Diva New Year's Eve: On the town
We made it through Christmas! Yay! Now come with the Deal Divas on a little New Year's Eve journey. Today and tomorrow on the blog, each Diva will demonstrate a different look for the big night, from the cocktail hour to the couch. We integrated some items from our own closets to inspire you to dress on a dime!
New Year's Eve is awesome. You can wear glitter from head-to-toe. A micro-mini in 40 degree weather. A gold confetti party hat AND a noise blower.
I mixed flash with class for an on-the-town look. I paired this $40 Forever 21 mini with a shirt dress I dug out of my closet. By removing the belt and unbuttoning the front, I had an instant long jacket that contrasts nicely against the shortness of the sparkly beast.
I skipped a necklace since the dress was so bold. Instead, I opted for chunky bangle bracelets from Forever 21, both under $10. The hard texture of the wood helped toughen up the look. They scream, "Try and steal my purse, buddy. I'm not playing. I dare you. That's what I thought."
For dancing (or walking 30 blocks after you inevitably forget where you parked the stupid car) I suggest a platform wedge. They're more comfortable than a stiletto, but equally kicky. These giraffe-print peep toes were $25 at Charlotte Russe. The eggplant piping on the shoes is a nice alternative to red or silver, which can seem somewhat expected around the holidays.
Don't be shy with this look. Load up on eye makeup, tease your hair, raise a glass and you're ready to go. Cheers!
~ Deal Diva Stephanie
Photo: Times, James Borchuck
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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 
A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or 
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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