Cheap Skates: Affordable Summer Sneakers from GAP

GAP is SO good right now. If you haven't seen their latest high summer collection which plays with Americana and the brand's denim heritage, head down to a store soon - new designer, Rebekka Bay (formerly of COS), has brought some serious fashion cred to the US chain.

I've had my eye on these babies since I saw them at the GAP press day a few months ago. They're everything you could want in a summer shoe - they're cute, cheap (£29.95 full price, £24.95 for sale designs not pictured but just as sweet), and comfy; they're easy to slip on, go with pretty much everything and are in the undoubted style of the season, the Skate Shoe.

I can't decide which ones to go for so have settled on all three. Oh, and a matching leather bandana-print pouch because I'm a sucker for a bit of matchy-matching.

Buy in store or online at www.gap.co.uk / www.gap.com now.

DIARY DATE: Beauty Mart 50% Off Flash Sale

Outstanding, hero product bazaar, Beauty Mart is having a half price flash sale on

Swarovski's Hello Kitty Bow Drop Earrings Reduced!

TOO CUTE. CAN'T DEAL.

Swarovski have just reduced these purrrrfect glittering crystal Hello Kitty drop earrings for pierced ears, featuring the iconic bow in red - now reduced to £30.50 and available from Swarovski stores.

Junya Watanabe Skirt of Dreams Drops In Net-A-Porter Sale

I want this. That is all.

Junya Watanabe buckled tulle wrap skirt in army green, £492 from £820 in the www.net-a-porter.com sale.

SALE ALERT: NYLA BOUTIQUE 50% OFF DAY TOMORROW

As readers of my Huffington Post UK blog will know, I'm a massive fan of NYLA Boutique, the online fashion and accessories store which specialises in bringing the wares of hot new design talent from New York and LA to the UK and beyond.

Tomorrow, Thursday 27th November, they're having a one day flash sale with 50% off selected labels including the brilliant Tolani scarf collection, and free next day delivery if you order before 4pm.  I can vouch for their beautiful black tissue and satin ribbon packaging which make these perfect gifts so it's worth thinking about stocking up for Christmas presents so you can spend the money you'll save on a party frock nearer the time :)  

HOT FOOT IT! RUPERT SANDERSON SHOE SALE ENDS TODAY

Fabia - £625 from £895

Here are my top picks and you can see the full sale range on Rupert Sanderson's site. If anyone would like to donate any in a size 41 I'd be a very happy lady :)  Sale ends tonight so be quick!

Gusto - £345 from £575

Castella - £395 from £665

Era - £295 from £495

SERIOUSLY MASSIVE SPACE NK SALE

Thriftysomething product junkies, prepare to rev up those bank cards...! 

The By Terry compact blushers, a former fash mag favourite, now £15 from £32

Premier beauty emporium Space NK is giving us the chance to snap up a host of premium products from discontinued lines with up to a whopping 75% off. 

Gorgeous 'Celebration' palette from Laura Mercier, £20 from £42 

This online-only sale started today but - as you can see from these examples - by the looks of some of the prices, it won't last long -  there's already a lot less available than there was this morning.

By Terry bronzer, £20 from £40

There are great items from the likes of Laura Mercier, Rodial, By Terry, Frederik Fekkai as well as Space NK's own eponymous lines.

Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache bath & body travel set, £15 from £29

Get browsing now on www.spacenk.co.uk if you fancy treating yourself or, if you're more organized, stocking up on a few gorgeous gifts.

Saccharum (Sugar Cane) candle from Carriere Freres Industrie, £15 from £30