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.

Photos via Mirror.co.uk

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?



Photos via The Daily Mail and Polyvore

Pippa Middleton Sports The Kate Blouse in London

Pippa Middleton was seen out and about in London today wearing what looks like a perhaps more sheer version the now-iconic Kate Blouse from Whistles, the very same one that big sis Catherine sported in her Mario Testino-snapped engagement pics.

We're pretty sure the one that Pip was sporting is the original, because the reissued version (snapped up by the Duchess of Cambridge prior to the royal wedding) comes sans collar and it seems sure that the engagement photo blouse had one. 

Royal Tour of North America: Day 11 - Kate in Navy and White in L.A.

And we're baaack...to the navy and white, that is.

Can we be honest for a second, KMidd?

We'd be lying if we said we were feeling this outfit.

What with crochet being involved and all.

May be best to leave it at that.

We're not even sure why crochet gives us the shakes.

Probably because it gives us flashbacks of the

palazzo pants we sported in elementary school.

Kate's pleated white skirt is the Whistles Dobby Pleated Skirt, currently available at John Lewis. There are photos of the same navy and white crochet top that Kate is wearing floating around the interwebs that clearly show a Whistles label, but, to date the company is denying the shirt is theirs.

Cute, right?

Kate accessorized with her new diamond and sapphire earrings, as well

 as those mystery navy pumps and nude clutch and a half-up bun 'do.

William and Kate were flown to Canada on the dime of the Canadian government, but it appears that they were on their own to find their way back. Rather than opting for a private jet the royal couple decided to fly commercial instead--albeit it in first class.

So, we think we'll take a little break to process all this Kate Mania (we've had enough of mystery nude clutches and unidentified ruffled blouses for now). We hope you'll join us as we continue to follow Kate Middleton's--rather, the Duchess of Cambridge's--style evolution in the months and years to come.

Photos via The Daily Mail

Old School Stylings: Kate Middleton is Chic in Polka Dots

We kind of love this look on Kate.

Simple, elegant, chic.

She was definitely slim enough to pull off the skinny jeans + floaty blouse look. We still can't get over how much her face has changed. Kate was always skinny, but her face is literally transformed these days!

The black-and-white polka dot blouse is from Whistles.

Kate's flats are almost certainly Gucci.

Kate's earrings appear to be her Eye of Shiva

Shell Earrings.

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.

Kate Meets Camilla for Lunch in Diane von Furstenberg

via dailymail.co.uk

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.

Kate & William's Official Engagement Portraits

Let's say it all together now: Awwwww. That's the exact reaction we had when we spotted Prince William and Kate Middleton's official engagement photos. The casual one, anyway. They look all happy and smiley like. Not surprisingly, both portraits were taken by Mario Testino, who famously photographed Princess Diana and who would totally be our pick if we ever needed to get photographed for the cover of Vanity Fair or something. We're just saying. It could happen. A girl needs to be prepared.

Kate's Whistles Blouse

Trying to figure out where Kate's embroidered blouse is from but don't recall seeing it on the runway? That's because it was never there. Oh, you think, so it must be custom made in some kind of priceless silk, right? Wrong. C'mon lovelies, we're in the middle of a recession and conspicuous consumption is so passé. Kate Middleton knows where it's at. We love us a fab fashionista, but what we love even more is a bargainista who can look like a million bucks wearing something that cost $24.99. Not that Kate's blouse was that cheap, but still. Close enough. And it's two years old. From Whistles.  

William is wearing a Turnbull and Asser shirt and a Brunello Cucinelli sweater. We were all ready to give props to Wills' dreamy sweater when we heard that it really belongs to Testino. See? We knew the man had taste! Now if only he'd call us...

Okay, so this formal pic is nice and all but doesn't really do much for us. Taken in the Council Chamber linked to Clarence house the photo is a little too Madame Tussauds for our taste. Anyhoo, William stayed faithful to Turnbull and Asser while Kate went with Reiss' Nannette dress with Links of London earrings.

We're not sure where the hype ends and the truth begins, but apparently both garments worn by the future princess were already hanging in her closet. If you'd like to snag a blouse for yourself Whistles is re-releasing the style in early 2011 and rechristening it the Kate (cha-ching!) Reiss is also looking to re-release the Nannette, likely in January of 2011.

There is one thing that has us stumped. It's been reported that Kate did her own make-up for the engagement shoot. WTH? Why? Sorry Kate, but that's a little too Bargainista, even for us.