Showing posts with label snake print. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snake print. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 23, 2017


Mirror mirror - Leopard print umbrella x 2 (RSP:  $14.90 each)



Snake print canvas shopper (RSP:  $14.90)

$4.20 each @ Ricki's

I've wanted a leopard print umbrella for a while, but I couldn't find any that were sturdy enough or cheap enough.  These fit the bill!

I actually ordered one for $5 (plus $1 shipping), but I bought two more when they were 30% off...then returned the first.  Everything ended up being $3.50 each, plus the $2 I spent altogether on shipping.

The snake print bag wasn't very worth it in retrospect, but I liked the print.

The very day I picked it up, I saw that urban planet was selling the exact same umbrella for only $8.90!!  That's shocking. That was their regular price, whereas Ricki's regular price is $6 more.  Same maker and everything!

Friday, July 3, 2015


Zara necklace:  $5.50 (BIN:  $14.99)
Orange crystal necklace:  $1.69 (Highest:  $4.09)
Black crystal necklace:  $2.25 (Highest:  $5.05)
Teal gem necklace:  $2.06 (Highest:  $5.50)
Lulu frost inspired necklace:  $2.30 (BIN:  $6.99)

Dylanlex inspired necklace:  $6.50 (BIN:  $18.34)
Chunky gold necklace:  $2.43 
Teal flower pearl necklace:  $1.85 (BIN:  $4.08)
Sequin makeup bag:  $1.30 (Highest:  $3.99)


Snake print bodycon dress:  $4.99 (Highest:  $10.09+)

All off eBay.

That's pretty much it for jewelry!  I'm swimming in it.  I'm probably not going to buy anymore unless it really catches my eye.

I was happiest about that dylanlex inspired necklace.  It's not as big as the real one, but those are around a grand!  These are pretty nice for the price.  There are a few more I'm still trying to win.

That sequin bag was sold as a clutch, but it's way too small to be used as one.  But it is much nicer quality than I expected.  Some of the buy it now's are as low as $2.25, so I'll definitely get more later on!

Wednesday, July 1, 2015


Beige draped asymmetrical bodycon dress:  $2.99 (RSP:  $22.50)
Pink draped asymmetrical bodycon dress:  $2.99 (RSP:  $19.50)
Blue draped asymmetrical bodycon dress:  $2.99 (RSP:  $19.50)


Pink textured snake print dress:  $5.50 (RSP:  $19.50)
Grey pants:  $2.99 (RSP:  $25)
Maxi dress:  $5.50 (RSP:  $25)

All @ Sirens

I'm so glad I went out today!  They were having a buy one get one for $1 sale to celebrate Canada Day.  I kind of wish I went to one more, but it was so hot I didn't feel like it.

Anyway, I was really happy about the dresses.  They're the same style I bought last time, and they were so flattering I wanted to get more!  I'm glad I waited and got them for even cheaper.  The colours I didn't get were still there, plus there was a new one that wasn't there before.

I just wish I could have gotten another dress.  Some were marked $10 even though they were the same style...maybe I should have asked.  I ended up getting the pants instead, since they were the only other thing worth it.  Why not for only $1 more?

I'm happy with the other stuff too.  I love the print on the maxi dress, it reminds me of a scarf.  The snake print dress is great too...it feels so high quality!  The fabric feels thick and plush, similar to a blanket.  They rarely use that kind of material.

They were a bit higher than my usual cap of $5, but I liked them enough to buy them.  A lot of things in the store would have worked out to be $5.50, but luckily I'm cheap...otherwise I would have been tempted to buy the whole store!

Sunday, June 28, 2015


Sleek Python Slouch Bag (RSP:  $44.90)
Sheer Beaded Sleeve Blouse (RSP:  $59.90)

Twisted Yarn Pullover (RSP:  $49.90)
City Chic Stripe Blouse (RSP:  $49.90)

$17.17 for all @ Ricki's

They had such an amazing deal this time around!  Everything was 50 - 70% off the last ticketed price.  I'm glad I found out about the sale on time.

Thursday, May 28, 2015


Sleek python satchel:  $9.99 (RSP:  $44.90)
Convertible maxi dress:  $9.99 (RSP:  $69.90)
Tape yarn stitch pullover:  $3.79 (RSP:  $49.90)
Shine yarn pullover:  $3.79 (RSP:  $49.90)

Cropped mock neck pullover:  $3.79 (RSP:  $49.50)
Asymmetric foil print top - Berry:  $3.79 (RSP:  $45.50)
Asymmetric foil print top - Bronze:  $3.79 (RSP:  $45.50)
 
All @ Ricki's
 
I returned the other asymmetric tops because these were cheaper.  Surprisingly, I'm keeping all of these!  

