Tahari - ruffled blazer:  $5.60 @ Value Village

I think I spent ten minutes at this location since I ran out of time.  I hope I didn't miss out on anything good!  I didn't even check housewares.

Chain mesh purse:  $3.99

Snakeskin purse:  $2.99

Grey leather purse:  $2.99

All @ Salvation Army.

I wasn't even going to shop at this store since I was short on time, but I figured a quick trip wouldn't hurt.

I was surprised to find the above for such reasonable prices!  I absolutely love the first one, but I wasn't sure about the others because they weren't in great condition.

The second one was fine, since most of the damage was on the inside....but the last one had visible wear on the outside.

The line-up was huge to boot!  I thought I would decide while I was waiting, but another line opened up and I happened to be the first one who wanted to use credit, so I ended up just buying it.

I just had to get the second one, it's the same style as those gorgeous snakeskin shoes I got a while back!  Too bad they don't match.

 3 piece pantsuit (RSP:  $12.99)

Andis Klein dress (RSP:  $5.99)

 Solenge - Ruffled leather shoes (RSP:  $4.99).  They might be from the 70's!

Petit France dress (RSP:  $4.99)

Shell - grey button up shirt (RSP:  $3.99)

Leather jacket (RSP:  $29.99)

$1 each at Kim's Village!  The "retail price" is what they were charging.

This was a total surprise.  I noticed they had a sale sign stating that everything in the store is $1, so of course I had to go in!  I normally don't go in because it's so cramped and the prices aren't that great.

It was a total zoo....and people kept on walking into my dressing room so I didn't bother to try on half of the things above.

The shoes are my favourite!  Finally...low heeled, comfortable leather shoes that are cute!  It fit me perfectly and looks new except for the soles.  

I love the dresses too.  They're really nice quality and pretty flattering.

I really love the pantsuit too, but I doubt I'd ever wear it out...it's so dated!  Maybe I could use the blazer after I take out those huge shoulder pads.  I think it was handmade since I don't see any tags.

Still...I think it looks awesome as is, but I don't think I could look like I belong in another decade all by myself.

The stuff in the last picture was an impulse buy.  I thought the shirt might be silk...now I know it isn't, but I still like the design.  The buttons are so pretty!

The jacket...it's buttery soft leather.  I couldn't say no for a dollar!  It's not that nice or fitted, but I'm sure I can do something with it.

 Savannah - long belted dress:  $7

 Gillian - silk dress:  $5.60

Both @ Value Village.

I love these dresses!  The shoulder pads definitely have to come out though.

I was thinking about leaving the second one behind because I don't like colours that bright...but I love the design so I'll probably just dye it.

I was also thinking about just using it as a nightrobe...that could still happen.

I love vintage clothing because the quality is, for the most part, way better.

 Botticelli - leather blazer:  $10.50

Jobis - leather belt:  $2.80
Costa blanca belt:  $.88 @ United Church Thrift store

Everything else  @ Value Village.

Well, that was fast!  They had another 30% off sale for members so I just had to go.  I wasn't disappointed,  but I ended up taking so long I really only had time to fully explore one store.

Too bad, I wonder what treasures awaited me at the other ones!

I really like the leather blazer but it has some nasty stains on it.  I was hoping they would come out...I took the risk because the leather is buttery soft and I like the fit.

I was thinking I would dye it black if the stains don't come out, but I might end up just returning it.

The second belt is a cheap mall brand, which I usually pass up...but it looked brand new and I really liked the style.  It was half off so I thought, why not.

Wooden Japanese laquer musical jewelry box:  $4.99 @ Value Village

This is in really gross condition, but I just had to have it - I love the spinning ballerina so proudly displayed in the middle.  

I wish it was less considering all of its problems.  It's kind of hideous as is, but I'm planning on spraypainting it pink...it's going to look awesome then!  I love how it's even mirrored on the inside.

Despite it being huge (it's about two feet wide) it really doesn't hold that much.  I just hope it isn't a total pain to clean.

Versace-esque crocodile leather purse:  $4

Eelskin purse:  $5 $4 - I found a loonie in there later that night :P

Both @ Value Village.

