Get Your Hands on Kate Middleton's Blue Issa Engagement Dress & Strappy LK Bennett Sandals

One of our all-time favourite Kate Middleton looks is the royal blue Issa wrap dress the Duchess wore when announcing her engagement to Prince William. Not only did the dress perfectly flatter Kate's new bling, but it suited her to a tee. The dress seriously did wonders for Kate's body and we've been lusting after it ever since. Our prayers are answered as MyTheresa is now stocking the same dress (or nearly identical). If you're looking to buy Kate's blue Issa engagement dress you can get one from the site for €498.00.

Also, the strappy taupe sandals that Catherine wore to the polo match in Santa Barbara with that pretty floral Jenny Packham number are now back in stock. The L.K. Bennett Sliver Sandals in Dark Taupe sell for £185.00.

Happy Shopping! xo

Pippa Sports the Pink Issa 'Lucky' Dress at Cricket Match

Much has been made of how Kate Middleton "recycles" her clothing pieces (what we normal people call wearing something more than once), but we don't think as much time has been spent looking at the way the Middleton women swap pieces amongst themselves. We've seen the Duchess of Cambridge carrying the same suede clutch to the Order of the Garter ceremony that her mom, Carole, wore to the royal wedding; and now we're seeing Pippa in the same pink sundress that Kate has worn before--well, we can't actually decide if the colour is the same (it may be more red than the pink we saw Kate wearing?)

If you'll take a trip down memory lane with us, the Duchess of Cambridge was spotted shopping in London wearing the hot pink Issa dress (the 'Lucky' - which Kate owns in several colours) before jetting off on her Canada tour. Much was made of the outing in the press because Kate carried her bags herself. That's right folks, carried them herself.

This weekend Pippa was spotted in an Issa 'Lucky' at her boyfriend's cricket match, which she paired with her trusty cream Russell & Bromley flats. See? Kate and Pip really are just like the rest of us.

So tell us...who do you think wore it better? Kate or Pippa?

Royal Tour of North America: Day 2 - Kate in Purple Issa at Canada Day Concert

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Kate rocked Issa London again at the Canada Day concert she attended with Prince William. Beating the heat with a chic updo and a plunging neckline we can't deny that Kate looked relatively polished, but this dress definitely isn't our fave on her. The cut seems wrong and it doesn't look like it hangs properly, almost sagging around the boob area. We much preferred Kate's beautiful blue engagement announcement Issa.

Kate kept her Anya Hindmarch Bespoke Maud clutch close at hand and wore her black Prada pumps -- the same bag and shoes the Duchess wore when meeting the Obamas in London and at a recent wedding.

The Duchess also added some sparkle with the same diamond maple leaf pin she wore earlier in the day paired with a pair of simple drop earrings (we're not sure if these are Kate's or also borrowed from the Queen).

Oh, and Wills? This no-tie look almost reminds us of why we used to swoon over you and tack your People covers to our bedroom walls when we were 12.

Royal Tour of North America: Day 1 - Bird Print Issa at BBQ

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In the evening of Day 1 of the royal tour of Canada, Kate Middleton debuted a third outfit. This time it was a pretty bird print dress and wedge sandals for a BBQ.

Dress look familiar?

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The Issa bird-print dress is the same one Kate was spotted wearing outside the Goring Hotel the night before her wedding along with her Maddox wedges and a white BCBG cardi jacket.

Kate's slingback wedges at the Canadian BBQ look a lot like Pied A Terre's Ivy P or Imperia, although the company has yet to confirm. Pied A Terre has stated that the Ivy is "nearly identical" and made no mention of the Imperia (above), which we think is likely the real match.

UPDATE: Kate's slingback wedges have been confirmed as Pied A Terres by the company, but they're saying the Ivy, which we're still not sure about. Most likely the Ivy is the current model available and that's what the company is now trying to sell as the Duchess of Cambridge's slingback wedges.

Kate's gold leaf earrings are by Vinnie Day.

We have yet to ID the Duchess' disc necklace,

let us know if it looks familiar to you!

Kate Middleton Shops in Pink Issa Dress

Kate Middleton was spotted in the streets of London participating in our favourite athletic activity. Shopping, of course! KMidd did look a bit harried as she exited hat makers Lock and Co. (ordering up something for her big Canadian tour, perhaps?) What we find hilarious is that there are actual news stories about how the Duchess carried her own bags. Seriously people? The girl has two hands and her security detail has better things to do--we would think--than getting loaded down with Zara bags.

