A Saintly Selection

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AllSaints Archive is a cleverly branded sale / discount / clever ruse to get rid of the stuff they have lying out back. It seduces us with its promise of 50% off, but I'm more than willing to be drawn in by £100 leather jackets and £30 statement jewellery pieces. (no bags though).

AllSaints are a bit of a law unto themselves in the fact that their designs and main construction materials don't fluctuate much from season to season so AllSaints Archive is definitely worth a browse. It also means you can avoid elbows at sunrise when the AllSaints sales are on in-store.

Check it out here

A topshop leopard never changes its spots

Bought these Topshop beauts at 25% off thanks to my friend's 'relative of an employee of arcadia' discount. Can't wait for the weather to improve to bust them out. What do you think??

You can find them on the Topshop web site here, and they're in the sale!

if you're braving the high street sales, try these top of the shops first...

(photo: velvetstuddedhearts tumblr)

I indulged in some lunchtime and post work shopping, but without the guilt thanks to the prolific high street sales going on at the moment.

Here are my recommendations for those looking for a few bits for holiday, while saving some money for cocktails, a second third pair of sunglasses, sandals, wedges... or the overweight luggage charge.

The COS sale

30% and 50% off some of their past season items, nonetheless the old stuff's still got it!. If clean lines, quality fabric and cut, and the odd detail here and there make your heart quicken then head on down.

I bought a gorgeous white chunky knit for £28.50 (was £59) and a classic white tee with zip detail breast pockets for £17 (was £34). Will post photos soon!

Find your nearest store here

The Dorothy Perkins sale

Dotty Ps are offering 20-50% off online and in-store. I find that Dorothy Perkins used to be the place of choice when you wanted something reasonably on-trend but cheaper than forking out at Topshop prices, however, the prices seem to have risen lately but the quality of the fabric and design haven't really risen correspondingly.

Nevertheless, the 'third party' labels they have in-store are also included in the sale, which makes a browse more worthwhile. In fact, I bought a leopard print jersey dress there at lunchtime, was £40, now £17. Will post a photo later!

The Urban Outfitters sale (Accessories)

In addition to the various discount codes that you can use at Urban Outfitters (see my previous post here), their online accessories sale is pretty decent.

30-50% discounts off a good range of accessories means you're definitely spoilt for choice, perhaps ignore the headbands... I like the look of the knuckle ring (£8), the beaded skinny belt (£12), and the rhinestone cat's eyes sunglasses (£10).

The ASOS sale

I was so pleased as punch with my jumpsuit sale find on asos, as featured in my previous post that I also bought this dress (£30), which I'd been pining for at Christmas time when it was featured in Vogue and totally sold out.

I'm particularly impressed with the shorts selection (109 items at around 30-50% off) and the sandals selection, flat and heeled (231 items at around 30-70% off).

Like these from All Saints at asos (£58 from £145)

And these from Diesel at asos (£45 was £90)

I hope you enjoy and feel free to share your sale stories with me! 

save money.Urban Outfitters 20% discount until midnight. uh oh.

Get 20% off at Urban Outfitters online, by using promo code 'WELCOMEBACK'

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UO discount. uh oh.

Went home for a family supper on the weekend: mooli clear broth, chicken and rhubarb stir fry, chinese five spice pork, wood ear mushroom glass noodles, aubergine and whelk hotpot... yum.

Not only did I indulge in some of mum's cooking, but I found this gem in my pile of letters. According to this Urban Outfitters mail, we can benefit from a 10% discount in their online store (urbanoutfitters.co.uk) if you use the discount code 'HISUMMER'. Plus, if you spend £75+ you get free delivery! Uh oh indeed.

My top picks from Urban Outfitters

splish: O&O bright solid dress in blue, £36 with the 10% discount

splash: The Cambridge Satchel Company 14 inch satchel in green, £97.20 with the 10% discount

splosh: Alexander Wang Wing Tip glasses in silver, £194.40 with the 10% discount

N.dulge yourself like it's 1999

Indulge? You don't have to ask me twice.

Space NK launched their N.dulge loyalty card relatively recently so during a recent present shop (you know: two presents for her, one present for me etc.) I couldn't resist the flawlessly made up Space NK customer service representative dressed in black when she proffered the glossy leaflet.

Similar to the Boots Advantage card, you get a point for every £1 you spend (online and in stores), and for every £100 spent you get a £5 voucher. There are lots of other benefits which are articulated here.

Despite the silly name, it's probably worth it if you're like me and often find yourself in there when you're craving a 'lotions and potions' hit.

space nk cadet

Apparently, there's no such thing as a free lunch. Well, I don't know about that. But what I do know, is that there is such a thing as a free Eve Lom lip balm. I was pleasantly surprised having sacrificed one more smidgen of my e-mail privacy by signing up to Space NK's N.dulge card (which was also free), to find that they e-mailed me on my birthday with a coupon for a free Eve Lom Kiss Mix lip balm worth £14.

Big tingly kiss for Space NK from me x