Pajar - brown leather boots with button detailing:  $5 @ Winners (RSP:  $180)

I bought these boots (plus the tights) at the first Winners I went to today.  I went specifically hoping that these boots would still be there..luckily for me, they were!  

The reason they were so cheap is because one of the top flaps has a rip in it, but it'll be easy to mend.  

I'm so glad I didn't buy these boots in brown!  These were $10 cheaper, and I like the design better.  Besides, I'd rather have a variety of styles, opposed to just having the same thing in different colours.

 

Linea Domani - black gathered tights:  $1 @ Winners (RSP:  $45)

I just thought they looked neat.  I also saw a bunch of Dollhouse tights that looked exactly the same, but they were all gone when I went back.

 

Adrianna Papell - little black dress:  $3 @ Winners (RSP:  $200+)

It's hard to see the details, but there are pleats at the front and back.  Out of her other dresses, this one looks the most similar:

The pleats intersect, unlike the other one above.  I'm also sure there used to be a belt that went with the dress, but it's long gone.

Still, the quality and fit are amazing!  I needed a classy black dress, and I probably couldn't have found a better one.  

It was cheap because the zipper was broken, but that's a pretty easy fix. 

 

Pink studio - Danae - navy blue suede ankle boots with fabric inserts:  $5 @ Winners (RSP:  $100)

 

Just something a little different to add to my shoe collection :o.  

I found this at the same dead Winners I found the last coat-they also had these Juicy Couture boots for $11!  The reason they were so cheap was because the zipper was broken on one of the boots.

I was still tempted to buy it, since I know how to fix zippers..but then I noticed that the third buckle/strap was missing, so I passed on it.  

I saw one in perfect condition at another Winners for $22, which is an amazing price for them..but I just wasn't that crazy about the style.  Plus, they were really uncomfortable to walk in, even though they were larger than the size I normally take! 

I already have similar boots that I actually like better, so I decided to leave them behind.

 

Foxy outerwear - $8 @ Winners (RSP:  $108)

I was really surprised to find this.  It was at the deadest winners out of all of the ones I went to today..they seriously only had about ten items on the rack and a few things on a table.  

Someone must have brought it out later on, since I saw it just thrown over the rack before I was about to leave.  

It was a large, but surprisingly, it didn't run too big.  I would have preferred a tighter fit, but it's comfortable and not too oversized.  A warm, great looking coat. 

 

Dollhouse - Penelope - brown (presumably fake) suede boots:  $5 @ Winners (RSP:  $85)

I found these at the first Winners I went to.  I would have preferred a bigger size, but these ones are my actual size (8.5).  For the comfort factor, I always try to go a few sizes bigger when it comes to boots. 

These are comfortable enough, and for that price, I couldn't resist.  Plus, it is a brand I love.  

A funny thing to note-both of the Dollhouse shoes I bought today have a fur leopard print lining.  What are the chances!

I almost ended up getting a mismatched pair, so thank goodness I checked the other sizes on the table.  

I noticed that there was one 8 and 8.5 boot each left, so I knew one of mine had to be an 8.  I didn't notice before because that one didn't have the size shown.

 

Dollhouse - Burke shootie boots (black):  $9 @ Winners (RSP:  $70)

For as long as I've been shopping at Winners (about a decade now), I've always had a fondness for Dollhouse.  

Back then I just bought some tacky shirts from them...I'm still not very fond of their shirts, but I do love their shoes and bags!  

I mainly bought girly tees whenever I went there-I kind of wish I expanded my horizons back then!  

It was primarily because I was overweight and uninterested in fashion.  I wish I picked up at least a few purses and wallets back then, but at least I'm expanding my closet now.

 

I'm a bit undecided on these shoes.  I think they're interesting, and I don't have any shoes that are remotely like these ones..but they really remind me of elf shoes.  I thought they might grow on me, but I might end up returning them in the end :x.

I bought these ones and the Harajuku Lovers sandals at the second Winners I went to today.  To my shock, practically all of the clothes were already sold out!  There was literally only a tiny rack with around ten items left.  

Thankfully I didn't leave empty handed.  I'm really surprised they had these gems left behind with all of the crap.

 

Harajuku lovers - Aleria Sandal:  $5 @ Winners (RSP:  $130)

I'll admit-if these were any other brand, I probably would have passed them up.

