Plaid insert puffer coat:  $19.99 (RSP:  $189.90)
Sheer embroidery top:  $3.74 (RSP:  $29.50)
Kate trouser jean:  $3.74 (RSP:  $69.50)

All @ Ricki's

I was really excited about the coat.  It looked so nice in the picture!  But when I saw it in person, I was pretty disappointed...it looks pretty ordinary.  Not worth their retail price at all!

It is warm, but the material's kind of formless.  It's not figure flattering at all, and the plaid material looks cheap.  Looks about the same quality as any of the cheaper stores, but of course they charge way less for theirs (half price or more!).

Other than that, the colour was completely off!  It looked brown in the picture, but when I saw it, I thought they mistakenly sent me the black...all of the puffy places look completely black!  Only the plaid looks somewhat brown.

For the price I paid, I guess it's ok...I was just expecting something much nicer.

Black slip on mule shoe:  $2 (RSP:  $10)

Brown faux suede slip on mule shoe:  $2 (RSP:  $10)

G21 - Black flat:  $2 (RSP:  $12)

Athletic works - Coral hoodie:  $3 (RSP: $15)
Krista - White crochet cover up:  $3 (RSP:  $22)

G21 - Pink cropped jeggings:  $3 (RSP:  $17)

G21 - Grey cropped jeggings (same style as pink):  $3 (RSP:  $17)

Betty Boop - 4 pack ankle socks:  $3 (RSP:  $5+)

Krista - Black crochet cover up:  $3 (RSP:  $22)

G21 - Dark blue skinny  jeans:  $3 (RSP:  $10)

G21 - Velvet flat (purple):  $2 (RSP:  $12)

Pleated flat:  $2 (RSP:  $15)

All @ Walmart

Most of them are off the website, which is why some of the pictures are tiny.  I'm way too lazy to get them out and photograph them.  I also got some black snake print pants, but I can't find a picture of those at all.

I ended up buying the first pair of slip ons in gold and white as well, but I gave half of them away. They were just way too small.  I'm glad I sized up just in case for one of the pairs.

Joe Fresh - Waxed zipper jegging:  $4.94 (RSP:  $49)

From the same one!  I wonder if I missed it last time, or if they just added it recently.  I certainly don't remember seeing it.

I didn't even know waxed jeans were a thing!  I haven't seen them anywhere else.  I really like the look of them.  Joe Fresh has similar ones on their website on clearance for $29.  I think the pricing goes much lower in store, I also saw a $5 skirt that's still $20 on their website!

Now I wonder what gems I missed out on all of the other times I went to superstore!  I'll have to make an effort to check out Joe Fresh whenever I'm in the area.

They also had some tan velvet pants for the same price, but I left them behind.  I was considering a $6.94 long sleeved maxi dress, but I'd rather not pay more than $5 for something like that. 

Zip front jeggings:  $6 @ Bluenotes (RSP:  $29.50)

I don't have any jeans that fit me, and this was a decent price.  I haven't seen any $5 pairs in a long time, and those were mostly unflattering.

These ones actually look good on me, so I'm glad I got them.  They were the only ones there!

Bluenotes - Jessica jeans (RSP:  $10 - $29.50)

UK2LA - Caramel brown studded flat boots (RSP:  $10 - $40)

$5 each @ Bluenotes

I didn't know it, but this mall was having a sidewalk sale...I'm glad I came!  I needed both of these things.  I thought the boots were $10, but I was surprised and happy that they scanned in at half that.  What a great deal!

Cabi jeans (RSP:  )

Preferred Fragrances - Betsey Johnson Too Too knockoff perfume (RSP:  $13)

$3 each @ Dollarama

I don't have any jeans that fit me, so I thought I'd take a chance on these.  Well, they ended up fitting pretty horribly!  I'm going to need to make major alterations before they'll be wearable, but I can't complain too much for the price.

I bought the perfume because I liked the bottle.  I'm surprised they put so much effort into everything!  Some of the packaging and bottle designs are as good as more expensive perfumes, so I'm surprised they're able to sell them so cheaply...even considering the cheap ingredients.

It  has one good review here, and that brand actually has a lot of good reviews for their other products.

But I don't see it.  I've never smelled any dollar store fragrance that didn't smell cheap and crappy.  Maybe some of them are equal to cheap body sprays, but the ones I've smelled have been even worse than those.

This one actually smells decent...like a non descript perfume-y smell.  Surprisingly, it lasts long too!  It's already been 6 hours and I can still smell it.

Maybe I will wear it on those days I don't want to waste my good perfume...I am a bit wary though, since it was made in China.  Who knows what's actually in it, even though the ingredient list is shockingly short.

