One friendly piece of advice: When it comes to sales shopping, eschew the supermarket sweep approach in favour of a single 'investment' (yes, that old fashion chestnut).
Click on our gallery to see the best deals, and when and where you can get your mits on them...
- <p> <strong>What? </strong>3.1 Phillip Lim sweater with silk sleeves<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £345 reduced to £242<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? Sale starts 19 December at <a href="http://www.my-wardrobe.com/">My-Wardrobe</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>KG 'Diane' scarlet peep-toe heels<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £90 reduced to £45<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? Sale starts 16 December at <a href="http://www.kurtgeiger.com/">Kurt Geiger</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>Leather tee by Pied a Terre<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £140 reduced to £72<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it?</strong> On sale from Christmas Eve at <a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk ">House of Fraser</a> online, sale in-store starts Boxing Day</p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>Iconic plunge dress by Christopher Kane<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £1860 to £930<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? Sale starts Boxing Day at <a href="http://www.harveynichols.com/">Harvey Nichols</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What?</strong> Givenchy 'Pandora' in violet suede satchel<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £995 to £497.50<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? Online sale starts on Christmas Eve at <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Violet-Leather-Pandora-Satchel-Givenchy/65974">Liberty</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>Nude ruffle dress by Chloe<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £1240 reduced to £355<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? On sale from 23 - 27 December at <a href="http://www.theoutnet.com/">The Outnet</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>Slouchy tweed car coat with leather trim<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £120 reduced to £60<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? From 23 December at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/">Urban Outfitters</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>Erdem's dramatic 'Daniella' printed velvet gown<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £2100 reduced to £1050<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? Online sale starts on Christmas Day at <a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/home/">Browns</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>Kurt Geiger 'Glossy' emerald platform<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £350 reduced to £175<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? Sale starts 16 December at <a href="http://www.kurtgeiger.com/">Kurt Geiger</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>TBA collarless grey jacket<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £120 reduced to £80<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? From 23 December at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/">Urban Outfitters</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>Lauren by Ralph Lauren saddle bag<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £240 reduced to £168<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? On sale from Christmas Eve at <a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk ">House of Fraser</a> online, sale in-store starts Boxing Day</p>

- <p> <strong>What?</strong><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Leopard printed calf hair loafers by Rupert Sanderson<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £650 reduced to £325<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? Online sale starts on Christmas Day at <a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/home/">Browns</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What?</strong><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>White silk knotted jumpsuit<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £295 reduced to £150<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? The sale is on at <a href="http://www.whistles.co.uk/">Whistles</a> now</p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>The classic LBD gets an update from Alexander Wang<br /> <strong>The deal: </strong> £725 reduced to £182<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? On sale from 23 - 27 December at <a href="http://www.theoutnet.com/">The Outnet</a></p>

- <p> <strong>What? </strong>McQ poppy red skater dress<br /> <strong>The deal:</strong> £495 reduced to £347<br /> <strong>When and where can I get it</strong>? Sale starts 23 December at <a href="http://www.farfetch.com/">Farfetch.com</a></p>

