Still looking for that perfect holiday party dress? Check out these Tampa Bay area shops
It's almost Christmas! It's almost 2013! Let's parrrrrrrrrrrrrr-tay.
Wait.
What are we going wear? And more importantly, how will we pay for it (so say our battered wallets)?
Luckily, our colleague Laura Reiley has solutions for both those dilemmas in a piece today in our "Here's the Deal," section.
It's all about finding the perfect party dress at area consignment and rental shops - which we here at Deal Divas whole-heartedly support.
Laura tells us about Lending Luxury, a Tampa shop started in 2010 by a pair of friends who loved the idea of renting rather than buying. Most dresses at their shop, at 2102 W Platt St., go for between $50-$110 -- and that includes shipping and cleaning fees.
Laura also gives us the scoop on some of the nicer consignment shops around - Agape Chic Boutique in Brandon, Couture Shoez in Tampa and Couture Closet, which is appointment-only.
Check out the whole story here. You won't be disappointed!
-Deal Diva Kameel
(In the picture above, by Times photographer Eve Edelheit, Kristen Levine of Tarpon Springs, tries on one of her dress options for a casino night cocktail on New Year's Eve at Lending Luxury)
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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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