Landes - Pink calf hair skinny belt:  $2.09 (RSP:  $20+)
Blythe + Polly car:  $1.99

Both @ Value Village

They had a 30% off sale today...seems kind of cheap for boxing day!  I think it should have been half off, but I came anyway.

I was so happy when I found that belt.  The buckle is a beautiful rose gold colour, and of course I love pale pink!  The fact that it's real calf hair made it even better...and the price made it the best!  I would have paid their asking price of $3, no question.

It's even new with tags from Army & Navy!  I didn't know they ever carried anything that good.

I haven't found a LPS blythe in a looong time, so I was really happy to see her today.  She even has a complete outfit, most of the ones I find are nude.

She's Totally Talented Blythe wearing Prettiest in Pink's dress:



Too bad she wasn't there too!  But her dress is way better than Totally Talented's outfit:



I do like her shoes though, so I'm glad she had them!

Nicole Miller New York - Nautical t-shirt:  $2 (RSP:  $10-$25)
Grey sequin swing tank:  $2.50 (RSP:  $19.99)
Red sequin swing tank:  $2.50 (RSP:  $19.99)

All @ Urban Planet

Can't pass up cheap sequined stuff!  They're only at the front, but who cares for this price.

It's a neat style too, but the sizes were so big!  I think I could have gotten a small, but I got a medium just to be safe.  They're still on the website for $10!



If I see the black one again somewhere, I'll definitely pick it up.  It's just that black seemed so bland compared to the other two!

I was so surprised to see the Nicole Miller shirt there.  I've never seen that brand there before!  I really don't know why they were selling it...her stuff is way pricier than the things that are usually sold here.

I couldn't find this exact tee, but it looks like similar ones retailed for $25!  Urban Planet's regular price of $10 was already reasonable enough.

It must have been a mistake or some weird clear out, since most of the sizes were huge too!  XL to 3XL, and they never carry those sizes!  Maybe an XL once in a blue moon, but definitely not bigger than that  Sizing was way bigger than the equivalent Urban Planet normally sells too.

It's not totally my style, but I thought it was cute enough for $2.  The anchor is glittery, which helps.

Asymmetrical faux suede skirt:  $2.50 (RSP:  $22)
Black maxi skirt with lace inserts:  $2.50 (RSP:  $22)

Both @ Sirens

I really wish I bought my phone so I could have used a $5 off coupon.  There was this pretty sequin top I was eyeing, but oh well.

Owl pillow cases:  $2
Pack of two kitchen towels:  $2
Green glitter deer ornament:  $1
Glitter heel ornaments:  $1
Pink glitter bird ornaments:  $1.25

All @ Dollarama

Just had to check out the Christmas section!   This was the last day afterall...they had a surprisingly decent selection left.  There were some things that I hadn't even seen before, that deer being one of them.

I just love deer, so I had to get it.  They had a gold one too, but that colour just wasn't very exciting.  I wonder what other colours they came in.

They had those cute shoes in gold glitter as well, but I thought this red/gold combination was much better.

I've seen those glittery birds everywhere, but never in this pretty pink.  I had to get it!

The details looked kind of crappy, which is why I held off so long, despite seeing them practically every time I visited any Dollarama.

Most of them have totally messed up eyes...the positioning is haphazard, and the eyes were rarely round or the same size!  Sometimes they weren't even painted in the eye socket...I've seen a lot of black dotted cheeks!

But they actually look great on the tree, so I kind of wish I bought more!  I remember seeing them in silver, two types of gold, green, fuchsia, hot pink, light purple, red, and light blue.  So many shades, maybe even more that I've forgotten.  At the very least, I would have picked up the light blue if I knew how good they were going to look!

Here's hoping they come back next year...though I don't remember seeing any of the same stuff from last year!

Platform peep toe slingback heels in sky blue:  $3.99 @ Forever 21 (RSP:  $39.80)

Can't pass up cheap, fashionable, shoes!  They had this in tan too, but sadly they were out of my size.



Forever 21 is rarely this cheap, and there was free shipping too!  Love it when things line up like that.

Gold bird ornaments:  $1.25
Ice cream pillow cases:  $2

Both @ Dollarama

I also wanted to get another blinged out hairbrush, but it had some sticky stuff I would have had to take off myself.  I was fine with that...but then I noticed there was a stone missing, so it didn't seem worth it.

