tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392540184467848332.post798882192675816423..comments2013-11-14T15:02:49.215-06:00Comments on Recycled Style: For What It's WorthElisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08166208200349587936noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392540184467848332.post-39157524661469450902010-03-10T09:40:27.906-06:002010-03-10T09:40:27.906-06:00Well, Birkenstocks are a different matter. And don...Well, Birkenstocks are a different matter. And don't get me wrong, I have a super-nice pair of $8o Born shoes for work. But, I got them on clearance for $20. I guess I'm more stubborn. (or more of a tightwad. or just more broke!)Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166208200349587936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3392540184467848332.post-415017248318719392010-03-09T11:38:38.283-06:002010-03-09T11:38:38.283-06:00I could justify $90 for sandals if they weren'...I could justify $90 for sandals if they weren't a trendy, one season purchase (orange gladiator sandals). I think in terms of depreciation. I will wear my $$$ Birkenstock sandals for so many years that they are worth the investment to me--a dollar or two a month if I want to get picky. Ditto with a good winter coat or a simple leather handbag that will never go out of style. I'm willing to spend more up front on items that will wear well for the long term.Janerayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17893233134087337242noreply@blogger.com