Monteau - Wrap top:  $2 (RSP:  $19.99 - $32)

Liberty love - Lace shirt:  $5 (RSP:  $19.99 - $28)

Marika- balance collection pants:  $3 (RSP:  $19.99 - $25)

Muse - Greek amazon in aegean sandals:  $3 (RSP:  $29.99 - $50)
Braid - Falkland sneaker in grey and black:  $7 each (RSP:  ~$333 each!)

All @ Winners

I was so surprised by the price of those sneakers!  Winners had them at $99.99, their compared to price was $200+.  The website has them at $260US which converts to a pretty hefty price!

They're good quality, but I just wasn't expecting that.

Aldo Cercenasco bags:  $23.79 each @ Aldo (RSP: $120 each)

I couldn't believe this deal!  They were clearanced to a pretty crazy price already, then I was able to use a 15% discount code.  I also got free shipping!  This is how it actually looks on:

These are all made from real calf hair...the entire bag is covered.  I've never seen such a low price for these before!  Usually they're around $30 each for a bag with a tiny swatch of it...the rest of the bag being fake leather.

Those weren't worth it, but these certainly were!   I hope they stock more leather bags in the future.  I bought these ones back in March, and I haven't seen any new ones since.

Silk halter top:  $9.99 (RSP:  $79.95)
Silk tunic:  $4.99 (RSP:  $69.95)



Knotted mesh belt:  $5 (RSP:  $29.95)
Calf hair leopard belt:  $5 (RSP:  $25)

All @ Le Chateau

I usually  never shop here, but I've been noticing some decent deals on their website.  They have real leather flats for $10!  They looked pretty nice, but I wanted to see how they fit before placing an order.

I'm glad I did.  They were way too small!!  I would have had to size up, and they don't have that size in stock. Too bad, because they were nice quality.

They were uncomfortable though.  Only their moda flex ones were comfortable, but I didn't feel like paying $20 in store.  Maybe if those ones go down!

I was surprised they had so much cheap silk in store though.  They had a bunch more long $10 tanks, but the style was kind of plain.  They were also sort of formless and unflattering unless you're super skinny, so I left them behind.

I wasn't too crazy about the teal one either, but I can't pass up cheap silk!

The belts are more than I'd usually pay, but they're also much better quality than the ones I usually buy.  They just have a lot more heft to them!

I really only wanted the leopard belt, but you had to buy two to get them for $5 each.  That one was definitely worth $5!

I should make it a point to check in more often, at least at the outlet (which this one was).  These are quality materials for the price!

Express - Leopard print pony hair belt

Gold metal belt

$.50 each @ Salvation Army

They were half off!  None of their belts had any prices, so I had no idea how much they were supposed to be until I asked someone. 

They were all $1...which was a great deal already!  I don't know what it was that low.  I definitely haven't seen any other SA's with that kind of pricing.

I saw two other  pony hair belts I was tempted by, but one had two much wear for my tastes.  The other one was just kind of boring, it was all black.  This one looks completely new, so it was a no-brainer!

The other one was just so beautiful!  It caught my eye right away.  The only problem is, it's TINY, so I'll have to add a few links myself.

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!

Aldo - Giraffe print calf hair clutch:  $2.38 (!) (RSP:  $60+)
Funko - Adventure Time tin tastic set:  $3.75 (RSP:  $10+)

Both @ Share'd

I was so surprised to see this Adventure time set!  That store gets toys quite often, but not things like this.

I had been looking for him after finding that Jake a while back...but those ones were only $3!  I didn't really want to pay more than that, but I did because it's not very likely I'll find him at Dollarama.  I've been looking everywhere, and I haven't seen him once.

I felt better after seeing how cheap the clutch was!  It ended up being half price, which was quite the steal.  I didn't even know until I was at the cash register, so it was a happy surprise.

Bag of doll furniture:  $2.99
Pony hair bag:  $9.99

Both @ Value Village

I only wanted the bag for the skin.  There looked like a lot, but it ended up being smaller than I thought!  I do have enough to make a clutch, but the second side has been difficult.

The bag of furniture is so neat.  It has a bunch of pretty chairs, but I was most excited by the payphone..it just looks so realistic!

I don't know how old it is exactly, since the company is still around.  But I've seen someone pay $25 for it on eBay!  The norm is around $10, but it's crazy that someone's willing to pay that much.

I also saw this neat 80's scooter, but it didn't seem worth $3.99.  I finally found a Bratz radio car, but they wanted $14.99 for it!  Way too much, especially considering it was in bad condition.  I still have hopes of finding a good one for a decent price!

Calfhair skull clutch DIY:  $2.59 (frame) + $8.95 (skin) + $.08 (real pearl eyes):  $11.62

I was really happy with how this one turned out.  All of my other ones have imperfections, mostly wrinkling at the edges...but this one looks nearly perfect!  It would have been almost perfect if I didn't goof up by taking too much skin off.

I cut up one of my pearl bracelets for the eyes.  I never wore it, so this seemed like a better use!  

I just wish it was actual black.  It's a dark grey, which I don't think looks as good as straight black....the contrast isn't as stark.  Too bad, the pearls really do make it look more high end.