The graffiti is what makes these shoes!  I'm also partial to the enamel charms on the bottom-otherwise, they're pretty ordinary.

Surprisingly, they run a little small.  I normally take an 8.5 for these type of shoes, but 9.5 is what fit me best.  Funnily enough, they only had an 8.5 and a 9.5 there..and the 9.5 happened to be clearanced lower :P.

 

Easy Strep - brown crocodile skin like boots:  $3 @ Winners (RSP:  $100+)

Same deal as the last boots, down to the proposed fur collar.  I'm not that fond of them, but I don't have any shoes made from this type of material. 

 

Glacee - grey zip up ankle boots:  $3 @ Winners (RSP:  $70)

These are pretty basic, no frills, boots.  I wouldn't have bought them except I don't have any boots in that colour, and the price was too good to pass up.  

I think I'll spruce them up with a little fur around the collars.

 

Nine West  - rouge long gloves:  $1 @ Winners (RSP:  $42)

I thought I could use some long gloves?  Even though you can find cheap gloves everywhere, why not go for a brand name if it's the same price. 

 

Soia & Kyo - Louka trench coat in grey:  $25 @ Winners (RSP:  $215)

I actually managed to snatch this up right when it was put on the rack :P.  The other Soia and Kyo coats I saw were $30 at the lowest, so I was surprised this one was even lower than that.  

Those other coats were all white though, and I liked this colour better.  I also preferred the style...and this was the only one there that wasn't a large, extra large, or extra small.  

I also saw an extra-extra small and extra-extra large on other occasions...both pretty crazy extremes on me. 

 

Unfortunately, it was a medium, and I take a small.  I like a more fitted look, but I didn't want to pass this up completely...though it seemed like a waste to buy a coat that didn't really fit me as flatteringly as it could.  

It's such a lovely coat-if it were a size smaller, I would have claimed it as my own..but at least I'll have the opportunity to wear it on occasion, since my mom ended up bringing it home :3.

Foxy jeans - black/white ruched dress:  $1 @ Winners (RSP:   $50+)

This was cheap because the zipper was broken.  I watched this exact dress go from the first clearance price of $12, all the way down to the final price today :P.  

It's already too small for me, so since I have to fix the zipper, I might as well add some panels to make it fit. 

I still can't get my head around these prices!  Even used clothes are rarely this cheap, and I'm pretty apprehensive about wearing secondhand clothing anyway.  I'm really looking forward to the next final clearance sale!

 

Industry  - white knit jumper dress with buttons:  $2 @ Winners (RSP:  $50)

I'm actually not too crazy about this dress, but I thought it was plain enough for the days where I want the accessories to do all of the work. 

 

Foxy jeans - black halter dress:  $1 @ Winners (RSP:  $25+)

I love this dress!  It has a braided halter strap, gathered bust, and a longer train at the back.  I was so incredibly happy when I saw the price.  

I actually grabbed a bunch of items, and ended up asking a worker if there were any further reductions.  All of the clothing I bought today was from that one store!

Just about everything I was holding ended up being half (or more) off the last ticketed price!  I'm sure they would have gone fast if they were left on the rack after that.

 

Blank - "crackhead" skinnie classique jeans:  $2 @ Winners (RSP:  $50+)

Ah, skinny jeans.  I'm still trying to lose weight, but my calves right now normally don't allow me to wear skinny jeans.  My normal size at the moment is a 26, but I had to go up to a 28 to get these to fit.  

I actually don't really like them that much, but my mom bought them for herself and ended up giving them to me instead.  I guess I'll see if they look any better once I lose the weight :x.  

 

Foxy jeans - black dress:  $1 @ Winners (RSP:  $40)

It's hard to see the detailing, but this is basically a half top sewn over a dress.  I do like the front keyhole detailing, but the sleeves are quite baggy and ugly.  

The dress is pretty much a longer version of the top seen here, with the addition of the sleeves and gathers at the sides:

 

 I'll probably end up just cutting them off...for a buck, I wouldn't feel guilty cutting it up a little!

Nicole Lee - brown snakeskin purse:  $2 @ Winners (RSP:  $65)

When I found this one today it was $5, just like the one I bought yesterday.  The bag also needed a small repair, but that was an easy fix.  

Since the colour was pretty similar to the one I bought yesterday, I didn't think I would get it.  When I saw it had been marked down to $2 a few minutes later, I changed my mind :o.

