About

Who says your wallet has to determine your style? Looking Fly on a Dime® is a blog dedicated to offering readers tips and tricks to rock their best style, no matter what their budget is.

Started by Patrice J. Williams in late 2009, the New York City-based writer created Looking Fly on a Dime® {formerly Living Fly on a Dime} for the woman who refuses to sacrifice fashionable choices, even if her funds are seriously limited. The site embraces all things thrifty (trends for less, budget beauty, etc) and Patrice’s specialty is thrift shopping. She’s put together head to toe looks for less than $10, gives shopping tips suitable for any budget and offers up real advice for those who may be intimidated by fashion.

Looking Fly on a Dime isn’t just a blog, as Patrice has offered up her budget style expertise in on-air segments. She has appeared on The Nate Berkus Show, where Nate referred to her as a “sorceress” at recreating high end designer looks at a price anyone can afford. Additionally, she has hosted fashion segments for the Today Show, WE tv and WPIX-TV, as the station’s Savvy Shopper reporter. Check out her on-air style segments here.

Looking Fly on a Dime® has been recognized by ABC News, USA Today, Black Enterprise (20 of the blogosphere’s best for 2012) and Essence.com (top 40 fashion bloggers).

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  • Oui362

    how do u know where a good thrift store is? im in morris county nj
    when u go in where do u start?

    • Looking Fly on a Dime

      I’ve posted a few tips on the blog. Just search for “thrift shopping 101″ or “faq” and I address how to find a good thrift store in your area (it’s really just a matter of taking time to find one, kinda trial and error) and I tell you my favorite shops in NYC. 

  • Priscillasparrow

    You go girl, beautiful picture here!!!

  • Hollykerr

    Loved your appearance on Nate today!  You showed how “thrifting” can be chic and sassy.  Hope we get to see you again on Nate very soon.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime

      Thanks. I’ll be back on before the end of the year :)

  • Mmchabot42

    I’ve been “thrifting” for years and even in department stores never pay full price. Now at 70 and on Social Security I’m thankful for the friend who introduced me to this way of shopping.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime

       Yes, savvy shopping isn’t just for thrifting but in the department stores as well. Why pay retail?!

  • Alamodechic

    it looks like all the great thrift stores are in NY.  I live in Corona, CA about an hour from L.A. and even further from Hollywood.  How can I find a good thrift store around my area or w/in a 5-10 mile radius? Any tips? Thanks!

    • Looking Fly on a Dime

      I’ve done several posts on how to find thrift stores in any area. Just use the search function on the blog, especially for “FAQ” and you’ll find tons of info! 

  • Michele

    I’m so excited you are on Nate again…I saw you before, but didn’t catch your name and couldn’t find you.  I love thrifting, especially when my friends compliment something I have on and I give them my proud smile that let’s them know where I got it!!!!

  • Ketero1

    I was watching you today on the Nate Berkus show. Where did you purchase that cute brown dress with the ruffles? Great to find your site.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime

      Thanks, so glad you found the site. The dress was from the Salvation Army (46th St in NYC)

  • Aquillaallen

    Hi Patrice

    I was at the gym when I saw you on The Nate Berkus show. I did not get the entire thrift website’s they were mentioned.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime

      Hey there,
      The site’s were shopgoodwill.com and shop.housingworks.org

  • Taaji

    Loved you on Nate today.  My mom loves thrifting and I used to like it too.  Your segment today reminded me that I could go thrift store shopping and still revamp my wardrobe. (I need some more clothes) Thank-you. I’m going thrifting next week because it can fit in my budget and I will get cool stuff.  I’m in LA so thrift stores here I come! Calling my mom now. lol Thanks. You looked very cute and you did well in the camera.  I was wrong on both outfits by the way. LOL

  • Twicedaluv

    Hi, finally found you, your site. Im going to start following you on Twitter too. I loved you on Nate. I said I gotta seek her out. I connect with you on so many levels, that is, thrifting, of course. Love your style/ Keep up with the good work and great tips. I’m sure many more opportunities will come your way

  • neonFlux

    I love your blog especially the fact that you come off as humble and down to earth, not flashy or extravagant, and importantly, neither ”bank breaking.” Your fashion is sensible and stylish.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime

      Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. 

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  • http://twitter.com/ilovelife999 Isis

    WOW. I came across your story on Black Enterprise and you are inspiring! Many blessings to you and yours.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime

      Thanks so much! 

  • Larrymama

    Hi Patrice, I really like your neck accessory on the PIX11 savvy shopper July 27, please where can I get it?

    • Looking Fly on a Dime

       Thanks! It’s by So Excessive

      • Larrymama

         Thanks & well done!