Kate Middleton Wears Zara and Whistles to Art Room Event

While Prince William was watching the England-Sweden Euro match on the telly, Kate Middleton was attending a performance of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, put on by children from The Art Room, a charity of which the Duchess is now a patron. For the occasion Kate stepped out (she literally walked to the event in Kensington Gardens) in a blue dress from Zara and the Helena blazer from Whistles.

Kate accessorized with Links of London's Effervescence Bubble Stiletto earrings, a beaded collar-like statement necklace (we likey), Anya Hindmarch Maud clutch and Prada pumps.

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Kate Middleton Sports McQueen and Whistles to Jubilee Events

So, in case you were wondering, Kate Middleton kinda loves Alexander McQueen. Like, Kate and McQueen are sitting in a tree k-i-s-s--well, you know the rest. The Duchess of Cambridge started out this weekend's Jubilee celebrations wearing pleated red McQueen and would go on to sport two other McQueen pieces in the days that followed.


At Jubilee services Kate looked prim and chic in a body skimming, lace-covered, nude toned McQueen sheath dress. We like lace, so we say...pretty. The sash (which matched Kate's oft used pink Prada clutch) was a little bridesmaid-y, but we're over it. Mostly. Kate's hat looked like a cross between a flower and butterfly wings and was made by Jane Taylor Millinery. There was netting and sparkle (we could never slag on sparkle) and also what looked like pearls to match Kate's pearl earrings.


Kate's shoes were her L.K. Bennett nude, platform Sledge pumps. Your thoughts on the Duchess' lace McQueen?





Earlier K-Midd once again chose McQueen--this time a dark blazer--to wear to the Jubilee concert.

Kate paired the McQueen piece with Whistles' Multi Petal Print Dress, which she belted. Pictures of the event are pretty sketchy, but you get the gist of it. What did you think of Kate's Jubilee looks?



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Kate Wears Grey Amanda Wakeley at Imperial War Museum

We're giving two thumbs up to today's second outfit, which Kate wore to an event at the Imperial War Museum. The Amanda Wakeley charcoal grey dress ("Gunmetal" in Wakeley parlance) is simple and obviously a big fave of the Duchess. Kate wore the Gunmetal Sculpted Felt Seamed Dress under a Zara blazer in November to the Princes' Charities Forum and sported the same dress in Oatmeal for her visit to Royal Marsden hospital. This is our favourite styling of the Wakeley piece thanks to the fab accessories that Kate has chosen.

McQueen gold chain belt, sky-high black Prada pumps, Anya Hindmarch's Maud clutch and the same Temple of Heaven Girandole gold chandelier earrings that Kate wore with her green DvF in L.A. The belt, earrings and shoes really do it for us. You slay us Kate and we love it.

Kate Wears Red Lace to Wedding in Wiltshire

Kate arrived at the wedding ceremony of Thomas Sutton and Harriet Colthurst with pal Louise Aubrey-Fletcher, looking chic in a knee-length red lace dress. The dress was originally reported as Erdem, but has now been confirmed as a french lace number from Collette Dinnigan. It may not be our favourite Kate look (the slanted hat kind of has a stewardess feel), but we understand that it must be difficult for the Duchess to strike the right note when trying not to upstage the bride.

Kate's accessories included a pair of patent platform Prada pumps.

While they look black in the first picture, this one definitely shows

them as more burgundy. The Duchess also carried her Aspinal

London Eaton Clutch and wore a diamond bracelet that looks

like the one she wore to the BAFTA event in L.A.

 

A similar red dress from Collette Dinnigan, fashioned from French lace.

This one has cap sleeves and an attractive V-neckline (we pretty much

like it better than Kate's), but is made of the same lace and has the same hemline.

Pippa, who has been on quite the marathon wedding schedule as of late, showed up with boyfriend Alex Loudon this time. Pips wore a monochromatic Alexander McQueen dress. This isn't terrible, but we never seem to be wowed by the Pipster's wedding looks.

The bride wore an oldish-feeling column dress with a pleated bodice.

We do like that tiara. Very much.

Oh, and were you wondering just what Wills was up to?

He was at the wedding too, but as he was an usher he showed

up at the church beforehand so that Kate had to arrive solo.

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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.

The Duchess Recycles Black and White Zara for Friend's Wedding

After the Trooping the Colour, Kate Middleton did a quick change to attend the wedding of old friend Sam Waley-Cohen to Bella Ballin. Who, you ask? Well, ol' Sam has the distinction of being the man who is said to have brought Will and Kate back together after their 2007 split.

