Last Chance!

The Hadassah-Wizo Bazaar has been an annual event in Toronto for the past 84 years and this year will be it's last. I've always wanted to attend this shopping extravaganza and this year I'm making sure I do.
The event is being held Wednesday, October 29th from 9am-7pm in the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place. Apparently people start lining up at 6am to be the first to get in and take advantage of the unbelievable deals they have to offer.
I won't be lining up that early, but I do plan on spending many hours there checking everything out.
So mark your calendars, book the day off work and shop 'til you drop!

Big Cotton Ginny Sale

Cotton Ginny is having a buy one get one free sale on all capris, shirts, shorts, tee, tanks, flip flops and sweaters. Second item must be of same or lesser value. This sale applies to red ticketed items only and does not inlcude their Onology line.
Act fast as the sale only runs for four days: September 18-21.

What's New on Orfus Rd

I have visited the past two weekends. Knew it would be busy on the long weekend, but not as crazy busy as it was. There were hot dog vendors and ice cream trucks lining the street!! Some stores were so busy I didn’t even bother going into them. I thought it would have died down this past weekend due to everyone having spent all their money the weekend before, but was so very wrong.
Some of the new and/or notable things I came across during my visits: Labels is gone (no big loss). Bluenotes has opened up in a newly renovated space and Sirens has moved next door to them. Jessica Nails has reduced the price of their OPI nail polish from $8 to $6. Also check out the China Glaze line of nail colours for $4. The Nine West outlet (53 Orfus Rd) has fabulous round toed shoes with four inch stacked heels and an ankle strap in black, gray and red. Originally $135, reduced to $67.50 now priced at $9.99.
Roots has a variety of tees marked down to $9.88 or 2/$22 from their organic line. Check out Costa Blanca for a great wardrobe staple for fall: the silk chiffon, bowtie neck blouse in black, white, purple or blue for only $10 each. Costa Blanca is also offering 2/$10 and 3/$10 on numerous items. Be warned though, there are no change rooms and you aren't allowed to try on items 'on the floor'.

Exciting Shoe News

STYLESENSE: shoes and accessories, is opening on September 4th in two locations. They offer brand name and designer styles at great low prices and have constantly changing inventory.
The grand openings of STYLESENSE at Vaughan Mills and at Oakville Place take place on September 4th at 9:30am.

Stock Up This Long Weekend

Revlon, Johnson & Johnson, Jean Machine and more are having an 8 day warehouse sale at the Pickering Markets - Trade Hall: August 28th to August 31st and September 4th to September 7th. There will also be Cambridge towels on sale and assorted house and giftwares, including As Seen on TV items.
Hours are Thursday, Friday 10-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 9-5pm
1400 Squires Beach Rd, Pickering ON (east of Brock Rd at Bayly St)
www.saleevent.ca

It's Official

Travelling to Kitchener/Waterloo/St. Jacob’s has now become a yearly event for me. The weather was much cooler this year and I made sure to go on a Tuesday so I could shop at the outdoor farmers market. I was overwhelmed by the number of booths selling fresh fruits and vegetables, bread, honey and preserves and was told that it’s actually three times bigger on Saturdays! It was great to be able to buy and eat locally grown, fresh produce.
The best part or course is going to the outlet mall to take advantage of all the extra sales on end of season clothes. This time around Jones New York was very disappointing but Liz Claiborne was shopping heaven! They were offering an additional 25% off their already reduced prices and there were lots of beautiful summer items to choose from. I did reign myself in and purchased only three items – a top, a purple wrap dress which will be perfect for fall and a black and white checked trench coat. All the items were a steal with the dress being the best purchase - originally $65, marked down to $40 plus an additional 25% off!
I also popped into a store that I had totally ignored last time (Red Coral Classics) because they specialize in very dressy clothing and I wasn’t on the hunt for anything fancy. This time they had two fabulous patent leather handbags in the window – one white with black roses along the top and the other one all in red. The black and white one was very Chanel-like.
On the way back to the bus station we stopped off at Steve’s TV to check out DVD’s. At the front of the store you will find the latest in flat screen TVs and in the back you can rent or buy movies. They have a large selection of both new and previously viewed DVD’s at very reasonable prices. The previously viewed were $5.99 each or 5 for $25 and the new one’s started at $9.99. Their section of TV shows on DVD is quite extension and includes both popular and not-so popular American and British programs. They were actually showing The Best of the Muppet Show (with a super-young, egoless Elton John as one of the guest stars!) while we were there.
And I can’t forget to mention Oxford Mills where I bought two, 100% cotton 300 count sheet sets for $54 including the taxes!

Calling All Shoe-a-holics

I’ve just been introduced to a wonderful little shoe store a couple of doors down from the fitness studio I go to. The store is called Balisi. Shoes (for both men and women) are definitely their specialty but they also carry handbags, clothing and accessories. This is the place you’ll find shoes you don’t see in all the major chains. Drool over brands such as FLY London, Colcci and Not Rated. The staff is all smiles and incredibly helpful. New styles for fall have just begun to arrive and their discounted summer shoes are an additional 25% off.
Big thank you to Shannon at Aradia Fitness who tipped me off about the store and their great summer sale.
2 locations – 711 Queen St W and 668 College St, Toronto ON