Chopin - fuchsia cat bag:  $4.99 @ Talize (RSP:  $30)
Hello Kitty face bag:  $1.99 @ Talize (RSP:  $18+)
Giant Clawdeen doll:  $3.99 @ Value Village

The bag was unused, otherwise I probably wouldn't have bought it.  I thought it was just a cheap bag from China, but turns out it's made in Italy!  The company also makes these cute dachshund bags.

Don't really buy Monster High dolls anymore, but I've always wanted the big ones.  I'd still like to find the other mains..Frankie, Lagoona, and Draculaura.  All complete and this price would be great!

I actually had the hello kitty case added to my amazon wish list.  It's a toy, came with a bunch of plastic accessories:

Previous owner broke off the handle.  Seemed like the right choice.

Agate tealight holder:  $3.99 (RSP:  $20+)(0 days)
Rose quartz tealight holder:  $3.99 (RSP:  $12.99+)(0 days)

Both @ Talize.

I've considered paying $13 at Winners for the rose quartz, but now I'm glad I didn't!  I'd much rather pay this price.  I was waiting for the right specimen before throwing down at winners.

This tealight holder is way better than the ones I got at Winners, because it goes all the way down to the bottom.  It looks beautiful lit up!  The other one is just at the top, so it doesn't illuminate anything.

Pop art wall plaques:  $4.99 each @ Talize

Can't find a comparable price for these, but they're made out of wood!  Felt like a deal.  I really like the graphics.  I plan to make it into a table.

Glass light up unicorn:  $4.99 @ Talize (18 days!)

I was surprised at the date, since I definitely didn't see it there before.  Even this time, I saw it hidden away in a weird place.

I'm not sure how old it is since they'd usually use something like plastic for this if it's a cheap toy.

I saw one in box on eBay:

That's only $8.63 US!  But I was OK with what I paid too.  It changes colour and even plays music!

Pixel chix house:  $3.99 (RSP:  $50+)(26 days)
Hello kitty phone:  $9.99 (6 days)

Both @ Talize.

I'm so happy about that phone!  I've wanted it ever since my hello kitty craze started a few months ago.

I saw someone selling a used one for $35, but I didn't want to pay that much.  This is what I wanted to pay!

I was worried since there was no way to test it, but thankfully it all works.  There's a price tag at the bottom that say $59.95!

I saw an in box one for $80.  It was the same as that one, except it had some rhinestones:

I've seen variations without caller ID, but those aren't very useful.  This one's pretty charming though:

I'm considering bringing mine out too!

Lamb planter:  $1.99 @ Talize

Put out the same day!  The face could be better, but I thought it was cute overall.

1964 bubble cut Barbie:  $2.99 @ Talize (just put out today!)

I couldn't believe it when I saw this!  She was alone in there...usually they put a bunch of things in one bag.

Usually they would have put her in the case instead...for much higher.  But I'm glad they didn't.

I'll admit I came out today to check that Salvation Army again just in case there were more Blythes...there weren't, but this was worth the trip!

Hello Kitty lantern light night light:  $2.99 @ Talize (RSP:  $19.99+)(13 days!)

I thought this would just be a plain light, so it was a pleasant surprise.  The plastic feels really cheap so I was surprised it retailed for so high.  I was also surprised it was on the floor so long!  It's a reasonable price and looks new.

There was also a nude blip hello kitty doll for $3.99, but it had been drawn on with marker all over!  I thought that was way too high for the crappy condition it was in so I left it.  It did have the shoes...I would have paid $2 for it.  Maybe if it's around during the next half off sale.

Hello kitty projection alarm clock:  $4.19 @ Talize (RSP:  $20+)

I wanted a fun alarm clock, so I couldn't resist.  It was marked at $5.99 but I had a 30% off coupon.  It projects the time on the wall:

Pictures are from amazon.  It's $90 on amazon Canada!  It came out 5 years ago though...I saw it was selling for $30-$40 US back then.  Right now it's $45 with shipping.   I wonder how much it was in Canada.

