If the boots fit

These boots were made for walking...

I spotted these boots at a local thrift store, Talize. It immediately caught my eye, from the detailing (buckles and metal trims) to style (low heel!). It was also a great price ;) Unfortunately, I didn't purchase these boots, it didn't fit my feet (darn small feet!).

Cinderella if you're out there looking for boots (size6), these boots are waiting for you :)
LUCKY YOU!

1 Thrift Store, 5 Dresses

One of my local thrift stores has been holding a 12 Day sale. Each day features a different theme (department/attire) that would be 50% off.

The theme for day 6 was 50% off all women's dresses. I may have gone overboard, but for 50% off I couldn't resist. My wallet is happy, I'm happy ;) Now, I have a dress for every occasion for the upcoming year.

Can you guess which dresses still had their original tag on them?

I apologize, the last dress is wrinkled.

Birthday Thrift

A few weeks ago I had tweeted that one of my favourite thrift stores was having a 50% off sale (on select colour tag(s)). I was pretty ecstatic to have found that date the sale was happening happened to be my birthday as well. It was like the universe was telling me something.... thrifting PLUS my birthday... an awesome birthday start ;)

These 2 sweaters have become favourite items I LOVE to wear.
I'm fall ready!!

I have an upcoming d.i.y tutorial on the black clutch/purse.



Feedback time:
Have you gone thrifing before? If not, why not?

Thrift Shopping Under $25

I haven't posted a thrift haul in quite a while. Thought I'd share with you some outfits I bought at my local thrift store over the past few weeks.

feeling a bit country...for $12

4 items for less than $15 (during 50%off day)

When I first tried on the purple shirt I had worn it backwards. I feel its a 2styles in 1 shirt :)

Let me know your thoughts. Have you been thrift shopping before?

Update: Shop & Swap

A few days ago, I dropped by one of my favourite stores, the thrift store; with no plan of purchasing anything. Lately, I've been clearing out my closet (with stuff to donate) and reorganizing my room. As I walked down the asle I found the following purse. I was pretty shocked how brand new it looked. No scuffs, torn edges etc..

So of course I purchased it. I did my online research this bag originally costs $60-80, I got it for... $13!

LOL Kitty wanted to get in my photos aka jump in my purse.

Also, I received my ELF order that Megan had helped me purchase/send it across. Thank you Megan!! I will be doing a review on the items soon (Studio Lip Lock, Studio HD Powder, Studio Mineral Face Primer).

Cherz' Outfit Under $20

I found my readers are a fan of these posts :) So I thought I'd post a recent 'Outfit Under $'.

These items were found during a recent thrift shopping trip (ref. Shoe Haul).


Outfit #1 (slightly over $20)
Shoes $7.99
Bag $3.99
Black Dress $11.99

Outfit #2 - I recently wore to a wedding.
Gold Shoes $6.99 (prev. thrift haul months ago)
Bag $3.99 (same as above)
Brown Dress $6.50 (it was 50% off because the tag was the 'colour of the day')

Shopping Haul - Thrift Shops (again) - Shoes, Shoes and more Shoes

I've been blessed with small feet. I have size 5 feet and depending on the shoe style it can fluctuate to size 4 or 6 at most. With special occasions coming up I realized I don't have certain shoes to match my outfits (I admit I don't own dress shoes in any silver/white shoes or brown)... I'm a comfy sneakers person.

So on Monday, I made it my mission to find shoes at my local Outlet Mall. During my hour or so in my mission I slowly came to the conclusion of:
1) Shoes are expensive
2) Slightly out of season
3) Size 5 is hard to find (to fit my feet/comfort)

Sadly after my 2 hours spent... I decided to go to my usual Thrift Shops. Well, in previous posts you know how much I love shopping there! Well, change of luck... I scored 10 pairs of shoes for slightly under $50!!!


Most I are brand new (Town Shoes pair still had its price tag at the bottom for $130... it was $7!) or slightly scuffed on the bottom.


ps. Giveaway blog winners will be announced soon

Update: Thrift Shopping and Stuff...

Over the past weekend I had a chance to spend some time with family. Since the summer began I've been working nonstop, so quality time was a must.

We stopped by a local Thrift Store and I managed to find some goodies. I've been wanting to get a larger makeup/travel case for a few months.

• Lancome Makeup Bag with "matching red & white" mini bag (for lipsticks & pencils) $0.99
• Small but wider Makeup Bag (Black/Grey & White) $0.99
• White Clutch (been wanting a clutch!!!) $2.99
• Belt $2.99

Items from shopping randomly...

