Kate Middleton's TopShop Purchases

The TopShop Spot Pencil Skirt

There have been many rumors swirling as of late that Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue and Queen of All Fashionistas, has been courting the future Queen of England--more commonly known as the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, or, as we affectionately refer to her, KMidd--to feature on the cover of the iconic magazine. Word is that Wintour is using Mario Testino, favoured photographer of Will and Kate, as bait.

The Palace has shot down claims that Catherine will grace the cover of American Vogue and instead asserts that the royal newlywed will be solely focused on her charity work. (As for whether Kate is also concentrating on babymaking, well, those reports remain unconfirmed). This is quite believable to us, above all because the Firm seems cognizant of what a commodity they have on their hands when it comes to Kate--fresh meat, so to speak--and are going full steam ahead on shaping her public persona into one of a responsible, empathetic royal. Plus, we have a hard time believing that the Duchess' first big time magazine cover would be for an American publication, even if Wintour is British--and super scary.

Kate Stepped Out in London Recently to Get Her Hair Did
(and Dyed!) - Carrying the Mulberry Tote from the Canada Tour

Perhaps to remind us that she's not all about the couture, Kate was recently seen snapping up some pieces at TopShop. According to People, the Duchess of Cambridge "patiently waited in line" to purchase a skirt, jacket and gold earrings in a feather motif. Kate's reported purchases can be seen here, ones we'll have to remember for ID purposes the next time the Duchess steps out in a new outfit.

Velvet Trim Boucle Jacket

Kate reportedly bought the Spot Pencil Skirt in Teal (£38.00) and a Boucle Jacket ($130.00) in one of her favoured colours (cobalt). The blazer features black velvet trim and a Peter Pan collar.

According to Social Beautify, Kate also snapped up this Unlimited Celeste Flared Coat from Hobbs (at time of publication the coat is still available online for £369.00). What do you think of Kate's buys?

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.