Kate's hot pink dress, which she paired with a black cardigan and her now-standard L.K. Bennett Maddox wedges, is the Lucky dress from Issa. This particular style has been worn by Kate several times in the past in a variety of different colours. Yes, it seems that Kate Middleton is one of those style people--the ones who find a shirt they like and buy it in every colour available.

Kate Middleton fashion photos.

Kate Middleton In Bird-Print Issa the Night Before Her Wedding

Kate Middleton arrived at the Goring Hotel the night before her wedding accompanied by her mum, Carole, and her sister, Pippa. The soon-to-be-royal smiled comfortably and waved at the gathered crowds while wearing a cropped cardi over a bird-print sundress paired with chic wedges. You know what they call that? A natural.

Kate's bird-print dress is by Issa London,

already established as one of her fave labels.

We've seen this dress on Kate before as it's

been in her closet since at least 2006.

Kate's round-toed patent wedges are the L.K. Bennett's Maddox 

and her cropped white jacket is the BCBG Ruffle Woven Twill Jacket.

Kate Middleton Pre-Wedding Shops in Black Issa Wrap Dress

A thinner looking Kate Middleton was seen doing some pre-wedding shopping on the King's Road clad in a simple black Issa wrap dress. While we're all for a classic wrap we're thinking that with Kate's recent weight loss this may not be the best look for her (deep V neck and all).

Kate reportedly shopped at Warehouse (snapping up some honeymoon worthy pieces like their Tropical Bird Print Dress and Feather Print One Shoulder Dress), as well as Banana Republic where she reportedly bought a Mini Ruffle Cardigan.

The best part? Reports have KMidd popping into Whistles to snap up the Kate Blouse. That's right, the very same ruffled silk blouse that Prince William's future Mrs sported in their Testino-snapped engagement pics.

Kate was also seen carrying a Prada bowler bag and wearing the same Salvatore Ferragamo tan kitten heels with buckle we've seen her sporting before. Yeah, we think they're kinda old looking, too.

Old School Stylings: Kate Middleton Plays the Lady in Red at Wedding of Emilia D'Erlanger

When Kate Middleton and Prince William attended the 2010 wedding of pals David Jardine-Paterson and Emilia D'Erlanger, KMidd definitely wasn't looking to blend into the crowd.

Instead Miss. Catherine Middleton decided on a draped, bright red Issa dress (with a dramatic backview), a flower-and-net fascinator (we're not huge fans), gold jewelry, and dark accessories including a clutch and simple black patent pumps. Definitely the kind of look that will get you noticed.

Kate's earrings were the Temple of Heaven Gold Girandole Earrings by Cassandra Goad. No word on whether Emilia D'Erlanger, once touted as a possible future Mrs. for William, was at all ticked that the then-possible future Queen of England showed up at her wedding in bright, bright red with fascinator to match.

The pretty bride wore a rather simple off-the-shoulder dress, carried a bouquet of wildflowers and had a simply stunning tiara that was just bananas. We think it's mostly the aquamarines of the d'Erlanger family tiara that made us fall head over heels, but we also love how Emilia chose to wear it headband-style. And doesn't Emilia's engagement ring look oddly...familiar?

Old School Stylings: Kate Middleton Wears Blue Issa at Harry Meade's Wedding

Okay, so this one isn't really old school, but it definitely is pre-engagement. Well, pre-engagement announcement anyway, as reports suggest that by this point Prince William had already popped the question.

At Harry Meade's wedding in October 2010, William and Kate made an appearance walking in together--something they rarely did before--suggesting that their relationship was being kicked up a notch.

We l-o-v-e Kate's electric blue Issa dress, mostly for the cobalt blue colour, and we think KMidd really pulled off that understated sophisticated chic she does so well. We're liking the addition of the simple black blazer, clutch and pumps too. The wide brimmed Philip Somerville hat is also pretty fab. What we're not feeling? The pinky ring. Sorry, Kate.

Old School Stylings: Kate Middleton at Peter Phillips' Wedding

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In the run up to the royal wedding we thought we'd take a look back at some of Kate Middleton's iconic looks through the years, in no particular order, really. Let us know if there are any great Kate outfits we miss! The first we'll touch on is the ensemble that Ms. Middleton sported at the wedding of Peter Phillips, first cousin of Prince William and the son of Princess Anne, to Canadian Autumn Kelly. The couple came under intense fire after they sold their wedding photos to Hello!, but what can you do.

