My Outfit Monday: Did you hear the one about the stripes?
I know you’ve heard this story from your beloved Deal Divas before.
But I just had to confirm that I’m with fashionistas Letitia and Stephanie on this one: Stripes are where it’s at!
And so, my lovelies, today’s M.O.M. post features one of my latest obsessions – my black-and-white striped top ($13.80 at Forever 21).
To steer my outfit away from prison inmate and more toward professional, I figured I’d style it using some tips from Steph’s handy tutorial on this spring’s hottest trend.
Waist-cinching belt? Check. Vertical line-inducing blazer? Ummm. Sort of check.
I usually pair this top with my hot pink blazer, but today I was feeling another recent favorite of mine: A pea green cardigan, also from Forever 21.
I love this sweater because the cut and length make it lay just right and because the color is so different that it’s great for infusing a jolt of color into outfits that follow a neutral palette.
Perhaps the fashion gods wouldn’t approve, but I went for all blue and silver jewelry. As I eyed my reflection this morning, I felt like the outfit needed extra OOMPH and this long double-strand necklace (a gift my mom picked up at New York & Company) seemed to fit the bill. To match, I threw on droopy blue earrings and a bracelet I’ve had so long that I can’t remember where they came from.
I know I’ve got a lot of color and patterns going on here today, deevs. What do y’all think of this outfit: Is it raring for a walk around town or should it be put under house arrest?
Deal Diva Keyonna
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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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