I was overjoyed when I found the eelskin!  I love exotic leathers.  I've seen a lot of eelskin purses thus far, but none of them were that exciting.  Or cheap.  

I was actually hoping to get one at Talize now that it was half price, but it wasn't there.  Oh well.  I liked the design, but there was some noticeable damage on the front...I didn't think it was worth the ten bucks they were asking.

But this one was just right!  I love the shell like design and it's still in great condition.  Now I'm just hoping for more in other designs/colours.

A somewhat better picture of the other purse:

I took a long time to decide on this one!  I thought it was kind of gaudy, and it was some no name bag that looked like a Versace knockoff.

It wasn't even leather!  That was the real clincher.  To stop my closet from overflowing, I decided to only buy purses that were made from leather, or were just really interesting.

In the store I thought to myself that I would definitely pick it up if it were leather....which is when I noticed that the strip at the front was!  So that sold me, even though the rest of it isn't.

I just thought it was a neat design.  Actually, it would look perfect if the bottom half was gone.  I really like the emblem at the front:

At least it was cheap.  There was another one that was kind of similar, was actual leather, but had really ugly head emblems and was all gold...I decided to pass.  Someone picked it up right after!

On closer inspection, the strap wasn't made out of leather, but the purse sure falls into the other category:  it is interesting enough!

This is the first time I've found money in a purse.  A couple of times I found garbage, what a turnoff.

*edit*

Turns out that other purse is made out of leather!  Just not the really great quality kind that you can immediately tell as such.  Oh well, still a deal!

The shape still bothers me though...too bad it wasn't just a rectangle.  I might steal that emblem for a better purse!

 Ivst - military blazer w/capelet:  $5

Denpasar - leather box purse:  $7.50

Both @ Value Village.

This one was a zoo!  When I saw the crowd, I felt like leaving...but I'm glad I stayed.  The blazer is one of my best finds ever!  I just love the design, I've never seen anything exactly like that before.  Thank goodness the price was right!

The purse on the otherhand was overpriced - I wasn't sure if I should buy it.  I ended up doing so because I like the logo and the shape is unique.

Plus I'm sure it'll get a lot of use.  Since it's not in perfect condition, I won't be worried about ruining it.

It really was overpriced though.  $5 seemed about right considering all factors.

The logo:

Gee, I spent way more than expected today!  It's a good thing these half price days only come once every so often.

Though I'd probably be happier if they were weekly, like in the states!

Hyde collection - Wide leather belt:  $2.49
Leather belt w/fancy buckle: $.49

Both @ Talize.

I don't normally buy belts at thrift stores, but now I'm pretty open to it.

I guess that extends to everything - as long as it's good quality and a unique design, I'll probably be willing to pick anything up secondhand, depending on the price.

That's why I took these home:  I liked the design, they still looked new, and the prices were right.

Turns out the first brand is sold at Nordstrom's and retails around $100!

Mario Serrani - wool blazer:  $4.99 @ Talize

This was the first thing I walked away with.  I thought the design was flattering - it cinches at the waist and flares out after that.

Gee this isn't a flattering picture, but I do like how it looks when I'm not moving my arms up:

I'm not too crazy about the sleeve length, but I think it'll look great with some elbow length leather gloves.  Too bad it'll be too hot to wear that ensemble for a while!

Mondi - wool/cashmere coat:  $4.99 @ Talize

I was just about to leave when I saw this coat.  

I wasn't too sure about it...it's too big for me, and it doesn't look brand new.  I bought it because I liked the design, it's high quality, and I think I can rework it to fit me.  Also, I think I can crisp it up a little.

I already have way too many coats, but none like this one - it almost touches the floor!  I like the buttons too, they clink when you walk.

Furs by Karoway  - fur coat:  $20 @ Value Village

They were having a half off sale today - of course I had to go!  One store said they would be opening at 7, so that's the one I went to first...turns out all of them opened at that time! 

I spent almost two hours at this location!  I couldn't believe it.

