Zara Phillips' Wedding Dress & Kate Middleton Recycles at the Wedding

Kate Middleton looked beautiful, if understated, in a largely recycled outfit at the wedding of Zara Phillips to Mike Tindall today. First, let's start with the bride...

Zara Phillips looked like a very happy bride in a somewhat simple Stewart Parvin, which did suit the Queen's granddaughter's laidback style.

We love Zara's choice of the Meander Tiara,

on loan from mom Princess Anne.

Kate wore the same neutral gold brocade coat by Day Birger et Mikkelsen (from their Resort 2006 collection) that she wore to Laura Parker-Bowles' wedding and to the wedding of Oli Baker in 2010 (when she accessorized with black shoes and fascinator). Not sure if she's wearing the same lace dress underneath (Update: Other photos do show the same hint of lace, so we're saying it is the same dress Kate wore to the LPB wedding, the Charlie Savory wedding and the Young Stalin book party, which Collette Dinnigan has now confirmed as one of hers, something we previously suspected). We like that Kate added a different chapeau for a fresh, new look.

Kate accessorized with her L.K. Bennett Natalie clutch and Sledge2 pumps, as well as what looks like the same diamond drop earrings the Duchess sported with that purple Issa dress on Canada Day.

The dramatic hat (we're definitely fans) is by Gina Foster Millinery.

Above you can see the same hat, from Foster's Kensington W8

S/S 11 collection, in a different colour.

Kate's slanted "potato chip" hat had a similar feel to the

black one that Zara sported at Kate and William's wedding in April.

We think this type of recycling works much better than the DVF dress that Kate wore yesterday. More time has elapsed, plus the addition of all new accessories--including the dramatic hat--makes the outfit fresh again.

We also think Beatrice and Eugenie looked better last night.

We're not big fans of all Bea's sequins today.

And look at these royal ladies jumping on the nude platform

pump bandwagon. L.K. Bennett can't stock 'em fast enough.

Some pretty wedding guests...

Some background on the Meander Tiara,

which we really love:

via knowingtheroyals.wordpress.org

According to Wikipedia: "This tiara was a wedding gift to then Princess Elizabeth from her mother-in-law Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark (born Princess Alice of Battenberg). The Meander Tiara is in the classical Greek 'key pattern' featuring a large brilliant cut diamond in the centre surrounded by a diamond wreath. The tiara also incorporates a central wreath of leaves and scrolls on either side. The Queen has never worn it in public and it was given to Princess Anne around 1972. Princess Anne has frequently worn the tiara in public, notably during her engagement to Mark Phillips."

Also from Kate and Camilla to Bea and Eugenie, the Countess of Wessex and other guests, everyone seemed to be wearing a pair of nude, platform heels. Does everyone have Kate Fever?

Photos via The Daily Mail

Kate's L.K. Bennett Sledge Court Shoe and Maddox Wedges are Back in Stock!

The L.K. Bennett Sledge Court Shoes are back in stock. These are the same as Kate's Sledge2s except that they are patent while Kate's are high shine leather. These shoes are available in Light Taupe as well 

as Black, Bronze, Mid-Grey and Teal.

The Maddox is available in Kate's Black,

as well as Turquoise, Coral and Light Taupe.

Royal Tour of North America: Day 9 - Kate Middleton Says Goodbye to Canada in Red Catherine Walker

For their last day in Canada the royals also toured the Calgary zoo.

Kate sported a red Catherine Walker coat and matching dress,

plus the Queen's Maple Leaf pin. Judging from the styles on the

Walker website this coat seems to be a custom amalgam.

Kate also sported her L.K. Bennett Sledge2 pumps, that mystery nude envelope clutch, and her Kiki Mcdonough Grace earrings. We like the fit of this coat on Catherine and even the colour. Sure it might be a tad old, and maybe a little warm looking for July, but we think she wears it well.

Royal Tour of North America: Day 8 - Kate in Yellow, Arriving in Calgary

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After spending the night in a remote cabin that had been retro-fitted especially for their visit, William and Kate headed to a chalet in Lake Louise to change and get ready for the day ahead. Arriving in Calgary they had to deal with some ridiculous wind that wreaked havoc with Kate's flirty dress, and also spent time with an adorable cancer patient whose wish it was to meet a Princess.

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So we finally get some colour and, yet, we're not really feeling it. This dress is nice and all. Cheery and summery, but it feels kind of old. Kind of...Little House on the Prarie or Sister Wives or something. Maybe its the high neckline and those fabric-covered buttons. We think Kate's yellow Jenny Packham could have benefitted from some personal styling like a chic belt.

