Rita Tesolin Jewellery holiday sample sale

What?


Rita Tesolin Jewellery holiday sample sale

Canadian jewellery designer Rita Tesolin is having a holiday sample sale with up to 90% off her regular prices and below cost. You’ll find a mix of goodies including array of one-of-a-kind belts, costume, sterling silver and semi-precious jewellery. New items added daily.

Where?
63 Wingold Ave., Suite 103 (map)
Toronto

When?
Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cash only!

Bargainista’s list of 2010 Boxing Day Sales

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Ladies’ Night at Mark’s – save 20% and support the Breast Cancer Society of Canada

What?

If you’ve seen any of the blog posts or tweets about the spring #Marksover events, you probably already know Mark’s isn’t just for men, industrial wear or health care workers’ uniforms. There are lots innovative and fashionable items for women. (I first stumbled upon Mark’s women’s collection when shopping for my teen son last summer.)

This Thursday night, all regular and sales priced items will be 20% off with $5 from every minimum purchase of $65 or more going to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. So far their 8-year partnership has helped raise more than $1 million for the fight against breast cancer.

So, if you’re curious about Mark’s or a regular customer, Thursday’s a great time to visit, save and help do some good.

When?

Thurs., May 6, 2010

5:00 p.m.-closing (some stores open until 11 p.m., check your local store for hours)


Where?

At Mark’s and Mark’s Work Wearhouse stores across Canada.
Find a store near you.



Let us know what you get if you go.

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Rita Tesolin Spring Inventory Sale - more dates added

What?
Rita Tesolin Spring Inventory Sale

Celebrated Canadian jewelry designer Rita Tesolin is having an inventory clearance sale. Items include costume, Sterling Silver and semi-precious jewellery collections and a wide array of one-of-a-kind belts. Prices starting as low as $5.00. Different items will be continually added. A great opportunity to buy designer accessories at bargain prices.

Don’t miss a chance to buy original pieces featured in such magazines as Elle Canada, Flare, Fashion, Chatelaine, Zoomer and many more at up to 90% off.

Cash only!

Where?
63 Wingold Ave., Suite 103 (map)
Toronto

When?
Sat., May 1 - Sun., May 2, 2010
10 a.m.-6 p.m.

UPDATE – more dates and times:
Wed., May 5 - 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thurs, May 6 - 10 a.m.- 7p.m.
Fri., May 7, 10 a.m.-6p.m.

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Bargainista’s list of 2009 Boxing Day Sales

This list will be updated continuously so check it often. You may also want to click through to Bargainista’s comprehensive list on Twitter.

If you find a sale that isn’t listed here please add it by leaving a comment or e-mail me and we’ll do our best to post it quickly.

Sumaya is helping out this year. The ˆES or ˆSK at the end of each tweet represents our intials.

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Gotstyle Ladies Only Exlusive Shopping Event

What?
Gotstyle - Ladies only exclusive shopping event. Shop for menswear while drinking champagne and having hot male models try on clothes for you! Beats the mall any day.

When?
Wed Dec. 9- Thurs Dec. 10

Where?
Gotstyle
489 King St West (map)
Toronto, ON

If you go, leave a comment and let us know what you find.

Tzatz Shopping Party

What?
• TZATZ Late Nite Shopping Party
• Complimentary wine bar opens at 6:00 p.m.
• Shopping until 9:30 p.m.
• Receive a TZpecial gift with your purchase!
• Win a $100 or $200 Gift TZertificate

When?
Oct. 28: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Where?
TZATZ
2512 1/2 Yonge St. (map)
5 blocks north of Eglinton Av. at Castlefield Av.
Green “P” parking is located directly behind the store
Enter lot from Castlefield Av.

Let us know if you go!

Bodyblue’s trunk show

What?
Bodyblue trunk show
20-75% of all denim, lots of giveaways and a chance to win a shopping spree.

Where?
724 Queen St W (map)
Toronto, ON
416 703 7601

199 Danforth Ave (map)
Toronto, ON
417 778 7601

When?
October 23 - 25, 2009

Let us know what you get if you go...

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Jack & Jill discount shopping night @ nathalie-roze & co.

What?
JACK & JILL (co-ed) Discount Shopping Night
@ nathalie-roze & co. with special guest: Off the Cuff/Lee Romberg, known for his stash of carefully curated resale designer menswear.

• An evening of deep deals for guys and dolls, plus nibbles from Sushi Marche & Dessert Lady as well as gratis refreshments (beer, wine & cocktails).
• Save 15 - 70% off everything in the store, including fresh spring goodies from Dagg and Stacey, Snoflake, Paper People, Supayana, Baggage, Leslie Paul, SLO, Elladora, Melow, Ruby Redux, Embody and more.
• Plus lunatic bargains in sales baskets (priced from $5 to $35).

Off the Cuff will be bringing down a tempting medley of gently used and well-edited quality men’s shirts, jackets, ties, designer denim and swish sweaters from the likes of Hugo Boss, Etro, J Lindeberg, Pal Zileri. Diesel, Prada, Fred Perry, Canali, Gucci, Zegna, and tons more. Most items will be tagged at well below $100.

