I think Beyonce paid a lot for this jacket ... how to get the look for less

This Balmain jacket is the one in all the catwalk pics you've seen, the one that sparked the military trend and also set off the tie-dye/bleach splashed/acid wash jeans trend.

The jacket, as worn here spectacularly by Beyonce, was in the AUS$11,000 range, and sold out before it even got online.
Ahem, what recession?

Regardless of the price, this is the one look you should copy this winter. How to do it on a recessionista's budget? Easy.

Step one: Find a military inspired jacket. Hunt vintage stores, sew buttons on an old one, do whatever it takes. This is a piece that will last you for years, so if you're going to choose an item to spend on, this is it. Fit is all-important - make sure it's close to the body, you only want to fit a tee or thin knit underneath it.

Step two: Buy some shoulder pads from Lincraft that are big and really quite obvious. Stick in the jacket.

Step three: Don't feel silly with shoulder pads, especially if this is the first time around that you've worn them. Think of us poor souls who've actually lived this trend the first time around and have to do it again.

Step four: Pop into Mango, Dotti, Bardot for a pair of acid-wash jeans. You'll probably only wear them for one season so as long as they fit okay, you don't want to spend a fortune. If they're a bit baggy, roll up at the ankle.

Step five: Finish with an ankle boot if you're wearing skinny jeans, strappy heels if wearing baggy. I don't care if it's cold.

Step six: Swagger like you mean it, this look will only work if you've got the confidence to pull it off!