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Penny Golightly

Big warehouse sales, Summer Challenge & more

Published 2 months ago • 2 min read

Hello,

How are you doing this week? I'm having one more weekend of summery goodness before the 'back to school / Halloween / festive madness' starts sneaking back in. Too soon for all that, isn't it?

In the spirit of calming down and taking it easy, it's the final part of the 'NOT on Holiday' Challenge. Let's recreate that feeling of the latter part of a holiday, where you've truly relaxed and you're hanging out by the pool.

Even half an hour of that is a bit of a treat, amirite? Meanwhile, there are some juicy bargains to be had, especially if you're looking for homewares and fitness or leisurewear.

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Sales, offers & freebies

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More bargains and goodies for you.

Clothing & accessories:

  • ​M&S sale - up to 50% off thousands of items around the shop, including fashion, lingerie, menswear and big brands.
  • ​Fitflop sale - up to 50% off all kinds of quality footwear. Definitely worth a look for trainers & leather ankle boots etc for the coming season, as well as the usual walking sandals.
  • ​H&M final reductions - up to 70% off fashion, bags, shoes, beauty, kidswear and plenty more.
  • ​JD Sports sale - up to 50% off trainers, sportswear, bags & accessories, teen fashion, leisurewear and kit.
  • ​Sweaty Betty sale - final weekend, up to 50% off, lots of well made fitness clothing. Snap it up!

Home, garden etc:

Health & beauty:

  • ​Lookfantastic sale & offers - up to 40% off. Plus get 22% off Sol de Janeiro, La Roche-Posay, Color Wow & more this weekend with code 'FLASH22'.
  • ​The Ordinary has free shipping this week, with no minimum spend. Great cleansers, moisturisers, serums etc. Sister brand NIOD is also included.

Freebies, events, 2nd hand:

  • ​M&S Sparks card? Check your rewards app to see if you've got a voucher for a 50g Sparks chocolate bar.
  • ​Bordelle sample sale - Designer dresses and lingerie up to 80% off at The Music Rooms, Mayfair. Only on Friday 14th Aug, 8am to 8pm.
  • ​CharitySuperMkt pop-up sale - Manchester Arndale Centre second hand event, this weekend only.

Recipe of the week: Spiced plum cake

Nigel Slater uses up some seasonal plums in this tasty pudding-y cake.

That's it from me this week - I'm off to listen to an audiobook from the local library in the shade of a tree. Lounge as you mean to go on.

Have a great weekend, and let us know if you find any great bargains.

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