The first 15 guests will receive N-R & Co.’s always coveted goody bags crammed with handmade lovelies, beauty swag & other cool surprises (valued at $40+ each), plus gifts with purchase while supplies last.

Check out the raffle for various fab prizes, including:
• a pair of Toronto FC tickets
• a psychic reading
• Hot Docs tickets
• a stash of accessories donated by local indie designers.

When?
Thursday, May 7, 2009
6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Where?
Nathalie-Roze & Co.
1015 Queen St. E. (Leslieville)
Toronto (See map)

Parking on Queen and or Pape, bike rack out front, easy TTC-access

Contact:
416 792-1699
www.nathalie-roze.com
Nathalie-Roze & Co. on Facebook

www.offthecuff.ca
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Bargainista’s list of 2008 Boxing Day sales

This list will be updated continuously so check it often. You may also want to click through to my comprehensive list on Twitter. If you find a sale that isn’t listed here please add it by leaving a comment or e-mail me and I’ll do my best to post it quickly.

Meet my new friend Marc as in Marc Jacobs

I needed a new full-length winter coat. I have the great big, warm hooded down coat and I decided it was time to get something more stylish that I could wear day or night, for casual and more formal occasions.

Maybe I left if a bit too late. Maybe with the sagging economy, manufacturers and retailers didn’t think people would be laying out the bucks for new outerwear this season. Whatever it was, the pickings were slim.

Kathryn and Rayanne were exchanging tweets about where they bought their new winter coats. With no time to go downtown, I searched all over Yorkdale. I had seen a nice looking coat on the rack at Banana Republic. Unfortunately, it didn’t look good on me. I’d seen some nice coats on the cheap at H&M. The fabric felt a bit scratchy though. I debated whether or not it was worth buying on for $100 that I’d be tired of after a year and passed in the end.

Zara had some great looking coats in the same price-range as Banana. Problem is by mid-Saturday afternoon, they’re all picked over and several coats had buttons hanging by a thread. Sorry, Zara, sloppy merchandising even on a busy day is a big turn off, particularly when it comes to high-priced items.

So, on a whim, I dragged Mr. B. to Holts. Except for my Bobbi Brown make-up must-haves, I haven’t shopped there in ages. I took a quick look around at the sale racks scattered throughout.

Then I saw it, hanging on a sale rack behind the cash in the contemporary fashions department.. I found the perfect navy coat on sale for 30% off. It was Marc by Marc Jacobs. Believe-it-or-not, on sale, it didn’t cost much more than the coats I had seen at the chain stores. Well worth an extra $100 for a designer coat with far more attention to detail. Don’t ya think?

I usually stay away from navy but I liked it and besides, the same style in black wasn’t on sale. I decided to splurge. I’m glad I did.

What have you splurged on lately?

FYI, Holts had another markdown a few days after I bought my coat. I was surprised to learn they don’t offer price adjustments. (I wonder if their policy will change as Canadian retailers start feeling the hit of the recession?) On the bright side, my coat is still selling for the price I paid and now the black one is on sale too.

Sale and fundraiser at Sharon's Collection

My friend Perla works part-time at Sharon’s Collection and she asked me to tell you about a special sale they’re having on Thursday night. Part of the proceeds (sorry, they didn’t give me the deets) will go to SickKids. I like supporting local retailers, especially those who give back to the community.

Sharon’s is a fun little shop so if you have a chance, you may want to check it out.

What?
A one-night only special evening at Sharon’s Collection with special discounts, champagne, treats and a visit from designer Bella Donna.
A portion of the proceeds will help support SickKids and degenerative diseases.

Where?
Sharon’s Collection (map)
1541B Bayview Ave.
Toronto, ON

When?
Nov. 13: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Cashmere Day at Narnia

I’m sitting here wearing an amazing cashmere blend shrug from one of my favourite neighbourhood clothing stores. I bought it last spring in case it was too cold for my new dress. I didn’t need it then but I’ve been getting a lot of wear out of it this season.

Yesterday I was at Banana Republic and they had similar ones in several for $85 but they aren’t as soft as mine. (I think mine was $120).

Anyway, if you want personalized service and like supporting local merchants, check out Narnia.

What?
• 20% off on all cashmere sweaters

When?
Sun., Nov. 2: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
One day only!

Where?
Narnia
3236 Yonge St. (see map)
Toronto, ON. M4N 2L4
416 487-7287

Let is know what you get if you go.

Arthur Mendonça - inventory clearance sale

What?
Arthur Mendonça - inventory clearance sale - up to 80% off
Everything reduced!

When?
Oct. 21, Oct. 22, Oct. 23
3:oo p.m.-8 p.m.

Where?
219 Dufferin St., Suite 112C (map)
Toronto

How?
Full payment required, cash/credit cards accepted

Call 416 536-2287 or email info@mendonca.ca for more info.
Let us know what you get if you go.

Hand-crafted gold jewelry sale

What?
Hand-crafted gold jewelry by Israeli designer, Sholmit Lavi

When?
Sunday, Oct. 19
11:oo a.m.-5 p.m.