This was actually a new location!  I didn't know that they opened a second one, but apparently it's been open for around 4 months now.

It's in a really convenient location because there are two other big thrift stores around (and this one's big too!).  I'll try to make an effort to come more often!

*edit*

I ended up blinging it:

I'm so happy with how it turned out!  I saw some blinged out hello kitty figures before and really liked the look.  They were all super expensive too!  I saw one for $160+ locally.

Really love this Sephora brush set...but the retail price was $450 US!!  Picture from pinterest:

Really love this piggy bank!  Also from pinterest:

I'm happy with mine...I think it's more functional, plus it was dirt cheap compared to the others!

Lot of LPS Blythe dolls:  $3.99 for all @ Talize

They came in a big bag of toys, but there was nothing else I wanted.  I didn't really want to pay that much, but I haven't found them in a while, and I couldn't resist.

Framed glass silhouette:  $1.99
Alabaster unicorn:  $4.99

Both @ Talize

I probably shouldn't have, but I couldn't resist!  I just love quirky decorations.  These were full price but they seemed reasonable enough.  I've seen the unicorn go for around $20.

Theory - Shinna bi stretch blazer:  $6.50 (RSP:  $400)(10 days)

Bag of doll making supplies:  $2 (7 days)

They were having a half off sale, and it was on the way...even though I was super tired, I couldn't resist!

I have a ton of black blazers, but this one just looked so polished.  I had to have it!  This is the exact same one I have:

I only wanted the parts for the pose doll heads.  I'm not quite sure what bodies I'll put them on, but I'm sure I'll thrift something!

There are a ton of other vintage heads:

I don't think I'll keep any of them.

One of the pose doll heads had a $.69 sticker stuck to her hair.  I wonder if that's how much it cost?  That's so reasonable!

Sindy doll and LPS blythe:  $3.99 @ Talize

More than I wanted to pay, but I can't resist those blythes!  There were two other dolls in the bag, but I already redonated them.

The Sindy's from the 80's.  I think she might be Starlight Sindy:

I think all of the Sindys I have are from the 80's.  I'd love to find an older one!  Though any kind of Sindy is pretty hard to come by in the first place.

Zara - Velvet military blazer:  $6.50 (4 days)(RSP:  $100+)

Born - Burnished leather Lewisa boots:  $10 (5 days)(RSP:  $225)

 

Furreal Zambi elephant:  $2 (13 days)(RSP:  $50+)

My Scene vespa:  $1 (3 days)

All @ Talize

I almost didn't go, but I'm sort of glad I did.  I always find neat stuff!  

I have so many blazers, I really don't want to buy anything that's not high end.  But that Zara one had such a flattering design, I had to get it.  

The boots are such wonderful quality, and they're new!  The soles only have store wear, they definitely haven't been worn outside.  

They're so comfortable too!  This is a size 11, which is bigger than I normally use, but I thought it still looked ok.  

I remember seeing that elephant in stores.  I think the lowest I saw it for was around $30, which I definitely wasn't going to pay.  

But it was a no-brainer for $2!  I just hope it works. 

Bag of toys:  $3.99 for all @ Talize

Well, there was way more than that, but it was nothing I wanted.  I only really wanted the Licca...I think she's early fourth generation!  I don't have any others in that style.

Her face is so sweet, but it's too bad her mouth looks smeared!  I think she might have had real makeup on her.  

She looks better after a washing, but her mouth still looks a bit stained.  I wouldn't have wanted to pay that much for her alone, but with all of the neat furniture, it was a decent deal.  

That throne is awesome!  It actually doubles as storage.  The seat lifts up, then there's a compartment below that.  It's a disney toy, but I can't find where it came from.

Bestini Paris - Wool suit:  $6.50 @ Talize (4 days)

It looked great in the store but at home, I wasn't so sure about the shoulders.  I still might return it.

