This is a summer school you might not want to miss
I had a dream. 
I had a dream, y'all. A dream that one day, I'd grow up and write books and design clothes and sell them both in a coffee shop/bookstore/boutique called "Books and Beans."
I was 9.
Somewhere, deep inside my now grown-up self, the dream lives on. (Mostly for those days when I need a laugh.)
Still, I have to confess, I did get a little giddy when I heard about a cool-sounding workshop this weekend for folks who want to dip their feet into the fashion industry. Or, for those who are ready to jump right into the pool.
In other words, not me. 
BUT, it could be YOU, right?
So here are the details:
From 9 a.m. to noon July 14, you can learn all about opening your own boutique, designing a line and other info about the fashion industry. It's being held at the Art Institute of Tampa, 4401 N. Himes Ave.
The folks at Misred Outfitters, a charming vintage shop on St. Pete's Central Avenue, and the White Book Agency, which does PR for things like Tampa Bay Fashion Week, are running the show.
The cost is $50, which includes lunch. For more info, or to register, click here.
And please, if you do go, don't forget to add us to the VIP list of your brand new boutique!
It better not say "Books and Beans" on the front door though. Oh no.
Then we would have words.
-Deal Diva Kameel :-)
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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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