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Receive a 15% discount from Boutique Onze, a Canadian retailer carrying urban, fun, feminine and affordable pieces.

Use code: CHEAPGIRL15 at checkout. Valid until March 1st, 2010

Check out their sale section here

**If you live in Montreal, Quebec (lucky you!) they can be found at:

Saint-Laurent

4151 boulevard St-Laurent Telephone: 514-844-2662

Sainte-Catherine

1853, rue Sainte-Catherine Telephone: 514-223-8616

Saint-Denis

4146, rue Saint-Denis Telephone: 514-223-6938

Some fabulous stocking stuffer ideas from Canadian online retailer tiastar.com

Antique Gold Chandeliers $12.00

Blue and Silver Bib $27.00

Vintage Flower Earrings $18.00

Crazy Crystal Bracelet $15.00

Receive an additional $10 discount on any online purchase at BoutiqueOnze.ca with code JINGLEBELLES. Get free delivery with any purchase of $75 or more plus receive a free resuable bag with any purchase.

Bra Allure Fine Lingerie Online Discount

Good lingerie is something that every woman must own. There is no need to have a drawer full of super expensive items but it is nice to have at least one piece from a luxury brand that you love.  The same concept can be applied to bags and shoes as well.  It is even better when there is a discount or sale on designer items.

Braallure.com is a Canadian based online retailer specializing in fine lingerie.  They carry brands from Charnos, Empreinte, Lou Paris, Felina Conturelle, Bra Bag and offer bra sizes from A – H cups.  From now until November 8, 2009 Bra Allure is offering a 15% discount to all The Cheap Girl readers with no minimum purchase. On top of that they also offer free shipping in Canada!

Use online code:  15CHEAPGIRL

Click on this link to view the lingerie collection

Price Adjustments

I often try to never pay regular price for clothes unless I really, really want or need it. I am just cheap that way. I would just opt to wait for the sale and pray to the universe to reserve a size xs for me. Sometimes I am lucky but most times I miss out. Thank goodness for price adjustments. I went to H&M over the weekend to do an exchange. While I made my way to the register, I saw a dress that I bought a few weeks ago marked down to $20 from $59. I spoke to the sales associate and he said that H&M offers price adjustments within 30 days of the purchase. So I dragged T (such a sweetheart xoxo) to take me back to the mall the next day to do the adjustment. On top of that, the dress that I originally brought to exchange was also marked down. 2 discounts in 2 days, cha-ching! I think that this solves my problem of losing out on the xs sizes.  Merchandise at H&M moves so quickly that things always go on sale. From now on I can buy things at regular price and see if I can get an adjustment towards the end of the 30 days.  I know that Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy offer a one time price adjustment.  If a store marks items down on sale but does not offer price adjustments you can always buy the item again and return your original purchase within the return policy period. I’ve done this before and it’s a bit of a chore but if it saves me money I am all for it.

Stores that offer price adjustments:

(Please check with the in-store  sales associates or the store website for full details on return policies and price adjustments)

* Gap

* Old Navy

* Banana Republic

* H&M ( Edit: A reader mentioned that H&M does not offer adjustments—See comments)

* Jacob

* Jacob Connexion

* French Connection Canada

Happy Monday to all!

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Silk Screen Dresses at Peach Berserk

I love Kingi Carpenter’s Peach Berserk boutique on Queen West in Toronto. I would walk past the store on my way home for years but I never had the guts to wear her designs. To tell you the truth the dresses are not really my usual style but once in a while it’s nice to have something special and different that will make people stop and think (and shock them in the process), “hey, there is something different about her today.” They’re fun, quirky, kooky and outrageous. I on the other hand prefer simple, clean, and classic. If I could do re-do my high school prom, I would sashay my way over to Peach Berserk and have a dress made to order.

The dresses can be made to order in any size, colour and print. Some looks that I am digging…

My Best Friend’s Girl

Grammy Girl

Girly Girl

Rocker Girl

Kingi also offers silk screening and business workshops. Check out her fun website for more information!

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If you are looking for clean, modern and beautiful jewelery, visit Dafina Accessories. The carry gorgeous minimalist pieces at reasonable prices. They also have a line inspired by a world-famous jewelry brand (think turquoise boxes with white ribbons).  Dafina Accessories will be at The Clothing Shoe in Toronto this weekend.

Silver and Pearl Earrings $39.99

Silver Frame Set Drop Earrings $29.99 SALE $19.99

Tiffany Heart Strings Necklace $99.99

Sterling Silver Quadrifo $39.99 Sale $24.99