Friday, January 30, 2015


Zara rhinestone necklace dupe:  $2.40 (RSP:  $12 - $40)
J.Crew crystal compilation necklace dupe:  $3 (RSP:  $15)

Both @ Sirens

All of their jewelry was 80% off!  I wish I looked more closely, but my arms were already too full.  I picked up the Zara necklace at the very last minute, and I wish I didn't...because it's missing a stone!  I almost forgot to get it, which is why I was rushed.  The colours are slightly different than the original, brighter for all of them:


I picked up the J.Crew dupe right away, since it was the only one there.  I really love the crystal compilation necklace, I already have a bunch!  But none with this kind of stone or colour combination, so I was really happy to find it.

This location is the biggest one, the other ones I go to normally don't even carry jewelry.  It was way better this time around!

Scuba material peplum dress (RSP:  $39)
Black sequin peplum dress (RSP:  $42)
Sequin snakeprint dress (RSP:  $35) 


Beige lace peplum dress (RSP:  $22.50)
Burgundy lace peplum dress (RSP:  $22.50)
Blue peplum dress (RSP: $ 30 - $85)

$5 each @ Sirens

I wish I brought a coupon!  I hadn't had to use one in so long, I didn't expect to again.  

This is the biggest one in the area, but I hardly go there.  They rarely have good sales, so I was surprised to see everything so cheap today.  I'm always down for a $5 dress, so I couldn't contain my excitement when I saw so many today!

I tried on 10 of them!  I passed up a lot more, since I didn't want to be spending too much.  I mostly passed up on the unstructured, shapeless dresses, since they're not as flattering as these ones.  Normally I'd consider them, but they didn't seem worth it in comparison.

I'm happiest about the ones in the first picture!   Sirens rarely has anything that good, material and design wise.  These kind of dresses would go for a lot more at another store.

The second picture is their standard kind of dress, but they're well worth $5.  Yay!

Uneeda Dollikin doll:  $14.99
President's choice - dog shaped salt shakers:  $2.99
Light up/electronic cars:  $2.99 each (RSP:  $8.99 each)

All @ Value Village

I also saw this really realistic Berenguer baby that I considered buying...it was only $5!  I passed because I thought it was ugly, and I'd never do anything with it.

They had so many of these new in box cars here!  At least 15 of them.  They look kind of old, so I hope they still work.  

The first two were a no brainer since they were made of metal, and quite realistic.  I think  I could put my little blythes in there.

The last one I was unsure of...I thought it was neat that it was clear, but it does verge on tacky.  There is a clown in there!  They even call it "funny car."

But that one lights up too, so I decided to get it.  I wouldn't have bought any of these if they weren't in box, but since they were...

I also saw another armani blazer, but it was too small...plus it had noticeable wear.  Most of all, it was $30!  This location always overprices stuff.

I'm happiest about the dollikin - I've wanted one for over a decade!  They go for $50+ on ebay, plus shipping is normally $20-$30.  I wish she was cheaper, but $15 seemed alright for her.  She's in amazing condition, considering she's from the 50's! 

A lot of them have discolouration, but this girl's skin looks new!   I always see similar looking dolls, so I didn't recognize what she was at first...until I saw those awesome joints of hers!  I sure hope I find more.  She needs a friend!

Bandolino - Printed halter dress with silk trim (RP:  $14.99)(11 days)
Sky - Pink leopard dress (RP:  $24.99)(13 days)
Seductions - NWT Gold sequin dress (RP:  $19.99)(20 days)

$2 each @ Salvation army

I hardly ever bother going to these sales.  The ones near me normally have really used, really dated stuff, plus they're all out of the way.  

Anyway, today I had a reason to be in the area, so I decided to pop in.  I'm not too crazy about the first dress, but I thought it looked nice enough as a skirt.

The second one is way tacky, and also way too small!  But I really liked the metal leopard buckle.  I'm probably going to take that and use it for something else.  

The Sirens dress was a last minute buy.  It was facing the window, otherwise it probably would have been gone!  I'm glad I checked.  Sheesh, their regular prices were pretty insane..I'm glad I don't go here often!