It was crazy how fast things were flying off the shelves!  When I went around 1, there was a fair bit left (around 3 big racks of things).  

An hour later, there was only one rack left!  Good thing I didn't wait until tomorrow (the last day of the sale) like I originally planned.

 

Eyeshadow - 3 piece shirt set:  $3 @ Winners (RSP:  $40)

I appreciate that they didn't make this one of those cheap fake tiered shirts.  It comes with a black/red tank top, red shirt with suspenders, and a black sequin scarf.  

I was eyeing this one for a while, but decided to see if I could catch it on final clearance.  Thankfully I did.  I watched it all of the way down from $10 and all of the prices in between :P.

 

Nicole Lee - red snakeskin purse:  $5 @ Winners (RSP:  $65)

This purse came in at least six colours:  white, grey, brown, purple, blue, and red.  I had a hard time deciding between them, so I ended up just waiting until the last days of the sale.  

I was hoping that at least one of them would still be around come clearance time, and this was the only one that was.  That worked out fine for me, since I thought it was one of the better colours (purple was the absolute worst).  

 

Ginger G. - Slotted black dress w/chain accents:  $3 @ Winners (RSP:  $60+)

I'm really not sure I'll ever wear this dress, but I bought it just in case it might possibly work for something :x. 

 

XOXO - maroon belt:  $2 @ Winners (RSP:  $15+)

I'm not too crazy about the colour, but I do love the buckle design. 

It's a large, while I'm a small..but I'm pretty sure I can sew it shorter to fit.

 

Bluheaven - grey/black dress with strung bead accents:  $5 @ Winners (RSP:  $60+)

Another 'stocking up on the essentials' case.  A cute, basic, dress that I wouldn't have been willing to pay that much more for. 

 

Li'l Gourmet - Delicious Desserts:  $2 @ Winners (RSP:  $24)

So this is technically a toy (made by Toysmith), but it contains real silicone bakeware.  FDA approved, in my two favourite shapes, and for an amazing price!  It even comes with a few recipe cards, mainly cakes and cookies.  

I don't see why it's marketed solely towards children..I think I would enjoy it as much as any of them would :P.  

Did I mention how much I love final clearance time?

 

Ripe - red halter top:  $2 @ Winners (RSP:  $30+) 

Just stocking up on the basics :o. 

 

Rhapsody - black top:  $2 @ Winners (RSP:  $25+) 

A one strap fitted top that zips up in the back.  I love final clearance time! 

 

Bellini - zip up leather boots:  $15 @ Shoe Warehouse (RSP:  $249.95)

I couldn't believe it when I saw these today!  $15 for genuine leather boots.  The ones with zippers barely ever fit my legs, but to my surprise, these ones did.  

Only one pair was there, and it was my size...it was like they were made for me :P.  I would definitely consider this one of my best deals so far! 

They also had a brown pair (in my size as well) that I was thinking about going back to buy..but it was so scuffed up I decided against it.  Maybe I'll pick it up anyway if it's still there next time :o.

This wasn't even the one that's closing down!  Now I wish I bothered to venture in the other times I passed this store.  I'm definitely going to check out every Shoe Warehouse I find from now on.. 

I also picked up some free 2010 pins from Central City mall:

It is of course to celebrate the 2010 Olympics, even though the Olympics aren't mentioned anywhere on them.  

There have been Olympic events every day at the park right by that mall, which is probably why they bothered to do something like this.  Cashing in on the pin craze without having to shell out money for officially licensed terms and images :P.

Valentine tank sets:  $1.50 each @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $14.99+)

Just something to wear at night :o.  The underwear is cute, but I definitely wouldn't wear those tank tops outside. 

The tanks ended up being almost restrictively tight, which is odd, since the underwear fits perfectly.  I didn't think they would let me take them in the fitting rooms to try them out, since they were connected to the underwear :P.

I also saw two French Connection purses for $1-$3!  They had tags and looked to be authentic. 

Surprisingly, they retailed at around $80 if the tags were to be believed..but those bags were butt ugly!  Not surprising they ended up there.  I should have taken a picture to immortalize the moment.

I'll have to admit..it took me a while to put down the $1 one.  I haven't seen a new, brand name, purse that cheap before :P.

Proliss/ISO - 3 piece set:  $50 @ Winners (RSP:  $420-$500)

I wanted to get a ceramic straightener, and the ones I was looking at were around $20.  