This it the first time I ventured through most of the clothing racks...it was such a headache!  My arm got so sore and I just had to stop.  I just don't think it's worth the hassle considering I can get most of my wardrobe new, for cheaper.  I've never spent that long at one thrift store before.

I was undecided on this coat.  After deliberating for way too long, I decided to just get it anyway.

If it were cheaper it'd be no contest!  But I didn't feel like it was worth the $20 considering the other ones I bought were lower than that.

But this one isn't rabbit fur.  I have no idea what fur it is, but it's way better than rabbit fur...it might be mink.  That was the clincher.

I think I'll probably keep the coat.  At least it was made close to home.

Other than that, it was really well made!  The lining has a lovely pattern on it and it's lined with all of these pleats.  It also has a hidden pocket plus two others.

I looked online and found one from this company that was made in the 1960's, so this one might be that old as well.

Saint Jack - black leather bag:  $3.50
Creazoni Alma - straw chain purse:  $2.80
Leather/pony (or calf?) hair purse:  $5.60

All @ Value Village.

Today was a 30% off day for club members, which was kind of odd since they're having a half off sale in less than a week.

Considering that, I thought it would be a waste to go today.  But I did anyway...because a lot could happen in five days!

I'm glad I did.  Someone knew quality: there were a lot of great purses today!  A lot weren't my style, but it was nice to see something other than the usual PVC crap.

Close up of the alma purse:

This was the first one I decided to buy.  It smells like smoke, gross!  But hopefully it'll be alright after a cleaning.

I just love the style, and the price.  It was made in Italy too!  I thought it was pretty unique, I've never seen anything like that before.  Plus, I'm a sucker for chain straps.

Close up of the Saint Jack hardware:

Just gorgeous!  Well, the hardware anyway.  I'm not too crazy about the general style, but I picked it up because of all of the awesome details.

This purse is as well made as the $300 one I found a while back, so I thought it was worth something.

Sadly, it's only worth about $20-$60 secondhand, if you can find a buyer!

Too bad.  It really is an amazing quality purse. Oh well, can't beat the price I paid!  I wonder what retail was, I'm pretty sure it was up there.

The pony hair purse looks almost brand new, save for one mark. It's such great quality, it's too bad there's no sign of a maker!  It has such a strong leather smell still, and it feels very expensive.

Sparrow lingerie:  $2.75

Belt:  $1.99

Leopard fur cuff socks:  $2.06

All off eBay.

The other things are freebies from a brandsampler pack.

Musical jewelry cabinet:  $3.49 @ Salvation Army

I actually bought this last week during their half off sale.

This one was ridiculous!  There were some things that I wanted, but their original pricing was so high, half price wasn't much of a deal.

I probably wasted over an hour there trying to decide!  They had another musical jewelry cabinet with a twirling ballerina inside, but they wanted $7.50 for it...even though one of the legs was broken off!  It couldn't even stand!

This one was broken too, but at least it could be fixed because all of the parts were there.

Well, except for the clock.  It's supposed to look like the picture shown on the box it came in:

I really have no use for clocks, and this one was missing it.  Saves me the trouble of taking it out! 

Despite the broken leg, I was still considering buying the ballerina one.  I ended up putting it back because it also had a clock, which I found really tacky.  Plus, it was just too much money for something most people would have thrown in the garbage.

If I find one in better condition, I'll probably pick it up.

Also, I didn't like the wash on the other one.  I preferred the finish on this one.

The main draw for me was the crazy feet:

I don't even know what those are!  They kind of look like crushed rats...which is a bizarre decor choice.  The box just describes them as creatures:

I actually like the design on the front of the box better than the actual one!

I wonder where these kind of things are sold, I certainly never see them around!  They're still being sold online now, so it can't be too old. 

I found a picture of the exact same one here, except in a different colour:

Granted, the clock looks pretty ok.  But I'd much rather have the compartment space.

Free comic book day loot!

They actually had a hardcover this year.  It was so pretty and well done.

I wish I could have picked up the Peanuts one, but my store gives them out at random in blank bags.

I'm glad that I got the sonic and the disney one at least — those are the ones I read when I was little!  Always brings me back.