Silver clutch:  $1 @ EFADS

Pink bunny shoes:  $1 @ EFADS

I ended up buying these on a whim.  I'm really glad I did, since they were just about cleared out the next time I went to that location! 

I don't have kids, but I thought I would save it for that occasion...either that, or put it on one of my toys.  They were just too cute to pass up! 

The clutch is pretty cheap quality, but I thought I could at least reuse the kiss lock mechanism.  This was the only silver one left, which is what prompted this entire purchase.

The silhouette/cameo type thing is a memento from a memorable day out.  A great start to the new year!

Avon - leaf candle holder:  10 for $1 (!) @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $5+ each)
Burnished brown studded bag:  $5 @ Icing by Claire's (RSP:  $43.50)
Roberto Vianni - black suede boots:  $5 @ Shoe Warehouse (RSP:  $189.95)

I see now that I never blogged about it, but a while ago I bought two Avon items for a dollar from Liquidation World - the candle holder above and a LED flower bouquet.

I actually decided I wanted to get more, but the sale was over by that time.

I was biding my time, waiting for it to come back again...when I suddenly came upon the 10 for $1 sign today!  I thought it would just be for the cheaper items, so imagine my surprise when the worker assured me those were included as well.

I bought 3 of the votive holders above, 2 more LED bouquets, and 5 golden butterfly wall mounted votive holders.   I honestly wonder if they made any money on this sale!

I actually wanted to buy the butterfly holders a while ago, but again, the sale was over.  I would also need a lot of them, since I planned to cover the length of at least one with them.

Anyhow, now I don't think 5 is enough.  10 probably would have been, but the boxes take up so much room, and I don't really have the space...maybe I'll go back for more some other time.

I couldn't carry out my plan until I had my own place, which doesn't seem like it'll happen in the foreseeable future.

Still, when it does, I'd like to have one room with these mounts furnished across the walls.  They would look amazing with candles lit in place!

I wasn't sure about the purse.   I don't really like purses that big, but I am a fan of all of the studs and compartments.

Since I don't have any purses of that size in that colour, it came home with me today.  Love that it's still on the website.  Also bought my mom a cute little purse since she came with me.

 

Another bout of deja vu-these boots came home with me again.

For $5, I just couldn't help it!  They're so comfortable and such great quality.  I've worn my other ones so much, the heels are getting a bit scuffed..so I thought I might as well have a back up pair.  I'm thinking of converting them to thigh highs if I find the appropriate material.

Chapman's ice cream truck:  free
Mentha Organics - sheer rose lip tint:  free @ Bath and body works (RSP:  $7.50)
Red Velvet PocketBac Hand gel:  $2 @ Bath and body works

The truck was from Chapman's kids club - for kids of all ages!  Took a bit over two weeks of playing games to win that truck.

Not going to lie..I signed up just to get that truck.  You can't get it anywhere else, and I'm a sucker for realistic models.

I ordered it around the 12th, and it arrived at my door on Christmas eve!  Great timing.  I ended up giving it to my brother since he was really impressed with it.

I'm really impressed with the company!  What a great gesture, definitely makes me give their ice cream preference.

As for the other stuff, I had a coupon.  A free lip item with any purchase.  That was my first time shopping there, and I was surprised at how attentive and friendly the sales associates were.

I also really liked that they put everything in cute paper bags.  I probably won't shop there again unless there's some other worthwhile promotion though.

 

Purses:  3 for $10 (RSP:  $19.99 each)

 Tights/socks/leg warmers/capris: 10 for $10 (RSP: $6.99 - $9.99 each)

All @ Ardene

I haven't been here in a while, mainly because it's so out of the way.  This is still the only Ardene around with this pricing, so I was hoping it would still be the same when I came today.

It was and I was ecstatic!  I wonder if they have this pricing year round.  I'll definitely come back here once each season.  They had a bunch of stuff I never saw before, mainly the purses!  I have a big thing for ruffles, so those had to come home with me.

I was all set to get some new socks, I was thinking those would make up the bulk of my 10 for $10.  I ended up finding a few 2 packs in there, so the single pairs didn't really seem worth it after that.  I ended up getting a bunch of tights instead, most of them made of thicker material.

Joy & Peace - Claudia-07 - clear heeled platform pumps:  $5 @ Shoe Warehouse (RSP:  $69.95)
Can opener:  $1.25 @ Dollarama

Went shopping to a far away mall with a friend today.  The one with the cheap Ardene...bought so much stuff there, it deserves its own post!

Didn't think I'd buy anything from Shoe Warehouse.  It's been pretty picked over from the previous half off sales...surprisingly enough, it's back on!

I just had to have the above when I saw them!  When my friend pointed them out to me, I couldn't contain my excitement.  I love everything about them from the clear platforms to the polka dots on the inside.  There's even a textured metal rod inside the heel!

They were a size 8 though, so I didn't think they would fit.  I tried them on, and amazingly, they fit perfectly!  A bow on top would complete these shoes, so I'll be making those once I have some free time.