I did have a real Betsey Johnson perfume, but I wasn't impressed at all.  It smelled cheap and nasty too, though it was a bit stronger than this one.

BCBG Maxazria - Jasmine denim shorts:  $3 @ Winners (RSP:  $49.99 - $108)

Well, turns out that wasn't the end!  I was in the area, so I just had to go in...I'm glad I did!  There were literally 10 items left, but this was still there.

I love the brand, so I always snatch up whatever I find for cheap from it.  They had a ton of these this round, so I thought I could probably find one later on.

Studios W by Sue Wong - Beaded strapless chiffon dress:  $12 (RSP:  $129.99 - $240)

Monteau - Floor length high neck dress:  $8 (RSP:  $19.99 - $40+)

Moments by Linga Dore - Floral satin bustier:  $2 (RSP:  $19.99+)
Elizabeth Arden - Provocative Woman 50 ml EDP:  $16.99 (RSP:  $42.50)

Element Denim jeans:  $2 (RSP:  $19.99 - $65)

Parasuco jeans - Suzy:  $5 (RSP:  $34.99 - $110)
Ozmo - Pale salmon pink jeans:  $5 (RSP:  $29.99 - $50)

All @ Winners

The better parts of this haul!  My favourites are the dresses...they weren't exactly clearance pricing, but I liked them enough to buy them still.  The beaded dress was totally worth it, but the other one wasn't...it seems like a fair price to pay, considering it's just cotton jersey.

I totally need a dress like that - casual for every day wear, but still nice enough to look good.  I haven't found any at a price I wanted to pay, so this one was ok with me.

This one has a lot of nice design elements - I love the collar and the hem.  It's a bit asymmetrical and it has a nice flow to it, it isn't just a straight up and down dress.

I'm not sure about the perfume...I saw it at another winners and thought about it.  When I got home I read about the notes, and it sounded like something I'd like.

It had so many good reviews!  This one had the 30 ml and the 50 ml...I ended up getting the bigger one since it worked out to be a better deal.  I just hope I like it!

I'm kicking myself for passing up another perfume - tattoo by Michel Germain.  It was only $12.99, but I thought the bottle was so ugly, and I couldn't really smell it.

The reviews online ended up being great, and it's actually supposed to smell really similar to another perfume I want.  I totally wish I bought it now...that price was for 100 ml! 

Ark & Co - Orange/purple dress:  $3 (RSP:  $39.99 - $76)
Costume national - Scent Gloss eau de parfum:  $12 (RSP:  $39.99 - $75)

Kenneth Cole Reaction - White lace/lime green shorts:  $3 (RSP:  $19.99 - $59)
BDG - Red jeans with belt:  $2 (RSP:  $19.99 - $50)

All @ Winners

I was really surprised this had anything left.  It is a pretty high traffic area afterall!  I only stopped in because I was in the area.

I wasn't sure about the dress - I don't really like the colours, but I do like the design.  It is actually pretty fitted.  I'm sure I'll keep it, the price was a steal!

The perfume was an afterthought.  I've never heard of it, but since it retailed for pretty high at winners, I thought it would be better than normal.  It is made in France too.  I'll see if I can smell it somewhere before I open it, but that's pretty doubtful...this is the first time I've seen this brand anywhere!

The jeans were a great deal.  I'm not normally keen on interesting coloured pants, but I thought I might want to wear it sometime.  It even came with a belt, which was nice.

The shorts are a pretty neat colour.  A lime green, which I normally wouldn't like..but it looks fine with the white lace over top.  It's a pretty interesting combination.

Guess jeans (RSP:  $100+ each):  $1 each
Dorothy Korby - Vintage ruffled button up shirt:  $1
Financial planning books (RSP:  $24.95 each):  free
Genuine crocodile skin (yes!) purse with retractable handle:  $3

All from a garage sale held at a Christian school.

Places like these remind me how much of a ripoff most thrift stores are!  I don't normally go to garage sales since most of them are disappointing, but since this one was nearby (and presumably good sized) I decided to go.

I wasn't disappointed!  My favourite find was the crocodile skin purse, it was the first thing I picked up:

All of the clothes were in piles, it was such a hassle to go through!  Now I know how people  at those outlet centers feel.  I was so slow about it too!

The jeans were nice and looked pretty new, plus, I like Guess.  I thought they would fit me, but sadly, they don't!  I'm sure they will once I lose the weight though, so I'll keep them in storage for now.

The shirt...it was true vintage, and I normally like lacy ruffled things.  But it wasn't as great when I tried it on at home.

The place had no mirrors, that was another downside!  But since it all went to a good cause (and it was super cheap!) I didn't mind so much.

