Joseph Ribkoff - Versace-esque long ribbed dress w/metal lion head details:  $7.50 (6 days)

INC International Concepts - NWT Polka dot silk dress:  $10 (RSP:  ~$129)(4 days)

Both @ Talize

These were both more than I wanted to pay, but I ended up getting them anyway.  The first dress is fabulous!  I have so much JR stuff now.   What can I say....I really like their aesthetic.  

Since I don't have any polka dots in my closet, I picked up the other one.  Well, it being silk and new with tags also cemented my decision.  If any part of that equation was missing, I probably would have left it behind!

I also left behind some great BCBG dresses that would have been $6.50 - $7.50 each.  They were both so well made and had neat ruffled/pleated flower details on them. 

Sadly, they were strapless and looked totally ugly on me, so it was easy to leave them behind...even though they look wonderful on a hanger.

 

Anteprima - Black silk dress:  $7.50 (9 days)

Safara USA - Red Versace-esque dress:  $4 (16 days)

Alpaca wool scarf:  $3 (7 days)

Joseph Ribkoff - Fitted red blazer:  $4 (9 days)

All @ Talize

I was unsure about the black dress...it was beautiful quality, but I didn't know how often I'd wear it.  Since I really liked the skirt portion (and I thought it was probably pretty expensive), I ended up buying it.

Turns out it's a really expensive brand that's popular in Asia.  Their skirts go for $700, so a dress like this would probably be around $1000!  It is made in Italy, which seems kind of odd for a brand that started in Hong Kong.

I was unsure about the red dress as well, but the buckles sold me.  It's a flaming sun head...reminded me of Versace so I had to have it.

I wasn't too sure about the Joseph Ribkoff either.  It looks great on - it's so fitted at the waist!  The back is exactly the same as the front, it has all of those buttons, which I thought was neat and unique.

It's just that material is really crappy.  Since I liked the design a lot and it was cheap, I decided to buy it anyway.  It was in the blazer section, but the material is way thinner than the ones normally used for those.  It's a bit thicker than a blouse though.

The scarf was a no-brainer.  So warm and only $3!  It's made in Peru and has no brand.  Similar scarves go for about $20 minimum, whereas I've seen branded ones sell for upwards of $100!

Asymmetrical hem chiffon sequin and dress:  $7.50 (10 days)
Joseph Ribkoff - Ribbed Versace-esque military dress:  $6.50 (6 days)

UK2LA - NWT Ruffled cream chiffon dress:  $7.50 (13 days)
Quilted silver leather purse:  $2 (6 days)

A non flash picture so you can see the dress details better:

All @ Talize

The first two dresses were no-brainers!  I was so excited when I found them.  The sequin one looks like a figure skating dress, I love the asymmetrical hem!  There are no tags anywhere, so I wonder if someone made this.  I have nothing else like this, so I was really glad to find it.

Ditto on the Ribkoff dress.  There's a reason I always look out for that brand!  This is the best dress yet, it's so awesome!  It reminds me of Versace, it's studded and has lion head buttons.  It looks like it's never been worn!

The same dress actually sold for $120 here!  Crazy.  

I wasn't sure about the last one.  I do like the style, but I already have so many similar ones now.  It still had the tags on, otherwise I would have left it for sure.

I almost didn't pick up the silver purse.  It is real leather, and it was so cheap!  It looked unused.  I used to be really big on the style, but I wasn't super keen on it today.

I thought I might regret leaving it behind though, so I picked it up anyway. 

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!

Joseph Ribkoff - Sheer sleeve pleated suit:  $4

Dean & Evan - Asymmetrical wool jacket:  $10

Both @ Value Village.

I'm so glad I came here!  I was initially offput because of how crazy busy it was (it was half off day, and on a Sunday!), but somehow I managed to find these gems.

I was unsure about the suit since I already have so many, but it was gorgeous on!  I really like the sheer sleeves and it's fitted just so.  It's hard to see in the picture, but the front is pleated on one side.
 

It took my breath away, and it was a great price!  I just need to do something about those shoulder pads.

Ditto on the jacket..it was such a find!  I thought it looked great on the rack, but it was amazing on!  Even more breathtaking than the suit...imagine that, twice in one day!

There are no prices on their site, so I have no idea how much it retailed for...but the quality is insane, so I'm sure it was a lot.  I wouldn't be surprised if it went for upwards of a thousand.

I found an article online that said their pricing started at $260, and I'm sure a coat goes for a lot more than a skirt.

There's a button missing.  Initially I was just going to replace all of them, but the buttons are so nice, I can't bear to do it!

I found a picture of it on their website.  Turns out it's from their 2009 Fall collection:

It looks even better in person!  The fit is just unbelievable.  And the construction...the pleats stay in place so strategically.  This is probably the finest garment I own!

Joseph Ribkoff - Embroidered gold one piece suit:  $1.99 @ Value Village

I had to use my coupons before they expired.  There wasn't really anything I wanted, but this was interesting and cheap enough.

I obviously wouldn't wear it as is, but I think the top part would make a nice blazer.  I like the embroidery.

Faust Paris - Fitted bustier blazer:  $12.99

Joseph Ribkoff - Gold/black blazer w/gold metal buckle closure:  $12.99

Carla Lane creations - Beige blazer w/embroidered floral collar:  $5.99
Zahra - Navy military blazer w/gold lion buttons:  $7.99

All @ Value Village.

I never thought I'd ever spend this much on a regular price day at Value Village.  I'm really kicking myself for not checking the blazer section yesterday, I'm sure these were all there!

I could have saved myself $10!  Full price for these really isn't a deal at all, but I loved the designs so much I bought them anyway.

First picture was a no brainer.  The first one too my breath away!  I've never seen anything like that before..it's like a bustier built into a blazer.  You can see the details better in this picture:

It's a bit too small for me, but I thought I could either take it out or just wear it open.  I thought it was so unique, I just had to have it!

It being made in Paris helped some.  I reasoned that it probably retailed for an insanely high price, so that made it easier to swallow.  I couldn't find prices of their blazers, but some of their dresses retailed for nearly $2,000!

The other black one seemed Egyptian inspired.  I loved it!  I thought it was bold and stylish.  I might take it in a little to make it more fitted.

I actually really loved the beige one, i thought it was so flattering and it actually seemed current.  The only thing was, it wasn't in great condition..there was some pilling, and the material wasn't that great.

I really liked how it looked on me, so I bought it anyway:

The only one I'm undecided on is the navy blazer.  The buttons are great, and it looks like new...the fit isn't that flattering though.  It's like the above, except not fitted.  I don't know if it was worth $8, I might return it.

 Joseph Ribkoff - long button up coat:  $14.99 (RSP:  $100+)

Tusk - tiger print calf hair leather purse:  $7.99

Jacques Vert- NWT Monique blue leather baguette clutch:  $6.99 (RSP:  $125)

All @ Value Village.

I try not to go when things are on sale, but since I had to go the post office, I decided I might as well hit up the thrift district.

I'm glad I did!  I hated paying full price on the purses, but at least the coat was half off.

It was still pretty expensive, but I just loved all of the buckles and buttons.  At least now I have a full 30% off card.

The purses are made out of such nice leather!  I loved the messenger style bag, but I wasn't sure about the clutch.

Even though it still had tags on, it had wear on the outside.  Geez, the clip they used left indents too!  Way to ruin your own merchandise.

I ended up buying it because the leather felt so nice...I might return it if the dents don't disappear though.