I Put Together Celeb Looks For Pennies And You Can Too (22 Pics)

I've had many of the items for 10+ years (I'm 45) & get many of my new-to-me items free from local clothing swaps. I find that the large, chain thrift stores tend to overprice their donations & prefer to shop at small, volunteer-run charity shops where the prices are reasonable & the money goes where the say it does. Thrifting on discount days also helps keep the cost low & I also refashion what I already have for free =O) I have lots of thrifting tips & DIY fashion tutorials on my site if you'd like to learn more: https://bit.ly/2HfO4Jw

Nah, unfortunately I couldn't find any of those groovy 80's headphones at the thrift shops before Halloween so I had to go without ;O)

LOL! That was on a loop in my head while I set everything up and shot this look. =O)

I inherited that fun 1970's suit from my great aunt and although it does fit the trousers are unfortunately too short as I am taller than she was. I'm on the look out for a similar fabric so I can lengthen the hems.

I grew up in 80's watching the 4th doctor =0)

I'm 45 years old and have had many of these items for 10+ years. A lot of my wardrobe is also swapped (for free) as well as upcycled, refashioned & created from free, inherited or very cheap preloved items.

Thanks very much ♥ I post a new celeb copycat look every (Thrifty) Thursday on my site + there's loads of refashionista tutorials & thrifting tips there too! https://awesomesauceasshattery.com/

I don't drink alcohol so it was apple juice ;O) but the result worked (& that pose was murder on my old tummy muscles =O)

No worries, I don't drink alcohol - I used apple juice for the photo =0)

Thank you for your comment =O) Thrifting, refashioning, reusing and upcycling are not only great ways to save money but are also sustainable and earth-friendly.

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I love having a good old ratch in thrift and 2nd hand stores. I often get something that may not fit but love the fabric and re-purpose it for someother use.

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Nobody said they’re crumbs for the poor. Don’t put words in my mouth. My point is that the people who shop there because they cannot afford other stores should be able to buy the nicer clothes sold there instead of some people who are simply looking for a bargain. But it’s cute how you completely twisted my point.

I'm not sure why you would assume that I have money. In fact I have a very low income &, like many others, I struggle & work hard to pay my bills & I simply cannot afford to purchase brand new sustainable brands. Thrifting & DIY-ing definitely help keep a tight budget under control yet still allows my family to have new-to-us gear. Also, by shopping secondhand & reusing I am not contributing to the unsustainable multi-billion dollar fashion industry nor am I supporting an unethical brand. I began my Confessions of a Refashionista blog in an effort to help others create their own affordable ecofashion, educate those interested about living more sustainably on a budget & to try to reduce the myth that secondhand items are dirty & only useable for "poor" people. Sadly, brand new, unethically produced fast fashion is often priced the same or cheaper than thrift store items. If you're interested in learning more I recommend checking out my article here: https://bit.ly/2SYywLu

sheesh, I take advantage of thrift shops for me and my children. More for my money.

There are a variety of community agencies that provide free food, clothing, as well as some hygiene products, and some household items for those who cannot afford to even go to a thrift store. All of which are donations. As for the OP - we don't know her story. Perhaps she, too, cannot purchase upper end department store clothing and is showing that high class fashion can be obtained by anyone with less wealth.

Andie Walsh is the actual character in the photo from the movie Pretty in Pink whose outfit I copied (Molly Ringwald is the fab actor who played her ;O)

Andie Walsh is the actual character in the photo from the movie Pretty in Pink whose outfit I copied (Molly Ringwald is the fab actor who played her ;O)

I love my vintage blouse ♥ I bought it over 10 years ago at a flea market in Germany and the handmade embroidery details are amazing!