To the thrifters go the spoils
For me, there are few pleasures in life that can compete with a successful day of thrifting. A trip to the Sunshine Thrift Store on S Dale Mabry Highway the other day was no exception.
I like Sunshine Thrift because of its massive selection. But I keep my visits sporadic because that wonderful stockpile can also be overwhelming. Carve out a good chunk of browsing time if you want to check it out for yourself.
On my recent trip, I wasn't looking for anything specific, but I stumbled upon a couple adorable purses and two skirts. A couple friends with me found: a coffee mug with her alma mater's logo for a few quarters, a huge, sturdy mirror for her new house for $16 and an ornate milk glass goblet for a buck.
Score!
Feast your eyes on the purses. I love the size of both -- not too big, not to small -- and the details. You'd be unlikely to run into anyone with a dupicate. Each were $6 and some change. Love that!
Next came the skirts. The first one, a little off-white pencil skirt for $2.95, fit me like a glove. Like it was meant to be! I can't wait to pair it with a striped, nautical-style top or dark solid-color tee.
The second find is going to take some surgery, as usual. I fell in love with the cool geometric pattern and soft pleats. I'm going to have to shorten the hemline, though. Mid-calf isn't exactly a good look for me (or maybe anyone). See for yourself...
Still, at $2.75, I didn't hesitate! Time to employ my grandma's alteration services.
The best part of the trip? This:
Deal Diva Kim
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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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