This was the purse I used:

It was the only one that was small enough to cover with the skin I had.  I didn't want to use it since I wasn't using an extra!  Now I don't have this purse anymore.  I'm thinking about buying it again, but I'd rather have a black purse made out of quality materials.

Though to its credit, that one felt like it could be leather.  Sadly, I can't get it cheap on amazon anymore, so I'll just see if I ever find a good deal on it again.

This was the purse I took the skin from:

I never really used it.  I just didn't really like the shape or the strap.  Even after I cut off the strap and replaced it with a chain, it just didn't look that good.  It was really hard to get my wallet in there too!

I just wish I didn't pay so much for it.  That's more than I would pay for something that I would just cut up, but of course I didn't think I'd do that back then.

Oh well.  It looks way better now!  The other one wasn't very exciting.

Marilyn Monroe intimates - White push up bra:  $3 (RSP:  $9.99 - $36)
Warners - Full coverage shaping bra:  $2 (RSP:  $12.99 - $39)
XOXO - Black sequin bra:  $3 (RSP:  $9.99 - $20)
Nine West - Glamorama - Calf hair tiger print gold frame clutch:  $26 (RSP:  $49.99 - $125)

All @ Winners.

I don't know if I'll keep any of these bras yet, since I haven't tried them on.  I wear so many  layers when I go out, it's such a hassle to try anything on!

The sequin bra is the same one I bought in this post.  I think this one will actually fit me the way I am now though.

They had a ton of $2 and $3 bras here too, but a lot of them are cheap and tacky looking.  I have enough of those!  Now I need bras that aren't super padded and actually support me.  I hope some of these fit the bill.

The clutch was an impulse buy.  It's way more than I wanted to pay..in fact, that's the most I've ever paid for a bag so far!

But it was made from real calf hair and I just liked everything about it.

Then when I got home, I saw that it was actually $1 cheaper on their website!  Argh.  Maybe I should return it and see if it goes any cheaper.

 Joseph Ribkoff - long button up coat:  $14.99 (RSP:  $100+)

Tusk - tiger print calf hair leather purse:  $7.99

Jacques Vert- NWT Monique blue leather baguette clutch:  $6.99 (RSP:  $125)

All @ Value Village.

I try not to go when things are on sale, but since I had to go the post office, I decided I might as well hit up the thrift district.

I'm glad I did!  I hated paying full price on the purses, but at least the coat was half off.

It was still pretty expensive, but I just loved all of the buckles and buttons.  At least now I have a full 30% off card.

The purses are made out of such nice leather!  I loved the messenger style bag, but I wasn't sure about the clutch.

Even though it still had tags on, it had wear on the outside.  Geez, the clip they used left indents too!  Way to ruin your own merchandise.

I ended up buying it because the leather felt so nice...I might return it if the dents don't disappear though.

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.

Alchemia soap w/Royal Strafford plate:  $.70 (RSP:  $7.99)
Pantyhose:  $.70 (RSP:  $3.99-$6)
KGB- Blue leopard ipad case:  $1 (RSP:  $19.99-$40)
German chocolate:  $.20 (RSP:  $3.99-$7)
Nine West tights:  $.50 (RSP:  $3.99-$6)
Garuglieri - Calf hair/leather leopard belt:  $1 (RSP:  $59.99-$100+)
Chinese laundry - shearling belt:  $2 (RSP:  $19.99-$35+)
Brave beltworks - leather belt:  $2 (RSP:  $29.99-$95+)
Bridges - Shearling lined belt:  $1 (RSP:  $14.99-$25+)
Diamond weave pantyhose:  $1 (RSP:  $3.99+)
Brown pantyhose:  $.70 (RSP:  $3.99)
Black pantyhose:  $.30 (RSP:  $1.99)

I picked up the soap on a whim.  It was cheap and kind of pretty, plus the plate is microwavable..it's all useful!  The soap is made in Milano and the plate is made in England.

The calf hair belt is amazing!  I couldn't believe it was that low.  There's something missing to connect it, but that'll be as easy fix.  The retail price was over $100!

French connection - Kosmic Kiss dress:  $2 (RSP:  $29.99-$78)
Baby phat dress:  $2 (RSP:  $29.99 - $69)

I took a chance on these and put them back on the rack.  They were a bit more than I wanted to pay at first, but luckily it worked out and nobody took them.

Dex - sweater dress w/belt:  $3 (RSP:  $29.99-$40+)
Dex fresh - sweater dress:  $2 (RSP:  $29.99-$40+)

Naughty Monkey - pony hair slingbacks:  $3 @ Shoe Warehouse (RSP:  $60+)
BCBGirls - pink/white pumps with flower detail:  $3 @ Shoe Warehouse (RSP:  $60+)

3 seems to be the theme for today.  I was really surprised to see these today-I've never seen shoes this cheap at that store!

Even funnier, they were both shoes that I was considering when they were $5.  I passed on them then, but couldn't restrain myself at this price.

I really like the BCBGirls shoes, but they are way too big for me.  I'm hoping I can make them work by putting some padding in them.