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Kate, ever considerate of her sartorial choices, seemed to play down her look so as not to overshadow the bride (well, at least she tried), choosing a slim, monochromatic Zara dress that we last saw her wear outside Boujis nightclub in 2007. The Duchess stuck with the black Treacy hat she wore earlier and also wore her Links of London Bubble Earrings, and the same black Prada pumps and Anya Hindmarch Maud clutch that she wore when meeting with the Obamas earlier this month.

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We totally love that Kate recycles her fashions (and we're glad she got rid of that belt, too). She's great at making everything old look new again. What we can't get over is how different Kate looks these days.

And, Pippa, you were on shaky ground with us to start with. Your Royal Hotness or whatever they're calling you these days (we prefer Harry's rumored nickname for her--Commando--bwah!), you've failed miserably with this ensemble. Mother-of-the-brideish is putting it mildly. Ugly and ill-fitting is about right.

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Think Kate's the only royal who knows the benefits of shopping their closet?

Nuh uh says Beatrice. Ms. York showed up at the wedding in the

same purple blazer and hat she was seen sporting in 2009.

We love the clutch! 

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The happy couple!

 

 

Kate Dazzles in Sparkly Jenny Packham at the ARK Gala

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There are certain times when you see someone in a particular dress or outfit and you just know that the sartorial gods are pleased. Such was our reaction when we spotted Kate Middleton in pale pink and sequined Jenny Packham at the ARK Gala. The Duchess looked relaxed, young, happy, feminine--in short, this dress was made for her (although not, you know, literally).

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Anyone still think that Kate can't do high fashion as well as she does high street? This is your notice. The Duchess seems to be ready to play in the big leagues, and while we'll likely never see her in anything too fashion forward this definitely seems a step in the right direction.

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Kate's pink ankle-strap shoes with bow are the Agata from fave L.K. Bennett and her pink satin box clutch is via Prada. Kate once again wore Links of London jewelry, this time the Effervescence Bubble Stiletto Earrings.

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And have we mentioned that we're almost as obsessed with Gossip Girl as we are with KMidd? Well, we are. And we just know that somewhere Blair Waldorf is smiling (and scheming, naturally) knowing she bested Middleton by donning a very similar Packham first, although if you'll recall Blair's wasn't floor-length.

So who do you think wore Packham better - Kate or Blair?

Or do you love both princesses-in-waiting equally?

The Duchess of Cambridge Meets the Obamas in Reiss

So much for keeping a low profile.

Just returned from their private honeymoon in the Seychelles, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge found themselves thrust back into the spotlight as they welcomed the Obamas to London. Not that we mind. And we hear that Will and Kate won't be participating in the big state dinner, a way to show that they're not really working members of the Firm--yet--despite the fact that they've proven so popular.

Kate Middleton went for Reiss again, this time the Shola Bandage Dress. Demand for the dress was so high that the Reiss website crashed from traffic overload after these snaps were beamed 'round the world. Such is the power of KMidd. We do love how Kate makes high street and reasonably affordable (in this case £175) outfits look like a million bucks.

Kate accessorized with simple black Prada pumps and the Anya Hindmarch Maud clutch in black. Could Kate's shell necklace be something she brought back from her island getaway?

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The Reiss dress was an inspired choice: understated, but with enough subtle detailing to make it interesting. There is one thing we need to get off our chests, though. Here goes...

KMidd, girl, we love you, but didn't they have food in the Seychelles?
Seriously. For the love of all that is holy, Eat. A. Cheeseburger.
'Kay? Thanks! Luvs, Us

And we're also not feeling Michelle Obama's prom-y and pastel-y outfit from Barbara Tfank. That pink bolero is hideous. Obvs, in this case, Britain has won the war. The style war that is.

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Kate's Last Minute Wedding Preparations

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Kate Middleton was spotted in a casually chic ensemble while dashing around making some last minute preparations for the big day. Clad in a soft pink, cowl-necked sweater, skinny jeans, and a streamlined white blazer, Kate didn't seem to be showing signs of strains. Rather nary a hair was out of place. Kate accessorized with her brown Prada bowler bag and Dolce Vita espadrille slingback wedges.

We're pretty sure that Kate's pink sweater looks a lot like this Cashmere Cowl Neck Tunic from John Lewis. No confirmation on that, though.

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.

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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