It's Summer Sales time in Londons High Streets so get into your most comfortable walking shoes and bag yourself a bargain! In the present economic climate many High Street stores are offering permanent discounts to attract shoppers. However the annual Summer Sales at Harrods and Selfridges are events worthy of particular notice. There are also a number of interesting boutique and sample Sales events in the West End during June and July.

Unlike the frenetic January Sales which are exhausting, I find browsing the Summer Sales both enjoyable and well worth the effort. Fashion is a look not a price and this is the time to enhance your dress style without giving the man in your life or your financial adviser a heart attack.

Harrods
Venue: 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 1BB. Tel: 020 7730 1234.
Date: 21 June-11 July, 10am 9pm, and 11.30am 6pm Sundays.2011
Look for: Up to 50% on featured menswear, womenswear, handbags, accessories, and homeware.

Harvey Nichols
Venue: 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ. Tel: 020 7235 5000.
Date: 15-19June, 10am 9pm, and 11.30am 6pm Sundays.2011
Look for: 50-70% off Fashion items. There are five floors of fashion and beauty to negotiate; so give yourself a full day to cover Harrods and Harvey Nicks.

Monogrammed Linen Shop
. Venue: 168-170 Walton St., SW3 2JL.
Date: 17, 18 & 20 June. Fri., Sat. & Mon., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Look for: Up to 75 per cent off luxury towels, cashmere, linen and nightwear

Juliet Dunn
Venue: 93 Cornwall Gds., flat 1, SW7 4AX (020 7584 1059).
Date: 22 & 23 June. Wed., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Look for: Beachwear, kaftans, summer dresses and accessories from 10.

Harrods
Venue:87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 1BB. Tel: 020 7730 1234
What you get: Everything from fine dining at the Georgian Restaurant, (Carvery and buffet lunches) or dei Frescobaldi, (Italian gourmet cuisine from Tuscany); the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar serving appropriate a la carte dishes, (lobster, smoked salmon and caviar spring to mind); to easy eating at the in-house Pizzeria, Coffee and patisserie Shop , English Tea Shop, or Smoothie Bar.

Fifth Floor Harvey Nichols
Venue: 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ. Tel: 020 7235 5000.
What you get: Choose from the daily changing market menu at the gourmet Fifth Floor restaurant, European cuisine at the fifth floor Cafe and Terrace, or let your hair down in the Fifth Floor Champagne Bar. If the weather is fine, choose some delicious sandwiches or salads to go, from the delightful fifth floor food market and chill out in the Hyde Park Rose Garden across the road.

[illus: The Gloucester exterior] The Gloucester
Venue: 187 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, SW1X 9QR. Tel: 020 7235 0298
What you get: Good reasonably priced pub grub in a very pleasant setting . This is the perfect place to park your hubby/boyfriend/sugar daddy while you spend his money at Harrods or in one of the Sloane Street fashion emporia like Chanel or Dior.

Selfridges
Venue: 400 Oxford Street, W1U 1AT. Tel: 0800 123400.
Date: June - 11 July, 10am 9pm, and 11.30am 6pm Sundays.2011
Look for: Up to 75% on clothes, shoes and accessories including featured designer fashion labels such as Stella McCartney, Lanvin, Givenchy and Alexander Wang. This is Oxford Street so expect heavy crowds both in and outside this magnificent store. Give yourself at least three hours in this store.

Brass Rail and Salt Beef Bar
Venue: Selfridges Ground Floor, 400 Oxford Street, W1U 1AT. Tel: 0800 123400.
What you get As advertised! The beef is carved in front of you for your delicious sandwich. Veggie and low-carb options also available. Cheap and cheerful. If you want to extend your lunch to something more substantial there are a number of in-store restaurants and a Champagne Bar to choose from. You will probably need a champagne pick-me-up if venturing into Oxford Street.

Space NK
Venue: The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane, W1K 5AB.
Date: 23-25 June. Thurs. & Fri., 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Look for: Up to 50 per cent off beauty products, including Diptyque, Rodial, Laura Mercier and more.

Melissa Odabash
Venue: The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane, W1K 5AB.
Date: 30 June & 1 July. Thurs., noon-9 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Look for: Up to 70 per cent off ready-to-wear and swimwear for men, women and children.

Cabbages & Roses
Venue: 4 Avery Row, W1K 4AL. Tel: 0208 3925678.
Date: 17 & 18 June. Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Look for: Up to 90 per cent off clothes, housewares and fabrics. Avery Row is a charming Georgian era mews leading into Bond Street.

American Retro
Venue: Brands Apart Showroom, 5a Noel Street, W1F 8GE.
Date: 15-17 June. Wed. & Thurs., noon - 8 p.m.; Fri., noon - 6 p.m.
Look for: Up to 90 per cent off clothes and accessories.

Jenny Packham
Venue: 3a Carlos Place, Mount Street, W1K 3AN (020 7493 6295).
Date: 16 & 17 June. Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Look for: Up to 70 per cent off dresses, jewelry, accessories and lingerie.

The London Accessory Sale
Venue: The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane, W1K 5AB.
Date: 17 June. Fri., 1-9 p.m.
Look for: Designer clothes and accessories from See by Chlo, Joseph and more from 10.

The Audley
Venue: 41 Mount Street, W1K 2RX. Tel: 0872 148 2345.
What you get Good, reasonably priced pub grub in one of London West Ends most attractively presented Victoriana pubs that is well worth your visit at any time. This was Burlington Berties favourite Mayfair watering hole when he lived and worked nearby. Expect to be rubbing shoulders with advertising and media clientele and their elegant partners.

Barley Mow
Venue: 82 Duke Street, W1K 6JG,
What you get Good pub grub and the opportunity to rest your feet, put down your shopping bags and chill out in the calm and peaceful surroundings of Grosvenor Square next door. Make a point of seeing the memorials to 9/11, President Roosevelt, and the US airmen who died in WWII while you are here.

Cobalt Bar
Venue: London Marriott Hotel, 86 Duke Street, Grosvenor Square, W1K 6JG,
What you get Great views, sophisticated surroundings, impeccable service and a wallet-emptying bill to match!

La Petite Maison
Venue: 53-54 Brook's Mews, London W1K 4EG. Tel:020 7495 4774
What you get Mediterranean cuisine, (think Nice on the French Riviera), in unpretentious but trendy upscale and deservedly popular restaurant. Booking advisable.