I sure hope I find that again!  I don't know if they'll restock it...I wish I picked it up all of the other times I saw it before!

Black off the shoulder peplum top (RSP:  $16)
Maroon off the shoulder peplum top (RSP:  $16)



Lace midi skirt (RSP:  $15)
Asymmetrical ruched skirt (RSP:  $22)

$1.25 each @ Sirens

Such a steal!  Now I wish I bought more.  Their clearance price of $2.50 each was reasonable enough, but it's an even better deal with their coupon.

Gold and silver star ornaments:  $2 each
Snowman bell decoration:  $2
Disney Jr - Minne Mouse sequin backpack:  $3 (RSP:  $10+)

All @ Dollarama

That snowman is so cute!  He's pretty great quality for something for $2, and he's a real bell!



I love sequins,so I couldn't help but buy this mini backpack.  I'm sure I'd never use it, but it would be great for storing things at home.

Eelskin purse:  $6.99 @ Value Village

The style is plain, and I do see it quite often...but it's always in pretty used condition.  This looked almost pristine, so I had to get it!

I don't like paying full price, but I thought theirs was surprisingly reasonable.  I'm happy with my purchase!

Silver deer ornament: $2
Silver bird ornaments:  $1.25
Heart ornaments:  $1.50 each

Crystal starburst/snowflake? ornament:  $1.25
Glittery kitten heel ornaments:  $1
Pearl and stone hair brush:  $3

All @ Dollarama

I love this location!  It's the biggest one, and they always have stuff I don't see at the other locations.

I'm going pretty overboard with the ornaments, but these were so nice...I couldn't help it.  There's no guarantee that they'll be back next year, so I thought I might as well buy these now.

I've seen the birds elsewhere, but they were always painted really sloppily.  The rest I haven't seen anywhere else!  I thought the hearts in particular were a great deal.  They had smaller ones too, but their shape wasn't as defined, so I didn't think they looked at nice.

They had them in green and silver too.  I kind of wish I bought the silver ones now!

It was love at first sight when I saw that brush...I thought it was so beautiful!  I've never seen that anywhere else, so I wonder if they'll show up later on.

Pink was definitely my favourite colour, but they also had a silver one, and a silver/grey one.  I think I might pick up the silver one if I find it again!

Sheer ruffle camisoles:  $2.59 each @ Urban Planet (RSP:  $16.99 each)

Finally used a coupon here!  The sales aren't usually that great there, plus the clothing style is usually pretty immature.

But these were totally up my alley...pretty, feminine, and flirty.  I was so happy I got them for this price!  I found an official picture of the teal one:



They have a maroon one, a black one, and a white one, so I'm hoping I can get those too.  The black one:



There's a picture of a red one too, but I didn't see that one there:



They're just so pretty!

Hello Kitty magnetic drawing kit:  $3 (RSP:  $10+)
Wire dish rack:  $3

Both @ Dollarama

I saw a TMNT version of the drawing kit, but I passed because it looked kind of cheap.  The paint job was horrible!  It was seriously bootleg quality,



This one looked great though, so I had to get it.  I just thought it was so cute, and it also had a function, which was a plus.



Well, turns out it's stuck to that book!  I thought it was removable, but I ended up doing that myself easily enough.

Pack of 2 microfiber towels:  $2 each
Pack of 2 Minnie Mouse ankle socks:  $1.50

All @ Dollarama

I rarely see that damask pattern towel, so I had to pick up an extra when I saw it today.  The other pattern was cute too, so I thought I'd give it to my  mom.

I've seen those Minnie Mouse socks a bunch of times, but I passed because I didn't think they were interesting.  Today I noticed they have these adorable cut out bows at the back, so that clinched it.

Silk kimono sleeve blouse in blush:  $13.96 (RSP:  $59)
Leather colour block sneakers:  $10.46 (RSP:  $39)

Print sleeveless sheath dress:  $6.96 (RSP:  $29)
Tiger print skirt:  $6.96 (RSP:  $32)

All @ Joe Fresh

Finally!  I've been waiting for another percent off/free shipping sale, and that happened on Black Friday.  Thankfully they still had some worthwhile things for sale...the last couple of times they've had free shipping, there was nothing I wanted to buy.

I'm always on the lookout for cheap silk.  I don't like paying over $10, but I really liked the colour, so I was ok paying a bit more.  They had the same design in burgundy and navy, but since I didn't love the colours, they didn't feel worth paying more for.

