Catwalk fashion has become so much more accessible in recent years. In fact, the whole process from catwalk to high street takes about nine weeks now, meaning that we’re much more trend-savvy and we have so many different styles to choose from.

Chain stores have been accused of copying catwalk fashions and rushing them into their stores at cut prices. Tesco has even used the supermodel Naomi Campbell in television advertising. Primark and New Look are both brands that never break the budget and they certainly look to the catwalks for inspiration.

You just have to look at the fuss made by the chain stores over Kate middletons dress, the original was $535. But Tescos realised a £16 version and other stores have even got their versions down to £12.

We’re not shy when it comes to finding the latest designer looks for less.  There are hundreds of articles in magazines and newspapers which compare expensive designer items with less expensive high street versions, giving inspiration to thousands of readers. Styles can also be researched online before hitting the shops for a lower cost alternative!

Some examples of catwalk to high street fashion are as follows:

We don’t have to buy an original Celine, now that shops like Zara and Top Shop offer alternatives

We don’t have to buy a real Sonia Rykiel, as ASOS and American Vintage can give us the same at a quarter of the price.

1. Knit, Topshop, 2. Skirt, American Vintage, 3. Tights, ASOS, 4. Shoes, Topshop

ASOS also makes this outfit affordable with the help of Yesstyle.

1.Yesstyle, €43,07, 2. ?SOS, €99,26, 3. ASOS, €60,88

This DKNY ensemble could be purcased at a quarter of the price by shopping around at jonesbootmakers and Matalan.

£474: DKNY jumper £199, Fenwick, 020 7629 9161, Burberry shorts, £125, brownsfashion.com, Courts, £150, Russell & Bromley, 020 7629 6903

£111.49: Jumper £10.50, matalan.co.uk, Shorts £25.99, Zara, 020 7534 9500, Courts, £75, jonesbootmaker.com

So remember, this Xmas to look out for the alternatives. You could save yourself more than you expect.

Lara has a passion for make up and delves her deepest beauty finds in her blogs from finding the perfect clump free mascara to applying your party eyemake up with style.