• Bra Clips (for hiding your bra straps, or holding them if they slip) Comes in 2, 3 diff. colours (Black, Beige, Clear) $1
• Bella Beauty Eyelash Curler $2.60
  
• Bella Beauty Retractable Blush Brush $3
  
• POSH Retractable Smudge Brush $2
  
• POSH Retractable Brush $5
• Maybelline Stylish Smokes Quad - #02 Natural Smokes
  
• Maybelline Stylish Smokes Quad - #06 Amethyst Smokes
  

Since my "No-Buy/Swap Break" is fast approaching (Aug 22) - my recent shopping trip was well worth it :) Thanks for all the support so far!!!!

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Cherz's Outfit Under $10: Dress for Occasion

Not my usual within $10 post but the pieces were under $10.

To end the summer (technically I don't get a summer since working FT) I'm headed to a few special occasions.

Question: Upcoming event, wedding. I'm planning to possibly wear BOTH the same day (one for the day, the other for the evening) if there's time to change. BUT if I can't which should I go with #1 or #2 for the church and reception?

Outfit #1
Shoes: Thrift Store (ref. to prev. post)
Tanktop: Suzy Shier $5
Skirt: Thrift Store $4
Shaul: Thrift Store $2 (which I'll wear at the church)


Outfit #2
Shoes: Thrift Store (ref. to prev. post)
Dress: Costa Blanca $10
Necklace: Suzy Shier $5

Update: Shop & Swap... WOW!

Last week I had some time off work so I had the liberty to walk around town and do a tiny bit of shopping. A couple of items I had in mind were 'work related' items. I needed flat shoes for days when I was tired of walking around in heels, especially in this corporate office. I found these shoes at a local thrift store for $5! Next door to this store was a liquidation store, which I also found my HG for my hair, Sunsilks Hydra TLC! Sadly I believe this item has been discontinued (Dollarama no longer has this in stock either), so I stocked up. Other items purchased: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF, POSH Brushes, Jane Brushes, Infusium, Shopper's Drugmart Styles Rollers, Ponds Bonus pack, Bella Eyelash curler (LOVE!), and Ardell Eyebrow Shaper Wax.

Some reason my eyelash curler I LOVED, magically disappeared from my box. So I replaced it with the 'cheapest' curler I could find near by... Bella Eyelash curler. WOW amazing! (review coming soon)

On to the swap. I did a swap with this swapper quite a few times, every swap has unbelievably been getting better and better. This swapper is not only generous but extremely cooperative & kind :) We've been swapping for items we generally don't have access to... in this case she wanted CP of some clothes and she'd send me some ELF products and a few items I liked from previous swaps. WELL... She had gone through all lengths and practically fulfilled my whole "wishlist" as a surprise. LOL I have now think of other wishlist items because I think she got me almost everything on.

What we agreed on:

• ELF items
• Maybelline Coverstick Concealer - #199 White (x2)
• Jane Crease Brush
• Maybelline Expert Tools Eyelash Curler Refills - (2/pack=4 refills)
• Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipcolour Lipstick - A60 Windsor Rose
• Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - (Pearl) #619 Rose & Shine
• Rimmel Vinyl Gloss - #115 Snog

"Extras" she got me (that we didn't agree on lol) from my wishlist too:

• L'Oreal HiP Paint #813 Witty
• L'Oreal Paris Bare Naturale Mascara #800 Black
• Maybelline Dream Matte Powder - Medium 2-2.5 Beige
• Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner Crayon #201 Black, #202 Black Brown, #203 Brown
• Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eyeliner #252 Black Brown
• Rimmel Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick - #026 Vintage, #070 Airy Fairy
• Wet & Wild Ultimate Expressions #396 Sand Castle
• Maybelline Full'N Soft Waterproof Mascara #311 Very Black

Everything else I didn't list were Extra Extras! WOW! Thank you thank you thank again V! You know if you eveeeeeerrr need anything ... you know how to contact me ;)

I have another ELF shipment coming in... containing more items. Also I still need to review some brushes and mini curler I've been using for a few weeks now.... busy busy

Cherz' Outfit Under $10

I've been told I'm amazing at finding deals... ;)

Shoes #1 - $5.99

Local Thrift Store

Shoes #2 - $6.99

Local Thrift Store plus ORIGINAL tags were left on! You might have a heartattack when I reveal the org. price

Cherz' Outfit Under $10

Outfit:
Strapless Dress: Thrift Store $9! (had original tags on it too, $70!)


Outfit:
Vest: Thrift Store $2
T-Shirt: Gift from Philippines (exchange rate = $8)

Cherz' Outfit Under $10

Excuse the angle of the photo and my pose. It's hard to run across the hall with heels on, in order to reach the timer in time ;p

Outfit:
Dress: Stitches $5 (Org. $20, Sale: $10 additional 50% off the marked price = SCORE!)
Tights: Dollarama $1
Heels: Thrift Store $4