I wasn't sure about the purse.  I thought it might look cheap in person, but it's better in person!  I love how it looks.
 
I even saw the other two bags with that same python print (but different designs), and those looked great too.  I might buy one of them if a decent sale happens soon!

Monday, March 30, 2015


Joe Fresh - Python Print Silk shirt:  $9.04 (RSP:  $59)


Joe Fresh - Sequin snake skirt:  $4.04 (RSP:  $29)

I never normally buy from this store online, because their minimum for free shipping is usually around $50 and I never buy that much.  This time there was no minimum, so I had to jump on it!

The best part was, these are both lower than I thought they'd be!  I'm not sure if it was just a glitch, or if the site just wasn't up to date.  The python shirt was supposed to be $14.94, while the sequin skirt was supposed to be $6.94!!  Those prices are still the same even now.

I had a 10% off code, but this was way higher than that.  The price didn't even change until the very last minute.  Even when I was paying!  I tried to submit my payment twice, but each time there was an error.  But when it finally went through, I noticed that the total was lower!

Oh well, worked out great for me!  It only took about a week to receive too.  They packaged it pretty nicely.  The skirt even has a hanger, and the shirt has a cardboard backing.


Even the packing slip was on heavy weight paper!  I was pretty impressed.

Unfortunately, the clothes don't look as good on me as they do the model!  The snake skirt was a smaller size than I take, but I thought it would fit as a bodycon.  Well, it's not even a bodycon, but the silhouette is so weird!  

It has pockets...which in turn makes me look like I have huge saddlebags!  Which is weird, because it's not tight on me at all, even though I normally wear a large.

The skirt is actually velvet with sequins too, which I wasn't expecting.  Hmm, well we'll see how it looks after I lose some weight!

The shirt doesn't fit either, sadly.  It also doesn't even feel like silk, even though it's 100%!  I would have thought it was just polyester if there was no tag.  

They only had a medium left, and since the fit looked somewhat baggy on the model, I thought I could fit into it.

Well, I was wrong!  It's really form fitting!  I can't wear it right now.  I mean I can button it up, but it's super unflattering. 

Maybe I can wear them both in a month!

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.

Friday, January 30, 2015


Scuba material peplum dress (RSP:  $39)
Black sequin peplum dress (RSP:  $42)
Sequin snakeprint dress (RSP:  $35) 


Beige lace peplum dress (RSP:  $22.50)
Burgundy lace peplum dress (RSP:  $22.50)
Blue peplum dress (RSP: $ 30 - $85)

$5 each @ Sirens

I wish I brought a coupon!  I hadn't had to use one in so long, I didn't expect to again.  

This is the biggest one in the area, but I hardly go there.  They rarely have good sales, so I was surprised to see everything so cheap today.  I'm always down for a $5 dress, so I couldn't contain my excitement when I saw so many today!

I tried on 10 of them!  I passed up a lot more, since I didn't want to be spending too much.  I mostly passed up on the unstructured, shapeless dresses, since they're not as flattering as these ones.  Normally I'd consider them, but they didn't seem worth it in comparison.

I'm happiest about the ones in the first picture!   Sirens rarely has anything that good, material and design wise.  These kind of dresses would go for a lot more at another store.

The second picture is their standard kind of dress, but they're well worth $5.  Yay!

Thursday, January 2, 2014


Pink heart snakeskin skull duster clutch:  $13.96 off Aliexpress (RSP:  $20+)

There was a big sale, plus I had a $1 off coupon.  I thought the heart pattern in the snakeskin was cute and fun, so I just had to get it.

Shockingly, it's huge!  The size looks standard in the photo, but it's probably 1.5 times bigger than any of my other ones.  It's also way thinner, about half the normal width.  It's nice to have variety!

Friday, September 13, 2013


Gold skull duster purses in crocodile print (fuchsia, black, white):  $13.44 each


Pink/gold skull duster clutch:  $14.98
Pink/brown/purple snakeskin cobra skull duster clutch:  $11.97

All off aliexpress

...besides the black one.  I got that one off amazon for free since I used my points.  I'm pretty happy with all of them, they were all such good deals!

I've wanted the gold handle ones for a long time, since I always use them and that's the colour I prefer.  They're even better in person!  I wish I could have gotten them for cheaper (especially considering how low my other ones were), but I was ok with that price.

The pink clutch is gorgeous!  That one was actually regular price.  I wasn't sure how it would look in person (especially since the last pink one I got was completely different than expected), but it looks just like the picture.  I love how pale and pearly it is.

The cobra one was an afterthought, since I noticed this seller had a crazy $12 off coupon with only a $20 minimum!  I was worried they wouldn't honour it, but thankfully they did.

