I was quite surprised at the huge variety of goods and foods. With the exception of a few Canadian products, most of the items were at least a dollar or two less than at our local Costco.
For example, there was a package of undies which are normally ~ $12 up here and they were regular $9, on sale for $6! So I bought a pack. Big J found socks, for about the same price difference.
Even things like yogourt were cheaper - about a $1 less for 24 containers which were each slightly bigger than the containers up here.
I'm quite the bargoon hunter, so what with the gas savings - 3.69/gallon vs 1.34/litre (1 gallon = 3.7 litres, so 1.34 x 3.7 = 4.9 when you convert to gallons!), we will probably make the occasional shopping run as it is quite worth our while, and it makes for a nice excursion.
So on to today's outfit. Another bargoon. The skirt is from that batch of $8 skirts I bought - this one is a wild floral print - I think of it as paisley, but I don't think there is any paisley in the print.
It has those upside down triangle insets - godets, which make for swishy-ness when walking. It's an ideal skirt for summer - longer so you can go bare-legged without being overly exposed.
I wore it with an orange t-shirt, a light ivory cardigan and my red and turqouise necklace. I am also trying out those footlet things which are like nylons for your feet only. They are okay, but not quite as nice as complete nylons for protecting against friction.
Today I wore:
Orange t-shirt - Zara
Ivory Cardigan - Bitten
Floral Print Skirt - Coldwater Creek
Pointy Shoes - Payless
Necklace - local designer
Today, I'm linking up to:
- Visible Monday
- Watch What I'm Wearing
- Monday Mingle at BonBon Rose Girls
I didn't know about the big price differences to be found just across the border, Narda. Great shopping, and that's a wonderful long skirt. I love when they "swish" : >
ReplyDeleteHey Patti: Those of us who live near borders are constantly crossing over from one side to the other to see what bargains can be found!
DeleteThis is a great skirt, and thanks for that term, godets! I like to find out the proper names for things. I don't cross-border shop but you certainly found some great deals!
ReplyDeleteYes: I'm of two minds with the cross-border shopping - I like the deals though and we enjoy eating lunch at one of the restaurants enroute - sometimes I think we go just to eat!
DeleteThat silhouette looks great on you...
ReplyDeleteI might try that combo of T-shirt, short-sleeved cardigan and long skirt. Very nice.
And, the necklace really pulls it all together.
Hi Sunnlitt! Thanks! - I love a short-sleeved cardigan because sometimes you just need a bit of coverage and long-sleeves would be too much. Thanks for visiting Pink Calico!
DeleteThat's another lovely skirt - and very different with a short sleeved cardigan! I've never had a cardigan like that but it looks very nice with this outfit.
ReplyDeleteI do a bit of cross-border shopping too as Sweden is just a few kilometers away. It used to be much cheaper over there but things have changed and the prices are more or less the same now. I still go, out of old habit, and because as you say, it's a nice excursion!
Hi Kaffesoester! I've realized since starting the blog that I am a skirt person - I just love them.
DeleteI've been shopping in Sweden too! They used to have a store - don't know if it's still there called Åhléns, with lots of fabulous can't find it here in Canada clothing.
This is perfect on you; everything about this outfit rocks. The proportion is just right on you too; love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly! The outfit felt good on too. I'm partial to longer skirts in the summer.
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