So wHat is all the hYpe aboUt?

I have to tell you right off the bat....I am not a "designer" kind of gal when it comes to fashion. I do not understand why people pay so much money for designer things. In fact I have bought a few designer things, ie COACH bags, etc.....and have no desire to carry them...hence remember my giveaway? I just feel wasteful spending money on things like that.   Don't get me wrong I love fashion and looking trendy and cute, I just refuse to pay for it.  For one thing I can't afford it, but honestly even if I could, I still would not wear it. This leads me to this post.  Have you ever heard of David Pliner shoes?  Well I never had until a good friend of mines husband who is a big wig at Belk started to bring these shoes home for her, and they where signed by the designer.   Her shoes are very, very cute honestly they are, however,  I would not be able to tell though if they where David Pliner, or Off Broadway, TJ Maxx, payless, etc.... shoes, those are all the places I purchase my shoes from and they are 20.00 or less for a cute pair.  Here are some examples and then I will show you my Father in laws David Pliner shoes.  Let me know what y'all think and your opinions on designer shoes like this.
Little bit about David Pliner first: 
From his days as a leading designer and retailer, Donald J Pliner continues to lead in the design and development of high fashion footwear. Always dedicated to creative design, intuitive comfort and quality craftsmanship, Donald J Pliner footwear and accessories are renowned for their innovative, influential style.

I would NOT pay $130.00 for these shoes! But that is what they cost. If signed I am sure more that that.






And this dress pair, very very pretty....guess how much?  $289.00! So I guess I just do not get it. Perhaps they are very comfortable.  I love me a comfortable pair of shoes.  The most I ever paid for a pair of shoes was $90.00.  Bastad clogs they are, and I love them and believe me when I tell you they will last forever...even the style will.  OK so ready for a good chuckle here....so sorry to my FIL I love the guy, but these shoes where horrible, IMO, however  he loves them so much.  My husband told him to click his heels three times and perhaps he would end of in Kansas......poor guy never wore the shoes for the rest of the vacation while we where there visiting.

Here is a pic of my FIL with Mike and the boys...I think Alex is in shock over the shoes...

And here is a picture of my new $10.00 pair of shoes....I know I am such a bragger!

Garage SALEN PARTY still going on, show me the GOODS!