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Trend Special: Monochrome

After all the work that went into preparing this, I'm speechless!

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New: ProdigyRed

New kid on the HighStreetSmarts block alert!

ProdigyRed.com sells everything from tops to dresses to shoes to accessories at ridiculously low prices.

Enjoy the highlights.

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Fiver Side

Imagine a world where the most amazing shoes cost £5...
Well, imagine no more, 'cos you're livin' in it!

Everything5pounds.com is a mystical little website that sells shoes, clothes, bags and jewellery, all for £5! It's like Poundland for Fashion Week.

Now, I'm under no illusions that stuff from this site will last a lifetime, and nor should you be. But considering how (and I hate use this word but) cheap every item is, it couldn't hurt to try something.

And what better place to start than with these fabulous shoes.

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TRUTH TIME: Hit & Miss

A lot of the items on this site are more miss than hit. However, if you look hard enough – as I did – you might be pleasantly surprised...

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Just In: H&M

Roll up! Roll up!
What 'ave we 'ere?
Only a round-up of the best and latest from H&M, available RIGHT NOW!
Welcome to Heaven, ladies.

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SALE: Simmi Shoes

It's your favourite shoe website, and even better, their sale is well and truly ON!

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Get The Look: Kate Middleton

It's a fact! The wrap dress can hide anything, including a baby. And no-one is showing us with as much panache and class as the Duchess of Cambridge in her latest public appearance.

You could barely tell she was pregnant beneath her MaxMara dress until she rested her hands under The Bump.

"Don't even think about touching The Bump."

Now Kate's outfit may have cost enough to keep a small army of house staff gainfully employed, but this selection certainly does not. And it is brought to you by none other than Asda and Tesco, your favourite supermarkets...

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Goody Six Shoes

Have you seen Zara's new look website? The changes are subtle but appreciated.
But not as much as this selection of shoes, ready for spring.

I need them ALL! Especially the slippers. I'm willing to bet money they'll be gone before I get around to picking them up, knowing my luck.

As ever, click on the image below for the interactive version with links to the good stuff.
It would be cool to let me know if you buy any of them.

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Sport Illustrated

I do hope nobody is slacking on certain New Year's Resolutions, especially keeping fit.
If so, get back on track with some gorgeous gear at prices as slim as your waistline will be.

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French Collection

Possibly one of my favourite end of year sales has arrived, courtesy of French Connection.
Get involved before your favourite piece is banished to the graveyard at Sold Out Cemetary!

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Get The Look: Posh Spice

I wish VB was my BFF so I could show her and the little chubber LOL and TLC and we'd SMH and LMFAO at the amount of cash her mummy could save if she followed my blog.

Good times.

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That's ASDA?!?!?!

"Yes, honey!" *In the voice of Real Housewives of Atlanta diva Lawrence Washington*
All these fabulous goodies you're about to trip over yourselves to buy are from ASDA!

And they're all perfect for work or play. Either way, you're guaranteed to have fun!

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Get The Look: Victoria Beckham – Again

Victoria Beckham is a popular one on this blog, I must admit – and with good reason!
See Exhibit A.

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It's A-Shu In!

LOVING this new website!
And sadly I'm not the only one, considering the way bags are selling out left, right and centre!

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Boohoo's Top 5 Shoes

Geddit, girls!

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Get The Look: Victoria Beckham

It's never too cold to rock the colour-block trend – so says Mrs Becks.
Get the look for less with these bargain options!

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Get The Look: Alicia Keys

I love this chick.
She's a mum, a wife, a killer pianist with the voice to match and she's just announced a European tour for next year.

It's Alicia Keys, y'all!

Get her chilled but hot style on the high street and on a budget.
As always, just click below for the full effect of the interactive page, with hyperlinks galore!

*HAIR HINT: Loving Alicia's new bob? Click on it for the best place to get it – I know some folks that'll fix that up real nice for ya!

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Primark AW 2012/13 Special

It's finally here!
The post of the season – Primark fans rejoice, your definitive guide to their Autumn/Winter season is here!

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Preview: Primark New Season

Here's a cheeky sneak peak at HighStreetSmarts' next post.

Coming soon...

