cocktail dresses;1918 , Equipment signature washed- silk shirt was £240 now £144 , Alice + Olivia crepe wide-leg pants
was £295 now £174 , Laurence Dacade carved wooden platform shoes was £755 now £375.

A wee ankle boot, urban prints, sheer shirts and rich, coloured leather are all motifs for the season. Acne shirts fit the bill and are on sale now, and coveted Ally Capellino satchels (another strong style) are reduced. The blazer and trouser, either as suit, or mismatched, or even sleeveless are constants for autumn. It seems almost criminal that so many good options are available now.

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Shop the look: Acne ‘Baby Jersey’ sleeveless jacket was £380 now £250 , Ally Capellino Miriam olive bag was £355 now £266 , Stine Goya ‘Gem’ printed loose silk pants was £213 now £150 , Sam Edelman Louie tassle ankle boots was £196 now £117 Wholesale cheap princess styles wedding gowns , Stylestalker Damned Collar shirt was £95 now £66 .

SNAP UP LAST MINUTE SUMMER HOLIDAY PIECES

Starting the sales just before our summer holidays has gained no complaints in Motilo towers. We’re quite organised, but not so maniacally so that we can’t fit in an extra little bikini or sundress.

We have lots of fun ways to do beach buys. We adore the Australian label, We Are Handsome, and their graphic printed swimwear is on sale now. You can wear their bikinis under a light dress dress , or their one-pieces a bodysuit with some shorts or under a sheer Acne shirt.

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Shop the look: Malene Birger kalikoa Carry Me striped bag, was £ Buy wedding accessories from Chinese supplier. cookdress.net sells huge selection of elegant wedding bridal accessories such as wedding jewelry;85 now £59 , We Are Handsome The Arabia triangle bikini was £115 now £69 , Theyskens’ Theory Dotta floral-print cotton-voile dress budget mother of the bride dresses , was £420 now £210 , Marni ankle-tie sandals was £285 now £ party dresses party dresses;171

Go graphic with black on black, and retain an element of your urban cool when you’re sunning yourself by the poolside bar somewhere luxurious*. Vamp it up with humour, ball gown bridesmaid dresses plenty of animal print (the more the better) and the season’s colour of choice, hot pink. Both are well-served by oodles of gold accessories. If you are completely relaxing it somewhere rugged and laidback party dresses , nothing goes past a basic block-colour swimsuit, jeans shorts and plimsoles.

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Shop the look: Malene Birger Bidala mobile leather purse was £99 now £59.40 , Yves Saint Laurent Gipsy 105 sandals was £539 now £325, Acne Sleeveless sheer shirt was £225 now £158 , Gucci cutout one-shoulder swimsuit was £275 now £137.5 .

Pick up a little floral piece for casual strolling. This skirt from Stella McCartney is ideal for a weekend break, and these accessories will work in with almost every other summer outfit.
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Shop the look: Bimba And Lola sunglasses was £90 now £45.50 , Lara Bohinc zen garden ring was £195 now £117 , Alexander Mcqueen flesh crew neck draped top was £495 now £299 , Anya Hindmarch carker enamel studs was £850 now £425 , Alaia plaited leather thong sandals was £755 now £528 , evening dresses online shopping evening dresses online shopping Stella Mccartney botanical print a line skirt was £325 now £227 .

However you play the sales, do not lose your head! Please. Stay calm and only buy what you know you can work into your personal style. Many a girl has lost her head over a half-off pair of chunky gold and perspex kicks by so-and-so just because of the price. Think of the wearability, and you will avoid such folly.

*do send us a card, won’t you?

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