I spent $6 total....that would have been the price of the purse alone at a thrift store, and that's only if I luck out and they price it cheap!

The books were kind of an oddity.  They had piles of them on their doorstep!  They were all new, I wonder if the author has kids that go to that school....or something...

Joseph Ribkoff - Pastel pink candy striper dress (RP:  $6.99)
Transparent belt with gold metal accents (RP:  $.99)
Seductions - Ruffled white sleeveless shirt (RP:  $3.99)



Danier - Oxblood red leather pencil skirt (RP:  $5.99)
Citizens of humanity - Dylan drop rise cropped jean (RP:  $6.99)(RSP:  $200!)

$20.02 for all @ Salvation Army

That was including tax, and after the $5 off coupon.

I never look at jeans, but I did because I finally need a new pair.  This one looked like it might fit, but it turns out it's a 25.  That's the biggest 25 I've ever seen!  The store had it marked as a 29.

But.......it was expensive denim and it looked new, so I just had to get it!  I saw this exact same pair go for $90 used!



At first I was just going to get the dress and the belt - those were must haves!

The dress even has built in shorts...it's just the best thing ever!  I love everything from the cut to the colour, plus it's very fitted and has a great contrast collar.

But then I found the Sirens top, which I really liked..that would have been $12 already, so I thought I might as well get some more so I could use the coupon.

It took so long!  There really wasn't much I wanted.

Finally, I went to the skirt section,which I hardly ever do.  I was desperate! 

When I saw the above, it was a no-brainer...the colour was gorgeous, and it was rare to find a leather skirt that long and fitted.  I was willing to pay more because of it, a lot of leather skirts that price are half the length!

Wishes Wishes Wishes - Grey bustier dress:  $2 (RSP:  $19.99 - $40+)

Pure & Simple - Beige \ brown dress:  $3 (RSP:  $29.99 - $60)

Elio - Beige knit pleated front vest:  $3 (RSP:  $24.99 - $40)

Vampire shirt:  $.50 (RSP:  $19.99 - $35)

 

Merrell - Basalt Albia pants:  $2 (RSP:  $39.99 - $80)
Vince - Hollie - Patch pocket slim jeans:  $3 (RSP:  $119.99 - $235!)
Vivienne Tam - Green skirt:  $.70 (RSP:  $34.99 - $68)

All @ Winners.

I was really surprised this location had anything left!  The last couple of times, they were all cleared out by the time I arrived...I'm glad that wasn't the case this time.

The jeans were an amazing deal!  I couldn't find anything wrong with them either, so I'm really surprised they were still here.  This is what it looks like on:

I'm really happy about the bustier dress.  That's just my style, and it was super cheap.

I also like the pleated front vest.  I thought it was a neat design.  I was eyeing it when it was $10 so I was ok with paying $3 for it.

The little vampire shirt was so cute!  I might end up returning it since I really have no use for it.  I think I probably just wanted to photograph it..

Point Zero - jeans:  $3 (RSP:  $24.99-$42)
Sweet Rain - asymmetrical plaid chiffon sleeveless shirt:  $3 (RSP:  $19.99-$40)
Bamboo - Cork wedge sandals:  $3 (RSP:  $29.99-$58)
Anne Klein - Logo belt:  $3 (RSP:  $19.99-$42)

Sugar & Spice - Zebra print dress:  $2 (RSP:  $16.99-$32)
Menuse - Black/white leopard print dress:  $3 (RSP:  $16.99-$32)
Rennes - Grey/blue knit/chiffon asymmetrical tank top:  $1 (RSP:  14.99-$30+)

All @ Winners.

Not much to say about these - they're all going back!  They looked good at the time.

I really wanted to like the plaid top - in print it sounds amazing, but it just doesn't look great on.

I do love those sandals, but they're not comfortable.  I already have so many, I have no need for ones I won't wear.

The belt has that great Anne Klein lion logo and it connects in a really neat way....but it's better to look at than to actually wear.  Maybe if it was a lot wider.

Earl jean jeans:  $3 (RSP:  $24.99-$54)
Sannino - green leather gloves:  $2 (RSP:  $24.99-$45)
Kemp Aromatherapy - rose, geranium and lavender bubble bath melts:  $.50 (RSP:  $19.99+)

Now this was another surprise.  I wasn't even planning on going to this location since it had next to nothing two weeks ago. I ended up going because I had time to kill and it was in the area-I'm glad I did!

It did have one small table left, but I managed to find some things I wanted.

Those gloves are so odd.  I don't know why they're priced so high since they're unlined and unhemmed!  I think it's because they're made in Italy.  At least the leather is really nice.

I thought the bath melts were chocolate at first!  The heart shaped box, the paper cupcake liners, all of the white...that's originally why I picked it up.

