Do you have tons of money to spend on clothes and fashion jewelry?

Do you have a private stylist that can go with you to primp and perfect your style at a moments notice?

If your answer is NO, but you would like to look like you did, then check out our top 5 wasy to look like a celebrity.

1.MAKE A FASHION FOCUS BOOK

Scan through all of the entertainment magazines and study the latest celebrity trends. Was that Jennifer Aniston wearing a jewel tone cuff ? Did Brittney Spears get a new hair cut. Cut out pictures of people and fashions that you like and make a focus book. This book will help you to focus on what you would like to look like. Place pictures of clothes, hair, jewelry, etc into this book.

2. SHOP IN OUTLETS AND DISCOUNT RETAILERS

Grab your Fashion Focus book and go check out your local discount retailer such as TJMAXX, Marshall's, or an outlet mall if you have one near by. Keep your book close by and try to match up the fashions that you picked out to the clothes that you are trying on. I know that as soon as I walk into a store, every item that I went in for often gets jumbled in my head with all of the other items that are surrounding me. Think of your Fashion Focus book as your fashion friendly grocery list. With your book in hand, you will always be able to remain focused on what pieces your are looking for.

3. SURF THE NET

There are many small businesses out there that offer designer like items at a fraction of the cost. Many of these businesses accept pay pal, which is a very safe method of money transfer. The selection and amount of fashion forward clothing and accessories that are being sold on the net is amazing!

Some of my favorite small websites that carry amazing merchandise can be found on etsy.com or bigcartel.com. These are small retailer or hand crafters with some outstanding products.

A few recent discoveries that have terrific celebrity like fashions are :

1918 Vintage- carries a large line of vintage clothing. VIntage clothing is all the rage for movie stars. They even offer a free pair of sunglasses if you purchase over $75 dollars worth of clothes.

Rue La La is an exclusive online destination of premier brand, private sale Boutiques that are open just two days at a time. Joining is free, but you must be sponsored by an existing Member. If you don't know anyone to sponsor you then you can put yourself on a waiting list and they will email you when a spot opens up. The boutique sales have included designers such as Rockin Republic, Ralph Lauren, Tadashi, Fendi, Coach and much much more.

Alissa's Pieces Fashion Jewelry is an exclusive fashion jewelry company that sells trendy and celebrity style jewelry and a very affordable price. They are offer a 10% discount off your entire purchase when you use the discount code- ARTICLE during checkout. They have a beautiful jewel tone cuff that is similar to the one that one of the ladies on The View was wearing a few days ago.

4. LOOK FOR DISCOUNT CODES

Always do a Google search for discount codes before purchasing online or even in a store. You will be amazed at how many discounts are out there. A few great websites for discount codes are:

Coupon.Savings.com

Discountcode.net

5. KEEP YOUR HAIRSTYLE UP TO DATE

Get rid of that nasty 80's perm and frosted locks! We are in the year 2009! Take that handy Focus Book with you down to your favorite salon and show your stylist pictures of what you are envisioning yourself to look like. Talk with your stylist about what is realistic and let them help you discover your inner celebrity!!

- Alissa Rosenberg

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