Where to Get Celebrity Looks for Much, Much Less
Flip through any modern magazine or browse through the style blogs that are popular on the Internet today and you will see stunning celebrities looking their best. Many of us want to do what we can to recreate their looks ourselves. But then you scan down to the fine print to see where the stars bought their shoes or got their hair done and what you discover is that they’re paying $1200 for one pair of shoes which is far more than what your entire lifetime shoe supply has cost you. Don’t get defeated. It’s possible to recreate many celebrity looks on a budget if you know where to look for information on that topic. Whether you want to dress up your everyday style with some Hollywood glamour or really go all out creating the look of your favorite entertainer for a night out on the town, you can do that with just a few tricks and trips about celebrity looks for less.
Some of the best resources for information on creating celebrity looks for less include:
InStyle is a great magazine with a terrific website. It’s easy to find information on all different types of style topics here. They also specifically have a section of information on celebrity looks for less. They choose one celebrity at a time and break down her entire outfit so that you can see how the look is put together and where to buy each individual piece at a bargain. This is great because it not only provides you with information on where to buy cheap knock-offs of celebrity clothing items but the breakdown also allows you to pick and choose which style features you want to adopt from different celebrities so that you can put together your own celebrity-inspired looks for less.
This site has a similar approach to InStyle in that it takes single outfits from specific stars and shows you how to break them down into components to get each individual piece at a bargain. There are some drawbacks to this site including that some of the prices that they consider to be bargains aren’t prices that the average frugal spender would ever pay for new clothes. However, it’s a good place to start to get some basic tips for creating certain celebrity looks for less so it’s worth bookmarking and playing around with a little bit if this is something that you’re interested in.
What is really terrific about this site is that it shows you really super simple ways of recreating celebrity’s more casual looks in your own wardrobe. For example, the site may show a picture of a star and then simply list what she’s wearing as a fringe scarf, peep-toe shoes and skinny jeans. There aren’t name brands listed or suggestions on where to buy specific items. So instead of convincing you to go buy certain brands, this site really shows you how to pull together what is already in your closet to create a celebrity look from what you already own. It also shows you which items you’re missing that you might want to get (such as a fringe scarf).
This is a really great fun fashion blog that offers all sorts of tips including how to get celebrity looks for less. The category to look for on this blog for that information is called “Steal Her Look” and it’s a super-simple breakdown of different celebrity styles. It shows the photo of the star and images of the individual items worn by the star. Then it lists what the items are and where to get them for less including links out to places that you can order them. Don’t forget to do your comparison shopping, look for promo codes and get free shipping before purchasing celebrity looks for less from these links.
This is a website that has a section called Steals where you can actually go to purchase items that are similar to those worn by the stars but you can get them at a bargain. This site is great for people who are actually ready to start doing their shopping for celebrity bargain looks. As a bonus, it also offers tips on how to do make-up and accessories like the stars that are featured.
If you happen to be a young person who is already concerned about frugal living then you might be interested in this site which shows you how to recreate the looks of teen stars at a bargain price. It’s set up similar to some of the others in that it shows you a whole look and then breaks it down into where to get each piece at a discount. The difference here is the focus on teen celebs like Ashlee Simpson and Miley Cyrus. Parents may want to take a peek at this site to help them figure out how to get their kids’ clothes at a bargain price without making them sacrifice style.
This is a really terrific site that’s different from the aforementioned sites in that it doesn’t try to show you how to recreate an entire look. Instead, it tells you how to get the latest hot looks for less within a given category of attire or accessories. For example, one article might be on getting the hottest handbags for less. You take a look at which purses the stars are carrying, find the ones that you like most and then learn about where to get similar items at a much lower price. It’s a great approach to recreating specific pieces of celebrity looks for less.
2009 Oscar Red Carpet Looks for Less
Unlike the other websites which update their information regularly, this is a one-time article about recreating celebrity looks for less. However, it’s one that’s worth checking out if you’re ever interested in trying to get a celebrity look for less that’s for a truly special occasion. It’s a video post about the red carpet clothing from 2009 and how to do it yourself at home for a bargain. The pieces suggested are a bit pricey since this is for a truly big affair but the tips can be applied to other types of recreating celebrity looks for less as well. HipCandy also has a good post on this topic.
Your Own Imagination
All of these websites are truly great for getting advice and information on where to find celebrity looks at a bargain and how to put them together to really recreate the look. However, the best place to look for this type of inspiration is really in your own imagination. Spend time on these style sites and look at celebrity looks in magazines but don’t copy them. Instead, use your own creativity to come up with similar looks that really work for you. This allows you to rely mostly on your own closet and what you can find at thrift stores to recreate celebrity looks without spending much money at all. That’s what being frugal is all about!
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We are Kathryn and Captain Frugal two money saving fanatics. Kathryn is a freelance writer living in San Francisco which means that she's had to work hard to maintain a frugal budget. Captain Frugal learned from a young age that a penny saved is a penny earned, he's made it his life's mission to beat "the system" a few cents at a time. "Living the high life is easy!" say's captian frugal, "all you need is a little creativity, to improve your lifestyle and still save money!