I was really happy about the tiger skirt!  It's more than I like to pay for a skirt, but I thought the print was so fun.  I'm surprised it originally cost more than the dress.

The sneakers were a happy surprise.  They're real leather, and they only had my size left!  Totally meant to be.

I can't wait until their next sale!  I hope they'll have more cheap silk then.  Their stuff is pretty nice quality in general, so I wouldn't mind adding more to my closet.  The above clothing on models:

The only problem is finding your size!  They don't stretch at all, so it's hard to know what to get.  I could have sized down for the skirt, but the dress was right size for me..and they're two sizes apart!

Beaded top:  $2.50 @ Sirens (RSP:  $39.99)

This was such a steal!  I saw it on sale for $7.50, and the coupon made it that cheap.  Considering the high retail price, I didn't think it would be that low.

This early too!  It's still about a month away from Christmas/New Year's, I didn't expect to see sales on their holiday stuff until next year...not that I'm complaining.

It's probably the best quality garment I've ever seen sold at that store.  Beadwork that intricate takes a long time!



I was thinking about getting this skirt at the same time, but that would have made each item $5. That'd be worth it, but since I'm cheap I decided to try my luck.  Besides, that one was missing a ton of sequins.   Maybe if I find it again..

Christmas tic tac toe game:  $1.25 @ Dollar Tree

I rarely come here.  It's so cramped and the stuff is usually junky.  But since I hadn't visited in a while, I decided to take a look today.

I saw this game and thought it was so cute and random.  For the price, why not?

Fuzzy polar bear ornament:  $1.25
Clear plastic reindeer:  $1.25 each
Rhinestone stickers:  $1.50 each

All @ Dollarama

I've never seen those deer anywhere, and I only saw those two misplaced somewhere.  I wasn't sure if I'd find them again, so I had to pick them up!

They look a lot more expensive than the are...they really look like glass, or at least a nice quality lucite.  A steal for the price!

They actually have a lot of neat holiday stuff right now.  Some of it looks cheap, but the majority of it looks better than most dollar store stuff.  I'm going to have to take a closer look the next time I go!  Today it was a zoo, I couldn't wait to get out of there..

Sailor moon pocket watch:  $3.65
Sailor mon Luna plush:  $3.58
Sailor moon Diana plush:  $2.98
Bird pick set:  $1.06

Purple sequin hat:  $.75
Green peacock DIY phone kit:  $1.25
Red peacock DIY phone kit:  $1.25
Sailor moon - Sailor Mars cameo:  $2.25

Silver crystal spoon:  $.16
Gold crystal spoon:  $.11

Lot of 10 Sylvanians:  $3

All off eBay.

Pack of two kitchen towels:  $2
Rhinestone mirrors:  $1.25 each

All @ Dollarama

I haven't seen this pattern in a long time, so I had to snatch it up so I could have a pair.

Couldn't resist the mirrors...one of them is the same style I already have, but I bought it again because it was different.  The printing below was solid, whereas the other one was holographic...I thought this one was better.  For the price, why not?

Jakks Pacific -  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle 48" Colossal Michelangelo figure:  $44 @ Walmart (RSP:  $89.96)

I was undecided about this.  I knew about it when it first came out, and thought it was pretty cool back  then.  But there was no way I was going to pay $100 for it.

Recently I randomly browsed the clearance section on walmart, and I saw him there for about half price.  That seemed pretty decent, but I was hoping for a better deal, especially since the last thing I bought there was 70% off.  I decided to watch it and see if it went any lower.

Well, I ended up getting tired of waiting, and I started getting worried that it would just be sold out.  I saw that the Leonardo was $150 at Toys r Us, so decided that the deal was good enough.  I've actually never seen this in person, so I don't think I could have gotten this otherwise.

I actually like the smile on the promo picture better:

I think the colour looks better there too.  But in person, I was so happy with him!  He makes a great display piece, but I don't think he's very fun for actual kids.  The legs don't move at all, plus it took a bit of efforts to move the arms at first.

The worst part is, he falls over if you move his arms forward!  I won't be doing that though, so it's not a problem for me.  He's such a fun display piece!

Here's the Leonardo:

If he went low enough, I'd probably get him too...but knowing Toys r us, I doubt that'll happen.  He'll probably go to half price, which would be $75, but that's nearly regular price at walmart!  I don't think I have room for two huge figures anyway.

