New Aerosoles, Vans stores at International Plaza and Bay Street
You probably woke up this morning thinking, "Dude, I could really use another new shoe store." Congratulations, you're getting two.
This fall, Aerosoles will move into International Plaza and Bay Street. If you've ever worn these shoes, you know they are second only to little feather pillows snapped around your feet with carabiners and velvet cables. Aerosoles used to be a little geriatric-looking, but the company has really stepped things up in the style department with cool fall riding boots, leopard prints and funky gold wedges. There's no opening date yet for the IP store, but the location is under construction as we speak.
If you want to get really laid-back with your footwear, visit the newly-opened Vans store, a mecca for skateboarders and Jeff Spicolis the world over. You can't miss it -- there are giant Vans hanging from the window displays. Last week, a DJ was spinning inside the store while people shopped. Party!
These stores are more notches in the shopping belt for International Plaza, which this year welcomed LoveCulture, Free People, PINK by Victoria’s Secret, Uno de 50 and Zen Bistro Grill & Sushi Bar, and is getting ready to welcome Chico’s and White House Black Market. We guess business is doing alright.
We should mention that Friday, Neiman Marcus in the mall is supplying looks for the CITY Fashion+Art+Culture show at the Tampa Museum of Art. Tickets are a whopping $225 for VIP admission and $125 for general admission. The proceeds benefit the museum's educational programs. The Tampa Bay Times is a sponsor and your very own Deal Divas will be making an appearance, likely dressed in our Target clothes held together with safety pins and hope. We'll post pictures here of all the things we can't afford.
Deal Diva Stephanie
Photo: Plush Play from Aerosoles, normally $69.99, on sale for $19.99.
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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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