My Outfit Monday: Listening to my fairy shop-mother
OK, two confessions:
1. I couldn't resist shopping this weekend, despite my trepidation about Gray/Black/Ombre
Friday
Weekend. (Whateva, right?)
2. I have long-been a secret admirer of tights, although until today, I have resisted wearing them myself.
Now that that's out of the way, let's check out my outfit, hmm?
Ignore the twinkle-eyes (darn you flash!)
So, you know when a piece just speaks to you? It calls out your name? It screams, "Buy me, buy me!"
Don't look at me like that. I know I'm not the only one who hears that voice in my head.
She was yelling loud and clear Saturday morning, when I stopped by Off the Rack in Largo. It's one of those independent shops I don't get to nearly enough. The store was having a 25 percent off sale, and I loaded both arms with items and headed into the dressing room.
This bright blue dress was the only thing to fit perfectly. And, it was only $9 -- ($6.75 once the discount kicked in)
See? Fate.
I don't know if you can see in the pic (thanks Deal Diva Katie!) but the dress is extremely simple, with just some pleating detail around the neckine.)
'Course, I accessorized it up this morning, starting with a silver chain necklace with a flower detail. Then I tied a black belt arounf the waist. I was going for a big bow, but it's kind of wilting here.
And then I put on my zipper shoes. Just typing that is so fun. Zipper shoes, zipper shoes, zipper--
OK, too much coffee.
And that's that.
WAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT, you say. Tell us about the tights!
Well. Since you asked.
I told you earlier that I've been reluctant to rock tights. I don't know why. It's one of those invisible fashion hang-ups I've had, despite loving them on everyone else. Kinda like maxi-dresses. (Although I'm inching toward accepting that maybe I'm NOT too short to pull one of those off...)
Anyway, my resistance started to waver this weekend when I looked at the weather report. And then I found myself in Target yesterday browing the "Hoisery" section.
Saw these patterned tights for, I kid you not, $3. Little voice started screaming.
Done. Deal.
How'd I do?
-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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