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Duchess of Cambridge sparkles in sombre black
The Remembrance day service at the Cenotaph is hardly a fashion parade, but when the Duchess of Cambridge is making another public appearance, then her outfit is sure to be commented upon. Yesterday Kate took her place with the other royal ladies, and surprised fashion onlookers by opting to wear a beautiful coat by American designer Diane Von Furstenberg. Up until now, she has plumped for British designers and British High Street when on British soil, yet on this most important of occasions she chose to wear a foreign designer. Still, it had to be said that the coat, from a previous season, was beautiful, with a detachable fur collar…
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Duchess Kate turns on the Grecian glamour in silver.
Last night saw Kate Middleton wearing an exquisite, one sleeved, silver evening gown by Jenny Packham as she co-hosted a dinner to raise funds for the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal. The stunning Grecian style gown, with one loose sleeve and a tie waisted belt, was a departure for Kate in terms of colour and style. Jenny Packham is a real really good choice for Kate with her classic,elegant evening wear, and this dress was just so beautiful, with the metallic tone really suiting Kate’s colouring. Kate’s dress is long and flowing, and I can’t find it on the Jenny Packham website,but there is a shorter version that looks very similar…
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Kate – The best looks from the best dressed women in Britain.
Finally, a respected magazine gives the opinion on the Duchess of Cambridge’s style that many of us mere mortals hold. Kate has been named as Number One in the Harper’s Bazaar best dressed of 2011 poll. The magazine says ‘Catherine’s incredible style evolution has gripped us all. She gave us the year’s – if not the century’s – most thrilling fashion moment at the royal wedding, and is shaping up as an amazing ambassador for British designers and the high street.’ I am thrilled at this news. Kate has proved that by mixing the High Street and High end designers, you can create a wardrobe that is full of instant…
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Duchess Kate rocks the High Street yet again.
On the day she was voted best dressed woman in Britain, The Duchess of Cambridge visited a UNICEF depot in Denmark and proved that when it comes to dressing for public occasions, the High Street is most definitely ‘Her’ Street. Kate chose to wear a great red coat from LK Bennett that she belted with a glamorous red leather belt from Vecceli Italy. Kate has worn LK Bennett for other Occasions, most notably the sandals she wore for the Ark event,and this coat was a very glamorous choice for such a high-profile visit.She easily held her own against the Danish Princess,Mary, another royal lady known for her style. The LK…
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Duchess of Cambridge – More ways to get the look!
I am a huge fan of the Duchess of Cambridge, and when browsing on websites I often find myself saying “doesn’t that look like the dress Kate wore for…” Kate’s style influence seems to be everywhere, from the longer sleeves, more ladylike looks, popularity for the shades of deep red and blue, and an abundance of wrap dresses. Here is a quick look at some of the Kate lookalikes I have found recently, along with a link in case you decide to treat yourself..after all, it is the weekend! Doesn’t that look like Kate’s Issa dress? Remember the purple Issa dress that Kate wore on her tour of Canada…then look…
