Hey everyone! I would have done this blog post a lot sooner but unfortunately since I live in Canada, we are consider 'international' from The States. Therefore, parcels take a lot longer to get delivered to where I live opposed to if I were living in the USA.
The first place that I ordered from was Hope's. I have ordered from there many times in the past and what I love about them is that even though I live in Canada, the shipping is always free! And if you're thinking, "well it can't get any better than that?!" Yes it can because I'm here to tell you that the shipping is fast! The promotion that they had going on for Black Friday was 50% off the ENTIRE web site if you used the code: SUPERSALE. I went ahead and ordered two cardigans for the Spring time. Thinking ahead!
The lace cream cardigan is called: Couldn't Be Happier and I got it in a size small. I just love the scalloped edges on the sleeves. It really gives it a fun and youthful feel. Unfortunately that one is sold out and no longer on the web site.
That tends to happen with items on Shop Hope's so if you like something, you best order it right then and there because if you don't, someone else WILL. When you go back for it, it's not always there.
The second and final cardigan that I ordered is called Last Moment In Time. I also ordered this in a size small. It also comes in a beautiful Magenta colour. I feel as though I will get a lot of use out of it in 2015. I had been eying it on the web site and when they were having the 50% off sale, I knew that it was time to make it mine!
The next place that I ordered from was BH Cosmetics. I have placed many orders in the past and have never had an issue! They really package their products well. (A very happy customer over here.) I placed an order to receive the 28 Neutral Color Eyeshadow Palette. I am currently in love with this palette! The shadows are creamy, buttery and nicely pigmented. I snagged this beauty for $7.50. Right now, you can buy it off their web site for only $9.95. They are always having great deals!
Moving forward to Cyber Monday, I received an email from LuLu's telling me that it was 40% off clearance items. I ordered:
Just A Twirl - Black Floral Print Dress (SOLD OUT - I purchased the last one in size XS)
RVCA Playing Card Ivory Muscle Tee in size small (SOLD OUT)
RVCA Venom Snake Stitch Cream Sweater in size small.
I get that they are based out California and they do not get snow over there, my only qualm is that this sweater is very thin and in the winter time, given that I live in the GTA I will freeze! If this winter is anything like last winter, this will NOT be getting much use. Don't get me wrong though, I really do like this sweater. I will just have to wear it on the cooler spring days or with a ton of layers.
Now, as mentioned above, I have a mini-rant for you. I don't know if you are able to relate but here it goes. I placed this order on December 1st and I would have received it in the mail yesterday but I unfortunately missed it and Canada Post left a slip telling me to pick it up tomorrow. Technically, I received my parcel today. I understand that it is the holiday season and things are backed up. What I don't understand is that I paid $12.00 shipping because I am considered international and they slammed me with duties when I went to pick up my parcel. That is not fair.
Where I live, we used to have 15% sales tax and now it has been reduced to 13%. This is ridiculous. When things like this happen, I wonder what is the point of scoring any deals because all the money I end up saving, goes to shipping, duties or tax.
Even when I go cross-border shopping, every so often, they pull us over and make us pay taxes. I feel like being a Canadian citizen, it is so hard to shop in the USA no matter which way shape or form you do it. Yes, I do understand that life is not fair and they do randomly charge people with duties. However, it sucks when it happens and it makes me want to shop less. I don't mean to end off this blog post on a sour note; I just wanted to get that out of my system and see if anyone else felt the same way. Please comment below if you can relate!
Yes, long blog post but long awaited! (I hope!) Well that about wraps it up. You can look forward to my December Empties that I will be posting soon. Also, for anyone wondering on how my NO BUY DECEMEBER BEAUTY PRODUCTS is going, I'm here to update you with some good news! I have not purchased anything other than some Crest 3D White Strips that were on sale. FYI: The BH Cosmetics eyeshadow palette was purchased in November so that DOES NOT count :)
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas (to those that celebrate it!)
Until next time,
STAY CLASSY.
Berrz <3
P.S. All opinions are my own. I have purchased all these items with my own money and this is not a sponsored blog post. Some links are affiliate.
