Kate Sports Black DVF Coat at Remembrance Sunday Ceremony, Bonds with Camilla

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The Duchess of Cambridge was seen at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony looking suitably sombre (and chic) in a black, double-breasted Diane von Furstenberg coat and Jane Corbett hat worn pushed forward on her head. Kate hung with Camilla and Sophie of Wessex on the balcony of the Foreign Office, which overlooks the Cenotaph where the Queen and the Duchesses' husbands laid wreaths.

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Kate and Camilla seem to be getting on like a house on fire with the Duchess of Cornwall offering advice and support to the newly minted Duchess of Cambridge. Apparently the advice extends further than just suggestions as to how best to adjust to life in the royal fishbowl and includes--ahem--some beauty tips. (Camilla is said to have turned Kate on to £165 facials from Deborah Miller that are billed as "non-surgical facelifts"). We're not Camilla haters, but we have to say that she's not exactly the first one we'd turn to for knowledge on beautification and anti-aging. Just sayin'.

Kate's wool DVF "Lio" coat is from 2008 and features interesting rock-like faceted black buttons, as well as eye grabbing soutache detailing on the collar and cuffs. You can't see it here, but the bottom of the coat is pleated, which lends itself to a much fuller and feminine silhouette. And we'd be remiss if we didn't mention Kate's eyebrows and eyeliner, which appear to be the same thickness and color.

Kate Middleton at Zara Phillips' Pre-Wedding Party on the Britannia

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Yawn.

C'mon Kate, work with us here.

We're sure you didn't want to steal Zara's spotlight and that's commendable.

We love the fact that you're willing to recycle outfits even though you've got

a bank account healthier than a marathon-running Pippa.

It's all good.

Except, not so soon...

We kind of love when Kate pulls out an item we haven't seen since 2006 and makes it new again, but she should wait at least six months before wearing the same dress to big events in  our opinion (the opinion that counts, obviously). At least KMidd's green Diane von Furstenberg dress--the same one the Duchess wore in L.A.--is pretty and a nice enough colour. For Zara's party Kate switched up the shoes, opting for black pumps instead--ostensibly her standard black Pradas, but we can't be sure from these pics.

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Bride-to-be Zara Phillips looked pretty (and ready to party--we bet she'd be great fun, that Zara) in a one-shouldered tie dye dress (the Alice + Olivia Bree) in hues reminiscent of the water. Appropriate when your bash is being held on a yacht. Zara's sky-high nude platform heels seem to be the sexy night version of the Sledge2 worn with an oversize animal print clutch, which we're not sure we're feeling with that dress.

And who is homeboy with the plaid pants?

We want to party with him too.

It also looks like Kate is carrying her Anya Hindmarch Maud clutch,

the same one she usually pairs with the Prada pumps.

Royal Tour of North America: Day 9 - Kate Middleton Wears Green to Reception

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Day 9 has been quite a busy day for us. Four, yes four, outfit changes. This evening Kate attended a reception in Los Angeles in a grass green Diane Von Furstenberg Maja belted dress. We're not sure why, exactly, but we're feeling this look for Kate.

The back of the dress features a V neckline and a row of buttons.

Kate accessorized with her Jimmy Choo Lovely pumps and a fab leopard-print snakeskin box clutch with gold branch-style clasp, also from Diane von Furstenberg.

Kate's gold earrings are the Temple of Heaven
Girandole Earrings by Cassandra Goad.

The eagle eyed folks over at Diana's Jewels recalled that Kate also

wore these earrings to the wedding of Emilia d'Erlanger in 2010.

And, kind of off topic, but we really need to know:

What the EFF is up with your hair, David?!

Kate Meets Camilla for Lunch in Diane von Furstenberg

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Kate wore a brown jersey peplum zip-up jacket from Whistles.

A black and white graphic patterned shift dress

(the Samuella from Diane von Furstenberg S/S 2011).

A Mulberry Bayswater clutch and knee-high

suede boots from L.K. Bennett with dark tights.