Showing posts with label clutch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clutch. Show all posts

Saturday, February 17, 2018


Paladone - peg board:  $1 (RSP:  $19.99 - $25)
Silicone clutch:  $1 (RSP:  $12.99)
Mirrored box:  $1 (RSP:  $19.99 - $35)
Three hands corp - Gold frame mirrored box:  $2 (RSP:  $24.99 - $32)
TMNT Kraang cryo chamber mega bloks figures - $1 (RSP:  $12.99 - $26 for set)


Adidas sprintframe runners:  $11 (RSP:  $89.99 - $180)


Maison Bleue - ceramic elephant handles:  $1 (RSP:  $14.99 - $25)
Minkpink - double cross sunglasses:  $1 ( RSP:  $24.99 - $49.95)
Betsy Johnson aviator glasses:  $.70 (RSP:  $16.99 - $30)
Grace's teaware - gold rose plate:  $.30 (RSP:  $9.99 - $16)


Eye-shadow girls - Christmas sweater:  $1 (RSP:  $19.99 - $36)
Ruby Moon sweater:  $.70 (RSP:  $24.99 - $40)
Cynthia Rowley sweater:  $2 (RSP:  $39.99  - $65)


Underonesky scarf:  $.50 (RSP:  $12.99)
Parkhurst scarf:  $1 (RSP:  $24.99 - $40+)
Joan Bass velour pants:  $.70 (RSP:  $29.99 - $45)

All @Winners

I'm surprised I found so much here!  I couldn't believe how cheap the boxes were.  The square one is perfect!

Thursday, February 15, 2018


Wooden cat and bear tape dispensers (RSP:  $5.99 each)
SOS kit (RSP:  $12.99)
Ice cream mini clutch (RSP:  $12.99)
Metallic hot air balloon coin purse (RSP:  $12.99)
Pop corn coin purse (RSP:  $3.99)
Glitter unicorn coin purse (RSP:  $7.99)

$1 each @ Urban Planet.

What a great deal!  I didn't see them this cheap at other ones, but maybe they just didn't have the signs.

I did see some of them under $3 signs though!

Monday, February 12, 2018


Bags/backpacks - $5 each @ Urban Planet (RSP:  $24.99 each)

I saw that clutch online for only $3, but it would have been more with shipping.

The sequined backpacks are still full price online!  One of the sales associates thought it was wrong, but they couldn't find it anywhere else in the store so I got it for that price.

The purse probably retailed for more than $25 because it's huge!  There were no tags.

*edit*

I found it at another one, and the retail price was actually $39.99!

Thursday, July 13, 2017


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.

Saturday, August 20, 2016


Vyce - "Sorry we're shopping" clutch:  $3 (RSP:  $24.99 - $45)
Sonic massaging facial cleanser:  $3 (RSP:  $17 - $30)
Minkpink - Walk this way sunglasses:  $1 (RSP:  $12.99 - $39.95)
Minkpink - Gone Gaga sunglasses:  $3 (RSP:  $12.99 - $49.95)
Tahari sunglasses:  $2 (RSP:  $19.99 - $55)

All @ Winners

This one didn't really have much, so I'm surprised there was a tiny cash of good stuff in one corner!  So happy I managed to find these.  Otherwise, today would have been kind of a bust.

Found some pictures of the sunglasses on models:


So neat!  The other minkpink one:


I saw some other $2 ones from brands I've never heard of, but they were really ordinary so I didn't buy them.

Saturday, February 20, 2016


Concepts in time - Polished chrome frame:  $1 (RSP:  $12.99 - $22)
Designer accent - Mercury glass pillar candle holder:  $1 (RSP:  $16.99 - $30)
Punch Studio - Pack of 2 soaps in a musical box:  $1 (RSP:  $14.99 - $30)


Madison 88 scarf - $1 (RSP:  $29.99 - $65)
Fingerless gloves:  $.50 (RSP:  $12.99 - $25)
Muche et Muchette - Gold tinsel burlap bag:  $1 (RSP:  $14.99 - $25+ - $54 here!)

All @ Winners

I almost didn't go to this one, because it was so out of the way...that would have been a mistake!  I wasn't sure if there would be anything left, but there was plenty I wanted.