This one comes with a straightener, curler, and a hair dryer.  It makes a ton of claims (that the hair dryer actually 'moisturizes' and 'seals' the hair) and that retail price is something to balk at. 

I couldn't really find any in depth reviews online.  Some people made offhand remarks that it was good...it's my favourite color and it's pretty discounted, so I decided to give it a try.  Most other sets would have cost me around the same, and this one should be better than those ones for the exhorbitant price they were charging :x.

Chantal - heart shaped bowls:  $1 each @ Winners (RSP:  $5+)

Cute, great quality bowls for a great price.  They retailed at $3 each at Winner's, and for some reason, they decided to clearance them before Valentine's day.  

I've wanted heart shaped bowls for a while, but really couldn't find any good ones at other periods-I knew I wouldn't be disappointed around Valentine's day!

There are some bigger ones I might pick up if they're still there.  I was hoping that those ones might be clearanced lower after Valentine's...I'll be going tomorrow, so here's hoping!

Bewild - Alfred - black platform MJ's:  $10 @ Shoe Warehouse (RSP:  $59.95)

I needed some more casual shoes, so I picked this pair up.  I like how it's simple, but not boring.  I love the lacing along the edge and the front.

Robert Vianni - chunky wedge sandals:  $5 @ Shoe Warehouse (RSP:  $29.99)

When I first saw these, they looked so huge and unsightly!  I tried them on a whim and actually found that I liked the look. 

Still kind of a bizarre shape for the heel.  Made mostly out of cork and rubber. 

I haven't seen shoes like this before, it was my size exactly and a great price, so that sealed the deal. 

Denim by Victoria Beckham - $5 @ Winners (RSP:  $80+)

Alright, this may have been a bad decision.  These pants are about two to three sizes too small for me at the moment.  I do plan on losing some more weight (10 to 15 pounds), so I thought hanging these up might motivate me.  I love the back pocket design, and five bucks is barely anything for jeans. 

I thought that if they ended up fitting, they would be a steal!  If not, at least they will have provided some motivation to lose the weight. 

I'm quite sure I will lose the extra weight, but I'm not sure that I'll ever be able to fit into these pants.  Still, that alone is worth $5 to me.

Tommy Hilfiger - vintage denim:  $10 @ Winners (RSP:  $80)

These were such a steal!  They fit me so well, and the quality is amazing!  Not a good picture, but I love the detailing at the back:

All of the buttons are engraved with a griffin, which I've always liked. 

Club couture - brown platform boots:  $6.50 @ Mariposa (RSP:  $39.50)

I love these boots!  They're my current favourite.  They look amazing, and they're pretty comfortable to wear due to the platform at the front. 

Buckle accents, zippered closure, fur lined on the inside-these are amazing quality for the price!  Finding these made my month. 

Club couture - dark tan slouch boots:  $6.50 @ Mariposa (RSP:  $39.50)

I wasn't really sure about these boots.  I do like the style, and they are comfortable, but they just look so cheaply made (especially compared to the other amazing boots I bought today).  Basically flimsy, fabric covered heels.  I prefer my shoes made out of stiffer materials.

I ended up getting them because I don't have any comfortable boots in this colour, and I probably won't be able to find boots like this for that price again.

Club couture - silver gladiator heels:  $6.50 @ Mariposa (RSP:  $29.50)

I actually bought this pair of shoes twice!  The first time, I didn't notice that the shoes were actually mismatched sizes.  They felt fine at first, but ended up being pretty uncomfortable after a while..which led me to discover they were both one size apart.

The stupidest part was, all parts were there when I went!  I actually inspected both pairs, but only saw the right size each time. 

When I went to exchange them the next day, the pair was already gone.  I ended up just returning it since I thought I could find them again, but sadly, I didn't see it at any of the other stores I went to.  I pretty much gave up until I saw them again today!

Only one pair, and they just happened to be the right size.  The only problem was, one of the straps was coming off because the stud holding it in was missing.  

Still, I just had to buy it again after this whole ordeal!  I glued it down and no one's the wiser.

Campana Clothing - star studded jeans:  $5 @ Winners (RSP:  $60)

I do love stars, but the rhinestones at the front are kind of tacky.  I do like the stud detailing in other places though.

Other than that, these fit and look great!  I might end up taking off the shooting star. 

They were this cheap because the zipper was busted, but I'm quite sure I can fix it.