Friday, July 28, 2017


Jewelry stand
Heart basket
Fluffy panda pouchette
Fluffy pig pouchette
2 pink regalia baskets
6 shelf bracket sets

All $2 each @ Daiso

I actually only came here to get a specific thing, but they didn't have it!  So these were all impulse buys.  I was happy about the shelves because they're more expensive everywhere else.

Aerator
4 pink baskets
3 x printed duct tape
Printed clear tape
2 x Mini drawers

$1.25 @ Dollar tree

Now I'm addicted!  Things here are just such better value compared to dollarama.  Not for everything, but for storage for sure.  I just wish they had some big ones near me...the only one close to me is really tiny, cramped, and just crappy overall.

Wednesday, July 26, 2017


Lip balm w/dog keychain:  $2 (RSP:  $12)
Boyshorts:  free (RSP:  $9.50)

Both @ Victoria's secret

I got an offer in the mail for a completely free pair of panties.  Previously I had only gotten a $10 off anything coupon (which I redeemed for a body mist).

This time there was a $10 off coupon as well, but it was only valid on regular price items.  I don't think they had that restriction last time.

Hardly anything is under $10!  There was a body spray that was $10, but I wasn't that into it. I thought this was adorable and worth $2.

In retrospect, I probably should have gotten another pair of underwear!  I wonder if that coupon is valid when the total is under $10.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017


Bunny coin purse:  $1.60 each (RSP:  $3.99 each)


Unicorn cap:  $3.99 (RSP:  $9.99)

All @ Urban Planet

I paid $5 to ship them all, but I really wanted those bunny coin purses.  I couldn't find them anywhere locally!  They sold out soon after, so I don't regret it.  I bought 4...2 of each colour (grey and white).

They used to have a pink, but it was sold out before I found out about them.  Too bad, that was my favourite one!


I saw that they're knockoffs of these ones...those retail for $17 each!  That made the price seem more worth it.

Friday, July 21, 2017


Combat Boots:  3 pairs for $17.25 including shipping (!) @ Claires (RSP:  $60-$125 each)

I was so surprised when I saw this!  I thought for sure it was a mistake, but it was such a good deal, I thought I might as well try.

All of their clearance stuff was 3 for $5...these included!  Shipping was $12 for anything to my country.  I waited a week and my shipping status never changed.  Well after a few days it said "despatched" under the item description, but the shipping status still said "not shipped"!

Then today I ended up getting a package and they were here.  It took about a week.  I really didn't think it would come so I was pretty happy.

They sent me the wrong size though, for all three pairs!  I ordered up for comfort, but they sent me my actual size, a size and a half smaller than I ordered.  Thankfully I can still use them.

My only other option would have been to return them for a refund anyway, which I definitely didn't want to do.

I found so many other stock images on the internet and they all look so different:


These are all brown ones too!



The last one is from Claire's, and I think the only real picture of it.  That is exactly how it looks!

I was surprised that this was sold for $100 US at nordstrom rack.  The regular price at Claire's ($50US) was already half that price!

This is the first time I've seen branded footwear at Claire's anyway.  Usually it's their own store brand.

Despite being sold at Nordstrom rack, I think the quality is just the same as the cheaper mall brands.  No complaints for the price I paid though!

Thursday, July 20, 2017


BIA - Elephant sugar pot:  $5.56 @ Linen chest (RSP:  $6.95)

They were having a 20% off sale with free shipping, so I couldn't resist.  I loved the elephant teapot I got from them a while ago:


So I thought this would be a great complementary piece!  It is smaller, but I like how the pose is a bit different.  They also had a creamer, but I didn't think it looked that nice:


It was the same price.  Now I feel like I kind of want it, so we'll see if it's around the next time they have free shipping. 

"Enjoy today" glitter portfolio:  $1.50
2 pink baskets:  $1.50
3 pink baskets:  $1.25

All @ Dollarama

I though the portfolio was a little overpriced since it's just paper, but I just loved the graphic at the front.  Plus it's entirely encrusted in glitter!  I'm thinking of framing it and just using it as a picture.