Most of it was in perfect/near perfect condition too!  That surprised me.

That pillar candle holder is huge!  You can't even tell from the picture.  It's great quality, even their regular price was decent.

They had a ton of other pillar candle holders for as low as $.70 here!  They were covered in beads, and were nice quality too.  But...I had no use for them.

I don't really have a use for this one either, but it was just too good to pass up!  There was a $2 one I liked too, but I didn't feel like lugging around all of these heavy things.

I almost bought this pretty jeweled Shourouk inspired clutch.  It was nearly perfect, but it was missing two beads.  It was also a floppy velvet, so I didn't like it as much.  If it were cheaper, I would have bought it anyway...but it didn't feel worth it for $5.

Also passed up tall suede boots for $9!  I almost bought them, but in the end, I thought they just looked two rough.  They weren't even the same shade!  Plus there was some other weird discolourations and scuffs, so I'm glad I left them.

Wednesday, January 6, 2016


Rose compact mirror:  $.84
Black/gold gem necklace:  $5.75
Brown gem necklace:  $5.75

Skull spoon:  $1.57
Zara rhinestone necklace:  $7.20

Lilac cutout clutch:  $7.11
18 crystal knobs:  $.47 each

All @ Aliexpress

I've been trying to get that Zara necklace for so long!   I thought it was made of actual shells, but turns out it's just a photo print.  It still looks great though.

Friday, November 27, 2015


Bag of doll furniture:  $2.10
Eelskin boston bag:  $4.90
Silver clutch:  $5.60
Snakeskin clutch:  $5.60

All @ Value Village

Such a great haul today!  This location is usually overpriced, so this was a nice surprise.  Especially since I had a 30% off coupon from another location that was closing down.

The bottom two purses look nearly brand new, so I was happy about that.  The top one shows signs of use, but it still looks really great.  I loved the colour and everything, plus the price was right.

I actually saw the exact same bag in black a week or so ago.  I liked the style and everything then, but that one looked used.  Plus, it was around $10, and I didn't want to pay that.  This colour is way better anyway, so I'm glad it worked out.

I also saw a tan eelskin bag that looked almost exactly like this one, except it didn't have that tab in the middle:


It looked brand new, but I just didn't like the style.  On closer inspection, I also saw a cut in the leather near the bottom, so I'm glad I didn't buy it.  It only would have been $5.60 though.

Monday, November 23, 2015


Aldo - Giraffe print calf hair clutch:  $2.38 (!) (RSP:  $60+)
Funko - Adventure Time tin tastic set:  $3.75 (RSP:  $10+)

Both @ Share'd

I was so surprised to see this Adventure time set!  That store gets toys quite often, but not things like this.

I had been looking for him after finding that Jake a while back...but those ones were only $3!  I didn't really want to pay more than that, but I did because it's not very likely I'll find him at Dollarama.  I've been looking everywhere, and I haven't seen him once.

I felt better after seeing how cheap the clutch was!  It ended up being half price, which was quite the steal.  I didn't even know until I was at the cash register, so it was a happy surprise.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015


Gel bike seat cover:  $1.65
Pink squirrel rice paddle x 2:  $.89 each
Mini fork set:  $1.33
Green apple peeler:  $.39
Bird orange peeler:  $.19
Princess Bubblegum Adventure Time long sleeve dress:  $3.84

Fox purse:  $7.78
Zara necklace:  $6.09
Floral maxi dress:  $2.88
Zara necklace:  $10.02

Black bird lace dress:  $3.59
White bird lace dress:  $3.59
Blue rose dress:  $2.14
Mint cut out clutch:  $7.50
Blood splatter tank dress:  $3.50
Finn Adventure Time tank dress:  $3.50
Adventure time tank dress:  $3.50

All off Aliexpress

This is actually months of buying stuff!  I was too lazy to post it, but I thought I should before all of the listings expire.

