LK Bennett Marlene Sandals from Zalando

The end of the summer sales are hotting up so it's definitely time to take advantage of those bargains around the web. Zalando are in the ladt few days of sale and have a huge range of items - shoes, clothes, accessories and sportswear for men, women and children - and lots of designer brands.

I have found this gorgeous pair of LK Bennett heeled sandals, which are perfect for those warmer evenings which are surely to come, despite the current changeable weather.  They come in stripey black (reduced from £175 to £125) or red (reduced from £175 to £140).

I see them being worn with a classic, box pleat, A-line skirt for daytime or evening elegance and a simple blouse or silk t-shirt.  Add a cropped cardi to keep warm whilst sipping cocktails outside!

It's worth noting as well the current sale, until 31st Sepember 2014, customers can ger 5% all items (excluding sale) with the code ZAAUGSEP5 on orders over £50 at Zalando.

Jaeger Metallic Stripe Breton Jumper from John Lewis

A cute Breton striped shirt or jumper is a classic.  However, I do find that the standard black and white stripe is a bit clichéd and looks a bit like it ought to be paired with a beret and a necklace of onions.  So it's often good to go for something a little different, in varying colours, like this Jaeger jumper available through John Lewis's clearance offers.  I love the sparkly, metallic stripes which are quirky and attractive - but not too obtrusive.  I'd wear it with skinny jeans, a scarf and flat pumps for a chic, Parisian look (without any onions or berets!) but it could be smartened up with a blouse underneath and skirt.  Still available in all sizes (small to extra large), it's been reduced from £120 to £75.

Delightful Dress: Ashley Shirt Dress from Baukjen

Shirt dresses are classic, versatile and comfortable.  They can be thrown on and teamed with jeans or leggings, bare legs or with tights and look chic.  I would pick a cotton or cotton blend one and make sure that it has a decent tie waist to really flatter the figure - otherwise one runs the risk of looking like one is wearing an oversized man's shirt.

The Baukjen sale is on and I have found a lovely blue and white striped shirt dress, available in sizes 8 to 16.  It can be dressed up with wedged sandals (I think it would be fab with these Steve Madden ones) or wear with skinny jeans and Converse for an off-duty, casual look.  Originally £109, it's been reduced to just £43.60.

Splendid Skirt: Light Weight Stripe Dobby Skirt from Adini

A floaty light, cotton skirt is an essential for summer and a versatile one which can be worn at home or in the office and on sale is even better!

Adini is a classic British boutique womenswear brand that is dedicated to making the woman of today feel and look beautiful.  I particularity like them as they specialise in using natural fabrics to create gorgeous English fashion with a hint of Eastern influences.  Their collections are distinctive and unique, but still on trend.

This cotton, lightweight Dobby skirt is a perfect example of this.  It comes in three different colours - cobalt blue, white and fossil (pictured).  It would look great for a casual look, paired with a simple vest top, but equally could be dressed up for the office.  It's fully lined and paneled for added flare and movement, so super quality too.  It's reduced to £41.48 with the discount and comes in sizes 10 to 20 - but it's selling out quickly!

Splendid Skirt: Rothko Striped Skirt from Great Plains

Great Plains provides modern and stylish fashion for women focusing on comfort, quality and wearability - so a brand that ticks all the boxes in my opinion!  There's clothing, jewellery and handbags and they are currently holding a end of season sale.

A pleated midi skirt is always stylish and versatile, and I love this striped one that's been reduced from £69 to just £24 in the sale.  It comes in the orange, grey and beige shown (or husky/rooster combo on the site) or royal blue, navy and grey (or veronica/aleutian combo).  It could be worn easily for work, paired with a white blouse and heeled courts or dressed down with a dark top, tights and boots.  Being pleated and a modest knee-length, it will skim the hips, and by tucking in one's top and adding a wide belt, it should be really flattering.

Awesome Accessories: Striped Women's Sun Hat from Joules

Is that the sun I see?  It's certainly trying to come out this week, so time to bring out the sun hats!  A simple straw hat fits the bill perfectly, but often can be a bit plain or overly casual.  So I've found this navy and white striped sun hat from Joules which would look chic not only on the beach, but about town too!  Wide-brimmed, stylish and floppy, it ticks all the boxes on what one needs from such a hat.  It's a perfect way - along with a decent SPF lotion - to shield oneself from the sun's rays.  It's £19.95 and until 2nd June, customers can get £10 off a £75 spend at Joules with the code AFT10.

