Now that the summer is finally in full swing (cough), so are the sales, and they are not to be missed!

But rather than have you rummaging through the stocks and missing out on all the summer fun; we have picked out the best places to go for dresses, sandals and summer loving hats online.

Starting at the top; ASOS have a wonderful selection of hats in their big summer sale which not only has savings of 70% but an extra 10% off when you use this voucher code at checkout: ‘ASOSTreats’.

This floral print floppy hat is travel friendly, reduced to £10 and will help to prevent you suffering from Rudolph (the red-nosed reindeer) syndrome! Our other pick from ASOS offers a bit less in sun protection but a whole load more in style. This spot trim bunny ears fascinator has been reduced to £7 and is certainly not your average  headwear.

Dorothy Perkins has a great selection of dresses and a sale bringing you up to 70% off. These two day dresses are bright and breezy with some on trend stripes to keep you looking extra hot. This yellow and white wide stripe dress with a deep v-neck detail and a tie waist belt is perfect for curvier figures and has been reduced to just £19.

Another DP offering is this Vero Moda grey stripe dress,  just £12, which is great for the office as well as more casual occasions.

As for your feet there is a nicely varied offering from the sale at Office including some unusual sandal / boot hybrids, in tan leather reduced to £51. For the more conservative among you check out the simple brown and gold minimalist sandals reduced to £38.25.

So with these top tips you can quickly get the best for your money and knock up a new outfit for all those impromptu BBQ invites flying through your letter-box.

Well, the Thinpurse girls have been doing some digging and have found ten awesome online shops you’re probably missing out on. Make sure you check out these sites next time your Thinpurse is feeling full!

1. People Tree

People Tree is full of Fair Trade fashion with a conscience, and unique  styles you won’t see elsewhere. Right now, their sale means that it’s way affordable to buy well for the world, and this Willow Dress, now £40, is just gorgeous.

2. Anna Lou of London

This store is a treasure trove for colourful, fun and cute jewellery. With simple letter, charm and enamel necklaces, it’s the place to be for a unique gift for someone else, or yourself! We’re swooning over the Envelope Necklace, £20, with it’s tiny, dainty details!

3. Full Circle

Full Circle is trend-tastic with styles that look like they came right off a designer’s dummy. Even better than usual, for girls of the Thinpurse ilk, the sale means prices are slashed to a shadow of their former selves. The silk Deanne Bustier Dress has been marked down from £120 to £36!

4. Donna Ida

If you’re looking for designer denim, the Donna Ida sale page is the spot to hit right this second – you’ll see Siwy, Current/Elliott, Stella McCartney and Superfine, all heavily reduced. Donna Ida always keeps it simple, with just denim, tops and accessories, for laid back girls with a taste for designer. If you’re in the market for jeans, make a stop here, just in case they’re in sale and grab yourself a deal!

5. Projects Clothing

Projects is an electic collection of edgy brands for people looking to break out of the norm! Projects has labels like Religion, Energie, Miss Sixty and Motel and their prices are resonable, especially in their sale section. We found this flattering Numph Teddie Black Jumper Dress for £29 – perfect to prepare for colder days ahead.

6. Priceless Shoes

Cheap shoes? You got it. Priceless offers *ridiculously* inexpensive styles, covering all the latest looks. Even if their prices weren’t already low enough; their sale, on now, has reduced many pairs to £10 and below. I found these red Peep Toe Patent Gladiator heels for just £10!

7. Bunnyhug.com

Designer clothes at prices within our reach? We like! Bunyhug has only the coolest designer brands with serious celeb cred, and the prices are somewhat approachable. But their sale section is definitely somewhere to get excited. We’ve spotted some amazing steals in there, like the fabulous House of Harlow White Leather and Crystal Stone Cocktail Ring, now £43.80.

8. Goddiva

Always coveting celebrity styles? Well, now you can get your hands on the look, without busting your piggy bank open! Goddiva copies popular celebrity outfits and offers them to us for a fraction of the price the stars paid.