Monday, March 9, 2015


Leopard head clutch:  $6.53 (Highest:  $10+)
ASOS spider necklace:  $2.87 (BIN:  $4.99+)
Blue gem necklace:  $3.75 (BIN:  ~$10)
Grey Zara necklace:  $4.06 (Highest:  $10.50)
10 Lipstick pens:  $2.79

Zara multicolour rhinestone necklace:  $5.06 (BIN:  $18.99)(RSP:  $50)
Blackmilk print Jaws/Little Mermaid tank top:  $3.93 (Highest:  $5+)
Panda cookie cutter set:  $2.29
Blue lace floral turtleneck:  $9.75 (Highest:  $20+)

Snake ring:  $1.25
Love necklace:  $.39 (BIN:  $1.45)
Love me necklace:  $.51 (Highest:  $1.76)
Lulu Frost phoenix dupe necklace:  $2.10 (Highest:  $8.72)

All off eBay.

Some of those took two months to arrive!  I hope that's not going to be the standard shipping time from now on.

The crochet top came ripped, so the seller said they'd send me another one.  We'll see.

Saturday, February 21, 2015


Sandra Darren - Snake print dress:  $2 (RSP:  $34.99 - $60)
Pink rose - Blue sweater:  $3 (RSP:  $24.99 - $50)
Snap - Ribbed geometric bodycon skirt:  $.30 (RSP:  $14.99 - $25)


Perrin collection - Black knit leather gloves:  $2 (RSP:  $19.99 - $45)
Kenneth Cole New York tights:  $.70 (RSP:  $7.99)
MMS - Velvet tiger print clutch:  $3 (RSP:  $29.99 - $55)
Dalia Collection - Crepe pants:  $3 (RSP:  $29.99+)
Taylor - Sleeveless stretch crepe lace jumpsuit:  $5 (RSP:  $59.99 - $128)

All @ Winners

I'm happiest about that jumpsuit.  It's so neat!  What a great price too.

The velvet clutch is also quite pretty.  I just need to put something at the top, because a decoration is missing there.  No big deal...at least everything else is in perfect condition.

Thursday, August 7, 2014


Bag of toys:  $.99
Vintage made in Italy lucite purse:  $5.99

Both @ Value Village.

It's been a long while!  I missed thrifting.  I'd like to go more regularly, but it does feel like a waste of gas when I don't buy anything.  Then when I do buy something, a lot of the times it's overpriced!

Anyway, I was happy with what I found today.  A LPS Blythe was in there...finally!  I haven't found one in ages.  

It also came with this neat car.  It turns out it's the Itsy Bitsy Bratz Kool Kat Cruiser:


Even though I've never liked any of the dolls, Bratz always had such neat vehicles!  I wish this one had doors that could open, but at least it looks great.  The trunk does open, and it has all of these cute cat related details!  Paw shaped rear mirrors, and a fish air freshener.

Though...why would a cat drive a car?  Especially one like the above, which doesn't seem to have any limbs.

I always buy any lucite purse I find.  This was a reasonable price to pay, so I'm happy about it.  The colour is gorgeous!

I was going to buy a snakeskin bag for $6.99, but I passed.  Even though it looked unused, it did have some storage wear.  

I just thought it was too much to pay for something I would cut up.  I do have some skins in that colour already!  It was kind of an orange colour, really common in vintage skins.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014


River Island - Pink gemstone perspex statement necklace:  $5.51 (BIN:  $16.99)(RSP:  ~$30)
Big gold necklace:  $3.75 (BIN:  $11.99+)
Zara flower necklace:  $5.06 (BIN:  $10+)
Crystal necklace:  $3.75 (BIN:  $12.99)
Crystal chain necklace:  $2.11 / $3.06 (BIN:  $8.89)

ASOS premium bug necklace:  $2 (BIN:  $5+)
Heart garter pantyhose:  $2.41
Brown/white flower necklace:  $1.56 x 2 (BIN:  $4.99)
Pink square gem necklace:  $1.06 (Highest:  $2.84)
Fuchsia gem necklace:  $1.55 (BIN:  $3.49)
Cream stone necklace:  $1.36 (BIN:  $4.99)
Gold chain necklace:  $1.02 (Highest:  $5.09)

Yellow square gem necklace:  $1.04 (Highest:  $4.25)
Pink gem necklace:  $1.25 (Highest:  $4.25)
Neon oval necklace:  $1.30
Multicolour gem necklace:  $.99
Purple stone skull duster clutch:  $4.75 (Highest:  $14.50)

All off eBay.

