Sorry for the slow down! + new Marc by Marc

It's been a difficult past two weeks of packing, flying, unpacking, and trying to beat jet lag.

Bargain Monster will be back on track shortly.

Remember my brown oxford heels purchased for $13.44?

I'm back in the states and rocking them... unfortunately I think they might be just a little small 

The Original Purchase

 marc by marc leather cross-body with removable gold link straps 

purchased at the marc by marc store in hong kong

brand: marc by marc

purchased for $248

note: when it comes to marc jacobs' bags, it's the one thing i am willing to pay full price for. i absolutely love this bag, it comes with six built in card slots and a zipper pocket to keep your goodies. 

Mulberry?

two mulberry shoulder bags w/ adjustable short and long strap

purchased at silk & pearl market, beijing, chinna

brand: "mulberry" wannabe

purchased for $9 each

retail $180 RMB = $27 USD each

bargain $60 RMB = $9 USD each

Marc by Marc?

large marc by marc tote replicas

purchased at silk & pearl market, beijing, china

brand: "marc by marc" wannabe

purchased for $7.57 each

retail $280 RMB = $42 USD each

bargain $60 RMB = $9 USD each

multiple item bargain $50 RMB = $7.57 USD each

note: i'm going to start off by saying that i am not a supporter of counterfeit goods, but where in the world is more infamously known for its counterfeit goods than china? 

it's my first time visiting and just couldn't help but join the millions of other tourist who go to the silk market to get ahold of some cheap goods! these were adorable! 

and as you can see i purchased four!