I've got the key to NYC
I took a little jaunt to New York City last weekend to visit some of my closest friends. NBD.
Oh, silly, you thought I meant "no big deal" with that abbrev, didn't you? Well, no. Try "no bleeping discounts."
Precious money was spent, mostly on the following:
Gourmet pizzas.
Spinach artichoke pizzas.
Pretty beverages.
Cake -- with sparkles.
Ouch. For a while I worried I'd come home with nothing to show for my vacation but artistic greeting cards and a renewed need to work out.
Then Brooklyn came to my rescue. The storied flea market there is real, y'all, and it's so much fun to browse the crafts, art, clothes, furniture and food.
Mostly because you get to see things like this. Meow.
When I recovered from the glory that is this tri-kitty leotard I spied my take-home treasure: the perfect key charm, swiped from a table of antiques for just $5.
Like?
"Where did it come from?" I asked the sales duo.
"Sorry, there's no story," they said.
Just know it's old. It's authentic, which is more along the lines of my style than a decked-out (and $$$) Tiffany's number. I mean, that would be nice, but $$$.
My key came sans strand. So how do you think I should I style it?
Gold strand?
Leather strand?
Or something else?
Happy travels this summer.
Deal Diva Katie
Pictures: By moi.
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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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