Can opener's a stocking stuffer for my mom.  It's one of those ones that make the edges smooth, so let's see how that goes.

Old Navy - wool blend pants (RSP:  $39.50)
Old Navy - Maternity low rise boot cut jeans (RSP:  $29.50)
The Gap - grey pants (RSP:  $45)
The Gap - kahkis (RSP:  $45)

All 4 for $1 @ Revlon Warehouse

13.5" Quatchi with mittens:  free @ Northern Gifts (RSP:  $32)

I ended up having to go to work early today, so I decided to check out this warehouse.

I'm not sure how long it's going to be there, but it's been there for a month at least.  Mostly discounted toiletries, but not really at prices that compel me to buy them.  Some $1 hair dyes, but I don't want to be blonde.

I noticed they had some clothing, wasn't really expecting that.  Most of the pants and jeans were only $2.50, and they were brand names too!  The problem was the huge sizing, so I passed them up.

Then I saw a table at the back marked 4 for $1..I thought that had to be a mistake, but it turned out to be true!

Everything ended up being slightly damaged somehow, but that's an amazing price for new clothes!  All of them are too big for me though, so I'll have to tailor them a bit.

Two of them are missing buttons, others have slight wear in certain places.  Totally worth it though, for the brand and quality.  Most of them are going to be made into shorts.

The Quatchi is another freebie from the usual place.  Normally I wouldn't go back since I have the whole set now, but I went since he's my favourite.  Took my whole family this time!  He's the same as this one, except this one has mittens.

Rawlings - black/white pinstripe pants:  $1.50 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $37.99)
VuPoint Solutions - digital photo frame keychain:  free @ XSCargo (RSP:  $10)
Rawlings - Women's low rise pants:  $1 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $27.99)
Pink fur:  $4.40 @ Fabricland
Supertek - One touch automatic vegetable slicer:  $2.99 @ Showcase (RSP:  $11.99)
Wilson - white pants:  $.80 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $16.99)
Reebok - grey tank top:  $.60 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $12)
White earbuds:  $.01 @ BrandsDragon
Wilson - white pants:  $.60 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $12.99)

I've been planning to go to this area for a while.  Yesterday I learned that XSCargo was having a promotional giveaway, so that sealed the deal.  I ended up going ten minutes early and there was no line up.

I thought they would just give them away at the door, but they didn't even mention it!  You had to go ask for it.  I've never seen a giveaway work like that before.  

Then made the usual rounds.  Found some more sporting goods apparel at Liquidation World-now I wish I didn't buy these, pants, since I saw them for their real price here.

The tank top isn't anything special, and it's also a really small girls size...but since it was so stretchy I decided to try it out.  I admit I picked it up because of the brand and price.

I've been looking for a mandoline for a while, and I saw one for a good price at one of those 'as seen on tv' stores.  I don't know how good it is, but I thought it was worth a shot for that price.

Too bad it's battery operated, but at least it's automatic.  If it's any good, I'll probably pick up more as Christmas presents.

Lastly, ended up buying some more fur to make wigs.  I already have a lot of pinks, but not that colour or length.  It was regular price, but I don't think it's worth it to get the membership.

Rawlings:  girls low rise softball pants:  $1.50 @ Liquidation World  (RSP:  $22.99)

The same as the grey ones I bought here, complete with the same inaccurate pricing.  No label this time though, so I had to pay the quoted price.

They're worth it for the quality!  I'll definitely pick up more if I find them in black or dark blue.  They were marked as 90% off today, which would explain the pricing they were last time.

Ashley by 26 International - brown pleather military jacket:  $6 @ Winners (RSP:  $55+)

I'm still on the fence about this.  If it was actually six bucks, I would have snatched it up without a second thought!

The only reason it was that low was because I used my free $10 gift card...I kind of wonder if I should have used it on something that was a better deal.  I might end up returning this in the end.

I do like how it looks, except I wish it zipped up the whole way.  I was thinking that I might make that modification myself, but then it would seem pretty pointless to pay that much for something I wanted to change.

My max for a jacket like that (mainly for show-not leather, barely provides warmth) is around $10.

Softlips lip balms:  all 3 for $.48 @ London Drugs (RSP:  $4.99 each)
Dri-wear socks:  free @ Mark's Work Warehouse (RSP:  $7.99)
Airwick i-motion compact - vanilla - free @ Wal Mart (RSP: $7.99)
Rimmel London - stay glossy lipgloss - non stop glamour:  $.81 @ Superstore (RSP:  $7.99)
Ear plugs:  $.40 @ Marks Work Warehouse

More Softlips, I wanted to try one of every flavor.  I ended up giving away a few too.

I finally tried one out-they have a nice tingly sensation upon application, and are pretty pleasant overall.  But I find that the cheaper chapsticks moisturize my lips better...I'll see if this ones fares any better smothered on. 

I bought the lip gloss on a whim.  I noticed that there was an in store coupon for $2 off any lip makeup from certain brands.  I then noticed that Shoppers Drug Mart had a certain type on sale for $2.99 that week, so I went there to price match.

