Red metallic horse skull duster clutch (RSP:  $29.99+)

Green metallic horse skull duster clutch (RSP:  $29.99+)

Silver and black spiked clutch (RSP:  $25.99+)

Gold and beige spiked clutch (RSP:  $25.99+)

Silver and blue winged skull clutch (RSP:  $26+)

All for $112 at Aliexpress

This was all from the same seller.  I ended up buying so many because I thought I was getting a crazy deal...$18 off in coupons, plus every item was already a special sale price.  It would have worked out to around $18 each, so I was excited.

Well, the seller ended up using a courier, and I had to pay $20 in fees!  There goes all of my savings.  I was so annoyed...I would have rather waited than pay extra. 

At least I finally have these for a decent price.  It was still cheaper than their normal sale price, but two bucks more than buying them separately at their special sale price.  

But....at least I only had to wait a week instead of a month.

Gold spiked knuckle clutch:  $19.43 off aliexpress

It's the top one...the bottom one is the mismatched one I got off ebay.  I knew the stud pattern was slightly different, but I thought it would be ok.

Big mistake!  It looks really crappy and amateurish, especially compared to the other one.  I regretted buying it right away...I wished I paid the $3 more to get a better one.

But since I was going to customize the bottom one anyway, I decided to see if I could switch the plates.  Well, I did, and it turned out great! 

Surprisingly, one of the plates ended up being a little smaller...I didn't think that would happen!  There's a little gap on one side, but at least it's not that noticeable.

Given the option now, I definitely would have gone for the other one...it was a huge hassle take things apart, plus that one looked even better!  The center studs are bigger so the effect is even more dramatic.

Spiked knuckle clutch:  $21.23 $10.23

Black skull clutch:  $10.54 / $6

All off eBay.

I'm really annoyed about that clutch.  It was supposed to look like this!

 This is what I got:

The colour combination is horrible!  It just clashes, I don't like it at all.  The dark grey frame totally blends in with the black pleather, and you really can't see the handle very well.

The seller is offering me a $6 refund, but I'm hoping he'll give me at least half my payment back.  I really think I should get a full refund, since it's entirely their fault!

If they had the right pictures up I wouldn't have bought it.  I've already bought another one from another seller, so hopefully that one turns out alright.

This is actually the third time I've tried to get this clutch!  I don't know why I've had so much trouble.  The first time was from the same seller as this time, but it never arrived.

On a more positive note....the other clutch is wonderful!  Way better than I expected.  The fake leather looks pretty good, but still feels crappy.

I kind of wish I didn't use a buy it now, since I ended up winning one on auction a few days later for crazy cheap.

*update*

The seller gave me $11 back, about half of my money.  I had to fight even to get that!  They offered me $6, which was a total insult.

I really think they should have refunded me the entire amount, but I didn't want to keep on arguing with them.  I'll just make the best of it and reupholster it with something less ugly.

DIY spike knuckle duster clutch

I bought this knuckle clutch at Winners a while back...it was missing a stone, but for $5, I didn't care!  I knew I could find a suitable replacement.

I was thinking about genuine pearls at first, but I didn't have enough to fill the space.  I was also thinking about this heart shaped gem, but it didn't fill the whole completely, which looked a bit off.

I ended up settling for the spikes.  I think they look great!  They match more than my alternatives did, and they make this purse so distinct.  There aren't any on the market that look like this one!

It cost me less than $6 in total, I don't k now the exact amount since I forgot to record how much those spikes were.

Studded peplum dresses with silver spike shoulders (aqua and coral):  $5 each @ Sirens (RSP:  $27 each)

Finally!  I've been watching these since last year.  They've been $10 for a long time, but I was waiting to see if they would go down any more.  $5 is really what I wanted to pay.

It paid off today!  It wasn't my preferred size, but I just couldn't let them go.  I know they'll definitely fit, so I just need to get my butt in gear!

I actually was undecided at first, but since there was no lineup and I had some time to spare, I thought that was a sign.  They actually look way better on than I thought!  If I knew how it would fit beforehand, there would be no second thoughts!

They're actually still $10 at all of the other ones I went to.  I'm going to be cheezed if I find it that cheap in my preferred size later on.

15 x 30mm screw on spikes:  $1.29 / $2.10 (Highest:  $8)

25 x 13mm screw on spikes:  $2.06 (BIN:  $6.50)

15 x 29mm screw on spikes:  $1.81 (BIN:  $7.50)

50 18mm round studs:  $1.06 (BIN:  $3.50)

100 x 9.5mm screw on spikes:  $2.32 (Highest:  $16.50)

15 x 20mm screw on spikes:  $1.45 (Highest:  $8.50)

All off eBay.

I kind of wish I paid less for a lot of these.  If I just waited, I could have gotten most of them for around a dollar!

