Cheap spa treatments, for a good cause!

Looking for a little pampering for less? How about some “me-time” for charity?

The owners of Mystic Hair Salon & Spa are slashing the prices of haircuts, facials and massages on Sunday in order to raise money for 5-year-old crash victim Summer Moll.

Moll was a passenger in her mother’s car last year when an alleged drunken driver smashed into them, killing her mother and leaving Summer with a fractured skull and a long list of surgeries and medical bills.

Mystic owner Marylynn Pearson said 16 stylists and four spa staff will be on-hand from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the salon, 13801 N Dale Mabry Highway, for scheduled appointments and walk-ins.

All of the proceeds will go to Moll, Pearson said.

Check out these prices:
• Haircuts that normally range from $40 to $58 will go for $25 with a $10 blow dry.
• Mini-facials that usually start at $99, will go for $30.
• A 25-minute relaxing massage will go for $30. Regularly, the price is $58 and up.

Plus, for $10 per entry or $25 for four entries, customers can enter a raffle to win a year of free haircuts. Firefighters who responded to Moll’s accident will be cooking and selling food on-site. Stylists will sell baked goods for the cause. And a few of the stylists children will be manning a lemonade stand.

Pearson credited her husband, Chris, with the “Salon-a-thon” idea after Mystic was approached to do Moll’s grandmother’s hair. He thought they could do more.

“We are very blessed,” Pearson said. “Whatever the need is, we want to meet it.”

For more details, call Mystic Hair at (813) 264-2215 or go to www.mystichair.com.

~ Guest Deal Diva Rebecca Catalanello

(Photo: Times staff)

Bewitched and bewildered by the maxi dress

Ever see a trend that you love but can't quite figure out how to pull off?

That's how I feel about the maxi dress. The long, flowy look made a big splash last summer and, like gladiator sandals, managed to stay on the "in" list for summer 2009. It seems like every store carries them (Macy's alone offers 27 online) and every A-list celeb has at least one in her closet. (Check out Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Katie Holmes wearing the same dress.)

What's not to love? The maxi dress brings out a gal's inner hippie, right down to the fact that you can skip shaving your legs that day and no one will know. They come in vibrant colors and pretty patterns. They don't stick to your thighs like shorts on an intolerably hot Florida summer's day, or to your belly when you're feeling bloated.

But here's the rub: The look isn't always all that flattering. Even girls with sculpted arms and stick-straight figures can end up looking like tents in certain maxi dresses. And those of us who don't come anywhere near that body type have to worry about people whispering, Is she pregnant? Sure, shapewear would help, but that sort of defeats the allure of maxi dress as comfort clothing.

Argh. Is it just me? Has anyone else shied away from this trend, or have you found a way to rock it? Please, do tell.

~ Deal Diva Colleen

(Photo: BCBGeneration maxi dress from Macy's. Gorgeous right? But unless you are as skinny as this chick, will folks wonder if you have a bun in the oven?)

Shopping sprees linked to periods

Today's hot news item is brought to you by the No Shiz Sherlock Foundation and Coalition to Answer the Frapping Clue Phone (501c3).

WOMEN ABOUT TO SURF CRIMSON WAVE LIKE TO SHOP.

Tomorrow, we'll bring you a searing case study about how chocolate cake tastes great but makes your butt fat.

~ Deal Diva Stephanie

Poll: Foot envy and trendy summer sandals

What's your fav summer sandal trend?
Gladiators
Wedges
Exotic heels
Want 'em all!

Feelin' the heat with a graphic wedge sandal

How do you know a trend is here to stay? When it inspires another trend.

We're now onto Summer Wedge 2.0. It's getting, err, graphic. Not embarrased to wear to lunch with your father graphic. Colorful graphic. Flirty graphic. Rockin' graphic.

I was a late-comer to the wedge movement, but this classic girl is completely sold. That clunky heel gives me all the height I could ever ask for, but with zero pain factor. And the look's so sexy, Granny would never guess it's comfortable too.

The latest twist: Work the design elements right onto the wedge. Cork, wood, or solid color is no longer the limit. The wedge heel is alive in stripes, exotic prints, you name it.

Love the look or hate it? I'll confess that I won't be the first on this bandwagon, but I'll admire those with the daring from afar.

~ Deal Diva Letitia

(Photos: Top, BCBG "Roman" platform wedge, reg. $98, now $68.90 at Macy's. Bottom, Pink Studio "London" wedge, $94.95, Nordstrom.

Macy's coupons: Get the latest and greatest, plus fashionista shopping tips!

Scoring cheap fashion at Macy's? Coupons are a must! The Deal Divas are more than a tad obsessed with them.

Bookmark this page: We promise to keep you up-to-date with the latest Macy's coupons.

Plus, we'll share our bargain shopping tips on how get the most bang for your buck when you hit all of your favorite stores, and tell you how to look FAB in all of the season's hottest styles.

Fashionistas know that not all deals are created equal. We're snobs about which Macy's coupons will lure us to the mall. So here’s our two-cents about what’s been offered recently -- and whether it was worth getting excited about.

THE LATEST: It's Macy's coupons time again! This weekend, you can take $5 off $25, $10 off $50 and $15 off $75. Not too shabby!

THE BETTER: The extra 15 percent variety of Macy's coupons, also good on a lot of stuff already on sale! Tempting, although still not enough to jump up and down over. Too bad our last one is expired. But stay tuned. A better coupon is sure to come out soon.