Delightful Dress: Super Maxi Vest Dress from Superdry

There's nothing better than a fantastic maxi dress that can be thrown on on a hot Summer's day which will see one through until the evening.  Even better when the dress is 100% cotton, great quality, comes in a variety of colours and patterns and has free delivery!  That's what one can get with this gorgeous maxi from Superdry.  My favourite is the hot pink stripe (shown), but I'm also quite partial to the nautical navy stripe.  Not only is this dress great for daytime Summer wear, but it's perfect for the beach, thrown over swimwear when it's time for food and/or cocktails!  It's £39.99 and available in sizes 8 to 14.

Delightful Dress: Izabel London Stripe Print Dress from FuseFashion.com

The Fusefashion.com mid season sale is now on and there are some really lovely, unique bargains to be had. FuseFashion.com has also been nominated in Lorraine from ITV's 'High Street Fashion Awards' this year as best online retailer, so it's obviously pretty good!

This Izabel London coral and white stripey dress is just perfect for the coming months.  The style, with the knee length, bandeau bodice and thicker shoulder straps, is modest but not prudish.  It would be great for casual daytime chic, but could also be worn in the office with a light blazer and smart pumps or heels.  The dress has been reduced from £24 to £18 and is available in sizes 8 to 16.  They offer free delivery on orders over £50 also.

Edit 18/6 - the FuseFashion sale is on, so this dress is even more of a bargain at just £12!  Amazing!

The Look for Less: Savvy Monochrome from Amazon

For this look, I have been inspired by Paul and Joe's Spring/Summer 2013 collection, which I am completely in love with.  I have found all the pieces on Amazon, either discounted already or which will (hopefully) work with the current discount code for selected fashion.  Or all else failing, they're pretty good value!

Fantasia Blazer - £14.99

Krisp Womens Sleeveless black and white striped long jersey scoop neck elastic waisted maxi dress - £19.99

Studded Gladiator Sandal - £9.99

Belucia Vione black calfskin shoulder bag - £132 (reduced from £716)

Prada Linea Rossa 54i Silver Frame/Grey Gradient Lens Metal Sunglasses - £189

Delightful Dress: Slash Neck Striped Fit & Flare Skater Dress from Marks and Spencer

The Marks and Spencer sale has been on for a little while but there are still some nice bargains to be had.  I like this monochrome striped skater dress, which has been reduced from £49.50 to £32 and is on trend for Spring/Summer 2013.   With a little stretch in the material and a belted waist, it should fit comfortably and will be flattering.  Sizes 8 - 16 and 22 are still available.

Delightful Dress:Notch Neck Shift Dress from Boden

Get in quick - the Boden mid-season sale has just started and, if past experience is anything to go by, the best items sell out fast.  There are loads of fabulous, great quality clothes, shoes and accessories available with up to 50% off.

I love this notch necked shift dress which was £99 but is now £59.40 to £89.10 in the sale (depending on the pattern and size chosen).  I love all the patterns - spots, stripes, colour combos - it doesn't matter to me as they are all lovely!  The cotton and linen material combination will be perfect to keep cool when the weather improves and the style is classic and flattering.  A good range of sizes is still available - from 6 to 22 in regular and long lengths - but with Boden sales, there really is a need to snap up those bargains before they go!  

Nifty Knitwear: Striped Point D'Esprit Panel Sweater from Forever 21

There's some lovely, great value and contemporary items at Forever 21 which prides itself on being style conscious and trend-savvy.  Today only (21st April), they are celebrating their birthday with 21% off with the code BDAY21, so it's a great time to stock up!

I love this unique lightweight stripey jumper with a mesh panel and peter pan collar.  It's perfect for spring with its gorgeous pastel pink and white colours and short sleeves and will look fab with a skirt or shorts.  Available in sizes S - L (4 - 12 UK) it's normally £14.75 which is a bargain even without the discount!

Delightful Dress: Striped Belted Skater Dress from Lipsy

Two Spring/Summer trends for 2013 are monochrome and geometric patterns, and this stripey skater dress from Lipsy ticks both boxes.  Horizontal stripes are often quite scary, but the fact that these are so narrow means that this shouldn't really be an issue.  The pleats in the skirt, cinched waist and slight stretch in the material should all combine well to give a really lovely, flattering fit.  It can be dressed up with a blazer and heels or for a more casual look, can be teamed with sandals and a denim jacket.  Available in sizes 6 - 18, it's half price at £25.

Delightful dress: Tiny Tom Dress from White Stuff

You will see that I am very partial to a fantastic dress, especially those that can be layered to suit whatever the weather may bring.  White Stuff are having a sale at the moment and I do love this knitted pink, purple and white Tiny Tom stripey dress that is currently reduced from £55 to £39.

Available in sizes 8 - 18, it will work with tights or leggings, a long-sleeved tee underneath or a gorgeous cardi on top.  And the colours are just so pretty!