Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Urban Outfitters: $40.65 = 2 crop tops

I'm loving that crop tops are making a comeback, especially since that heatwave we had. I hit my favourite treasure-hunting spot (the sale section at Urban Outfitters) on a particularly hot day, in search of something I could (somewhat more) comfortably wear in this heat. I thought that these two tops were so adorable I just couldn't decide between them, so I thought why not just get both?! I'm pretty pleased with my decision. They're both so bright and colourful, and each have awesome details and fun cut-outs- they just scream summer!

What I got:
1. Coral and lace bustier-style crop top
    Full retail price: $44.00
    I paid: $17.99
2. Polka-dot gathered crop top
    Full retail price: $39.00
    I paid: $17.99

Total savings (with tax): $53.14 (I love when I end up saving more than I paid!)

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Monday, 15 July 2013

The Bay: $99.67 = shoes

It's a rare and beautiful thing when the last pair of awesome shoes just happens to be your size, especially when the shoes are this adorable and fun! I was on the hunt for a pair of black pumps that had a little pizaz and this pair just jumped out at me. I feel like the pictures do not do them justice. I couldn't believe my good fortune that the only pair of these shoes just happened to be in my size, AND on sale, it was like winning the shoe lottery. I seriously cannot wait to wear these!

What I got:
Black peep-toe pumps
Full retail price: $180
I paid: $88.20
Total savings (with tax): $103.73





Monday, 8 July 2013

Aveda: $15.58 = box of tea and hairbrush

I don't know if any of you have tried the Aveda tea, but it is just delightful! I'm not even really big on tea, but this one was love at first sip. It's called "comforting tea", it's 100% organic, caffeine-free and the flavor is licorice root and peppermint. It may sound kind of weird but I swear it is a match made in heaven, if you are at an Aveda store or salon in the near future and they offer you some I highly recommend you try it (and if they don't offer it to you, ask for it)! That's how they got me initially. I think it retails for something like $21.50 for a box of 20 tea bags (as I said, I'm not really a tea drinker, so I have no idea if that is really expensive) but, to my pleasant surprise, apparently with their new points system it's one of the first things you can get for free! So if you like Aveda hair or cosmetic products, make sure that you sign up for their points system if you haven't done so already. They also had their FixxRx hair products on sale for 40% off, so I bought a hairbrush for the first time in maybe 10 years or so. As I've had maybe 3 or 4 different hairbrushes in my 23 year lifetime, I'm also not really sure what they cost, but I'm super picky when it comes to my hair/things that I will use every day for the foreseeable future (is that weird?). It's made from sustainably harvested bamboo and looked pretty good to me, and my old brush was literally falling apart. Plus the points I earned from it got me my tea for free! So all in all I think it was a win-win.

What I got:
1. Box of Aveda comforting tea
    Full retail price: $21.50
    I paid: $0
2. FixxRx oval paddle brush
    Full retail price: $22.99
    I paid: $13.79

Total savings (with tax): $30.70 (that's just about double what I paid!)

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Sunday, 7 July 2013

Summerlicious: $15-$45 = 3-course meal

If you like great deals, great food, and live in Toronto, Summerlicious is one of the best deals happening this summer! From now until July 21, 195 of the best restaurants all over Toronto are putting together special 3-course menus at awesome price points! With lunches from $15-$25, and dinners from $25-$45, trying that restaurant that you always thought was out of your budget has never been more tempting and affordable! Check out the list of participating restaurants and their menus here. Anyone else getting hungry?