Kate Steps Out in Missoni with the Queen and Camilla

For an outing with Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of Cornwall, Kate Middleton chose a chic, collarless M by Missoni coatdress from their Fall-Winter 2010 collection. In a feat of colour coordination that we heartily approve, all three royal ladies were sporting a shade of blue. Also making an appearance were Kate's grey suede Rupert Sanderson Malone pumps (love) and the Duchess' Links of London Hope Egg earrings.

Kate Dons Bird Print Orla Kiely Coatdress for Art Room Engagements

Kate Middleton arrived at Rose Hill Primary School and Oxford Spires Academy for events liked to charity the Art Room wearing an Orla Kiely coatdress with a retro 70s-style bird print. We're not feeling this look despite the fact that we usually like coatdresses on Kate. There just seems to be something off about this one--maybe the colour or the print--just isn't working. Add on the opaque tights and those ankle boots (we rarely see Kate do boots right) and it just becomes a big hells no! in our book.

The Duchess accessorized with a black clutch, her Aquatalia Rouge booties and Kiki Mcdonough Grace earrings.

Photo via mirror.co.uk

Kate on Christmas Day

The Duchess of Cambridge's collarless Christmas coatdress was reportedly created for her by an "independent British designer". We're big fans of the kind of totally cool Jane Corbett hat that Kate chose. Kate's suede pumps were reportedly custom made by Mascaró at the request of the Duchess.

Kate's amethyst earrings, thought to be a Christmas gift from Prince William, are by fave Kiki Mcdonough. A similar pair can be seen above.