My Outfit Monday: Ode to Isaac
Visitors in town for the Republican National Convention weren’t the only ones forced to change plans because of Isaac.
I was all prepared to break out my new wrap dress for My Outfit Monday. Then Tropical Storm Isaac decided he wanted to swing through town.
The good news is that the winds and rain that Isaac brought with him aren’t as bad as weather forecasters had feared.
The bad news is that there’s no telling if things could take a sudden turn for the worse.
Ergo … choosing an outfit this morning turned into a matter of towing the line between practical and professional.
My trusty white button-down shirt always comes in handy when I need to stay cool in Florida’s heat and/or dress up some casual bottoms.
Just in case I was called on to wade through any flood waters or high surf, I pulled on thick socks and tall rain boots over dark jeans (to be specific, skinny jeans, to prevent against bunching inside the boots).
I love these Target Missoni boots because they’re functional yet fun. They’ve actually come full circle: I purchased them when a band of bad thunderstorms and tornadoes rolled through the bay area last April. 
I also have a whole slew of rain gear, from a baseball cap to a headlamp and this Frogg Toggs brand jacket ($30 at Walmart). I’m a little worried about effectiveness since it’s made of material that resembles paper. But the packaging and outdoors department salesman assured me that it’s waterproof. We shall see!
What do you guys think of the outfit: like or dislike? Any suggestions on fashionable yet functional rain gear?
-- Deal Diva Keyonna
Photos: iPhone photos by editor Diane Steinle and 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 
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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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