Another P&G sampler, plus a sample from Dove. I just missed out on a samplesource pack so I'm glad I didn't miss this one too.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
Flower candle holder with rose candles: $.99 (RP: $1.99)
Napco originals by giftcraft - Vintage Japan ceramic girl wall holder: $.99 (RP: $1.99)
Jacques Vert - Olive green pleated ankle length skirt (RP: $5.99) (18 days)
Jones Studio - Beige ankle length skirt (RP: $5.99) (18 days)
The clothing here is mostly outdated, so I really didn't expect to find anything. They were having a $.99 sale though, so I just couldn't help myself.
I was surprised to find these gems. That beige skirt is perfect! So fashionable and well fitting. I like the grey skirt as well, but it does seem a bit dated. Nobody wears those kind of skirts anymore!
The white one was actually insanely long, I wonder if it was used for a play or something. The material is so thick and shiny, it looks like something you'd use for a costume.
I would have left it behind, but then I had the bright idea to make it into a dress. It's long enough to be ankle length if I tie it around my neck! I just need to make some armholes and I'm good to go. For a dollar, why not?
The other stuff was because I had a coupon. I really liked the girl wall holder, but her bow is broken off. Still, I've never found anything like that before, and $1 seemed like a decent price. I'll probably fix it or just cover it with a fabric bow.
Turns out someone painted on that lipstick...after I washed it, it all came off. The original is a lot more muted and looks ways better.
I only bought the candle because I had a coupon. It was between that and a new in box ceramic cherub candle that I already had.
I didn't need two of them (plus, I remember buying that other one NEW for the same price) so I got this one instead. I love flowers and I thought it was a neat take on it.
Labels:
$1 clothing,
candles,
ceramic,
clothing,
decor,
flowers,
pleats,
roses,
salvation army,
skirts,
thrift store,
vintage
Sailor Moon - Kaleido moon scope wand: $1.99
"The Unique Collection" rose/pearl resin frame: $2.99
Both @ Value Village.
Total score on the wand! Prices have gone up over the years, even for the american ones. This one was only released in Japan, there was never a version here.
*edit*
Turns out there was a version released here, but it seems to be pretty rare. It wasn't even marketed under the proper name!
*edit*
Turns out there was a version released here, but it seems to be pretty rare. It wasn't even marketed under the proper name!
I guessed that it went for around $50...turns out they've gone anywhere from $108 - $165! This one's missing the battery cover, but some of those ones were in worse cosmetic shape. A moot point anyway, there's no way I'm selling this!
Actually, I just saw one with the battery cover missing an that one went for $120. Score!
Actually, I just saw one with the battery cover missing an that one went for $120. Score!
I was worried it wouldn't work, but it sounds just like new. Actually, the sound is so loud it hurts my ears! I wonder whose bright idea that was.
I wasn't sure about the frame because one of the roses was chipped, but I thought it was just so pretty and unique. I've never seen a frame like that before! It has 3D pearls and flowers, and the pearls do look very realistic.
It was a bit more than I wanted to pay, but I just couldn't pass it up.
Labels:
anime,
sailor moon,
thrift store,
toys,
value village
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Fancy gold frame: $2.99 @ Value Village.
This was more than I wanted to pay considering it's just plastic. But it just looks so gold! Most frames I see are quite boring, but this one caught my eye right away.
I've been looking for something like this for a long time, so I was willing to pay the extra dollar.
I wish I paid more attention in the past. It's hard to find an outstanding frame like this! I see a lot of nice ones, but most are quite boring.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Bag of 3 Littlest pet shop blythes: $2.99
Jumbo hypo needle prop: $1 (RSP: $3.99 - $20)
Both @ Value Village.
I was hoping they still had some Halloween stuff left, and I wasn't super disappointed. When I arrived most of it was cleared away, but I was happy I managed to find this.
Even their regular price of $4 seemed reasonable! I looked online when I got home and saw that the average price was around $12 including shipping...some people have paid around $20!
Which would have been a total ripoff. The plastic is pretty flimsy, $1 is probably what it's worth. Still, I wouldn't have been too distraught paying full price if I needed it.
I noticed that the top could be removed, so I bought it to use in lieu of a purse. I thought that was such a great idea, and for $1, why not?
I wasn't as sure about the Blythes. I already have a ton of petite blythes (the Japanese version) that I never really look at anymore, and I'm trying not to needlessly add a lot of junk around.
But I'm glad I decided against that. They're adorable! They came nude, but I had a bunch of clothing from my more zealous days. I'm so glad I didn't leave them behind, $1 each is a great price for them.
Now I wish I bought some when they were in stores. They discontinued them last year, and I haven't even seen them at Liquidation World or other clearance stores.
Well, I saw one at Winners for $7, and now I wish I bought that one. I was waiting to see if it would go down, but it never did.
If I see it again I'll pick her up!
Labels:
blythe,
dolls,
halloween,
thrift store,
toys,
value village
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Red brocade leggings (RSP: $12)
Grey brocade leggings (RSP: $12)
Black studded leggings (RSP: $12)
Black leggings with gold spikes (RSP: $15)
Black/shiny black accent leggings (RSP: $10)
$4 each @ Sirens.
I had a coupon, plus all of them were 2 for $10. Well, the spiked one was marked $5, but it was a size small. I thought it was stretchy enough and I liked the design, so I took a chance.
Plus, I had to buy enough in order to be able to use the coupon. So if that one doesn't end up fitting, no big deal...it was practically free anyway!
Even without the coupon, $5 each for a pair of leggings isn't bad. All of my black ones are ripped, so I thought I might as well buy some more. I was waiting to get them uber cheap, but I don't think it's going to happen anytime soon.
There was a blue brocade one that I was tempted by, it's exactly the same as the ones above. I'll just see how well these ones work out first!
Red fleece robe: $3
Crivit rubber insoles: $2
Both @ Dollarama
I feel like I need that robe in every colour! Blue is the only one I'm still looking for. I don't know if I'll end up finding it, they've been harder to find recently.
I'm surprised dollarama keeps on getting different insoles in. This one wasn't made by them either, so I thought it was worth picking up.
I wish I picked a bigger size though! The other ones ended up being slightly too big, so I thought I'd size down for this one. Well, I wish I hadn't, since this one was a bit small for my tastes.
Labels:
dollar store,
dollarama,
fleece,
insoles,
robe
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