Baroque print sequin dresses:  $7.50 each @ Sirens

I loved these ones too, so I had to come back for them.  I thought they'd be $15 each, but surprisingly, they were $10 each!!   I used a coupon to get them even cheaper, so I was really happy about that.

They have so many sequined things, it's hard not to pick them all up.  Maybe when they go on sale again, since this is supposed to be the last day.  There are a few more dresses I'd like to have, but I already picked up my favourites.

The black dress is pretty similar to the skirt I got from Forever 21..except that one cost more than twice the price!

It's much better quality though, the fabric is like a brocade.  Still, this one is completely sequined, and since it's half the price, I think it was a better deal overall.

Sequin dress:  $9.50 @ Sirens (RSP:  $29)

I love sequin dresses!  I admired this one ever since I saw it come out, so I was surprised it went on sale so quickly.

Well, it wasn't permanently on sale.  It was just half off for black friday, then I had a coupon.  I was totally fine with paying $10 for this dress, seeing as how I paid $16 for a skirt previously.

Annoyingly, they even have skirts similar to the ones I bought before!  They're completely sequined, so they're even better in that way.  I could have gotten them for $6!

I still might, if they go on sale again.  Here's hoping!

*edit*

Turns out this dress is sold at Urban Planet too, for the same price:

I'd really like to get this one:

I wouldn't mind this one either:

But that one's pretty low priority.  I don't like the colour combination as much as the turquoise one.

Crochet lace dresses:  $5 each @ Sirens (RSP:  $29 each)

So happy I managed to find the other colours!  This is the best quality lace dress I've ever seen at Sirens, and it looks so great on.

Bag of doll furniture:  $2.10
Eelskin boston bag:  $4.90
Silver clutch:  $5.60
Snakeskin clutch:  $5.60

All @ Value Village

Such a great haul today!  This location is usually overpriced, so this was a nice surprise.  Especially since I had a 30% off coupon from another location that was closing down.

The bottom two purses look nearly brand new, so I was happy about that.  The top one shows signs of use, but it still looks really great.  I loved the colour and everything, plus the price was right.

I actually saw the exact same bag in black a week or so ago.  I liked the style and everything then, but that one looked used.  Plus, it was around $10, and I didn't want to pay that.  This colour is way better anyway, so I'm glad it worked out.

I also saw a tan eelskin bag that looked almost exactly like this one, except it didn't have that tab in the middle:

It looked brand new, but I just didn't like the style.  On closer inspection, I also saw a cut in the leather near the bottom, so I'm glad I didn't buy it.  It only would have been $5.60 though.

Bag of doll accessories:  $1
Ceramic angel soap dispenser:  $2
Coach suede bag:  $5

All @ Bibles for Missions

This opened up somewhat recently, and today was my first time visiting.  Surprisingly, it's one of the best thrift stores I've ever been to!!  I was so shocked.

For one thing, the decor was lovely.  They had a lot of neat handmade signs that were so stylish and fun to look at.  Secondly, they had ALL of their pictures displayed on the wall...which was such a great idea, it made it so easy to see what they had.

Another thing was, it was so clean!  Everything was nicely displayed too, and everything I saw looked nearly new.  I don't remember seeing anything that looked very used, which is rare for a thrift store.

The best part was, that the prices were so reasonable!  I was surprised and happy when I found that coach purse, especially because it looks BRAND new.

Annoyingly, there ended up being soap left in that soap dispenser, and it got all over my bag!  I really hope that'll come out.

I wish I went here the first time I saw it.  Oh well, I'll make a point to come here from now on, whenever I'm in the area...which isn't often.

TMNT - Squirting bath pouf:  $2.98 @ Walmart.ca

This was full price...I normally don't like paying that, but I added it in to get free shipping for something else.

It ended up being so small in person!  Around half the size of a normal bath pouf.  I suppose it's for kids, but I think a regular sized one would have suited them just fine!  I would have felt better paying $2 for it, or $1.50 after seeing how small it actually was.

It is cute though, so I'll probably keep it.  I haven't seen them in person, and they're sold out online now, so I don't think I can get it otherwise.

They showed a picture of a Raphael one too, but they didn't give you a choice.

I kind of would have preferred that one!  Or  a Michelangelo if they had one.

I saw an all cloth version of them, but they look a little cheap and ugly to me.

I wouldn't have been tempted by those at all!