Gasparilla bling's on!
Arr, matey! Whar's yur shiny beads?
Every year, the treasure trove seems to get better for Gasparilla's fashion-savvy invaders at the chic South Tampa boutiques that cater to the pirate set.
This year's gems include stretchy, blingy necklaces made by a Tampa native who now designs jewelry in Dallas. They sell at DKM Accessories for $22 each, or three for $58.
Keys Country, another favorite shop, has promised to be a "home-port" for beauty during Gasparilla season. It's stocked a diverse selection of themed tops, sweaters and even scarves - because you never know what the weather will be like for the big invasion.
Go into any trendy South Tampa boutique these days, and you will find something blingy and clingy. Find a hot item that will make you the hit of the parade? Let us know...
Deal Diva Letitia
(Photo: Gasparilla necklaces at DKM Accessories.)
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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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