I had to choose a different colour (the one I bought was silver), and this would have been my last choice.  I'm probably just going to reupholster it.

Saturday, August 31, 2013


Gold leopard skull duster clutches:  $10.56 each @ eBay (RSP:  $20+)
Long red snakeskin skull duster clutch:  $18.40 @ aliexpress (RSP:  $30+)
Marbled pink skull duster clutch:  $14.50 @ aliexpress (RSP:  $20+)

I'm happiest about the snakeskin one...the size is way bigger than I expected, and it's really nice quality.


I was unhappy about the marbled pink one though.  I was so excited to get it, but it's way darker in person!  It looks like a pretty light pink in the promos, but in real life it's a mid range purplish pink...definitely not as nice.

I already have the leopard ones, but since they were cheap auctions, I decided to get some to customize.  I already started colouring in one red!  I'm thinking of making a blue and pink one next.

I saw them in different colours on aliexpress and liked them, but they were all twice the price as the gold and silver ones.


I didn't see the point in paying that much, especially when I knew I could get them for cheap on ebay.

I wish I paid less for these ones, since I've seen them go as low as $6 recently!  Still not a bad price for them, but since I have so many coming in, I wish I bid a little lower.

Surprisingly, they're different from the ones I bought before!  These ones have a padded surface, the other ones were hard. 

This one also has one skull oddly placed too far to the left, and the skull with the floral background is indistinguishable now.  The other one was definitely better quality, but nobody will notice except me!

Thursday, August 1, 2013


Snake/skull handle red snakeskin clutch:  $26.59 free off eBay (RSP:  $40+)

This is just so cool!  It ended up looking exactly like the picture.

It was a bit more than I wanted to pay, but since I had just gotten money from swagbucks, it ended up being free for me.  Well, I also got some money back through ebates.

This is a pretty direct knockoff of a McQueen handle, but surprisingly, it still looks pretty good.

There's another one in lace that I'm thinking about getting.  I just love this handle!

Wednesday, January 2, 2013


Wide cut out gold cuff with fuschia stones:  $.70 (BIN:  $6.52)
Bronze rhinestone necklace:  $2.50 (Highest:  $3.25)
Snakeskin necklace:  $2.06 (Highest:  $3.30)
Neon leopard necklace:  $1.46 (BIN:  $3.99)
Gold plated rhinestone necklace:  $1.60

Turquoise J.Crew style bubble bib necklace:  $1.76 (BIN:  $10+)
18K gold plated yellow J.Crew style bubble bib necklace:  $1.79 (BIN:  $10+)
18K gold plated gray J.Crew style bubble bib necklace:  $1.99 (BIN:  $10+)

Textured gold plated collar necklace with stone center:  $2.25 (BIN:  $5.60)
Filigree looped wire necklace:  $1.66 (Highest:  $2.92)

All off eBay.

I'm in love with that cuff!  So happy that I got such a great deal on it.

Also happy about the bubble bib necklaces, I really didn't think I could get them for so low.  Now I'm trying to win the other colours.

Sunday, December 23, 2012


Snakeskin cropped bustier (RSP:  $19)
Dark brown snakeskin cropped bustier (RSP:  $19)
Zebra print peplum top (RSP:  $19)
White ruched bustier top (RSP:  $16)
Sparkly coral bustier top (RSP:  $16)

$4 each @ Sirens

I love their $5 off coupon!  That's one of the reasons I'm hesitant to buy this brand used...I can get it new for the same price a lot of the time.

I really wasn't expecting much.  This location rarely has good sales, so I was surprised to find so many tops I wanted for reasonable prices.

I only wanted 3 of the tops, but I decided to add two more in since it'd be only $5 more.  The top two are my favourites.

*edit*

It turns out the zebra top was only $2.50 at another Sirens!  I  was pretty annoyed about that.

Well, they didn't have my size, plus everything else I bought in this post was twice the price, so that made me feel way better :P.

Monday, November 12, 2012


Burgundy eelskin purse:  $4
Big snakeskin purse:  $4
Bag of dolls:  $2

All @ Talize.

It was half off day - of course I had to go!  Last time I didn't find much, but it was a different story this time.

I normally like more structured bags, but since these ones were bigger I didn't mind.  

The styles were somewhat simple, but since the materials were so luxe I had to pick them up.  Especially the snakeskin bag, it was a steal for one that huge!\

Also bought a bag of dolls.  I only bought it for the nude Liv doll, but it turns out the wig belongs to a moxie teen doll...those are kind of crappy quality.  

I wish it was a Liv wig, but at least the girl is the last character I needed to complete my set.  There was also a flight attendant suit that I thought was sort of neat, though it is on a cheapo doll.

*edit*

Turns out the snakeskin purse is actually embossed leather.  It took me a while to realize that!