Thursday, November 11, 2010



Flower print stainless steel flask:  $2 @ Icing by Claire's (RSP:  $14.25)
Pink sequin camouflage stainless steel flask:  $2 @ Icing by Claire's (RSP:  $14.25)
Green sequin camouflage stainless steel flask:  $2 @ Icing by Claire's (RSP:  $14.25) 
Vintage charm hoop earrings:  $2 @ Icing by Claire's (RSP:  $14.25)
Gold metal flower cuff bracelet:  $2 @ Icing by Claire's (RSP:  $12)

I noticed that Claire's was having another 10 for $10 sale, so I knew that Icing would be having a 5 for $10 one.

The last time I went there, I was really interested in buying a leopard print flask.  Sadly, there weren't 4 other items I wanted.  I wasn't going to pay $7 for it alone, so I ended up leaving it there.

Besides, I don't drink, so I didn't think I would have much use for it anyway.  I thought I might put water in it, but I have a larger stainless steel bottle for that.

Flash forward to a few weeks ago.  I was going out for a night on the town, but didn't want to carry that heavy bottle around.  I sure could have used a little something to quench my thirst though, which immediately made my mind wander back to those cute little flasks I saw previously.

So I was really hoping they would have some nice ones when I came back today, and I was not disappointed.  I really struggled to pick the last two items, but ended up deciding on the baubles above.

I can't wear pierced earrings because they always make my ears bleed.  I ended up buying these ones because they had such cute charms on them..the lockets actually open up!  That was the clincher for me.

The other one I eyed in the past, but never had enough items to justify its purchase. 

I would have preferred walking away with 5 flasks, since those seem the most worth it..but I didn't see the point in having doubles.  For better or worse, this is definitely the start of a new love!

Just about all of the other times I've been there, they've always had flasks on clearance.  Most of them have been really gaudy though...I remember seeing these ones in particular.

I really can't imagine any self respecting person using the former!  Ironically, I doubt one who carries that item possesses any of the attributes inscribed thereon. 

I still really wish I could have gotten the leopard one though.  Oh well, maybe next time!

Striped gloves w/lacey spider accents:  $1 @ Claire's (RSP:  $9.75)
4 lens action camera:  $6.49 @ Claire's (RSP:  $25)
Lacey skull clips:  $1 @ Claire's (RSP:  $5.75)

I found the camera the day before.  I had actually seen it months before as well, but never bothered to pick it up.  They took it off the shelves shortly after so I assumed they had all been sold.

I thought it was a neat idea when I first saw it, but it seemed too expensive for such a cheaply made camera.  It's completely made out of plastic and feels like a toy!

I didn't think it was worth the money, but I thought it was a really cool idea so I checked online to see if it could be found any cheaper.

Turns out the cheapest ones are about $10 shipped (though some guy claimed he got one for a buck somehow), so I decided to bite the bullet and get it the next day. 

It feels even cheaper out of the package, but I really like the results I've seen on flickr so far.  I'm pretty sure this will be money well spent!

I just have to find some worthwhile action to capture...most examples I've seen were of things that were almost stationary, resulting in 4 basically identical frames.  I just find that so boring...what's the point in capturing something so redundant? 

Turns out the camera is named Disderi (or Diseri), and comes in a multitude of lens numbers.  Sample pictures and different colours here.

This is the official site, while this offers some information about the cameras.

As for the Halloween things, they ended up being $1 each, so there was no point in taking advantage of the 10 for $10 sale.

I thought the gloves were pretty awesome the first time I saw them-I was actually considering a similar ring I saw the day before, but ended up deciding it wasn't worth it.

This one was definitely worth it-it was a pair of gloves!  Initially I thought it was just the one.

I don't wear hair barrettes, but I thought the above were really cute..in the end, I bought them for my dolls.  My Rovam in particular :3.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010


Crystal deodorant:  $2 @ Dollarama
Faded Glory tights:  $2 @ Dollarama

The tights are technically intended for girls, just like the last Faded Glory item I bought from here.

That one ended up sort of fitting, so hopefully these ones will too!  This was the only colour they had in this size anyway.

If it ends up fitting, I'll have to hunt down the ones in white and brown.  No 12-14's in those colours at this store.

I don't know how much these would normally cost, I just know that I've never seen them that cheap before!

Not that I've been going out of my way to look.  I've noticed them around, and each of them seem to go in the $5+ range. 

I've seen lots of pantyhose type leggings for $1 (and subsequently picked them up), but I haven't seen any of the thicker ones for this low before.  Even the store with the $1 leggings charged at least $5 for the ones made of thicker material!

Saturday, November 6, 2010


Large glass vase:  $.94 @ Superstore (RSP:  $9.99)
Halloween flashlight:  $.24 @ Superstore (RSP:  $1)
Halloween flashlight:  $.24 @ Superstore (RSP:  $1)
Glow in the dark glitter gel:  free @ Superstore (RSP:  $3+)

Small reed diffusers (sweet vanilla, crisp apple):   $.94 each @ Superstore (RSP:  $4.99)
Larger pumpkin vanilla scented diffuser:  $.94 @ Superstore (RSP:  $12.99)

Pretty amazing!  Superstore had all of their Halloween/Fall items priced $.94 or less.

I've always wanted to try out those reed diffusers, but didn't want to pay full price.  I couldn't snatch these ones up fast enough!  The pumpkin ones were gone a few minutes after I saw them.

The glow in the dark glitter gel ended up being free because it scanned in at the wrong price.  At first the cashier just put in a code that was the right price, but I knew I should have gotten it for free due to SCOP.

It was basically free in either case ($.24), but it's just a matter of principle.

Thursday, November 4, 2010


Nylon butterfly wings:  $1.75 @ Value Village (RSP:  $6.99)
Light up shoe laces:  $1 each @ Value Village (RSP:  $3.99)
Knee high socks:  $1 each @ Value Village (RSP:  $3.99)
Socks:  $.38 each @ Value Village (RSP:  $1.49)

I was pretty surprised when I saw the selection today.  Normally, there's barely anything left the day after Halloween, and that's when things are only 50% off!

I never bother to check anymore due to past experiences.  Since I was in the area, I decided to stroll on in..things were 75% off, and there was a pretty decent selection still left!

I grappled with the idea of buying some wigs, but ended up passing on them since they weren't great quality.  Same reason why I'll probably never buy premade costumes...they look so cheap.

I didn't think I would come back with wings either, but I hardly see ones like the above.  Most of the ones are really cheap and glittery, whereas this one is more realistic looking and very striking.

Still about the same quality as the other ones, but I just wanted to have it.  I don't think they're that easy to come by.

They were actually packing away stuff when I was looking around, so I wonder if any of the other ones still have Halloween stock.

I could use more socks!  I haven't gotten any in a long time, and those are things you always need.

Flower bouquet:  $.59 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $5.99)
Polka dot sundae bowls:  $.69 each @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $2)
Flowers in vase:  $3 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $14.96)

Just some more things to spiffy the place up!  

Tuesday, November 2, 2010


Glo bunny headband:  $.39 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $3.99)
Glittery flame pantyhose:  $.49 @ Liquidation World (RSP:  $4.99)

Haven't been here in a while. Wasn't much left, but Halloween stuff was 90% off. Pretty crazy seeing children's costumes for less than $1!