How to Get The Designer Look at a High Street Price

How to look like you are rocking those expensive designer labels at a price that won't make your purse cry!

I love everything fashion and with that comes the gooey eyed designer label cravings. But when you don't have all of the money in the world, can you really justify spending £500 on a pair of shoes? £5000 on a dress? I sure as hell can't! I do enjoy having the odd timeless classic, a designer blazer or pencil skirt, that I know won't go out of fashion anytime soon and that I can put on those days where I am feeling a little frumpy. They always do the trick. But for the rest of the time, I still want to look the part, but not have to break the bank. This is where I am here to help!

I find it useful to look through designer websites. High end clothing lines tend to keep their sales separate from their usual lines, so you know that what you are looking at is this season and the season coming up. I find this especially useful at this time of year, when all of the glitz and glam has gone from Christmas, the sales have begun and it can be difficult to tell what is going to be in fashion this season. So simply by looking through a few high fashion sites, you can get a good idea about what we should be purchasing from high street shops to be bang on trend!

High street shops get all of their inspiration from the catwalk. So once you know what you are looking for, you can spot designer dupes all over the place. From Topshop and New Look, to Primark and H&M, you can find clothes that will make you ooze sophistication and style.

Givenchy Laura Chain Trimmed Leather Ankle Boots £1,060

Stunning classic leather boot with chain detailing. These boots will go with almost any outfit just like an ordinary chelsea boot, but the chain detail sets them apart from the crowd.

But so do...

Salvation Ankle Boots by KG Kurt Geiger for Topshop £160!

                                                                                                                                                      

Gianvito Rossi Patent- Leather Pumps £445

Gorgeous, sophisticated, sexy and versatile, everything you could want in the perfect shoe. 

But so are...

Arwenn Extreme Pointed Toe Heeled Court Shoes by Dune £69

                                                                                                                                                         

Chelsea Square Hayden Kate Spade Handbag £370

As a brand, I am completely head over heels in love with Kate Spade. I have some dresses and the Metro watch and all feel oh so luxurious! This handbag is stunning, it will complement any outfit and will last a long time.

But it looks very similar to...

Black Textured Winged Tote Bag £45 Topshop

                                                                                                                                                         

DKNY Floral Lace Top £185

A beautifully feminine lace top, perfect to take you from day to night.

Just like...

Shell Pink Floral Burnout Kimono Sleeve Top New Look £4.80

                                                                                                                                                          

Oscar De La Renta Lurex Maxi Skirt £1,399

This really is a breathtaking skirt! The price tag also is too, but in more of an asthmatic way... This skirt would really make a statement.

A little bit like...

Warehouse Metallic Maxi Skirt £21

                                                                                                                                                       

MaxMara Gianna Jumpsuit £575

Sometimes it is just nice to keep things simple and this jumpsuit does just that. Team up with some statement pieces of jewellery (if you can afford any after buying this) then you are ready to hit the town. Just remember not to drink much, these are very difficult to remove in the powder room.

Hey sister!

ASOS Jumpsuit with Cami Straps £40

                                                                                                                                             

So there you have it! When you know where and how to look, you can make the pavement your catwalk for a few quid!

Rachael xx