24 Jan

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A few months ago I introduced you guys to Brooklyn Bleu, a by appointment only vintage boutique. I thought the shop would be a little too expensive for my taste but I was amazed how affordable the one of a kind pieces were. And the owner, Tenisha, was super attentive and knows her vintage pieces inside and out. If you're in NYC, Brooklyn Bleu is having a massive winter sale this Thursday {1/26} with 30 percent off vintage garments and they'll be unveiling a ton of accessories. Tenisha will also have some giveaways throughout the night for those who attend. Some of the giveaways include:

Doorkocker Necklace, Brooklyn Bleu giveaway

20 Jan

Posted at 09:53h in Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Winter's finally arrived and it's absolutely freezing on the East Coast. Besides being uncomfortable, the colder temps can make dressing a bit tricky, especially if you want to dress up for a night out...and you're relying on public transportation. Last weekend I attended a post-wedding toast for some colleagues and I was determined not to let the weather cramp my style.

So I grabbed my favorite winter coat {faux fur collar LOFT coat from the Salvation Army coat sale}, bright tights and brocade style pumps. I had a lace dress underneath but it was the coat, tights and shoes that really kept my look fun and playful. And I was actually warm.

16 Jan

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Goodwill Rewards Card

I love Goodwill. I really do. I love it so much that I racked up more than 300 points on my Goodwill Rewards Card {read up on the card HERE}, which meant I have a total of $30 in coupons. I popped in to the Goodwill in Harlem {2196 Fifth Ave} and was on the hunt for an awesome dress, but I kept striking out. I found a few pieces but I wasn't exactly happy with the prices. A Donna Morgan dress was $10 {original price tag was still on, $178}.

Donna Morgan houndstooth dress

That wasn't a bad deal compared to the original price but I kinda had my heart set on a dress under 10 bucks and the piece didn't fit me perfectly. And then I found a Bebe sweater dress for $15.

23 Dec

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Looking Fly on a Dime and Nate Berkus showBy now I hope you've had a chance to catch my most recent appearance on The Nate Berkus Show. I gave holiday makeovers to two women using thrifted clothes and accessories. Some people tend to think only basic pieces {jeans, tees, etc.} can be found at secondhand stores, but that's so not true. You can find everything from the basics to formal wear. For the taping, I rocked a sweetheart neckline cocktail dress that I found for $1 at the Housing Works Buy the Bag sale {the woman next to me actually gave it to me}. I threw on a $9 Tahari blazer from Salvation Army, some platform pumps and my look was complete.

looking fly on a dime, thrifted holiday oufit

16 Dec

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Patrice J. Williams, Nate Berkus, looking fly on a dimeTwo weeks ago I filmed my third appearance for The Nate Berkus Show and I can now announce the show airs on Tuesday, December 20. Like my past segments, I'm focusing on thrift shopping. This time around I gave holiday makeovers to two women using completely thrifted looks. And as usual I had a great time. I can't reveal everything {you've got to tune in on Tuesday}, but check out some pics and behind the scenes info below. I had my girl Danielle, aka The Style & Beauty Doctor, on hand as moral support and she even taped me in my dress. Seriously, she was double-stick taping me in my dress minutes before I went on. Ah, that's what friends are for!

The Style & Beauty Doctor, looking fly on a dime