Great Finds

This week, I wasn't feeling great.  I had the worst headache in the world dogging me all day while I went out to do the shopping; and so I had to popped some painkillers to skim the edge off it in a big way... and that was only the edge of it.

However, I did find a great find at Life Line of a Trent Nathan handbag; which was at a huge price of $25!  But when one of the ladies took a closer look at the handles, she said they were ready to give way; and brought the price down to $10... with great relief I bought it with the intent to get the handles fixed up, because it's a great bag.  It's two-tone, had red interior and hardly any wear, but the vinyl handles are its downfall.  The last owner had put too much weight into the bag and destroyed them; and so gave it away.  Personally, what a waste!  So, yesterday, I took it into the boot repair man at Arndale at Springwood and asked if he repaired handbags as well; and to my relief he did.  He took one look at those handles and recommended for me to have them replaced with leather and not vinyl again.  It would cost me $50 and it'd be ready next week.  So, I left it with him.  Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo of the bag as yet.  So, I'll upload one when I pick it up.  

Another great thing I found was a little manicure/pedicure set.  It's unused and has everything with it.  It's also in great condition with a little zip to keep it all together.  I'll be taking this one with me when I travel to the coast or overnight somewhere... it will come in use; and it's quite pretty as well.  I actually thought it was a purse to start with, but was pleasantly surprised of its real function.

What have you picked up lately?  A great bargain?  Or something you haven't seen since you were young in almost new condition?  Until my next post, happy bargain hunting.

Big Spend-Up!

Today, I found a lot of money in my account from the government.  So, I thought it would be a good day to get exactly what I've been eying off in the stores over the last few months.  I shifted over $100 more than usual and out the door I went with a few more shopping bags than usual as well.

My first stop was Life Line; a great charity store a Logan Central.  I get a great deal of my handbags, coin purses and clothing there.  Over the last two years, I've been looking for a great pair of jeans; and I found one pair (which I'm wearing now and they're comfortable, but wearing thin around the outer leg seams).  So, I went in search for another pair.  But!  I didn't just find one pair, I found two! How's that for luck!  They both fit like gloves and are so, so, so comfy!  One pair still have their tags attached to them from the store they originally came from!  Wow!

While I was walking around Life Line, I found myself a nice bag hanging off a high hook.  It was the very first thing I spotted when I walked into the place; it just seemed to scream out to me from its high position up there.  I got a hold of it and knew it would be perfect to take with me to volunteer work to hold my knitting; instead of Grandma's yarn bag (I don't want to get that damaged or dirty).  The best thing is that this bag I found is from the Sydney Art Gallery and is made from twill cotton!  Oh My God!  I couldn't believe it was an art gallery souvenir!  Another bit of luck!  I found a cute little coin purse in the store as well.  It was the first one I've found in around 6 months.

So, there you go, I spent $21.00 at Life Line and bought some lovely things!  What have you scored lately that's worth letting people know about?  Until my next post, happy bargain hunting.