9. Laden

This is quite a find indeed! Laden is the ‘home of independent designers’ and it’s got the amazing designs to prove it. It’s *so* resonable on price, and these are styles you’ll most definitely stand out in. This is our new favourite store, and it should be yours too! The style is so diverse and rich, we can’t pick out just one item – good luck doing the same!

10. Fashion Union

Fashion Union is full of surprises. The prices are miniscule, but every now and again, they pull out a piece that looks like it’s worth three times it’s price. It’s great for basics, and this ivory Christy Dress, at £20, is simple summer chic all over!

I’m always looking for different and unique bits and bobs which are quirky and a little bit unusual.

I scour car boot sales, markets, vintage emporiums and am always interested in finding new online shops in the land of the world wide web.

Here is one I stumbled upon on Twitter, it’s called Love Hearts and Crosses and I have discovered the most delightful range of jewellery on their site.

This Mr Writer type writer necklace £16 is the perfect accessory for a blogger like myself, looking like it came from a dolls house, this charming necklace actually has real paper fed into it with tiny lettering printed on to it.  Just be careful not to go out in the rain with it on!

Have a browse through their themed collections ranging from ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ’Candy Shop’  to their nautical ‘Hello Sailor!’ jewellery.

I particularly like their vintage trinkets and this Love Necklace which features a brass bow is a charming piece to add to your jewellery collection and for only £10 should be snapped up right away.

I also like this quirky vintage teaspoon necklace (£17) which has a collection of pretty trickets attached, and no, you won’t look like a mad hatter if you wear this to your next tea party!

Explore the Love Hearts and Crosses site for yourself and if you find it hard to make your mind up what to choose why not try the ‘Lucky Dip’ where you can receive 5 surprise items for only £10.

As if this wasn’t quite enough to tempt you, the nice people at Love Hearts and Crosses have given Thinpurse readers an exclusive discount code for when you reach the checkout. Just type in THINPURSEPP for Free UK Shipping on all orders over £15 valid from the 14th-30th June.

Tell your friends and splash out on a few girly gifts, you’ll be glad you saw it here first!

Get yourself down to All Saints this weekend – they rarely have sales but my oh my you’d be silly to miss out on a mighty 25% off this bank holiday!

I popped in to the Spitalfields branch today and they have some great t-shirts, dresses and the last of the lace up boots which we have been seeing in recent months.

Check out this stunning black Elliah Dress it was previously £90 and is now priced at £67.50. With a grecian style bust and bubble skirt this is perfect for any girl with a few curves, it allows you to show off your waist and legs with a classic shape which can be dolled up with some bold accessories and jewellery.

I’ve picked out these drop earrings which can be shown off if you wear your hair tied up and looks sexy if you leave a few strands loose. Made with typical ethnic All Saints colours these earrings are great for dressing up your look or for everyday wear.  Reduced to £22.50, these are really something special at an affordable price.

Polish your evening look off with a classic pair of peep toe heels like these black Lara shoes now £93.75. The cone shape of the heel enables you to be a lot more sturdy on your feet and provides more support than a stiletto. They also allow you to still get the height without being too chunky so you can look really glamourous when strutting your stuff on the dance floor!

So get yourself down to All Saints this weekend and grab a bargain!

I went to one a few months ago and there were shoes, bags, one off pieces and accessories at heavily discounted prices, including both womenswear and menswear.

Get there early to get your hands on the good stuff though and be prepared to queue!!

The next sale will be held at the The Westminster Room, The Old Sessions House, 22 Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0NA on the following dates:

Thursday 27th May from 12:00pm to 9:00pm

Friday 28th May from 11:00am to 8:00pm

Saturday 29th May from 10:00am to 5:00pm

You will need to bring an invitation so send an email to this address to request yours: clerkenwell.reception@uk.alexandermcqueen.com

The late Alexander McQueen was an absolute fave among Hollywood’s A-List stars, but his diffusion line, McQ is squarely aimed at a younger audience bubbling over with street cred.

Previously the stuff of shopping dreams for Thinpursers like us, selected McQ lines are available at TheOutnet.com at discounted prices that will have you swooning.