Within - Nail polish shaped purse:  $10 (RSP:  $39.99)


Morolo - Camera shaped purse:  $16 (RSP:  $44.99)

Both @ Call it spring

I usually never shop here, but these designs were too neat to pass up.  Usually their designs are quite boring.


There are some other nail polished shaped purses I've seen online, but this is the classiest looking one.


The cheapest I've seen that one online is around $35, so it's also much more.  There's also a Betsy Johnson version:


I actually had to order this purse twice...the first one had a huge dent in it that was really noticeable at the front and the top.  I decided to take my chances and order a second one.

The second one didn't have any dents but it had a LOT of scratches everywhere.  They're pretty noticeable in the light.  The first one had far less scratches but I think the dent just makes it look horrible.

I'm going to return the first one, but I really wish I had gotten one in newish condition.  I don't like that the items from call it spring are all display models...all of them have had lots of signs of wear so far. They look pretty secondhand!  In fact, if I saw these secondhand, I don't know if I would have picked them up.


This one did too.  It had a lot scratches on the lenses, they're especially noticeable on the clear part.  I'm too tired to gamble on a second one so it'll do.

I was interested when I first saw it online, but the pictures didn't seem that great.  I was sold in person though!  The middle lens has a mirror finish and you can actually look straight through the "viewfinder" on the top right hand corner.  Too bad that's where mine is super scratched up.

I've seen practically the same purse on aliexpress for around $35, but it's a lot tackier looking.  It's the same basic purse but it has a bunch of added hardware that looks weird to me.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017


Animal sealing clips
Fluffy handy mop

$2 each @ Daiso

When I saw the pack of 8 online I didn't realize that they were shorter than the ones I bought previously!  So when I saw them today, I picked them up.  I also picked up a set of regular ones for my mom since she liked them.

The mop was cute and cheap so I got it. I don't know how well it works, but I love the jewel handle and the pretty container.

2018 planner - $1.25@ Dollar tree

I wasn't too crazy about the colour, but I did like the message.  It's also a bit bigger than I like, but I guess it's time for a change!

Aroma essence - Portable oil diffuser:  $3 @ Winners (RSP:  $12.99 - $25)

I thought this was a great deal when I saw it, but I was sure it was a return.  The USB cord and extra pads were missing, and the logo was smudged off in places.  Still, for the discount I thought it was worth a try.

Well, it didn't end up working, so that sucks.  Later on, I saw a dead bug inside!

I saw on the receipt that they changed their return policy so that you can pretty much return any time.  I'm pretty sure some gross person used this until it died and returned it.  That's just so low class!  Too bad, because I really liked the colour and the idea of it.

Hopefully I can find one that works later on!

So Fresh So Clean - Silicone replacement head:  $2 @ Winners (RSP:  $4.99-$7)
So Fresh So Clean - Funky facial cleanser power brush:  $4 @ Dollarama (RSP:  ~$10 - $12.99)

I saw the brush first and was interested...except I know you have to replace those brush heads a few times a year, so it didn't seem worth the price.  Even though that's the cheapest power facial brush I've ever seen!

A few months before that I started seeing the same brush at Winners for $12.99.  The exact same brush made by the same company "Global Beauty Brands."  They had a few models in different colours, but I'm pretty sure they were exactly the same brush.

This was the cheapest brush for some reason.  I looked on their website and saw that they had a replacement silicone head, but there was no way for me to order it so I was ready to forget the whole thing.

But then yesterday, I found the silicone brush head on clearance at winners for $2!  Sadly though, I wasn't seeing those facial brushes at dollarama at the time.

I told my brother about it at the time I saw it and he ended up getting one.  He never used it so he gave me his, so thankfully I've got a complete system now.

It only retails for $7.99 US on their site, which is just around $10 Canadian.  Thebrush head was only $3 US, which is around $4 Canadian, so winners was way of this time.  I was fine paying two bucks for it though.

It actually feels like it works pretty well with the silicone head so I hope it lasts.  I also really liked the sonic cleanser I bought from winners a while back, but it died in a few months!  I was going to replace that with one from online, but I'll give this one a try instead.

I noticed that the dollarama price is actually printed on this box!  I guess they had some kind of limited run deal or something.  Otherwise, it looks exactly the same as all of the other ones sold online.

