See a play, unload some baggage
We've discussed at length our love of totes and purses, and with that love comes an abundance of extraneous bags filled with old lip glosses, 
gum wrappers and old receipts. My closet is filled with old purses that I just can't seem to part with, even though I haven't put them on my shoulder in years.
I know I'm not the only one. And so does Dress For Success, a charity that provides gently used professional clothing to disadvantaged women in the work force. Dress For Success has partnered up with the traveling performance of Love, Loss and What I Wore, a collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron which is opening tonight at the Straz.
Tonight through Saturday, Jan. 15, people attending the show at the Jaeb Theater (tickets are $38.50-$48.50) may bring their gently used or new purses and bags and donate them to the local chapter of Dress For Success, accepting the purses in the lobby.
Our own Deal Divas Stephanie will be going tonight to review the play, so look in Tampa Bay Times' page 2b for more info!
Deal Diva Emily
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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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