Some great deals this round!  Notably the gold chain necklace and the duster clutch.  I really didn't expect them to go that low, so I was so happy when they did.

Also happy about the clear gem necklace.  I've wanted one for so long!  The price is cheap for ebay, but I have seen them go for around $6 on aliexpress.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014


Juicy Couture Brilliant blooms gemstone drama necklace dupe:   free replacement (BIN:  $5.72)(Original:  $155)
J.Crew factory dupe necklace:  free replacement (BIN:  $5.65)
Anna & Ava Crystal Y necklace dupe:  $3.06 (Highest:  $4.53)(RSP:  $70 (original)
Pink/blue/yellow floral gem necklace:  $1.96 (BIN:  $4.29)
Red unicorn shaped clutch:  $4.25 (BIN:  $13.99+)
Pearl/crystal necklace:  $.99

Scorpion ring:  $.99 (Highest:  $3.25)
Globe poison ring:  $1.35
Green leaf ring:  $1.06 (Highest:  $6.50)
Black leopard ring:  $.99
Flower heart ring:  $1.04
Flower/pearl/leaf ring:  $.99
Red gem necklace:  $1 (BIN:  $4.99)
Green gem necklace:  $1.66 (BIN:  $6.49)

Translucent coffee/cream flower necklace:  $2.10 (BIN:  $12.99)
Multicolour gem necklace:  $1.75 (BIN:  $5.22)
Yellow gem pendant:  $.99 (BIN:  $3.32)
Yellow/pink gem pendant:  $.99 (BIN:  $3.32)
ASOS premium bug earrings:  $.10 
Pink gem pedant:  $.99 (BIN:  $3.32)
Beaded white tassel necklace:  $1.29 (Highest:  $1.70)
Pastel J.Crew dupe necklace:  $2.25 (BIN:  $6.67)

White floral gem necklace:  $2.25 (BIN:  $6.33)
Black floral gem necklace:  $1.75 / $2 (BIN:  $6.33)
Green floral gem necklace:  $2.06 (BIN:  $4.99)
Blue gem necklace:  $1.06 (BIN:  $3.30)
Blue collar necklace:  $1.30 (Highest:  $1.79)
Blue gem collar necklace:  $2 (BIN:  $5.24)

All off eBay.

Didn't expect too huge mail days in a row!  A lot of great stuff in here, but I just wish I didn't pay so much for some of them.  Like the crystal floral necklaces..I've seen them go for half that since!

The unicorn purses have gone as low as $2.75 as well...crazy!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014



Pink lace skull clutch:  $11.87 (BIN:  $25.99)
Pink gem necklace:  $1.66 (BIN:  $4.99)
Oval gem necklace:  $1.04 (Highest:  $2.75)
Yellow gem necklace:  $1.25 (Highest:  $4.25)
Green bead/floral gem necklace:  $1.75 (Highest:  $3.53)

18K gold plated face ring:  $.06 
Multicolour gem flower necklace:  $1.04 (BIN:  $4.99)
Pearl/gem necklace:  $1.56 (BIN:  $4.19)
Gem flower necklace:  $2.26 (Highest:  $9.19)
Turquoise bead collar:  $1.04 (BIN:  $3.99)

Big stone necklace:  $1.25 (BIN:  $6+)
Pearl frog pin:  $1.16 (Highest:  $5.50)
Black wire owl necklace:  $.99 (BIN:  $7.99)
9K gold filled leopard necklace:  $1.25 (Highest:  $2.55)
Rocking horse pin:  $.45 (Highest:  $1.29)

Baroque pearl necklace:  $1.29 (Highest:  $4.75)
Crystal bib necklace:  $2.30 (BIN:  $5.72)
Multicolour crystal necklace:  $2.06 (BIN:  $5.65)
9K gold filled horse ring:  $.50 / $.60 (Highest:  $3.25)

All off eBay.

I really hate when it gets backed up like this!  I would have preferred to get a few each day...this is the first package I've gotten all week!

