Haul: BEST THRIFT STORE FIND EVER

I am uber excited to show you guys this find. I just randomly decided to go to Value Village ( the thrift store in Ontario. classy name, eh? ;) ) I am a regular VV shopper. I lovvveee thrifting. you can find so many amazing things for an affordable price. especially purses! TBH, I'd be perfectly fine if I could only shop at thrift stores for the rest of my life. So, here is what i found the other day.

....I know right? A Balenciaga City Bag look-a-like!! for $9! sdojswiejr;aiowjfdsewr! I saw this on the rack, and I immediately HAD TO HAVE IT.

I am almost positive this was made to be a 'knock off' version. The leather qualiy isn't the best, neither does it look exactly like the Balenciaga. The Balenciaga has harder/crisper edges ( more rectangle like) and the hardware has a ribbed feel to them, etc ( and many more differences LOL)

None the less, I always loved the style and look of the City bag. The hardware gave it a kind of rocker look, but it wasn't overdone. So, I was ecstatic to find one with a similar look. Personally, I would never spend a lot of money on a purse. I think the most I would pay for a good quality purse is 200.

Here's the Balenciaga Bag for comparsion ( photo from google):

Closer look , not bad eh? The lighting in my bathroom is very bright, so the leather looks grey, but it is, indeed black :) :

Call me dorky for being so excited over this, but I can't wait to wear this purse to the death!

- toastie