It seems as if everything is going up.  With the price of gas at $4 a gallon the cost to get goods to their destination is going up.  This has made an increase in everything including clothes.

It seems as if the only store not in in this loop is Steve & Berry's ($8.98 for everything)!  Nowadays it is important to stretch those fashion dollars that we work so hard to get.

I myself do purchase "replica" products.  No offense to the wonderful designers in the world.  If my money permits I will buy name brand products from Macy's or Saks.  I look for a good product description, the rating of the product, and if the company stands behind their replicas.

So the next time you want to say "fake"  or "knockoff," how about saying "replica."  It sounds pricey, but your wallet will appreciate it.