Showing posts with label formal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label formal. Show all posts

Monday, January 12, 2015


Theory - wool blazer:  $4 (RSP:  ~$375)
Tadashi - Lilac strapless tiered mermaid dress:  $9 (RSP:  ~$498)


Polly Pocket car:  $1.99

All @ Value Village

Nothing too spectacular here.  There was this really gorgeous herve leger-esque dress that I wanted (with a mermaid train), but it was too darn small!  It was half the size it was marked, which was a letdown.

I love Tadashi, but I didn't think I could wear this dress anywhere.  When I tried it on though, it was so flattering!  Really accents your curves.  

Plus, I love the colour, so I ended up buying it.  I do wish it were cheaper though, since it does have a lot of dirty areas.  I think it'll be an easy wash, otherwise I probably would have left it.

I've heard a lot about Theory, but it didn't seem that impressive to me.  This is the first reasonably priced one (that looked new) I've seen in my size, so I decided to pick it up.

Monday, May 26, 2014


Aspeed Designs - Burgundy silk strapless dress with crystal bustline:  $9.75 (RSP:  $12.99 - $280+)

I had a 25% off pass so I decided to take a look.  The place was packed today, so there were probably other people doing the same thing!

I'm surprised I came away with so little.  I'm just glad I found something at all!  This dress needs to be taken in a little, but I thought it was still worth it regardless.  The bustline is gorgeous, and the dress is just wonderful quality overall.

Sunday, May 11, 2014


Alyce Designs - Beaded silk bustier top:  $4 @ Value Village (RSP:  ~$400+)

This is the biggest one near me, so I was surprised I walked away with just this!  I almost went away completely empty handed, but I went to this section on a whim.

At first I was just attracted to the pretty beaded details.  The fact that it turned out to be silk was an added bonus!

I've seen their beaded top/skirt sets go for $800+, so I'm assuming this would be worth half that.  In any case, it's beautiful quality and I'm happy to have it.

Thursday, August 1, 2013


Jessica - NWT Navy skirt with gold buckle and white piping:  $2.50 (RSP:  $40+)
Simply Vera by Vera Wang - Charmeuse colourblock top:  $2 (RSP:  $40+)


Da Vinci - NWT floor length chiffon dress in celedon - style 9092:  $5 (RSP:  $135+)

All @ MCC Thrift shop.

I actually bought these last Friday.  I originally came for the dress...I saw it two days before the sale, but thought I might as well wait for it to be half off.


I'm so glad it was still there!  It's so gorgeous on, I would have been sad if I missed out.  $10 would have been a steal anyway, considering it's new with tags.  I looked at their website, and I think this one was actually the best colour.


I'm actually surprised it retailed for so cheap.  The quality is really nice!  It looks way better than in the picture.

The other things were an afterthought.  I liked the style of the Jessica skirt, but since it's a mall brand I probably wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't new.

Found a stock picture of the top:


I liked  the colourblocking, thought that was pretty unique. 

Monday, July 22, 2013


White lace wedding dress:  $7.50 @ Talize (3 days)

....Today was officially a crazy dress day.  I just couldn't help it!  It was the same deal as the other one...I've never seen a wedding dress this cheap or nice before.  


I'm not super crazy about the sleeves, but it would be gorgeous strapless.


I'm not planning on getting married anytime soon though...even if I was, I'd probably want something fancier!  But I'll probably keep this for something just in case.

I thought maybe I could wear it normally if I shortened it a bit, at least in the front. 

The back is so gorgeous though.  It has a long lace train!

Both of these dresses take up so much space though...I'll keep them for a few days, I might end up returning them if I come to my senses.

Morgan & Co - Ruffled champagne formal dress:  $17.50 @ Talize (RSP:  $35 - $240) (6 days)

I don't know what I was thinking when I bought this....well wait, I do.  I thought that it was so incredibly gorgeous, and I'd never find a dress like this for that low.

This is the actual colour, it's totally wrong in the non flash pictures:


That skirt is stunning, but the bodice is gorgeous too:


Close up of the lace detaiiling:


Almost makes me wish I had a prom to go to, or something!  I really don't see why I would ever need to wear a dress like this...but it's so beautiful, I just had to have it. 

I don't think I've ever seen a gorgeous, modern dress like this at a thrift store...and the ones I have seen have been crazy high.  At least $50, and they were all very common looking.  This was something else!

I found one on ebay in a different colour...mine looks way better!


They say the retail price was $240, which totally shocked me.  Based on the quality, I thought it would have been $300+ for sure!  Even $400 wouldn't have been surprising.