At first she said I couldn't use the coupon, but I didn't see why that would be.  Thankfully she checked with her superiors and they ok'd the whole thing.

I never shop at Marks Work Warehouse, but they were offering free socks with any purchase.  I needed earplugs, so I bought those to get the socks.  I had no idea there were such technologically advanced socks!  The quality is really evident.

Softlips lip balms:  all 6 for $.92 @ London Drugs (RSP:  $4.99 each)
Sailor Moon light up music box:  $1.99 @ Value Village

My first time coupon stacking at London Drugs.  I had a $2 manufacturer's coupon, plus they were having their own promo where you got a free one with the purchase of two other ones.  Had to price match to get the deal.

I originally did it to give some away, but now I kind of want to keep them myself..I'll probably go back for some to actually give away tomorrow.

Went to Value Village today on a whim.  Funnily enough, this is my 3rd box-my other two came from here as well, this exact location.

This one's in near mint condition, while the other ones are pretty rough.  I'll probably try to sell the other two now that I have this one.

13.5" plush Quatchi:  free @ Northern Gifts (RSP:  $30)
Baby Phat sunglasses:  $5 @ Winners (RSP:  $59)

The one above was actually my favourite mascot, and the last one I needed to complete the set.  It also ended up being the biggest one they gave away, so I was pretty happy about that.

Since I wanted to check out Vancouver, I decided to go to that location instead-big mistake! 

That one was so much smaller, they only let a few people in at a time.  I ended up waiting in line for half an hour!  The line never let up...I ended up being in the middle pretty soon after I arrived.

Anyway, he was totally worth it.  If they end up giving away any of the bigger sized mascots, I might go back for the others.

The glasses are a Christmas gift for my sister.  I know she likes that brand, but I'm not sure if these are her style.  I'll just give her the receipt in case.

Tan trench coat:  $1 @ SPCA thrift store

I came here on a whim.  I saw a craigslist ad stating everything in their store was half off-they had a bunch of brand names listed so I was pretty curious.  I basically based my whole trip around my being in this area.

Well, the store was pretty disappointing.  I didn't see any of the brands mentioned in the ad, it was pretty small, and I didn't happen to see anything I liked.

At the front of the store, they had a bunch of clothing for $1-some even had their original tags on!  None fit me though, and the styles were pretty ugly.

When I was about to leave, I saw the coat above at the very front of the rack-I couldn't believe it was only $1!  It's the best quality coat I've ever seen.

I didn't see a brand listed, but it's made in Poland and has several other informational labels.  I wonder if it might be custom made, and I really have no clue how old it is.   

It actually has a removable liner!  It's ridiculously warm because of that.

The non removable liner is plaid, which I'm just a sucker for.  Also has a belt and other buckled details..definitely wouldn't have picked it up if it didn't.

I'm really hesitant about buying used clothes, but I submitted this time because it looked brand new!  Plus, the quality and price...

At home I found a few slight stains, but it was still a steal.   I didn't having any cash on me, so I ended up having to pay an additional fee for debit.  It also turns out that the things on the outside weren't half off as advertised, since they were on final clearance. 

The only problem is the size..it's plus sized!  But I bought it because I plan on tailoring it to fit.  I'm pretty sure it'll look amazing once I'm done with it.

It still has dry cleaning tags on it, but sadly, it has that unpleasant thrift store must..I'll have to wash it before I tailor it.  That won't be for a while though.

Rocket dog - london town - white polka dot canvas shoes:  $5 @ Shoe Warehouse (RSP:  $69.95)
Roberto Vianni - pink flats:  $5 @ Shoe Warehouse (RSP:  $49.95)
Rinaldi - White pointy kitten heels:  $12.50 @ Shoe Warehouse (RSP:  $64.99)

I normally don't care for these kind of shoes, but I needed some lower heels for professional use.  At least one pair!  That's why I ended up buying the Rinaldi shoes, even though I normally wouldn't pay that much.  I've gotten better shoes for cheaper, but what can I say...I needed them.

I don't know if they're actually professional looking enough, but they'll do for now.  Kitten heels, leather upper, ridiculously comfortable, and just my size...I had to get them.  I actually thought they were pretty cute.  Rinaldi shoes are normally pretty cheap quality, but these ones are surprisingly nice. 

There were nearly identical shoes in leopard print for $5 that I really wanted to get, but they ended up being a little too small.  I'm really hoping I'll find one a half size bigger later on.

I actually did a while back, and I'm really kicking myself for not getting them back then.  The price was marked higher, and I really didn't care for the style back then.  I'm only starting to warm up to really pointy shoes.

The other ones are just really cute and comfortable.  Not as comfortable as runners, but I'm sure they'll come in handy sometime.  I don't think I would have paid any more for them, and I probably won't be adding any similar shoes to my closet.

I actually love the pink ones!  They remind me of ballet shoes.  My mom actually bought a pair a month ago, and I'd been lusting after hers ever since.  I pounced on these when I saw them in my size!

I don't normally buy flats because most are pretty cheap quality, and uncomfortable to boot.  This one wasn't entirely flat, and the quality was good so it came home with me.