Cherub alabaster box:  $4.99

1970's Sindy doll:  $3.99

Both @ Value Village

...and both more than I wanted to pay!  I've paid $5 total for the other two alabaster boxes I have, but I'm a sucker for cherubs.  I've never seen one like this anywhere, so I thought it was somewhat worth it.  I'd probably never have another chance to buy it again.

Same with the Sindy!  I'd never see that particular one again, and I didn't want to regret it.  I do have 3 other ones, but this one's older and more charming than the others.  

I think I paid the same price for the others, but at least this one had clothing.  And it's mod!  Still, I would have preferred to pay $2.

It was the first one I've seen in over 5 years though, so it felt like a mistake to leave it behind!  They definitely aren't too common.

I do remember seeing two of them about a year or two ago, but they were nude and $4 each so I didn't think they were worth it.  They also might have been on the unarticulated bodies, I can't remember.

I also saw some mod 70's barbies there today, but those ones definitely weren't worth $4 each.  The earlier mod ones would have, but not the ones from the later decade with pinched faces.

The Silver Crane Company - "Eternal love" Victorian print book tin:  $1.99 (RSP:  ~$18)

Kurhn clone doll:  $2.99

Alabaster box with limoge print:  $2.99

All @ Value Village

I was in the area, so I just had to go!  I've been buying a lot of trinkets lately, but they've just been so good.

I couldn't snatch that tin up fast enough!  The idea is just adorable, the tin is shaped like a book.  It even has some 3D embossing that actually looks pretty impressive...they do look like real objects in the picture!  From far away anyway.

I'm a sucker for Victorian images, especially ones concerning love.  Plus, the price was super cheap.  There was no reason not to buy it!

I'm pretty sure it used to hold cookies.  I wonder what the original price was?  It was made in England in 1995.  "Probably the best tins in the world" is part of their motto!

Well, it did have some wear, but I couldn't pass it up.  There were two other ones with totally boring prints, and of course those ones were in pristine condition.  But I've never seen anything like this and I probably won't again.

The alabaster box was the first thing I picked up.  The company's name was on a sticker in cursive, but I can't make it out.  The print looks pretty from far away, but the details aren't super great.  I was undecided, but thought for $3, why not. 

Same with the doll.  I thought she was a real Kurhn doll because the face paint was so pretty, but it turns out she's a knockoff.  Second time!  I wonder when I'll find a real one.  They normally go for $20, but the ones in ethnic outfits like this go for $40+.

White alabaster jewelry box:  $3.95
Birks - Pair of zinc and glass swan salt cellars:  $2.95

Both @ Community Thrift store

I've only been here once or twice.  I never bother even when I am in the area, since it's so small, and the prices are kind of high for the most part.

I decided to go here today on a whim...I'm glad I did! 

At first, I just saw the swans.  I thought they were so neat!  The wings are moveable, they're so pretty!

It took me a long time to decide since I didn't think they had much use.  There is space to hold something, but it's so small it's impractical.

Plus, I just bought so many bird related avon things!  Well, the mechanical aspect won me over and I ended up buying them.

It was a good call - I just saw a pair go for $75 on eBay...that's for used ones!  I've seen a crystal and sterling silver version that goes for around $300...too bad that's not the one I found!

When I was leaving, I saw the jewelry box in a case.  I did a double take when I saw the price!  It was so reasonable, I'm sure it would have been $20 anywhere else!

 Plus, this one was an actual jewelry box...it had a mirror and compartments inside.  Most alabaster boxes are just that - boxes.  This was definitely worth the $4, it's so heavy and beautiful quality.

Too bad there's no market for these.  I don't see why, they're so beautiful and classy!  I bet this was over $100 new.

Armani collezioni - houndstooth jacket:  $6.50 (RSP:  $1000+!)
Black rabbit fur coat:  $10

Banana Republic - Silk V-Neck dress (in 'willow grey'):  $6.50 (RSP:  $150)

Principles - NWT Intricate vintage floral blouse:  $5

Italian alabaster rose box:  $2
1965 frosted glass Snoopy box:  $2.50
Silver metal fish scale belt:  $2

All @ Talize.

Finally!  I can't remember when they had a half off sale...it's been a while.  I've been going through withdrawl, VV didn't have one last month!

The Armani was a no brainer.  This one actually felt like good quality, opposed to the first one I bought.  The fit is great, and I like the open sleeve detailing.  Some of their jackets are $3000, so I know this was at least $1K.

The dress....I'm always looking for nice silk!  It had a few problem areas (minor, a little pilling on the shoulders), but I really liked the design.  It's pretty good overall, so I bought it.

Turns out it's from 2010, and it retailed for $150!

I wasn't so sure about the blouse.  I think it's pretty to look at, but not so much to wear.  I think it might look great with some alterations, I really like the intricate floral detailing.

The clincher:  it's new with tags!  It's got to be at least 20 years old, so that's impressive.

The boxes were an afterthought.  They were cute and cheap so I bought them.

The belt I have in gold already, so I thought I needed a silver one too.  I do need to cut off some snags though.

I was also considering these real snakeskin boots:

They look so good....in pictures and from a decent distance.  Up close, they just looked so used!

I really liked them, but I didn't think they were worth $10...they were really worn, dirty, and yellowing.

I thought they might clean up ok, but it would have taken a lot of work...and I don't know how much they could really be improved.

I'm holding out for one in better condition.  I hope they come soon!  I've seen snakeskin boots before, but this is the first time they've been in my size.