The least expensive item in the range – an £18 pair of stretch jersey stirrup legging in flourescent pink is a little far outside my tastes, but the rest of the selection is a treasure trove of summery steals.

I love these cropped linen blend pants in white, orginally £200, now £60. Perfect for the season, and lovely with a set of stunning heels.

Slightly over the £100 mark, but with a sizeable 55% discount, the checked wool-blend dress is playful, cute and comfortable with a little McQueen twist (literally). It’s £110.25.

I’m also a massive fan of the simplicty and sexiness of the zip-front pencil skirts, available in coral, purple, white, colbalt and bright blue.

They’ve each had a 60% discount, and the white (the most versatile of the styles) is now £50.

Check out the whole range for yourself here. But make sure you get in quick – if it’s at The Outnet, it won’t last long!

But if you can’t make it there in person, fear not!  The sale starts online on Thursday so you can join in the fun without having to elbow people out of the way to get to the front of the queue!

For more details visit the Anya Hindmarch website

And email friendsandfamilysale@anyahindmarch.com to get  an invite and more details sent straight to your inbox.

Just remember you heard it here first!

But there is a way to take your simple stuff into the realm of trend-setter style – and it’s all in the accessories.

Luckily, the high street is rife with awesome accessories, and jewellery is often one of the least expensive items at designer retailers..even more so when they’re in sale.

Here are some of my favourite designer and high street pieces that’ll take your everyday look into the stratosphere.

1. Kenneth Jay Lane is one of my favourite designers when it comes to jewellery; with bold designs and *reasonable* prices compared to most. But this Embellished Cuff is out of control! Originally available for £209, it’s been marked down to £83.78 at TheOutnet.com. It’s exotic, it screams summer luxe, and it would look amazing on a tanned arm! With a 60% discount, that’s some seriously good buying.

2. I’m sorry, but I’m hooked. Kenneth Jay Lane is up again, with this lovely Gold-plated Bracelet, that has an even lovelier price! At £32.70, it has 60% off it’s original price, but it’s still 100% glam.

3. These Lantern Drop Earrings from Dorothy Perkins are perfect for adding a pop of colour to an outfit to really make it stand out. Swept back hair, simple dress, and a touch of elegance with these…beautiful! Oh, did I mention they’re just £7?

4. I actually have this ring from New Look – and I can testify to it’s outfit-making credentials. I love it’s clean lines and chunky size and it adds instant luxe to your look. It’s wearing a little, but I have been wearing it a lot! At £6, you can’t complain.

5. Now this is what I call a day-to-night piece of jewellery! The ACB Sentry Necklace with Leather is quite the stunner – and it’ll never go out of style in 100% lambskin leather. It’s massively discounted, get this: it’s been marked down from £165 to £66!

When you buy three items of lingerie, you’ll get the cheapest item free – and with something for everyone across their collections, you’ll be spoilt for choice with this treat!

I love the 125 Years Autograph Satin Fob Bra, in elegant navy, £25, and the Autograph Floral Jacquard Camisole with attached suspender belt, £35, which also comes in a bra and brief set. The collection has a gorgeous vintage vibe, and is definitely worth a look.

In the fun and flirty Ceriso collection, the Floral Print Padded Bra is a standout at £14, in a stunning red and pink design.

Check out all the M&S Lingerie Collections here.

Oliver Bonas has just offered up a great little 10% discount on all full-priced jewellery, with the code: Jewnov09. It’s valid until November 23rd, and they’re even giving you free delivery too!

Oliver Bonas has a really cool, unique range of jewellery that’s a little different from everything else on the High Street.

After rediscovering the fabulousity of gold jewellery, and how amazing it looks with this season’s colours, I’ve found a treasure trove here!

The Gold Savur Necklace (pictured), is just £13.05 with the current discount, and the delicate filigree design is a great way to try out a statement necklace without getting weighed down by a big and heavy style.

Their range of agate cuffs is unlike anything else I’ve seen out and about this season, and the colours are stunning against the gold. The fuschia (pictured) is beautiful, and is £17.10 with the discount code!

Check out oliverbonas.com to take advantage of the special offer, but remember, it’s only valid until November 23rd, so be quick!