I don't normally buy bath stuff I wouldn't use, but then I saw the price-I couldn't believe their price was $20!  Makes me wonder what actual retail is. $35!


Anyway, it was pretty and cheap so it came home with me.  I probably won't even use them.  They smell good so I'll probably just put them in my bathroom.

Dalia - Coat w/fur collar:  $3 (RSP:  $49.99-$80)
Urban Cotton company - Long sleeve shirt:  $1 (RSP:  $14.99-$30)

Myell - Red/black skirt:  $1 (RSP:  $12.99-$24+)
Myell - Purple/black skirt:  $1 (RSP:  $12.99-$24+)
Myell - Grey/black skirt:  $1 (RSP:  $12.99-$24+)
Boom boom jeans - Leatherette skirt:  $1 (RSP:  $12.99-$25)

Cheap Monday - jeans:  $3 (RSP:  $24.99-$60)
Royalty by YMI jeans:  $2 (RSP:  $24.99-$48)
Victoria Beckham jeans:  $2 (RSP:  $34.99-$70+)
Mavi - lindy skinny low rise jeans:  $2 (RSP:  $34.99-$70+)
Adrienne Vittadini studio - grey dress pants:  $3 (RSP:  $29.99+)
Lady Dutch - Black pants w/rosette belt:  $2 (RSP:  $19.99-$40+)

I love the belt on those black pants!  I would have paid that much for it alone.

Baby phat jeans:  $5 (RSP:  $29.99-$64)
Perrin collection  - red leather gloves:  $3 (RSP:  $19.99-$28)

Almost famous - wide-leg jeans:  $2 (RSP:  $24.99-$60)
Solitaire by Ravi Khosla - pleated chiffon skirt:  $2 (RSP:  $24.99-$48)

Clientele - Rosette top:  $2 (RSP:  $24.99-$45)
Pretty good - Ruffle front top:  $2 (RSP:  $14.99-$30)

Almost Famous - Brown tank top:  $.70 (RSP:  $14.99-$28)
Dollhouse - Jean shorts:  $2 (RSP:  $14.99-$30)

I love those shorts, but I wasn't sure if I could fit into them since they're a girl's size 16.  I really liked how they looked, so I was willing to risk it for the price.

Turns out they do fit, but very unflatteringly...I'm not wearing those out in public until I'm several pounds lighter!  Definitely a must keep though.

The other things are just for normal every day use...I don't particularly love any of them.  I'm really going to have to do a deep closet purge to make way for all of this!  It's nice to have a new wardrobe every year.

Spoon jeans - slate blue skinny jeans:  $3 (RSP:  $8-$42)
SHM - Caslow riding boots:  $9 (RSP:  $25-$32.99)

All @ Liquidation World.

I probably should have gone as soon as the sale hit, but prior engagements prevented me from doing so.  As a result, things were pretty picked over.

I was pretty undecided about the boots.  I like the style immensely, but the quality just wasn't there.  I would have gladly paid $5 for it, but $9 was really pushing it...$10 is my max for any non leather footwear.

The leopard print lining is what swayed me, that, and the fact that it's comfortable enough to wear for extended periods of time.  I'm going to be kicking myself if they go even lower later on..

I'm pretty set for jeans, but since I don't have any in this wash, it ended up coming home with me.  If any of the other ones go down in price, I might pick them up at that time.

3 Chadwicks - pink pinstripe pants:  $.70 each @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $39.99)
American Eagle jeans:  $2.10 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $50+)
Paper Denim & Cloth - sienna straight leg jeans:  $1.40 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $110)
Fruit of the Loom underwear:  $.35 each @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $3.99)

The pinstripe pants are the same ones I bought here.  That one developed a faulty zipper so I planned to get more when the price went down...there were exactly as many left as before!

I guess nobody else is into this style.  I'm planning on making one into a pair of shorts, another into cargo pants, and the other into skinny pants.

I thought these $3 jeans were a steal, so I was surprised to see them go even lower today!  I don't regret buying the other ones though, they didn't have any of those styles left today.

They had a lot of really ugly ones with pockets in the front, had to pass those up.  The one I bought was the only decent one left..only problem was it was a size 4.  My actual size, but the size 2's I bought in that brand fit me last time!

I bought them anyway since they were in really good condition, and I knew they would fit in any case.  They had a size 0 in that same style left, but it wasn't in good condition..and I wasn't sure how accurate the sizing was, so I didn't want to risk it.

I've been waiting for the other jeans to go down for so long!  I thought they were pretty nice looking, and it seemed like a good brand.  I just didn't want to pay that much, and I'm really glad I didn't.