I'm happiest about the last two necklaces, but sadly, they both have problems!  The first one is just broken, while the second one is missing a stone.  Too bad. 

Friday, June 27, 2014


Pink unicorn clutch:  $4.25 (Highest:  $20+)


ASOS Filigree gold and silver leaf ear cuffs:  $.99 (for the pair) (RSP:  $15.69 each)

All off eBay.

I normally go for thing that are sophisticated, but I couldn't resist that unicorn clutch!  It was just so cute and fun.

It was also kind of an impulse buy...I didn't expect to win for that low!  Well, I thought it was low at the time, but someone won one for $2.75 after that. 

I've seen them sold for $30+ in stores!  I really don't understand why.  If they just looked around, they could get it for half that price or less.  I've seen some crazy people asking for $60....I could get every colour for less than that on ebay!

I don't know if I'll use this one out.  I thought I might just use it to hold stuff around my room.  If I dress too young I'm going to look like a teenager, and I don't want that.

To my surprise though, the black version actually does look pretty fashionable!  I'd have no problem wearing that one out, but the fantasy ones don't really work in my opinion.  These are all of the colours: 

I also won a red one for the same price, and I'm a bit unsure about how good that one looks.  Black would be a no-brainer, since it's such a muted colour.  Well, I guess I'll see when I get there!

Thursday, June 5, 2014


Calfhair skull clutch DIY:  $2.59 (frame) + $8.95 (skin) + $.08 (real pearl eyes):  $11.62

I was really happy with how this one turned out.  All of my other ones have imperfections, mostly wrinkling at the edges...but this one looks nearly perfect!  It would have been almost perfect if I didn't goof up by taking too much skin off.

I cut up one of my pearl bracelets for the eyes.  I never wore it, so this seemed like a better use!  

I just wish it was actual black.  It's a dark grey, which I don't think looks as good as straight black....the contrast isn't as stark.  Too bad, the pearls really do make it look more high end.

This was the purse I used:


It was the only one that was small enough to cover with the skin I had.  I didn't want to use it since I wasn't using an extra!  Now I don't have this purse anymore.  I'm thinking about buying it again, but I'd rather have a black purse made out of quality materials.

Though to its credit, that one felt like it could be leather.  Sadly, I can't get it cheap on amazon anymore, so I'll just see if I ever find a good deal on it again.

This was the purse I took the skin from:


I never really used it.  I just didn't really like the shape or the strap.  Even after I cut off the strap and replaced it with a chain, it just didn't look that good.  It was really hard to get my wallet in there too!

I just wish I didn't pay so much for it.  That's more than I would pay for something that I would just cut up, but of course I didn't think I'd do that back then.

Oh well.  It looks way better now!  The other one wasn't very exciting.


Snakeskin/leather skull clutch DIY:  $6.50 (clutch) + $3 (skins) = $9.50

I didn't have enough snakeskin to cover the whole thing, and I thought it would look weird to just do it at the front.  I wish it was perfectly centered, but other than that I really like the look.

I cut up this purse to make it:


I was never really fond of that purse, but I only got it because it was snakeskin, and it was pretty much free.  I definitely wanted the purse below, and I would have paid the same price if I just bought that alone...so why not.

I just didn't really like the shape, plus I prefer chain straps.  It's also a bit too small to be practical.  But anyway, I'm glad I have it now since I was able to make an awesome clutch with it!

I switched the eyes and gem from another clutch I made.  I had to damage the stone a bit to get it out, but things look way better with this colour combination. 

I just wish they didn't varnish the snakeskin...you can't even tell it's real since you can't feel the scales! 

Wednesday, June 4, 2014


Lace skull clutches:  $10.50 each @ Aliexpress

What a steal!  These are normally twice the price.  Even though I haven't bought any in a while, I couldn't pass these up.  I was interested in them before, but I was waiting for a sale....well, I don't think they'll ever go lower than this!

I was actually considering buying a white one when it was $16.  Of course, now I'm glad I didn't.

The seller has one more blue one in stock, so I want to buy it to customize.  At that price, why not!  Besides, I don't have that many of this handle, and no other ones in this size.