Photos out of the pages of Hello!

We did think it was a bit weird that Wills skipped his cousin's nuptials in favour of attending a wedding with his ex-girlfriend, but, whatevs. I guess royals really are that much different than the rest of us. Kate looked fresh, chic and pretty in a fabulous pink satin double-breasted jacket worn over a black Issa dress that featured some slightly risque (for a future princess) sheer panelling. There's a better view of the dress itself in the third photo above. Kate accessorized with a black hat (we could have done without the funerary netting), pink satin shoes and a pink satin box clutch by Prada.

This is also the wedding where Princess Beatrice appeared in a multi-coloured McQueen dress that she topped off with a turquoise clutch and a butterfly fascinator.

The groom's sister, Zara Phillips, sported a strapless green Vera Wang gown just like the other attendants. Wang? Really? We could have sworn we have a few of these typical bridesmaids dresses in our closets. In that damn wedding green shade (you know the one...pretty but almost a non-colour). And what was with all the girls and those awful tan lines?

Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly exiting St. George's Chapel.

The bride wore a pretty tiara loaned to her by the Princess Royal.

Otherwise we're kinda underwhelmed.

Wedding Kate: Velvet & Sheer

Kate Middleton and some of the young royals were seen out and about this weekend at the wedding of Harry Aubrey-Fletcher and Louise Stourton. While William was busy being an usher (and driving himself to the reception) Kate hung out with future in-laws like Prince Harry.

Kate has taken quite a bit of flak in the press for the sheer panel on her black dress and for the fact that she wore black at all. The sheer doesn't bother us, future princess or not, and neither does the black. Maybe it's a cultural thing, but who doesn't wear black to weddings? The boring, however, does bug. Something about the whole outfit just makes us want to close our eyes and...What?! Oh! Sorry...we must have dozed off there for a second.

As we were saying, even with the risque panel and the addition of velvet (such a very hot fabric this season) the outfit doesn't wow. We do like Kate wearing up-and-coming designers, though. The only thing we loooved about this outfit were those kicky purple shoes with bows on top (and clutch to match). And usually the shoes are the one part of Kate's outfits we don't really care for (they tend to be pretty staid and, dare we say, boring).

The Libélula silk velvet Dulwich frock coat that Kate wore was held together by a sparkly pin. Designed by Sophie Cranston, who has previously worked under Alexander McQueen and another Kate favorite Alice Temperley, the Dulwich coat is sold for £310.

The sheer dress that caused such a stir is an oldie, one that Kate also wore to Peter Phillips' wedding to Autumn Kelly (that time under a pink blazer). The dress is designed by Issa. Kate is quite well known for recycling pieces, pairing them with other things and making whole new outfits. You know, like us regular people do.

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Engaged! Prince William & Kate Middleton Make the Big Announcement

After nine years of dating Prince William announced his engagement to Kate Middleton. These photos of William and Kate at the official engagement announcement were beamed around the world; the press finally getting the news they've been salivating over for so long.

Us? We were interested in the important stuff. Namely what is Kate wearing? Answer: Issa London, one of the future princess' favorite designers.  Congrats to Daniella Issa Helayel, who just hit the sartorial jackpot. We give Kate two big thumbs up for this deep blue jersey number, which was gathered in all the right places. Of course, the dress also perfectly matched Kate's new--and most important--accessory.

Which brings us to Big Question Numero Dos. WHAT DOES THE RING LOOK LIKE?! And then we saw it. And we were all, "Oh, well, that looks awfully familiar..." Yup. Kate is now the proud owner of Princess Diana's sapphire-and-diamond stunner. We're kind of, well, stunned. More on that later, lovelies. We need to gather our thoughts.

Kate Admiring Her New Bling

We were also keen to know just where and how William popped the question. Apparently the smitten prince asked for his lady's hand in a remote cabin in Kenya. We say better Kate than us. That girl sure is a trooper--long wait and all--and deserves whatever diamonds and sapphires have come her way.

The date of the royal nuptials is still unknown. We're doing our best Waity Katie impersonation and patiently anticipating the announcement so we can clear our calendars. There's not much more in this world that we love as much as a good wedding.

Except maybe shoes. And chocolate. Definitely chocolate.


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