12 days of Christmas

11 designer handbags

1. Orla Kiely

Going away this Christmas? Or have a loved one with wander lust? Here’s the gift for them - an Orla Kiely tote at over 20 per cent off.

2. Mulberry

Many independent designer boutiques have websites that carry year round bargains, like this Mulberry bag at award winning Jules B.

3. Miu Miu

This season’s Miu Miu for over 20 per cent off at koodos.

4. Debenhams

The colour of the season, the embellishment of the season, from hugely wearable designer Betty Jackson - ow reduced to £40.

5. Luella

Luella’s site has a wide selection of bags at 50 per cent off.

6. Lulu Guinness

So does Lulu Guinnesses’s…

7. Chloe

The classic Chloe Bay bag will go from season to season and is 20 per cent off at koodos.

8. Adili

An £8 Adili shopper. Fair trade, organic and charity supporting. You know it makes sense.

9. Wilbur & Gussie

One for the party girl. Wilbur & Gussie’s silk clutches with Swarovski detail are the fashion editor’s favourite. This one’s 60 per cent off.

10. Anya Hindmarch

A mirror silver tote for the woman who wants to shine is one of a number of bargains at Anyahindmarch.com.

11. Marc Jacobs

There are always designer bargains to be had at Browns. Love this Marc Jacobs.

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9 online offers

1. Figleaves.com

There are always plenty of offers at the online lingerie store, including 3 for 2 on its own brand basics.

2. Jaeger

Enjoy a free £50 gift card when you spend over £200 at Jaeger.

3. French Connection

There are plenty of pre-sale bargains to be had with up to 50 per cent off selected items at French Connection.

4. Benefit

San Francisco brand Benefit’s lip glosses, cheek tints and gift sets are always fun - there is free delivery on orders over £50 and a sale on selected items online.

5. Jane Norman

Keep warm in a girly jumper with £10 off knit wear at Jane Norman.

6. Whistles

Love the new look Whistles? There’s a third off selected lines from the revamped high street brand.

7. Boots

There are beauty offers and gifts galore at Boots, including 3 for 2 on selected Soap & Glory.

8. Warehouse

Partywear at Warehouse is looking particularly good this season - and there’s 50 per cent off everything.

9. Brora

It’s Brora’s 15th anniversary this year, so its cashmere socks have been reduced to £15 (from £22) throughout December to celebrate.

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Eight party dresses

1. Mango

For savings of around 40 per cent check out the Mango outlet store. There are some great party frocks.

2. Littlewoods Direct

Littlewoods Direct has reductions of around 25 per cent on Miss Sixty Dresses. This sequin trimmed LBD will never go out of fashion.

3. Rokit

With the Eighties back in fashion it’s possible to be on trend plus original with a vintage frock. Check out Rokit.co.uk for a great selection..

4. Frockonline

Frockonline’s belted satin style is very figure flattering and, reduced to just £25, is a great bargain.

5. Almost Famous

Go dotty for almost 70 per cent off on this gold and black polka dot silk dress from Almost Famous at koodos.

6. Marks & Spencer

Sex and the City stylist Patrica Field’s collection for M&S includes some fabulous party frocks, including this one favoured by Tess Daly.

7. Aftershock

Fancy full length? This glitzy Aftershock number is half price at koodos.

8. Diane Von Furstenberg

Looking for something classy and stylish for a work related do? This silk jersey style from queen of the dress Diane Von Furstenberg will last from party season to party season and is over £100 off.

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Seven designer sales

1. Designer clothing sale

Up to 85 per cent off mens and womenswear by designers including Kenzo. Marithe + Francois Girbaud, Louis Feraud and Cerruti 1881.
Where: 54 Hoxton Square, London N1 6PD
When: 19-20 December

2. Secret Sample Sale

Discounts of up to 90 per cent on menswear, womenswear and accessories from the likes of Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni and many, many more.
Where: Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London SW3 5EE
When: Thursday 18 December, or print out the members pass to shop early on Wednesday 17 December at

3. Mint Design

Jewellery and accessories, plus Magaschoni cashmere.
Where: 52/54 Lydden Road, London SW18 4LR
When: until 20 December

4. my-wardrobe.com

Secret sale: everything marked with a snowflake is 40 per cent off with promo code SNOWFLAKE.
Where: www.my-wardrobe.com
When: from 16 December

5. Matches

Savings on designers such as Diane von Furstenberg, Stella McCartney and Burbery Prorsum, with bargains including Diana’s Ashish X Factor dress, down 39 per cent to £378.
Where: www.matchesfashion.co.uk
When: from 15 December

6. Nicole Farhi

Up to 50 per cent off womenswear and menswear.
Where: www.nicolefarhi.com
When: from 12 December

7. Koh Samui

Up to 40 per cent off womenswear by designers including Marc Jacobs, Chloe and Reem.
Where: 65-67 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9DG
When: from 15 December

On the sixth day of Christmas,
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6 lords a leaping - great gifts for him

1. Snuggle up

Wrap him up in designer knitwear from Lyle & Scott, G Star, Peter Werth and more.

2. Paul Smith on sale

The Paul Smith sale shop is one of Londonís best-kept secrets.
Where: 23 Avery Row, Mayfair, London W1K 4AX, tel 020 7493 1287

3. Christmas time

Treat him to a designer watch at a discount from the likes of DKNY, Emporio Armani and D&G.

4. Designer denim

Introduce your man to premium denim, including 7 For All Mankind, Diesel and Evisu.

5. High street designers for him

Look out for Priceless by Antony Price at Topman; or treat him to Giles by Giles Deacon at New Look.

6. Stylish trainers he will love

50 per cent off trainers at Office.

On the fifth day of Christmas,
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