Ahh the sales, the best part about Christmas, well obviously after the giving and receiving and loving and giving and family and giving, hold on maybe there is a bit too much giving…well after all that altruism, how about you give to yourself a little or a maybe even lot’le and bag a bargain in the sales. But before you enter the war zone, its best to be prepared and be strategic…so here is a quick run down off the best bits, so you can work out your plan of action.
WHERE: Yves Saint Laurent
WHEN: From December 26
DISCOUNTS: 50 per cent off ready-to-wear and accessories
BEST BUYS: Stock up on autumn/winter 2009-10’s sharp tailoring with this skirt suit; pinstripe jacket, was £1,025, sale price £512.50 and matching skirt, was £485, sale price £267.50.
LOCATION: 171-172 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9NR and 33 Old Bond Street, London SW1X 4HH or www.ysl.com
WHERE: MY-WARDROBE.COM
WHEN: From December 23
DISCOUNTS: 30-50 per cent off
BEST BUYS: Look out for season-less party dresses from BCBG Max Azria and beautifully tailored blazers from the Olsens’ label Elizabeth & James
LOCATION: www.my-wardrobe.com
WHERE: Stella McCartney
WHEN: From December 17
DISCOUNTS: Up to 50 per cent off
BEST BUYS: Cocktail dresses for the New Year 
LOCATION: 30 Bruton Street, London, W1J 6QR
WHEN: From December 26
DISCOUNTS: 50 per cent off women’s ready-to-wear, 50-70 per cent off men’s ready-to-wear and 30-50 per cent off shoes and accessories
BEST BUYS: Bayswater Clutch, was £495, sale price £346.50
LOCATION: Mulberry stores and www.mulberry.com
WHERE: Ralph Lauren Collection
WHEN: From December 27
DISCOUNTS: Exotic handbags, belts and shoes will have 50 per cent off; non-exotic accessories will have 30 per cent off; small leather goods and jewellery will have 30 per cent off
BEST BUYS: The London clutch, was £1,390, sale price £975
LOCATION: Ralph Lauren, 1 New Bond Street, W1
WHERE: Selfridges
WHEN: From December 26
DISCOUNTS: Up to 75 per cent off across the store
BEST BUYS: Designer fashion from super-cool labels including this Alexander Wang dress, was £735, sale price £441
LOCATION: Selfridges stores
WHERE: Astley Clarke
WHEN: From December 26 to January 20
DISCOUNTS: Up to 50 per cent off designer jewellery
BEST BUYS: The intricate Filigree collection, the earrings were £330, now £165
LOCATION: www.astleyclarke.com
WHERE: Lara Bohinc
WHEN: From December 29
DISCOUNTS: Up to 70 per cent off jewellery and leather goods
BEST BUYS: Timeless accessories such as the Apollo belt
LOCATION: 149F Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9BZ or www.larabohinc.com
WHERE: Liberty
DISCOUNTS: Up to 60 per cent off across selected lines
BEST BUYS: This Preen dress was £1,495, sale price £1,046.50
LOCATION: Liberty, Regent Street, W1B 5AH or www.liberty.co.uk
WHERE: Agent Provocateur
WHEN: From December 25 online, December 26 instore
DISCOUNTS: Up to 50 per cent off selected items
BEST BUYS: The Iona Leopard Print Body
LOCATION: Agent Provocateur, 6 Broadwick St, Soho W1 or www.agentprovocateur.com
WHERE: Nicole Farhi
WHEN: From December 11
DISCOUNTS: Up to 50 per cent off
BEST BUYS: This wear-forever shearling coat is half price:, was £1,695, sale price £847.50
LOCATION: Nicole Farhi, 158 New Bond Street, London W1S 2UB or www.nicolefarhi.com
WHERE: House of Fraser
WHEN: From December 26
DISCOUNTS: Up to 50 per cent off
BEST BUYS: Work the one-shouldered trend in Episode’s asymmetrical dress, was £140, sale price £50
LOCATION: House of Fraser stores and at www.houseoffraser.co.uk
WHERE: Urban Outfitters
WHEN: From December 16
DISCOUNTS: 50 per cent off designer labels including Luella, Peter Jensen, Anglomania and Urban Outfitters’ labels including Silence & Noise
BEST BUYS: Silence & Noise for on-trend treasures like this pink jacket, was £50, sale price £30
LOCATION: Urban Outfitters stores or www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
Done…enjoy!!