THE BESTEST EVER: The $10 off $25 deal. Cue the angels singing. This is the gold standard of Macy's coupons.

Now this particular promo, good June 19-20, usually gets billed as a "morning special." The fine print reveals that these are only good in the wee, early morning mall hours. (Read: Show up late to work, or take an early and long lunch break.)

This is the real deal. How have we loved the $10 off $25 promo at Macy's?

Let us count the hangers in our closets: An 80 percent off dress by Oscar de la Renta. A Nine West blazer, originally $180, snagged for $25! White summer trousers for $8! A trendy yellow blouse for $12! Two pairs of summer sandals – total cost, less than $30! Handbags galore!

But when it come to shopping, coupons are just the beginning of our hunt for fashion finds that won't leave your wallet in ruins. Every day, Deal Divas bloggers are on the prowl at all your of favorite stores.

We’ll blast you with Diva Deal Alerts that highlight this week's hottest sales.

We'll talk trends. And once you score, we’ll show you how to wear them.

We have the juice on what's fug or fab in celebrity fashion.

When it comes to clothing and shopping, we’re all over it: We can't get enough shoes! Or accessories! Or randomly fabulous deals!

The Deal Divas motto: Shopping should be all about the Washingtons.
 
Come hang with us! Promise you’ll save money and look hot.

~ The Deal Divas

New to you clothes, plus a fashion show!

They say charity is its own reward, but a new belt or pair of jeans never hurts, either. This Saturday, help a worthy cause and score some fab new-to-you clothing at Buffalo Gal Vintage's Second Annual Charity Clothing Swap and Trashy Fashion Show.

Here's how it works: From 10 a.m. to noon, drop off a bag of your fat clothes, skinny clothes, those awful tapered khakis that accentuate your cankles and whatever else you no longer wear. Men's, women's and children's clothing is welcome; it doesn't have to be vintage. Sorry, no undergarments.

At noon, enjoy a trashy fashion show in which all the garments and accessories are made with at least 75 percent recycled materials.

Then from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., B.Y.O. shopping bag to fill up with other people's discarded loot. You may also buy a shopping bag for $5.

Now here's the charity part: The leftover clothes and all money raised go to CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) to help fight domestic violence against women and children. And if a new wardrobe and stellar karma weren't enough, you'll also get a free hotdog courtesy of the Dairy Inn.

Diva, charity looks good on you.

Buffalo Gal Vintage is at 1219 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg. For details call (727) 290-8468 or e-mail buffalogalvintage@gmail.com.

~ Guest Deal Diva Dalia Colon

Forever 21 deals a day keep the bankruptcies away

The most diehard divas might scoff at 20 percent off deals. Only 20 percent? they'd snort. Please, I don't buy until the price tag offers the big 5-0 markdown or more. Amateurs.

But wait! Forever 21, that haven of inexpensive, trendy clothes that aren't so cheap they unravel as you wear them, offers a deal that is at least worth checking out. The Forever 21 Web site features Daily 21 Specials, where each day 21 items are sold at 20 percent off.

Okay, so saving three bucks on this retro top isn't exactly gonna build you a nest egg. But hey, it will buy a latte at Starbucks.

A couple notes: These are FINAL sales. Don't buy if you don't love. Also, you get free shipping if you spend $75 or more. Otherwise, the savings is probably just covering the cost of shipping. Click here for other great Forever 21 shopping tips, courtesy of The Budget Fashionista.

~ Deal Diva Colleen

(Photo: Forever 21 accordion pleat dress. Was $24, now $19.84.)

Red Tag Crazy will be the death of us

Welcome to your new addiction -- instant bargain shopping.

My good friend Sara, a ferocious female who knows an entire dance routine to "This Is How We Do It" and once carried me piggy back style because my shoes hurt, alerted me to Red Tag Crazy this morning.  Here's the pitch:

"We sell one hot item from one sought-after label at a time, casual and designer, at deep discounts of 50-80%. Quantities are limited, time is limited, and our attention span is limited - so stay awake. We'll work hard to find the brands you want, as long as you work hard to continue buying them. This is retail therapy at its finest, and you'll never hit the mall again."

I don't know about that, but I'll be checking in often. This morning's deal was this sexy little ruched top from Zlush marked down 76 percent to $9.77. Tomorrow, Red Tag Crazy is having a major denim push from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Quick hit shopping is really taking off. My boyfriend is constantly on Woot!, a similar site for gadgets. The hunt is fun, but tough. You have to make decisions in a snap when presented with deals. If you choose wrong, there's no going back. Take for instance last Saturday when I came home from a multimedia journalism seminar announcing how much I wanted a Flip video camera. His teeth clenched and he started to twitch. Two days earlier, he ALMOST bought one at a huge discount on Woot! SUCK!

This ten dollar shirt? I probably won't regret passing it up. But the nice thing is, my wallet won't regret me picking it up, either. Ah, discounts. Come to mama.

~ Deal Diva Stephanie

Photo: redtagcrazy.com

Quote of the Day: Katy Perry

"I like experimenting and I’m totally OK with ending up in the ‘worst dressed.’ It’s happened many, many times, but I’m proud of those outfits. I don’t follow trends. I’m just not into what everyone else is wearing."

-- Katy Perry to Women's Health magazine. She makes us all feel a little better for looking like a hot mess sometimes. She does it on purpose! Take for example this fetching little number with EYEBALL BREASTS. Ugh. We need a martini.

~ Deal Diva Stephanie

Photo: Getty