Mario Serrani - wool blazer:  $4.99 @ Talize

This was the first thing I walked away with.  I thought the design was flattering - it cinches at the waist and flares out after that.

Gee this isn't a flattering picture, but I do like how it looks when I'm not moving my arms up:

I'm not too crazy about the sleeve length, but I think it'll look great with some elbow length leather gloves.  Too bad it'll be too hot to wear that ensemble for a while!

Mondi - wool/cashmere coat:  $4.99 @ Talize

I was just about to leave when I saw this coat.  

I wasn't too sure about it...it's too big for me, and it doesn't look brand new.  I bought it because I liked the design, it's high quality, and I think I can rework it to fit me.  Also, I think I can crisp it up a little.

I already have way too many coats, but none like this one - it almost touches the floor!  I like the buttons too, they clink when you walk.

Furs by Karoway  - fur coat:  $20 @ Value Village

They were having a half off sale today - of course I had to go!  One store said they would be opening at 7, so that's the one I went to first...turns out all of them opened at that time! 

I spent almost two hours at this location!  I couldn't believe it.

This it the first time I ventured through most of the clothing racks...it was such a headache!  My arm got so sore and I just had to stop.  I just don't think it's worth the hassle considering I can get most of my wardrobe new, for cheaper.  I've never spent that long at one thrift store before.

I was undecided on this coat.  After deliberating for way too long, I decided to just get it anyway.

If it were cheaper it'd be no contest!  But I didn't feel like it was worth the $20 considering the other ones I bought were lower than that.

But this one isn't rabbit fur.  I have no idea what fur it is, but it's way better than rabbit fur...it might be mink.  That was the clincher.

I think I'll probably keep the coat.  At least it was made close to home.

Other than that, it was really well made!  The lining has a lovely pattern on it and it's lined with all of these pleats.  It also has a hidden pocket plus two others.

I looked online and found one from this company that was made in the 1960's, so this one might be that old as well.

Saint Jack - black leather bag:  $3.50
Creazoni Alma - straw chain purse:  $2.80
Leather/pony (or calf?) hair purse:  $5.60

All @ Value Village.

Today was a 30% off day for club members, which was kind of odd since they're having a half off sale in less than a week.

Considering that, I thought it would be a waste to go today.  But I did anyway...because a lot could happen in five days!

I'm glad I did.  Someone knew quality: there were a lot of great purses today!  A lot weren't my style, but it was nice to see something other than the usual PVC crap.

Close up of the alma purse:

This was the first one I decided to buy.  It smells like smoke, gross!  But hopefully it'll be alright after a cleaning.

I just love the style, and the price.  It was made in Italy too!  I thought it was pretty unique, I've never seen anything like that before.  Plus, I'm a sucker for chain straps.

Close up of the Saint Jack hardware:

Just gorgeous!  Well, the hardware anyway.  I'm not too crazy about the general style, but I picked it up because of all of the awesome details.

This purse is as well made as the $300 one I found a while back, so I thought it was worth something.

Sadly, it's only worth about $20-$60 secondhand, if you can find a buyer!

Too bad.  It really is an amazing quality purse. Oh well, can't beat the price I paid!  I wonder what retail was, I'm pretty sure it was up there.

The pony hair purse looks almost brand new, save for one mark. It's such great quality, it's too bad there's no sign of a maker!  It has such a strong leather smell still, and it feels very expensive.

Sparrow lingerie:  $2.75

Belt:  $1.99

Leopard fur cuff socks:  $2.06

All off eBay.

The other things are freebies from a brandsampler pack.

Musical jewelry cabinet:  $3.49 @ Salvation Army

I actually bought this last week during their half off sale.

This one was ridiculous!  There were some things that I wanted, but their original pricing was so high, half price wasn't much of a deal.

I probably wasted over an hour there trying to decide!  They had another musical jewelry cabinet with a twirling ballerina inside, but they wanted $7.50 for it...even though one of the legs was broken off!  It couldn't even stand!

This one was broken too, but at least it could be fixed because all of the parts were there.

Well, except for the clock.  It's supposed to look like the picture shown on the box it came in:

I really have no use for clocks, and this one was missing it.  Saves me the trouble of taking it out! 

Despite the broken leg, I was still considering buying the ballerina one.  I ended up putting it back because it also had a clock, which I found really tacky.  Plus, it was just too much money for something most people would have thrown in the garbage.

If I find one in better condition, I'll probably pick it up.

Also, I didn't like the wash on the other one.  I preferred the finish on this one.

The main draw for me was the crazy feet:

I don't even know what those are!  They kind of look like crushed rats...which is a bizarre decor choice.  The box just describes them as creatures:

I actually like the design on the front of the box better than the actual one!

I wonder where these kind of things are sold, I certainly never see them around!  They're still being sold online now, so it can't be too old. 

I found a picture of the exact same one here, except in a different colour:

Granted, the clock looks pretty ok.  But I'd much rather have the compartment space.

Free comic book day loot!

They actually had a hardcover this year.  It was so pretty and well done.

I wish I could have picked up the Peanuts one, but my store gives them out at random in blank bags.

I'm glad that I got the sonic and the disney one at least — those are the ones I read when I was little!  Always brings me back.