Two of my go-to shops for workwear have kicked off big sales this week.

At Banana Republic, from today, you can save 25% with code UKSAVE25. How about this classic LBD now that the Autumn weather is blowing in?

And Boden is already tempting us with a Winter Preview and is offering 20% off plus free shipping and returns. The discount code I have is PRV4. Shhhhh…

I’ll forgive them for introducing Winter before we’ve even hit mid-August and virtually the whole country is on Summer hols because isn’t this British Tweed Shift cute?

Big news in Boden land, everyone!

Today you can get 25% off your order AND free shipping and NOT ONLY THAT but you can use this offer on the Limited Edition collection. Don’t delay – tomorrow the discount drops to 20% off and Saturday it’s 15% off.

Just click the link and the sale will show up – no voucher needed.

It’s summer and I want jersey dresses. I’m considering…

Jersey wrap dress (original price: £85)

Drapey jersey dress (original price: £79)

Easygoing dress (original price: £79)

Your feedback welcome!

Yay! Boden’s Spring collection is here. Loads of the dresses are named Italian things like Piazza Dress and Sicily Spot Dress. I can’t look at them fast enough! Click here to see the collection and activate the discount.

Pleat Neck Linen Dress (Straw)

Drapey Jersey Dress (Plum Piazza)

Pleat Detail Wool Dress (Black)

Are you one of the zillions who rushed to the shops on Boxing Day? I wasn’t, but I can understand the urge. Even if you did get everything you asked Santa for for Christmas, there is sort of that niggling feeling that you might miss that one amazing deal if you don’t follow the crowd.

We did head to Westfield today to spend some vouchers DSD was given for Christmas but I didn’t squeeze in any shopping for myself beyond a couple of quick sensible purchases (tights at M&S, vitamins at Boots). I did feel the pull of Karen Millen, Reiss and French Connection but DSD was showing signs of extreme boredom and imminent meltdown when we finally did try to make a dash into Ted Baker so E could look at suits. Fortunately he found a matching jacket and trousers for half price (!) in his size just in time to get DSD an ice cream and keep the peace.

From what I saw today, there are still sales to be had if you are in the mood to fight the crowds and some terrifyingly dishevelled sales racks. Or just look on line. Here are a few sales worth a look:

Boden – Winter sale still on with cuts of up to 50%. A great buy is the Floaty Printed Dress was £85 now £33.

John Lewis – Sales at 30%, 50% and 70% off and you can sort by discount.

House of Fraser – Claims to be the Best Ever Sale with up to 70% off.

Gap – Totally mental in store but full of deep discounts online like this Party Skirt which was £39.50 now £14.99.

Ted Baker – Smart suits for men and pretty dresses for you at up to half price so if you need either of these things it’s a can’t miss.

Obviously this is just the tip of the iceberg! Happy shopping (and Happy New Year!)

Busy, busy, busy! My inbox has gotten away from me yet again, so instead of individual posts, here is a roundup of some of the best sales on now:

1. Save 15% on knitwear plus free returns at Boden. Click here

2. Save 20% off everything at Coast until 21 November. Click here

3. Save 25% off everything at Laura Ashley until 21 November. Click here

4. Save up to half price on cameras at Argos. Click here

5. Buy Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Intensive Moisturising Hand Treatment 75ml for £7.95 (a £15.05 savings). Click here

6. Save 20% off furniture at Homebase until 20 November with code OFFER20. Click here

7. Save 20% on gifts at Matalan until 24 November. Click here

8. Save £20 on all gaming consoles & bundles at Woolworths with code ZQ179. Click here

9. Save 10% off all books at Waterstones when you spend £20 or more with code KH7618. Click here

10. Save up to 30% on Winter favourites at Vertbaudet. Click here

11. Save up to 60% off at Kiddicare. Click here

Planning one of your larger Boden hauls to stock up on the Winter range? You’re in luck! Boden have just released a new offer. You have to use this link to activate the discounts, which are:

*Spend £300 and get £60 off.

*Spend £200 and get £35 off.

*Spend £100 and get £15 off plus free delivery

This is good until 16 November at 11:59 and can be used on anything, including this gorgeous Piccadilly dress (sigh!)

Or this cute pink duffle coat (yes, it’s for grown ups!)

Mini Boden’s Winter range is in (*sigh*) and that means there are offers on the Autumn range! You can save 25% off at the moment on select styles including printed dresses and skirts.

There is also 25% off select Johnnie B and 15% off everything, with free shipping & returns, when you use code M730.

Here are some sale picks!

Embellished Skirt – £30 £22.50 / £32 £24

Jersey Party Dress – £28 £21 / £30 £22.50

Funky Dress Top -£18 £13.50 / £20 £15

Be warned: this is a four day offer and I’m two days late so it ends tomorrow (Sunday) at midnight! If you want Boden jeans, don’t delay.

Yes, that’s right, Mini Boden and Johnnie B jeans are all 30% OFF. You don’t need a code for this one, it’s a sale.

Have a look at some of the range:

Girls Grape Cord Funky Bootlegs

Boys Dark Blue Denim Vintage Jeans

Teen Girls Black Denim Zip Skinny Jeans

Was £34.00 Now £23.80

Teen Boys Mid Blue Denim Twisted Jeans

Was £38.00 Now £26.60

Mini Boden sale time! If you buy any three items you’ll get a fourth for only £1. Here are some of my favourite dresses on sale. I’d quite like to have the velour hooded number in my size, if I’m honest. (hint, hint Johnnie…)

Velour Hooded Dress – £26-28

Corsage Dress – £34-36

Fun Party Dress – £28-30

Funky Pinafore – £26-28

Well you’re living under a rock if you’re not saving 15% at Boden, I have to say. I think I’ve received three separate 15% off Boden offers in the past week without even looking – and there are plenty more if you hit the forums!

If you don’t have a code, don’t fear! the latest I hear is that Boden is having a stepped discount week, starting with 15% off until Thursday. This link will activate the discount.

Here are the daily offers to go with the link:

Tuesday, 7 September
15% Off Plus Free Delivery & Returns

Wednesday, 8 September
15% Off Plus Free Delivery & Returns

Thursday, 9 September
15% Off Plus Free Delivery & Returns

Friday, 10 September
12% Off Plus Free Delivery & Returns

Saturday, 11 September
10% Off Plus Free Delivery & Returns