Sunday, January 25, 2015


Green J.Crew dupe necklace:  $1.29 (BIN:  $4+)
Crystal leaf necklace:  $.99 (BIN:  $4.99)
Gem necklace:  $1.29 (BIN:  $7.99)
Clear flower necklace:  $1.30 (BIN:  $13.99)
Tan collar:  $1.66 (BIN:  $4.99)

Blue gem collar:  $1.30 (BIN:  $9.89)
Green gem collar:  $1.94 (BIN:  $9.89)
Gold leaves necklace:  $.82 (BIN:  $4.92)
Black deer necklace:  $.60 (BIN:  $3.59)
Blue collar:  $1.36 (BIN:  $4.99)

Blue flower necklace:  $1.51 (BIN:  $10.83)  
Multicolour flower necklace:  $1.36 (BIN:  $10.83) 
Black flower necklace:  $1.51 (BIN:  $10.83) 
Red flower necklace:  $1.51 (BIN:  $10.83)
Pink gem necklace:  $1.26 (BIN:  $4.99)

All off eBay.

I'm so happy most of them were this cheap!  It was because the picture wasn't showing up on the main listings...you had to click on them to see them.  It was pretty annoying since the seller had SO much stuff, but it was worth it.

Especially those flower necklaces!  I'm sure they would have never gone that low otherwise.  They're very nice quality, and worth way more than a buck!

J.Crew Lulu Frost dupe necklace:  $3.25 (BIN:  $4.59)
Blue gem necklace:  $1.75 (BIN:  $16.99)
Mint gem necklace:  $3.06 (BIN:  $15)
Blue rope necklace:  $2 
Multicolour gem necklace:  $.81 
Black gem necklace:  $1.99 (BIN:  $5.79)

Spike necklace:  $1.75 (BIN:  $12.99)
Pink pearl flower necklace:  $1.56 (BIN:  $4.99)
White pearl flower necklace:  $2.25 (Highest:  $5.50)
Black Zara necklace:  $4.43 (Highest:  $6+)
J.Crew crystal necklace dupe:  $3.14 (Highest:  $9.50)
Pink crystal necklace:  $2.25 (Highest:  $8.37)

Metal fan necklace:  $2.25 (BIN:  $6.80)
Blue Zara necklace:  $4.43
Clear Zara necklace:  $4.43
J.Crew crystal compilation dupe:  $1.90 (Highest:  $10)
Gold gem collar:  $1.26 (BIN:  $6.29)

J.Crew clear gem necklace dupe:  $4.37 (Highest:  $8.38)
Red doll pouch:  $2.69 
Black crystal collar:  $3.84 (BIN:  $10+)
White crystal collar:  $4.26 (BIN:  $10+)
Big crystal necklace:  $1.32 (Highest:  $3.25)
Halter dress:  $3.77 (Highest:  $7.50)

All off eBay.

I got this over the last few weeks, but I was too lazy to write about it until now.  I'm happiest about the collars...I love the ones that cover the whole neck!

I've wanted the Zara ones for a long time, but they always went over $6 on auction.  I was surprised to find these on buy it now for such a cheap price!

Surprisingly, the actual dupe (the grey one) is the lowest quality one!  I don't know why.  All of the other ones are excellent quality, really heavy.  That grey one is flimsy, plus the colour is so light!  It seriously looks just like the clear one..

Saturday, January 17, 2015


Mooshka pets - Bunny:  $3 @ Target (RSP:  $9.99)

I actually found this at the same target!  I really don't think I missed it the first time, so maybe they restocked.  


Hopefully I can still find the fox!

Fox print fleece pajama pants:  $5 @ Bluenotes (RSP:  $10)
Leopard print fleece pajama pants:  $2.50 @ Urban Planet (RSP:  $12.50)

I'm glad I didn't bother to go back earlier!  They still had some of the fox pants I was considering last time.  My mom bought them for me this time, so that was nice.

The leopard ones were such a great deal!  They were on a 80% off rack.  There were some $1.60 t shirts I was considering, but now I'm glad I didn't get them.

Monday, January 12, 2015


Theory - wool blazer:  $4 (RSP:  ~$375)
Tadashi - Lilac strapless tiered mermaid dress:  $9 (RSP:  ~$498)


Polly Pocket car:  $1.99

All @ Value Village

Nothing too spectacular here.  There was this really gorgeous herve leger-esque dress that I wanted (with a mermaid train), but it was too darn small!  It was half the size it was marked, which was a letdown.

