The hightstreet summer sales are coming to an end, before summer has even gotten into its swing.

Although one wouldn't necessarily think it at the moment, what with all the rain and wind and general chilliness that we've been experiencing (did no one tell 'them' it's the end of July??), there are a few weeks of British summer time remaining.

There are still some great bargains to be picked up in the sales to enhance and update a warm weather wardrobe.

Below is my round up of the best that's left - and all items are under £30!

MISS SELFRIDGE

Petites rose cupro shorts WAS £32 NOW £17

Straw preppy boater hat WAS £18 NOW £5

Leather tooled satchel WAS £50 NOW £20

Oriental print blouse WAS £28 NOW £16

DOROTHY PERKINS

White lemon print dress WAS £25 NOW £17

Indigo denim prom dress WAS £35 NOW £20

ACCESSORIZE

Contrast weave zig zag floppy hat WAS £22 NOW £11

ALDO

Zickler WAS £45 NOW £29.98

Crowthers WAS £60 NOW £27.99

FRENCH CONNECTION

Fiona denim shorts WAS £57 NOW £28

Perfect pleat skirt WAS £62 NOW £24

OFFICE

West end wedge denim canvas WAS £58 NOW £20

Have it black/bronze WAS £65 NOW £20

Hot stuff pastel multi WAS £65 NOW £20

None of that choc leather WAS £50 NOW £25

TOPSHOP

Fluro stripe vest WAS £16 NOW £5

Contrast zip holdall WAS £40 NOW £25

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PICTURE EDITING BY BECKY DARKE.

Denim. That old chestnut.

Perfect in its limitless guises, no matter what the weather is doing. And no matter what YOU are doing! The ideal fabric in which to slub around, denim is crazy comfortable... but it can also be dressed up with a bit of savvy styling to make an outfit worthy of a night on the tiles.

It's not just blue jeans! Constantly being reinvented, denim was seen once again in the spring/summer 2011 collections from Celine, Mulberry, Stella McCartney, Dries van Noten, and Moschino - amongst others - and has to be one of the easiest styles to translate to the highstreet.

Below are some current highlights to help you make the most of the denim trend. (Can it really be called a 'trend' if it never goes out of fashion??)

You'll see a mixture of total bargains, and some slightly more luxe pieces to really dress up that denim! And not just denim itself, but plenty of items that will perfectly compliment the look.

Lace Panel Denim Shirt. Miss Selfridge. £30

Skater Dress. Oasis. £15 (was £50)

Iron Eagle Sweat. French Connection. £52

Plait belted shirt dress. Dorothy Perkins. £20 (was £38)

Cord cuff. Accessorize. £8

Cream peep toe wedge boots. River Island. £34.99

Louche Christina dress. Joy. £31.50 (was £45)

Grey horse print blouse. Dorothy Perkins. £15 (was £30)

Peach scallop hem cropped jeans. Topshop. £40

Anat clog. All Saints. £87.50 (was £175)

Black and white stripe bodysuit. Miss Selfridge. £18

Nelton wedges. ALDO. £39.98 (was £60)

Cream print soft kimono jacket. River Island. £39.99

MOTO red jeans. Topshop. £38

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