My Outfit Monday: Am I on the air?
The chance of doing a TV interview today made me step up my fashion plan this morning. Unfortunately, it didn't work out due to scheduling conflicts.
On the bright side, it makes for a very prepared My Outfit Monday dispatch. So, uh, live from the Times' Tallahassee bureau, it's me!
To answer your first question, no, I am not wearing white tights. Why yes, that question did come from my own mother last night. Moving on.
I snagged the year-old tweed skirt from Banana Republic's Mad Men collection when it went on sale. I love the retro look and the curvy fit.
The fuschia shirt is a gift from a couple Christmases ago, and it comes from Express. A wise woman (OK, Deal Diva Stephanie) once advised me to wear jewel tones when on camera, advice I heeded to nice results for a December interview but didn't need today. I love the puffy, silk sleeves.
The multi-strand necklace is where things get redundant. Not only did it come from Banana Republic, but it was also a Christmas gift. I noticed it on sale this weekend as I shopped for ma mere.
I saved the best part for last: my new suede heels. BAM, they're high -- unlike the price I paid for them (wordplay high-five!).
These were $19.99.
Remember when Deal Diva Kim told us about Beyond the Rack, the site that distributes daily emails about soon-to-expire designer deals? I've been getting the alerts ever since but didn't open one until I realized my dire need for new heels. The brand is Bucco Capensis -- heard of it? With built-in platforms, they are as painful as they look.
Is anyone out there a fan of Beyond the Rack? I love the shoes but not the $10 shipping fee (though it obviously wasn't a deal-breaker).
Deal Diva Katie
(Photos via kind colleague Tia Mitchell's iPhone.)
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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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