Six ways to turn summer heat into sizzle
Today's officially the first day of summer. Whatever. We've been baking for weeks in Florida. If you're feeling grumpy about the four sweltering months in our future, here's six reasons to embrace the heat:
Open-toed shoes: We take for granted how much they improve our quality of life until a cold front rolls around and we realize there's nothing else in our closet. Peep toes, thongs and sandals keep feet stylish and sweat-free. Celebrate summer's arrival by treating yourself to another pair!
Totes: Only in the summer can a cheap, colorful bag be fashion forward.
Tank tops: Spaghetti, ribbed, layered or cowl-necked, tank tops are summer's saving grace. Here's a place where women have it better than men. When we go sleeveless, it's sexy. When they do, it's trashy.
Hat head: Fedoras, caps and straw hats help to guard against sunburn, with extra style points!
Sunglasses: Speaking of shade, where would you be without sunglasses to protect your eyes outside and keep your hair out of your face inside. Nowadays, you can find a style to flatter just about every face, from aviators to Jackie-O style.
Sundresses! Is it possible own too many?
Deal Diva Letitia
(Photos: Rope wedge sandal, $24.99, Payless; bamboo straw tote, $49.50 Canvas Lands End)
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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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