Dressing in denial: Picking an outfit for how you want to feel
Hey guys! Hope everyone's Independence Day was awesome. (Mine was) 
Am I the only one who feels like today should be Saturday? Always messed me up when a holiday falls in the middle of the week. It's kind of jarring to try to get back into the swing of things.
Even harder when you wake up with the sniffles, which was me this morning. Needless to say, I was dragging a bit.
But this morning when I got to work, a friend complimented me on my outfit. Which was great, except ...
I had a confession to make:
"It's all a mirage," I told her.
Ladies, you know what I'm talking about. You don't feel well, or you're having a bad day, or you're just not feeling THAT confident about yourself.
My solution? Dress the opposite.
Maybe it's red lipstick, or your favorite hair accessory, or a great pair of heels. Whatever it takes, right?
This morning, for me, it was a brown skirt I got from an Old Navy clearance rack, paired with a sleevless black top from a consignment shop, and gold (GOLD!) wedge sandals. And, of course, hot pink polish on my toes.
Deal Diva Katie was kind enough to take an iPhone pic, so you guys could see.
How'd I do? Do you guys do this as well? Do you have a favorite "mirage" item/outfit?
Deal Diva Kameel
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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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