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Get The Look: Isabeli Fontana for H&M

In this deliciously aspirational collaboration between high street and super model, H&M styles Vogue favourite Isabeli Fontana in this gorgeous product shot.

Like everything you see? Get the look in an instant by clicking on Ms Fontana! (Killer cat eyes not included.)

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Sarah Loves: Barratts Shoes

Bargain shoes are the way forward, people. And Barratts are leading the march today!
Check out these GORG shoes, available now.

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Get The Look: Victoria Beckham

I think I'm a little bit obsessed with this look.
God bless you, Mrs B.

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Got Milk? Sarah Edits: White Kicks

A Great Friend of mine – the best – once said something deeply distressing to me not long ago.
She said simply that white shoes didn't sit well with her.

Now, this chick is style personified, so I was a little disturbed as, besides those 1980's white stilettos everyone and their four-year-old daughters (ie. me) was rocking, I always had a soft spot for white shoes. This was a catastrophe!

So I did my homework and found some milky white treats to convince even Victoria Beckham to step out of the darkness, and into the light. And perhaps the Great Friend, too?

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Sarah Edits: The Zara Sale

Autumn might be knocking on your door, but just make it wait a little bit with Zara's summer sale pieces.

Here are some of my favourites.

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Sarah Edits: The French Connection Sale

It's here! One of my favourite sales is ready to go. 

Check out just some of what's on offer.

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Do It Like: Kristen Stewart

We all know she's been a wee bit naughty of late, but never one to pass judgement, I just can't forget Kristen Stewart's Teen Choice Awards 2012 outfit.

Undeniably awesome, now you can get the Roberto Cavalli blazer look for less!

Note: How sick is the Balmain-style clutch purse?

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Sarah Edits: Wedged Trainers

If you can't get enough of this sporty, heeled trend, you are not alone, my friend.
Here is a special round up of Simmi Shoes' latest collection, cute, affordable, and available in nearly every hue under the sun.

Enjoy!

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Do It Like: Jessica Alba

It's heatwaves galore in the land of the Olympics. Stay chilled with these 'Fantastic' (geddit?) summer pieces from your fave high street shops.

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Biker Groove

As trends go, there is at least one that simply never gets old. I’ve yet to attempt to ride a motorcycle, but you don’t need to be a Hell’s Angel to know the biker look is enduring and will do so for years to come.

The closest I’ve legitimately gotten to the two-wheeler is a couple of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club albums, which should be more than enough credentials to back up my authority on the subject.

The biker trend is perhaps my favourite. I’m in awe of its ability to take an otherwise sweet, feminine outfit and transform it into something strong, bold and edgy with a simple jacket or pair of old boots.

In this extra special post, I have compiled the best biker pieces from the high street for your convenience. From singles to sets, leather to tweed, if it’s affordable, stylish and gorgeous, it will be here.

As always, just click on the front cover above for your very on special mini magazine, complete with weblinks and wit ;-)

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Do It Like: Anne Hathaway

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Sarah Edits: The Denim Trend

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Sarah Edits: Dorothy Perkins Sale

Yes, ladies. Sale season is in full swing, and Dorothy Perkins is not holding back on the bargain love.

In fact, my pick of the bunch below (complete with links) barely touches the surface! They have so many items in the sale that the site crashed last night (only for a few minutes!) to cope with it all.

And they keep on adding to the list!

Here are just a few of my favourites.

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Sarah Loves...

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H&M Sale – The Best of the Bunch

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Peplum Talk

Can we talk? 

About peplum?

It's chic, it's bang on trend, and with its knack for giving the slightest figures an accentuated waist, it's the gift that keeps on giving. 

So, tonight, ladies and ladies, I give you, Peplum.

Black leather top | H&M £59.99

Cream top | H&M £24.99

Cream dress | Asos £20

Cream top | Asos £22

Orange lace top | Asos £28

Purple jacket | Asos £35

Black top | Asos £22

Leopard print top | Asos £25

Navy cutout dress | Jane Norman £20

Blue lace dress | Asos £15

Pink top | H&M £12.99

Wildcard

I know, I know. This next piece goes against everything this blog stands for. with its original un-bargainlike price tag. But it's on sale now, so I just had to. 

GORGEOUS!

Aqua orange dress | Asos reduced from £151 now £75.50

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