Parasuco - Santana denim biker jacket:  $9.90 @ Value Village  (RSP:  $175, according to this!)

This jacket is insane!!  It's probably the most ridiculous thing I've ever found.  I didn't even know there was such a thing as a denim motorcycle jacket, and this one's probably the flashiest in existence.

Just look at these metal shoulder plates!

Gorgeous!  Reminds me of Versace over-the-topness.  Just look at the back...the collar is lined in faux leopard fur, and there's yet another metal plate:

Admittedly, the last plate is overkill.  I might even take it off.

Plus, the shoulders are horrible...the shoulder pads are definitely coming out, then I'll have to tailor the arms and shoulders smaller.

That's the 90's for ya!  This similarly styled one is from 1993, so this one was probably produced around the same time.

Shockingly, they wanted $18 for this thing!  I would never pay that, but since I had a 30% off pass....even then, it was kind of a ripoff!

The back plate was falling off so I asked if they could go down any further.  The guy gave me $5 off, plus I still got 30% off!  I was pretty happy about that.  $10 is more along the lines of what I wanted to pay.

Petite by Michael Phillips - blue military blazer:  $5.99

Marciano - NWT pink mist blazer:  $17.99 (RSP:  $200)

Both @ Value Village.

I don't know why I came here.  I knew I would be aghast at their prices, especially after the steals I got at Sally ann!

Well, I do know why I came - because it was only a block away.  And I'm glad I did.

The blue blazer is AMAZING!  It's probably one of my favourite finds of all time.  The cutouts along the arms accented with gold buckles are so cool, as are the ribbon connections at the front.

As always though, those shoulder pads have got to go.

I was unsure about the last one, but I liked the style as well.  I knew it was by Guess, even though it didn't say that anywhere.  It is on the new ones.

Apparently, it's their 'runway inspired' collection.  The quality was wonderful, the fit was flattering, and I thought the design was unique - it's just that colour I didn't like!  Plus the price.

I ended up buying it anyway, thinking I might return it later one.  Still more than what I wanted to pay, but I suppose it's worth it for the style and quality.

It's also partly made with a fabric I've never heard of (modal!).

Of course, I would have never paid that price if it weren't new with tags.

Dean & White - cropped suede jacket:  $2.50

Vintage peacock clutch:  $2

Both @ MCC Thrift shop.

I love real thrift shops!  This one always has a certain colour tag half off, and their original prices are pretty reasonable most of the time.  

When I saw this genuine suede jacket, I just had to have it!  It looked like it had never been used.  I definitely wouldn't have paid full price for it though.

Better look at the clutch:

Considering how much of a steal the jacket was, it took me a while to decide on this clutch.  It didn't seem worth it in comparison!

I bought it anyway because it was neat and unique, plus it's vintage...looks like it's from the 70's.

Black leather motorcycle jacket:  $6 @ Burnaby hospice society thrift store

I spent so long at this store!  I saw it on a whim and decided to take a detour..I'm glad I did!  This is the first "real" thrift store I've been to in a long time.

Real as in, real thrift store pricing.  No tax either.  It was mind blowing!

Their regular price is reasonable enough, but today they even had a 75% off sale!  It took a lot of restraint to not pick up more coats.  

This is actually the only thing I bought that was regular price...what a steal!

The zipper needs to be sewn back on in the bottom, but it's an easy fix.  The damage is really minor, it's nice they marked it down so low because of the fact.

It fits me perfectly!  I thought it looked oversized when I saw it, so imagine my surprise when I put it on.  It's not a slim fit, but it's comfortable without being too baggy.

Oddly enough, it's just as thick and warm as my other cropped black jacket...I was kind of hoping for something thinner, but at least the styles are different.

This one is just as well made as the other one too, but no sign of any maker on this one.

Urban behavior - leather collection - pink leather jacket:  $9.99 @ Talize

This is the coat I came here for! I saw it the last two times I came in but didn't really want to pay $20.  If it was another colour I probably would have been really tempted.

Pink is my favourite colour (especially light pinks like this one), but I'm not too fond of wearing it.

Plus, it's so tight! Though the times I wore it before, I was wearing thick sweaters.

When I first rushed in the door this coat wasn't anywhere in sight...I was so disappointed! But luckily, I saw it seconds later further down the rack.

I'm really glad I managed to pick this up because it's gorgeous! I love the design and the colour is mute enough to not look garish.  It looks like a near copy of this Mackage jacket.

I'm so happy I managed to snag it.

Black leather jacket: $17.50 @ Value Village

I normally wouldn't pay this much for a used leather jacket, but I did so for the following reasons:

1.  It fits me perfectly
2.  The cut is flattering
3.  It's incredibly warm
4.  The leather is thick and just amazing quality

But most of all:

5.  It didn't have that thrift store smell!

The last one really surprised me. That's the first time I've found a leather coat there that didn't need extensive work in that area! I probably wouldn't have paid that price otherwise.

6.  It was made in my home town. The label actually said (my hometown) leathers, so I took that as a sign.

I just wish I didn't buy this coat. I'm sure I could have gotten it for half price if I waited, and it doesn't look nearly as good as my recent batch!