Mrs. Palin Goes To Saks

Much has been said about the controversy over republican vice presidential nominee, Sarah Palin's, $150,000 wardrobe. No matter your feelings in the situation, there is another aspect to the story. Why? Why those clothes? Why so expensive? Why was it important for her to have that look?

Pewter jacquard Valentino jacket, priced at $2,500

(Associated Press)

Obviously the RNC is trying to create an image. Certainly no one can criticize the choices, as they are beautiful garments. But digging deeper, it can be inferred that Palin's handlers want to say something through these style choices.

Powerful. Smart. Chic. Ready to lead.

All of these are probably among the message that the campaign wants to convey, especially about a figure who is arguably the most scrutinized in this election.

Now, it can be said, they could have conveyed this message through far less expensive design decisions - but does not the cost of these designer clothes play into part of the message as well?

Self-declared "hockey mom," running on the average Joe platform, much of the criticism comes from the fact that Palin purports to be one way, but is dressing another way...a more Cindy McCain way.

So chew on this...If, in politics, image is everything, then, too, in life, is image not everything?

At least according to the RNC, image is the path to the White House. And really, who can argue that they are wrong.