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Deal Detective: Michael Kors Hamilton Large Tote

June 29, 2014 By Lena

I often receive e-mails from deal-seeking readers who are looking for the best price on beauty or fashion finds. Normally, I’ll try to steer them in the right direction, whether it be through re-sellers, coupon codes or the location of their nearest outlet store. Playing “deal detective” is a hobby and a challenge!

Michael Kors Luggage ToteRecently, I’ve been tasked to find the best price in Canada for a Michael Kors Hamilton Large Tote. A classic, designer handbag that never goes out of style (and therefore, never goes on sale), it is available at Canadian Michael Kors retail stores for $395.00.

Okay, first things first. It sells for $358.00 in the US, so there’s definitely a price discrepancy for north-of-the-border shoppers. However, only you can decide if the $37.00 surplus is worth your time, gas and duty charges to cross the border and find it in the States. And don’t even think about ordering it online and shipping it home; the delivery and extra charges will surely surpass the $395.00 Canadian price.

Hence, we’re working with a Canadian selling price of $395.00 plus tax, which totals $446.35 if you’re in Ontario, like me.

If you are a Costco member, your first option is to purchase the handbag from Costco online or in-store. Curiously, it is referred to as the “North South” tote, but for all intents and purposes, the bag is seemingly identical to the original.

Pros: The Hamilton Tote retails for $319.99, with shipping and handling included. That’s $75.00 off the retail price! The total, plus HST, is $361.59.

Cons: Since Costco is not an authorized dealer for Michael Kors, the manufacturer’s warranty does not apply. In place of the manufacturer’s warranty, Costco will refund your purchase price if you are not completely satisfied with the product. Since Costco is known to have a very liberal return policy, this does not bother me. …

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Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: best price Michael Kors Hamilton Canada, Michael Kors Hamilton Large Tote, MICHAEL Michael Kors, SHOP.CA

Imprint.

March 30, 2013 By Lena

“Have you ever heard of imprinting?”

“Imprinting?” I repeated the unfamiliar word. “No. What’s that mean?”

“It’s one of those bizarre things we have to deal with. It doesn’t happen to everyone. In fact, it’s the rare exception, not the rule. Sam had heard all the stories by then, the stories we all used to think were legends…

… it’s not like love at first sight, really. It’s more like… gravity moves…. suddenly. It’s not the earth holding you here anymore, she does…. You become whatever she needs you to be, whether that’s a protector, or a lover, or a friend.”

―Jacob Black explaining the concept of imprinting to Bella Swan

If you’re a Twihard, or even if you’ve read The Twilight Saga just once, you’ll know about imprinting. It’s one of those supernatural things that is easily explained within the series; however, is completely fictional and could pretty much never happen in real life. Or so I thought.

Yes, I’m a happily married woman. But when I saw Devon yesterday, I swear I felt the earth move.

At first I tried to deny the attraction, walking briskly in the other direction. I fiddled with my hair; attempted small talk with my husband – anything to overthrow the connection I felt. The yearning. The burning. The desire.

Yet, I turned around. Truth be told, it was fruitless to resist – I knew in my heart that I had found him, as he had found me. The pull was just too strong to deny any longer… and within seconds, I was running away from my husband, my outstretched arms open with expectation until we were face to face. He was mine. He was coming home with me.

So, I gave in to the feeling completely, and bought him. Meet my new true love.

Have you ever imprinted on an object? That moment when you just had to buy something? Do tell!

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Fashion, handbags, Large Devon Satchel, MICHAEL Michael Kors

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