16 Dec

Posted at 09:34h in Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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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

12 Dec

Posted at 08:36h in Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Thrifty Threads 365, looking fly on a dimeCapes are pretty trendy. But capes can also be pretty tricky to wear. Depending on the shape and length, it can swallow up your figure and be anything but flattering. But when I was invited to the Loehmann's fall preview a few months ago, one of the items I found was an awesome Ellen Tracy cape. I wasn't sure what I'd wear it with but I was willing to try the trend. And I'm so glad I did.The camel color compliments everything in my wardrobe and the belted waist keeps from making my frame look shapeless.looking fly on a dime, how to wear a cape

05 Dec

Posted at 08:49h in shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Thrifty Threads 365, looking fly on a dimeLast month I told you guys how month one of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge went {I only spent $48 for the month of October} and I spent even less for November. I haven't really had time to go thrift shopping but I did hit up Target. I know you're thinking, "but wait, I thought you're not buying any new clothing for a year?" True, but I am allowed to buy undergarments.One of the quickest ways to update your wardrobe is with a pair of tights so I bought a few pairs from Target. I already have basic black  but I wanted different colors and patterns to really make my outfits pop. And at only $5-$7 each, the price was right.

28 Nov

Posted at 08:33h in Looking FLY on a Dime, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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thrifty threads, looking fly on a dime Fall can be a tricky time to dress. Or at least it has been as of lately. One day it's a brisk 45 degrees and you're bundled up and the next it's in the low 60s and you only have to step out of the house wearing a blazer. And this week has been no different.

Though the weather didn't require a heavy coat, it was a little too chilly for a bear leg. So I whipped out the wardrobe staples ever woman needs: leather coat and tights.Everything in my outfit was thrifted, except the tights and booties.

14 Nov

Posted at 09:38h in Looking FLY on a Dime, shopping, Thrift, Thrifty Threads 365 by
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Looking Fly on a Dime on Nate Berkus show

Hopefully by now you guys caught my second appearance on The Nate Berkus Show {I'll post a link soon for those who may have missed it}.For those who saw the program, you asked what stores I went to for the $25 makeovers and the thrifted designer looks. Of course I went to my favorite stores in NYC: Salvation Army on West 46th St, Goodwill on East 23rd St. and Buffalo Exchange on West 26th St. The $1 Gucci top I found was from the Goodwill Outlet where clothing is just $1.69 per pound.And the next question you wanted to know was what I wore and how I snagged an Armani blazer for 83 cents.