Monday, July 17, 2017


Floral print shirt dress:  $7.46 (RSP:  $39)


100% cashmere sweater:  $22.46 (RSP:  $99)

Both @ Joe Fresh

I've never seen cashmere this cheap, so I couldn't resist splurging...even though I usually pay much less for my sweaters.

I wasn't really impressed in person.  It didn't seem that much better than the other ones I've been buying!  I'm just glad I got it for an ok price.

I actually got a men's sweater in xs because it was cheaper than the woman's sweater.  At that size you can't even tell it's for a man!  It's really form fitting.

I kind of regret buying the dress because it wasn't that nice in person.  No returns though, so I guess you just have to take a risk when you're buying from joe fresh.

Thursday, July 13, 2017


Kismet Aida sweater in white (RSP:  $49.90)


Kismet Aida sweater in navy (RSP:  $49.90)


Kismet kristy tank (RSP:  $19.90)


Kismet - Marla jersey in forever blue (RSP:  $29.90)


Kismet polly shirt in forever blue (RSP:  $29.90)

$2.99 each @ Bootlegger

I didn't end up being crazy about any of these, so I'm thinking about returning them all.  I'll probably keep the sweatshirts though...they're beaded and pretty worth it, even though I don't love how they look on.

I ended up returning all of them besides the sweatshirts.

Liquid star glitter minaudiere:  $18 @ Charming Charlie (RSP:  $39)

I always like looking here, but this is the first time I've gotten something.  They're usually totally overpriced...this was no exception, but I really wanted it so I caved.  I've been obsessed with phone cases that look like this, so it seemed like the next step!


Pictures from their website:





I just realized that mine didn't have the chain.  I wish I noticed before!  I wonder if they would have given me a discount.

Lace high neck bodycon dresses in white and pink ($34.99 each)


Rompers (RSP:  $24.99 each)


Shirt dresses (RSP:  $17.99 each)

$4.37 each @ Sirens

I always get excited when I see $5 dresses at Sirens!  It's been so long...the last time was almost a year ago!  I used a coupon to get them even cheaper.

I found the shirt dresses on urban planet's website.  They're even more expensive there at $19.99 each!



The surprising thing is, I found this at one of those really small and crappy Sirens.  I usually don't even bother to check them, but I'm glad I did today!

Now I'm really tempted to check out the other ones in my area.  Especially since I'm hoping to find this dress:



I saw the floral romper in this style, but I didn't know it at the time. I thought it was exactly the same as the one I bought, except mine had a nicer collar.  I wish I paid attention!  Mine just has shorts at the bottom, whereas this has a peplum skirt.


This one is soooo pretty.  I'd totally buy the same one I have in this style if it's still there next time!

Laundry bag:  $4 @ Dollarama

It was a bit more than I wanted to pay, but I thought it was neat.  The cheapest I could find it online was for around $10, so it was an alright price to pay.

Wednesday, July 12, 2017



Contemporary foliage dress:  $7 each (RSP:  $20.90 each)


Panda brush:  $7.90

All @ Forever 21

The sale items were BOGO free, so I snagged those dressses.  I would have been happier paying $5 for them, but $7 seemed ok.

Especially since I paid full price for the brush, which was even more than that!  It was sold out the first time I saw it so I really didn't think it would come back.  I thought it was just so adorable, I had to have it.

It's off the site again, so it definitely feels like I made the right choice.  It was only back for a few days!

Funnily enough, the day I bought it, I actually saw the same brush at Claire's!!  It was $10 regular price, which was even more expensive.  But they were having a buy 3 get 3 free sale so it could have been $5...except there wasn't anything else I would have gotten.

The front of the brush was different too.  The forever 21 one has all black bristles, while the clear one was white with pink tips...which I normally would have liked better, except that one looked gross and dingy.

Water aerator extension:  $3 (RSP:  ~$10)
Anchor backpack:  $4

Both @ Dollarama

I saw that backpack last time but was undecided.  I went to a few more dollaramas and it was nowhere to seen, so I had to come back and get it!

It's $1 more than the last one I bought, but it's better quality than the other one too.  I think it's a pretty good deal for the price.