BCBG SALE!!

So ... I know I haven't wrote in a while... since the last time I moved out and haven't really been doing alot of shopping...but I'm excited to tell you guys about my trip to the BCBG Sale because the sales were just that good!

Now if you know fashion you know BCBG dress can run you upwards of $500 so when I heard about this sale I was excited!

It was at hosted by StyleDemocracy (If you aren't signed up get on it! They tell you when there are Pop-Shops and sales!) and at the International Centre near the Airport.

The first day of the 4 day sale  I went I only got 2 dress.. Long dresses were $60 and short dresses were $40. There was also 10% off if you were on the mailing list... it was crazy! They had a good deal on shoes and boots too!

BCBGeneration
Gathered Bralet Dress - Black
Bought BCBG Sale $33 Retails $158

BCBGMaxazria
Gardenia Floral Mesh Tulle Moriza Long Dress
Bought  $60 Retails $398

I went back 2 days later where they reduce the price of the dress to 3 for $100. I kinda went crazy....

BCBGMaxazria
Barlow Sequin Dressin Mulberry
Bought  $33 Retails $298

BCBGeneration
Full-Skirt Shift Dress - Amythest
 Bought $33 Retails $98

BCBGeneration
Tiered-Seam Lace Dress in Cerise
Bought  $33 Retails $158
(Bought for my sister!)

BCBGMaxazria
Leann Sleeveless Peplum Dress in Coral
Bought $33 Retails $338
(Bought for another sister!)

BCBGMaxazria
Open Back Black Strapless Maxi
Bought $33 Retails $298

BCBGMaxazria
Sara Silk Tank Dress
(I got in Black)
Bought $33 Retails $198 

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Nicole Maxi Dress with Draped Neck
in Kelly Green
Bought  $33 Retails $298 

So after all that shopping the next day.... I find out they reduced prices again! All dresses were 4 for $100!!! But I thought I had my fill of shopping... :P

Salvation Army (Bathurst and St. Clair)

Birks Goldtone Victorian French 1890s Coffee Spoons

 

Salvation Army (Bathurst and St. Clair) 665 St Clair West

Walking in this location is very  clean. Walking through the housewares isles I was amused at the Hello Kitty phone in the box. Other items that caught my eye were the new buckets of paint selling for $19.99 each (if you buy 3 you can get them for $17.99) and the new-in-box light fixtures for $5.00. Upon closer inspection of the light fixtures they had were track lighting kits and sconces, none of which I needed but are definitely an amazing deal!

There wasn't as much clothing and was a little overpriced but overall not bad. They did have sets of satin Oriental style robes and pyjamas new in packages for $1.00. There was an entire bin filled with them!

This location also had some pretty vintage furniture but what caught my eye was these set of spoon in the glass display case. They were $5.99 and I thought they were beautiful and in new condition! They had no markings but decided to get them anyways.

Example from : madcowtownskin.com

After some online research I found out the spoons were French Victorian from the 1890s and ones in worst condition sold on ebay for $20 each. I'm not sure yet if I will keep them or sell them but great deal none the less.

Foxy lusted after a real hide patch work rug in another customer's hand similar to this one, but he ended up purchasing it for $29.99 but not without us letting him know that it was gorgeous and how we wish we had found it first!

Overall Impression:
Amazing for housewares and furniture. New buckets of paint and New light fixtures. Clothing was clean and a little overpriced but store was clean and organized and staff was friendly!



Goodwill (Bathurst and St. Clair)

Our first day of our Thrifting Spree and me and my buddy Foxy are pumped to find treasures! Our planned first stop was the Goodwill on Jane and Runnymede. But due to my great navigation skills (reminding Foxy why she doesn't trust me to make plans as I'm somewhat directionally challenged!) we ended up near Bathurst and St. Clair.

Goodwill Toronto (Bathurst and St. Clair) 585 St Clair Ave W



Foxey black quilted leather bag. Made in Italy

Now I'm not saying we're princesses but sometimes the thought of the Thrift store makes our skin crawl! So we stick to basics: Outerwear, Jewellery and Handbag. This location was a decent sized store but wasn't very organised and tidy. As soon as we came in there was a glass display case. The only thing that caught my attention was a gold necklace with a round green pendent wrapped with a gold filigree design. It was very beautiful but for $15.99 I think I'll pass.We turned our attention to a lady digging into 2 carts we walked over and realized they were filled with purses and after looking around to see if they belonged to anyone we dig in with her. Now this will sound like a "princess" statement, but I hate faux leather bags! The plastic just turns me off and too many times I've purchased beautiful and expensive bags only for they to start peeling and cracking! So I stick to leather! Immediately I find this Chanel-like treasure! An Italian, black leather quilted bag with a cute tassel and a long and short handle ($10.00). I love it! Foxy found an equally beautiful bucket style leather bag with multicolored suede patches ($12.00).

Overall Impression:
and cluttered location. Contains items you would think of when you think thrift store: outdated polyester suits, moldy looking sweaters and yellowing appliances. Definitely found the only gems at this location.

Don't think I'll be returning. 

On to the next one down the road...Salvation Army (Bathurst and St. Clair)

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