It’s that time of year again – yes sale season is here at Get The Label!! And we at Hectic Mum love this time of year - we can fill our wardrobes – and those of our loved ones – for half the price. And when you’ve got kids it’s all about budgeting wisely as we all know well!!

So, what is the sensible way to shop the sales to ensure that you don’t end up wasting money on stuff you won’t wear and you only bought because it was cheap? My three sale rules are keep it simple, go for the basics and try everything on!!! If it doesn’t fit you now it probably never will – so take a deep breath and if it doesn’t do up – walk away!!

I’ve had a look on the Get The Label site and found a few perfect pieces for you to snap up…

Seeing as it was Father’s Day yesterday – why don’t we start with the man in your life? One thing that every man looks good in is a crisp white shirt so these are always a good sale buy. This year the safari trend is key for summer so look for pocket and roll-up sleeve detailing to ensure your man is hot to trot! Jeans are another essential wardrobe staple – any style and colour seems to go these days so look for details that are a little bit different to ensure your man stands out from the crowd. Another good sale buy is a waterproof jacket – especially with the way the weather is at the moment. And last but not least a good pair of trainers – look for a pair in leather to get the right mix of comfort and style.

Then there’s the kids! Sale time is always a good time to fill up on the basics of their wardrobes – especially as they grow so fast! Look for key items like t-shirts , jeans, and jumpers in washable fabrics and you can’t go wrong. Something else to look out for is black shoes that can be used for school, as these are always an essential piece of kit for any child! And with the money you’ve saved on the school shoes why not treat them to a pair of smart new trainers?

And finally what about you? What can you treat yourself too with the last bit of money you have left?! What about a great coat to keep you warm whilst you’re out and about? Again the basics of your wardrobe are always a good buy – jeans, t-shirts and jumpers . And finally, what does every hectic mum need -  a pair of trainersto help you keep up with the kids!!!

Happy shopping and remember the rules – simple, basic and fits well!