Where?
1075 Spadina Rd. (See map)
Toronto

Let us know what you get if you go.

SportChek manager makes the grade with buggy BOGO promo

Back-to-school shopping used to be a big deal in our household. As my kids get older, they’re losing interest.

Down to the wire, today we shopped for school supplies and skateboard shoes. No, neither of my guys are skateboarders, just suckers for the footwear.

My eldest son needed new shoes and he wanted to go to SportChek. After coming to the realization that his feet and Vans don’t get along, he found a perfect pair of Adidas. Despite a BOGO promo, he only needed one pair and I’ll be damned if I was going to buy him another pair he didn’t need just because the store needed to clear out some inventory.

My little one decided he wanted a new pair too. I knew it was either buy them now or in a month, so I agreed knowing at half price, besides it really was a good deal. So while he went cavorting around the shoe department making sure his new Nike boarder shoes were comfortable and wouldn’t be hogging space in his closet, the sales guy told Mr. B. BOGO wouldn’t apply.

What?! The sales guy told me the computer couldn’t handle two pairs of shoes from different sub-departments (one pair from men’s, one pair junior/youth.) Watching other parents in the store with kids trying junior sizes, I told him they were discriminating against parents whose kids needed shoes from different departments and I’d ask to speak to a manager at the cash. He thought it was a good idea but asked me not to tell anyone he said so.

Other than annoying customers, I’m not sure why SportChek doesn’t allow customers to take advantage of the promo if they want to mix and match shoes for kids, men and women.

The cashier told me the BOGO didn’t apply because I was buying one adult pair and one junior pair of shoes. I asked to speak to the manager. When he arrived, the cashier looked at him and pointed her finger at me. (Rude or what? Hello, I’m a customer.)

I was expecting some drama. Didn’t get it. Common sense prevailed. The manager was a pretty reasonable guy. Despite a strange company policy, he was empowered enough to make me happy and close the sale. He agreed the promo guidelines were confusing and said SportChek should have stated the complete BOGO policy on their BOGO signs. In the blink of an eye, he told the cashier to sell me Little Spo’s shoes at half price. I thanked him and asked him to speak to her about pointing fingers at customers. ;)

Had a similar experience lately? What did you do? Would you have asked to get the promo too? Leave a comment.

photo credit: heraldpost on Flickr

Black studded cuff bracelet: a real steal

While Mr. B was in line at Banana Republic paying for two great casual summer shirts at 60% off, I found this amazing chunky black studded cuff bracelet on sale. It originally sold for $65 so for $12.99 (that’s 80% off), I couldn’t resist.

There are some incredible bargains this time of year. Have you had any great finds lately?

Gotstyle 3rd year anniversary sale & midnight madness

According to Gotstyle owner, Melissa Austria, “This sale is for the ladies who want their men to start dressing better!” With Father’s Day around the corner, this sale might be just what you need to spruce up that someone special in you life’s wardrobe.

What?
Gotstyle
3rd year anniversary sale
• 20% off the entire store

Midnight madness event
• Up to 75% off
• Door crasher specials, giveaways, contests all night
• Michael Landsberg from Off the Record is making a guest appearance from 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.
• Cupcakes

When?
3rd year anniversary sale
• Fri. June 6 - Sun. June 8

Midnight madness event
• Sat. June 7

Where?
489 King St. W, (See map.)
Toronto, ON
M5V 1K4
416-260-9696

Let us know what you get if you go.

Capezio Sale - up to 50% off

What?
Capezio sale up to 50% off

Where?
Stores throughout the GTA and online

When?
Now!

Bargainista Moment:
I bought two pairs of new shoes on Saturday at regular price. They are now on sale. I called the store and since I still have my bill and they were both purchased at the regular price, as long as I go back within 10 days, they’ll refund the difference. Yay!

Difference = $42 + tax (not anywhere near 50% off but I’ll take what I can get.)

Tip of the Week - Ask about price adjustments

I went to Club Monaco to show my friend the new suit I bought last week. I wanted to try the skirt on again along with another one size smaller because I wasn’t sure I ended up with the right size. Well, I’m between two sizes. I’m keeping the larger one and having it altered.

Lucky I stopped by. Last week they told me they’d be getting new merchandise in this week. I asked if the suit would be going on sale. I was told absolutely not because they didn’t carry a lot of women’s suits and it was a hot item.

Of course the skirt was on sale (the jacket stayed at regular price). The salesperson who helped me told me they didn’t offer price adjustments. What a pain because I could buy another skirt in the same size at the sale price and return the one I bought last week. Seemed a bit dumb for several reasons – more paperwork, inventory removed from the floor etc.

She was wrong! I went up to the cash and there in black and white was the store policy. Price adjustments are offered on regular-priced merchandise if it goes on sale within 14 days and you bring in your bill within that time. I went home, got my bill, went back and sure enough within minutes, $45 was refunded to my credit card.

Bottom line:
Hold on to your bills. Chain stores in particular often offer price adjustments on newly marked-down merchandise.