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    Debenhams dropped a big sale and here’s what we’re buying

    Winter sun, anybody?

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    By Penny Goldstone
    Published 25 October 2017 In Features

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    Winter sun, anybody?

    We don't know about you, but with the Bank Holiday almost upon us and this hot weather we're having, we're all about updating our wardrobe for summer.

    But we all know the struggles of shopping when payday is around the corner, which is why we're very grateful indeed that Debenhams is enabling us brand new sale items, just in time for the weekend.

    The holiday shop has basically anything you need for next summer - or your holidays if you're jammy enough to be jetting off somewhere warm for the winter. That includes dresses, shoes, swimwear, bags and more, and the good news is, it includes brands too, like Mango, Phase Eight and more.

    Here are five things we're definitely adding to our virtual shopping basket.

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    Ravel White Leather Savannah Sandals, £20, Debenhams

    These gorgeous sandals are going for half off in the sale. With floral embroidery and a white leather strap, they'll go with everything: shorts, swimwear, flowy dresses...

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    Versace Black VE4330 Round Sunglasses, £136.80, Debenhams

    These statement sunnies from Versace are some of the classiest you'll find - not just in the sale, but across all of Debenhams' sections. With an engraved gold and black frame, it's a classic pair you'll be using well into the future.

    Buy now

    Mango Black ' Tropic' Floral Print Dress, £19.99, Debenhams

    Bring the sunshine with this tropical print dress, courtesy of Mango.

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    Originally £39.99, now £19.99

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    Floozie by Frost French Multi-Coloured Straw Tote Bag, £17.50, Debenhams

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    We're not willing to let the straw bag trend go and this tote by Floozie by Frost French certainly isn't helping matters. LOVE. (Literally.)

    Originally £25, now £17.50

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    Phase Eight Leona Print Maxi Dress, £55, Debenhams

    The unique print on this maxi dress is one that sets it apart from the rest and it practically demands a beach holiday, stat.

    Originally £99, now £55

    Buy now

    We're writing this from a super cold office and dreaming of some summer sun. If you snag some of these and you're heading out somewhere tropical for the winter, think you could swing a girl a plus one?

    (Not even kidding.)

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    She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.

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