My Outfit Monday: Cleaning out the clearance racks
This morning when I asked my BFF to take my pic, he looked at me and was like, "Um, aren't you off today?"
Me (in a sufficiently shrill tone): "Yes, but it's MY MONDAY!"
Sigh. See what I do for you guys?
I COULD have just taken a blurry pic of myself in my embarrassing zany pink animal print leggings and slouchy T-shirt, but who wants to see that?
(Don't answer that.)
Instead, I decided to actually get up and show you what I WOULD wear if I was in the office today. In fact, I love it so much I'm probably going to wear it tomorrow, for real.
Talk about advanced planning. I feel so organized!
Anyway, let's can call this look, "What happens when you go to Target on an empty stomach."

Ok, maybe my stomach wasn't exactly empty, per se. But when I bought this outfit recently, I'd just come from a great yoga workout, was feeling good (and a little hungry), and had an extra $20 in my pocket thanks to a return I had to make at -- you guessed it --- Target.
So of course after I returned my items, I couldn't resist browsing around a little, totally ignoring the little voice inside my head that said, "It's a trap! It's a trap! Turn around and go home!"
Alas, it was too late. I'd already spotted the universal beacon of hope: the red "Sale" sign.
Let me pause here for a public service announcement: For those of you who haven't been to Target in a couple days or weeks, get over there now.
It's having one of those after-season purge sales, and there is TONS of clearance in multiple departments. We're talking stuff that's 30, 50 and 70 percent off! GO. NOW.

OK, back to my outfit.
The blouse, which I loved as soon as I saw it, is covered in a tiny pink, purple and red flowers against a mustard-colored background. It was $13.98. (I think I've told you guys this before, but I'm picky about prints, even though I fully recognize I need to incorporate more into my wardrobe. So this is progress.)
Moving down, the navy pencil skirt, which has subtle stitching down the sides, was $9.98. And the fuchsia shoes, with the fun gold tips, were $16.98.
What do y'all think? Good enough to wear tomorrow, or should I rethink my game plan? Any thoughts on accessories I should put with it, or is the pattern enough?
-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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