Oh well.  It was still a lot less than I would have paid anywhere else.

It takes so long to DIY though...I don't think I'll be doing them for a while.  I bought all of these for specific purses!

Spiked heart shaped sequin mini clutch - total price:  $1.56 (clutch including tax) +  $.43 (studs) = $1.99

Another DIY!  I had an extra of this clutch...I picked it up at Claire's for super cheap.  So cheap, I couldn't leave any of them behind!

I already gave two away, and had one more that I thought I'd give to someone else.

But instead, I decided to make an awesome studded clutch.  It beats paying $20 for the ones on eBay!

Though I did end up doing that for another colour...well, that one was bigger anyway.

Anyway, the hot glue was way too messy, there are some gobs around the edges that I couldn't get off...so next time, I'm trying super glue!

QED London - Silver spike bra dress:  $7.50 @ Urban Planet (RSP:  $30+)

Finally!  I've wanted a dress like this for soooo long, but I couldn't bring myself to pay regular price.  I've seen it sold in lot of stores for upwards of $40!

I didn't see it go on sale even ONCE until now.

I actually wouldn't even have known if it weren't for my friend.  As a bonus, it's even cheaper than it was when she told me about it!

I'm really glad I went when I did, this was the only one left and it didn't have a price tag on!

It's not the size I prefer, but I'm just glad it's mine!  The bra is the same for all sizes anyway. 

I wish I had a gold one to match.  I do have the bra, but it's too small to wear!  I haven't tried this one on yet, but I think it'll work out.  The cups are a lot flatter so it's not as size specific.

Gold spike bra:  $8.82 $2.82 (Highest:  $26)
White leopard collar necklace:  $2.26 (Highest:  $9.50)
Champagne crystal necklace:  $2.25 (Highest:  $7.55)
Black rosette padded corset:  $8.50 (Highest:  $20.76)

All off eBay.

I was really excited about that bra, but stupidly, it's too small for me.  I was actually worried about it being too big!  I even sized up just in case!

They had a chart and I followed it, so I don't see why the bra doesn't fit...unless they sent me the wrong one, or the chart was off.  I mean, come on!  Just look at how it compares to bras that actually fit me:

I'm pretty unhappy about it.  There's no way it's the size that's listed!  Does that look like a 38C to you?  I really hope they'll give me a full refund, there's no way to make it work.  

The corset on the other hand, is gorgeous!  That was worth the eight bucks, unlike the bra.

The bra was a BIN...I really wanted it so I decided to buy it once it went on sale.  I'm still looking for some that fit me, I guess I better stick to looking locally!

*edit*

The seller gave me $6 back...well, that's better than nothing.  

Seductions - Black military peplum top w/gold butons (RSP:  $5 - $19)
Seductions - Blue military peplum top w/gold buttons (RSP:  $5 - $19)

Poetry - Beige spiked collar sleeveless top (RSP:  $5 - $18)
Seductions - Ruched chiffon top w/asymmetrical heart zipper front (RSP:  $5 - $20)

Seductions - Ruched blue bustier top (RSP:  $2.50 - $15)
Seductions - Ruched red bustier top (RSP:  $2.50 - $15)

Everything for $20 @ Sirens.

What an amazing deal!  Each top works out to about $3.33 each...I'm so glad I decided to go in.  I kind of wish I bought the last top in black as well, but I wanted to just make the minimum for the $5 off coupon.

Going to Sirens is such an addiction for me lately!  They always have great clothes at great prices.  I'm planning on going to another one tomorrow, I wonder what they'll have.

Valia - Shirred military shorts:  $4 each (RSP:  $17 each)
Seduction - Gold studded black strapless dress:  $6 (RSP:  $25)

All @ Sirens

I'm so glad I printed out that coupon.  I really didn't think I'd use it, but here we are!

The shorts are the same as the one I got from Urban Behavior a long time ago, and I paid almost twice the price for those ones! 

The studded dress scanned in at $10, but I got it for $7 since I found one that was still marked that price.  Score!

Shockingly, none of these were made in China!  The shorts were made in Canada, while the dress was made in the US.  I'm surprised they were able to sell them so cheap.

Black studded shoulder bodycon dress:  $8 (RSP:  $27)
Red studded shoulder bodycon dress:  $8 (RSP:  $27)
Red ruffle top w/chain straps:  $4 (RSP:  $19)

All @ Sirens.

This is why I love Sirens!  They have such great designs that sometimes go for reasonably cheap.

It was a no-brainer when I saw these three, though I decided to try them on first.   I'm really glad I got them when I did since they were gone a few minutes later!

Now I wonder if I should have gone even earlier.  On the first day they even had an extra 20% off!  I wonder if I could have used the coupon then, like I did this time.