I have been following Beyonce (and by “following,” I mean, “covering my wall/locker with her posters”) ever since I heard her song “Say My Name.” From the days of Destiny’s Child in the late 1990s to her new hot hit “Single Ladies,” she has been sharing her talent for more than fifteen years!

Talent that is clearly recognized. Over the course of her career, Beyonce has been nominated for a total of 186 awards, and received 78.  From the Teen Choice Awards to the Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year to the Grammys, she has won it all. Including my heart.

My love has been strong for Lady B forever, but after seeing her new movie, Obsessed, I am, well, obsessed. Now, not only is she my favorite singer, famous female, and person in general, she is on the top of my list of actresses. Her performance was intense and believable, proving that, unlike so many people in Hollywood, Beyonce really can do it all.  And it turns me on (in a non sexual way, of course…).

But talent can really only take you so far, and it is the person Beyonce is on the inside that totally has me crushing. We all know that she’s gorgeous -  her perfect complexion, big beautiful hair, long lanky legs and eyes that pop out at you instantly draw everyone in. But even with all that perfection, Beyonce is a quiet, low key, and incredibly giving person.

She started the Survivor Foundation, helping  to provide transitional housing for Hurricane Katrina victims. She also helps the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund and the Knowles-Rowland Center For Youth. And, if you haven’t heard the song “Stand Up,” go listen to it right now. Beyonce and her music producer wrote it for the huge “Stand Up to Cancer” campaign. It is beautiful, moving, and so inspiring.

And it looks like Beyonce’s charm has swayed far more important people than little old me. Remember what a playboy Jay Z was? Look at him now! Beyonce and Jay Z are the perfect couple – affectionate, “normal,” and keeping their private lives private. Their relationship is something that everyone in Hollywood should be jealous of and defintely one that my crush, Beyonce, deserves.

If she wasn’t already taken, I’d totally put a ring on it.

All you have to do is click on the goods and - boom - you can buy the entire ensemble. Yes, we know; there is a spot for her in heaven.]

I wish I was a Knowles. The gene pool for that family is just not fair. Gorgeous, talented, smart, successful AND an alter ego to boot?! Some people just have all the luck.

While I know being related to the Knowles is not possible and becoming Besties is not-so-likely (although B, I am a fabulous best friend, you know, in case you need one). I’m left with two ways to tap into my inner bootylicsiousness:

1) Dancing around- jelly and all – pretending that I too can be Sasha Fierce

2) Dressing like the fab Beyonce.

So While I won’t be sharing my best Beyonce moves (that magic is bestowed upon my mirrors and microphones er…hairbrushes only) I will share my Beyonce budget finds!

Here is this week’s Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: I Have an Alter Ego Too… I Call Her… Beyonce.

Black Dress

A staple in every wardrobe, and a must-have for all girls, especially those with curves. This one serves double duty as its appropriate enough for a family dinner yet fun enough to wear out.

Black belt

“If you’ve got it flaunt it- boy I know you want it…” says my best friend Lady Beyonce in her hit song “Check On It.” This belt with help you do just that by cinching you in at your smallest part and showing off that derriere. You bootylicious thang, you.

Layering Necklaces

If you don’t like my recommendations on this, it doesn’t matter! Layer up with whatever necklaces you want: pearls, chains, the choices are endless.

Patent Bag

Big enough to hold all your crap, small enough to still be an evening back. Perfection.

Shoes

While these aren’t quite like Beyonce’s, I fell for their metallic/grey color.

Leather Cutout Gloves

To keep the boys guessing if there is or if there isn’t a ring on it…

So go on, Single Ladies (and taken ladies, too), ‘Put your hands up’ in this outfit and rock out with your best Beyonce moves. I won’t judge. Because well, I believe there is a small part in all of us who wants to be Beyonce too. Even if it’s just in front of our mirrors.

So, apparently that’s Beyonce.

I know, right? I didn’t recognize her either. Her face looks completely different, her right boob is computer generated, and check out that waist! Did she have some ribs removed? That’s gotta be airbrushing, right?

RIGHT?!

I mean, no one’s body can look like that naturally. And I hope this cover doesn’t inspire women to try.