Sale in the spotlight: Anthropologie fashion

The summer sales are now upon us and the shops are awash with bargains to be snapped up. The summer sales are so much less stressful than the Christmas sales, and seem to sell things you'd actually want, rather than rejected sequinned party frocks. Those stores you fantasise over suddenly become a bit more affordable. A prime example is Anthropologie - so pretty but so pricey. Their sale has just started and is full of the fun and feminine pieces that they are known for.

This emerging leaves dress has a great retro look and is suitable for smart-ish summer wear. The price is£39.95. A snip compared to its original price of £118.

Beautiful though these Odonata culottes are, I couldn't be persuaded to part with £58 for a pair of swishy shorts - even if they are covered with a lovely dragonfly print. Now they are reduced to £39.95, and we're almost there. I'm hoping for another tenner off, and then would definitely be mine (just don't buy them all before I get there).

I love a good vintage floral design, so I really like the print on this Finding Roses. Take a look at the back, and there's a gorgeous bow detail there too. I'm not entirely convinced by the shape so I'd like to try it on before spending my £39.95 (it was £68). More confident ladies should buy it now.

And finally, a classic cotton dress, the aptly titled Besotted dress. The simple design is made special by the detail of the bows on the shoulder. It costs £59.95, down from its original price of £118, and, somewhat unsurprisingly at this price, it looks like it is being snapped up from the shelves. At time of writing, it was just left in size 8s. If that will fit, I advise you invest now - it'll see you through many more summers in style.