Jones New York - Mint green beaded/embroidered silk halter dress:  $5 @ Talize (RSP:  $200+)

Can you believe this is all I bought on a half off day??  That's never happened before!  There just wasn't much good stuff this time, sadly.

I almost didn't buy this one (because it was somewhat wrinkled), but now I'm glad I did.  It's so flattering on!

They had another one in the exact same colour, in the exact same style sans the embroidery/beads.  They were the same price too.  It was a no-brainer!

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.

Originaux par Pablo - Beige leather jacket:  $10 (4 days)

Bag of toys:  $2 (3 days)

Blue knot buckle belt:  $1 (20 days)

Red silk silver plated belt:  $2 (4 days)

All @ Talize

I just can't help it, they always have great stuff here!  It was snowing, but I decided to go anyway.  After missing out on winners' final clearance, I just had to go!

I wasn't sure about the leather jacket, since I do have some that are a similar colour.  This one's a bit thicker and roomier, so I decided to get it.

That red belt is crazy!  It's pretty old, I'm not sure how old exactly...but the buckle has a patina to it, so it's at least silver plated!  The sash is made of silk too, so this must have been expensive.  I've never seen a belt that exquisite before!

The other one isn't very exciting in comparison, but since it was cheap and nice I picked it up.

What was in the toy bag.  An interesting note - the bigger doll with plastic shoes doesn't have any feet!  She has leg stumps...I thought that was hilarious.

Some stuff was out of the picture, but that's pretty much it.  I low how much stuff you get at Talize!  It's always 2-4 more times what you would get at Value Village, and their toys never go on sale.

I wanted the LPS blythe of course.  Finally!  I was going through kind of a drought recently.

The wardrobe is neat too, except the stickers really cheapen it.  Turns out it is cheap...you can get them on ebay for $3.50 shipped!  That's a great price for what you get.

That one is hot pink though, so it looks even cheaper!  I much prefer the colouring of mine.

It also came with this weird tiny baby attached to a high seat.  It's for a Kelly doll...there's a lever that moves the doll's arms up and down.  I've never seen anything like that before, but it came out in 1998.  It is pretty ugly, but I do like how small it is.

I also liked most of the figures, especially the rudolph and the LPS chick!  I don't normally care for littlest pet shop animals, but some of them are pretty great.

Toy lot - 2006 Barbie kitchen set, high heel shaped container, flocked monkey, lil bratz clothes:  $3

Westminster toys - "Miss Diva" walking/oinking pig:  $2.50 (7 days)

All @ Talize

Due to my recent obsession, I hit up the toy section first.  I wonder if these would have still been around if I didn't?

I've been crazy about pigs lately, so it was funny that I found this one.  I've always wanted one of those mechanical pets, but I never got one when I was younger because they were too expensive.  This one was definitely priced right!

I have no idea why they made it so tacky though.  What's with the wig?  The pig acts like a normal pig too, so I don't know why they describe her as "sassy."

The other weird thing is, the box is dated 2001, while the pig is dated 1986!  There's even a different company name on the pig - iwaya.  So I wonder if they just repackaged old stock.

Turns out the pig is still being sold under the name "Mr. Bacon."  Same company too, but all of the colours are garish and ugly.  I'm pretty happy with the one I got, and the price just can't be beat.  The new ones are $25!

I wasn't sure about the kitchen because one of the handles was missing, but turns out that area doesn't open anyway.  But the microwave, oven, and other cabinet do, so I thought it was worth the $3.  

Especially since it also had a lot of neat details (like a hanging rack), and it looked realistic.  Well, more realistic than usual for something from barbie.  Found a stock picture of it:

The colour is pretty unique too, plus I thought the molded floral details were pretty.  Plus, it came with a bunch of other stuff I liked so I thought the bag was worth it.

It came with even more than shown, but I already redonated that stuff.