Confessions of a Black Friday grinch
I was asked if Black Friday is to a Deal Diva what the Superbowl is to a football maniac.
To which I responded: Bah Humbug!
I've nothing against the deals, admittedly some of the best of the year. But I have zero patience for crowded parking lots and pushy shoppers. And I happen to like my sleep.
So I'll be staying home on Black Friday. But that doesn't mean I won't be shopping.
A year ago, I scored on Black Friday a sexy pair of knee-high leather boots for $25 from JCPenney. I shopped from the comfort of my couch in my fuzzy robe, without fear of a smackdown over the last pair of size 8.5 in black.
Other retailers getting smart to the online Black Friday game include Target, Amazon and Walmart. Free shipping and site-to-store options abound. Remember, a deal diva doesn't need an alarm clock. She knows to shop where the crowds aren't.
Nonetheless, if you do want to venture out this year, Times retail reporter Susan Thurston is compiling all the info you need to know. We will post links to her reporting tomorrow.
Deal Diva Letitia
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Katie Sanders foolishly spurned pretty dresses and shoes as a child, tossing new clothes over her shoulder at birthday parties with a totally rude "no, thank you." Her drab days of monocolor outfits are over now, and she certainly knows better than to turn down free stuff. Her wardrobe mixes classic with quirk. Think blazers with statement necklaces, and lots of patterned ballet flats. She can be reached at 850) 224-7263 or 
Kameel Stanley has never encountered a thrift store she didn’t like. Her mother taught her that the true value of clothes isn’t how much they cost, but how many outfits one can create from them. Having grown up in Michigan, she was delighted to learn upon moving to Florida that she almost never needed to wear socks or boots again. There’s a lot of turnover in her closet, and she’s obsessed with dresses, necklaces and wedge heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8643 or 
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From camo pants and construction boots to sundresses, sweaters and sling backs, Keyonna Summers knows how to make all of it rock -- at rock bottom prices. A Detroit native, Keyonna delves into her urban roots to find fashion pairings that give a nod to street fashion while maintaining the class of the modern, professional woman. She believes in searching for affordable clothes that look expensive and can easily be dressed up or down. You won't find plaid shirts or fleece jackets in her closet; the only hiking Keyonna does is to the bargain basement. She can be reached at (727) 445-4153 or 
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