I love Tadashi, but I didn't think I could wear this dress anywhere.  When I tried it on though, it was so flattering!  Really accents your curves.  

Plus, I love the colour, so I ended up buying it.  I do wish it were cheaper though, since it does have a lot of dirty areas.  I think it'll be an easy wash, otherwise I probably would have left it.

I've heard a lot about Theory, but it didn't seem that impressive to me.  This is the first reasonably priced one (that looked new) I've seen in my size, so I decided to pick it up.

Thierry Mugler Couture pantsuit:  $5


Polly pocket car:  $1.99
Licca and Littlest pet shop dolls:  $1.99
Intricate cherub frame:  $2.99

All @ Value Village

Oh man, was this a good deal!  And to think, I almost stayed at home.  That would have been a mistake.

Thierry Mugler is one of my favourite designers, and it was always a dream of mine to find something of his.  I nearly jumped for joy when I saw this:


I found it minutes after entering the store!  So happy it was there for me.  I did find this blazer before, but since it wasn't really made by him (made in China, for cosmetic reps) it wasn't really the same.

Of course I'm always happy when I find LPS Blythes, so that was good too.  And Liccas, which are even rarer!  Someone had put her randomly in the collectibles section, so I'm glad I was sharp enough to spot her.

That frame is gorgeous too!  Normally they're not sculpted very well, nor are they as interesting as this one, so $3 was a steal.  I think I might spraypaint it gold, and it would look much nicer as a mirror rather than a frame.

Overall, such a great day!

Saturday, January 10, 2015


Mooshka - Fairytale friends - elephant:  $2.99 (RSP:  $9.99)
Mini Lalaloopsy - Cake Dunk 'N Crumble:  $2.69 (RSP:  $8.99)
Mini Lalaloopsy - Choco Whirl Swirl:  $2.69 (RSP:  $8.99)

All @ Target

It's 70% off time!  It's been going on for a few days now, but I didn't feel like rushing off just for that.  I wonder what the selection was like before, but it was still decent when I went.


I originally wanted a Monster High playset, but I didn't see it there.  I did consider buying a $9 Catty Noir, but I couldn't find one that looked good...plus I wasn't that crazy about her.  I'd prefer the original one, so hopefully I'll find her secondhand someday.

Anyway, I ended up getting these minis instead.  I've never seen those Mooshka pets before, but I really like the look of these.  I love elephants, and those lace ears won me over.

She was the only one there, otherwise I probably would have gotten the bunny and the fox too.  They're so cute!


I'm not really into mini lalaloopsy anymore, but I've always wanted that donut bear!  I would have paid $2.69 just for that, so it was a no-brainer.

I wasn't too crazy about the other one, so I might bring her back.  These were the only two on clearance though, so I couldn't resist.

Anna Sui - La Vie de Bohème 50 ml Eau de Toilette - limited edition caravan tin set:  $18 @ Winners (RSP:  $29.99 - $65)

I decided to exchange a gift, otherwise I probably wouldn't have come in here.  I totally didn't expect to find anything good today, but I was so happy when I found this:


I actually saw this when it was regular price!  I think they only had one, so I wonder if this is the exact same one I handled about a month ago.

I liked it then, and it was a good deal already, considering their regular price of $29.99 is around half off the original retail price....but I don't like paying "full price" for anything.
 

I'm glad I waited.  $18 is a steal!  I only had to pay $3.37 out of pocket, so that was even better.  Hooray!

I really love the bottle, so I might have bought it just for that for that price.  Luckily, the fragrance smells great too.  Win/win!

Fleece pajama pants:  $5 each @ Bluenotes (RSP:  $10 each)

I don't normally like cute/tacky prints, but I'm pretty lenient when it comes to pajama pants.  But more than that, I bought them because they're so thick and plush!  I've never felt pajama pants this soft and comfortable, but I don't really look for them either.

They only had one left of each of these prints.  The unicorn one is very my little pony-esque.  

There was a fox one I was eyeing, but I liked these ones better.  I might get it if they still have it there the next time I go.