The dress above is similar in style to the yellow

primrose dress that Kate wore.

via mirror.co.uk

Accessories included the L.K. Bennett Sledge2 nude pumps and Natalie straw clutch, as well as the Kiki Mcdonough citrine drop earrings and the unidentified diamond-by-the-yard bracelet.

Royal Tour of North America: Day 6 - Yellowknife

Wills and Kate are in Yellowknife today.

The Prince participated in a street hockey game and from the result

its obvious that a puck and stick isn't Wills' strong suit.

We're liking the Cambridge jerseys -- poor

Will, he seems to always be second in line.

Kate's dress is the Bullet Dress by Malene Birger, now sold out at Selfridge's. Pretty if not a stand out. Where is some Christopher Kane neon when you need it?! The Birger dress is made of silk mix linen and features a green banded waist, perfect for reminding us just how tiny Kate's waist really is. The strong shoulders, pleating on the skirt and the high, round neckline also suit the Duchess' frame.

Accessories: L.K. Bennett Sledge2 nude pumps, mystery nude clutch

(please, someone help us out with this one!) and Kiki Mcdonough citrine drops.

Photos: REUTERS/Phil Noble via Yahoo! Canada

Kate's face is priceless in the pic above.

Maybe she's not used to seeing Wills' miss?

Photo: celebrity-gossip.net

Later on Kate got set for some wildnerness activites including a canoe ride (the royals actually seem to like this kind of stuff--yeah, we don't really get it either). Back on the scene were the J Brand jeans and Sebago boat shoes from yesterday, paired with a snap-button shirt and an interesting belt.

Kate's button-down is the Burberry London Military Pocket Jersey Shirt.

Kate's belt is by Kenyan designer Linda Camm

For the canoe ride Kate added a jacket and an Aquascutum check scarf.

William and Kate were gifted a set of diamond-covered bears from Harry Winston. He got cufflinks, she got a brooch, they were made from Canadian diamonds. We're still stuck on the fact that they are freakin' bears. Really? They couldn't have figured out a better design? We're guessing these will be relegated to the vault.



Then William and Kate were made honorary Rangers, whatever that means. Wills was cute, though, helping Kate put on her red sweater and they're apparently spending the night in the woods getting all romantical.

Royal Tour of North America: Day 4 - Kate and William Arrive in PEI

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Yesterday was all about Kate's grey Catherine Walker, but today we got two outfits. After sporting the blue Erdem in Quebec, Kate changed into a cream coloured dress and soft pink boucle box jacket for her arrival in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Kate's sleeveless crepe dress is the Vanessa by Joseph, which for her arrival she paired with the pink blazer, that diamonds-by-the-yard bracelet, that diamond disc necklace {UPDATE: Kate's pave diamond disc necklace is by Asprey London} and her Links of London Effervescence Bubble Stiletto Earrings.

Kate's clutch is the L.K. Bennett Natalie, which the

Duchess also wore recently to the Epsom Derby. 

Kate's soft pink heels look a lot like the Lovely by Jimmy Choo, but we can't be sure. UPDATE: Jimmy Choo has confirmed that the Duchess is indeed wearing the Lovely!

via mirror.co.uk

Later in the day Kate ditched the jacket and changed

into the L.K. Bennett Sledge court shoes.

Does Kate's pink jacket look familiar to you? It does resemble a Chanel, but we wouldn't be surprised if it was a high street copy. The only info released from the royal press office is that the blazer is an item from the Duchess' waredrobe, which means its likely at least a few seasons old.

Royal Tour of North America: Day 4 - Kate's Blue Erdem at Prayer Service

Today William and Kate attended a prayer service aboard the HMCS Montreal before heading to a youth centre and historical stops like the Plains of Abraham (the site where the British defeated the French in 1759). So on to the important stuff: Kate's Day 4 fashion. Once again the Duchess chose deep blue and once again she also chose a design by the Canadian-born Erdem.

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Kate's second blue Erdem is the Jacquenta from the designer's Pre-Fall 2011 collection. Pretty dress but we're kinda bored. Too much like the Erdem Cecile that Kate wore when landing in Ottawa. What do you think?

Kate wore her diamond-and-sapphire earrings with her hair down.

She also added her mystery nude envelope clutch.

If anyone can ID this bag we'd love you forever. Seriously.

We almost feel like we've seen it at ALDO or something but no luck yet.

And check out that slit! Kate also wore her diamonds-by-the-yard bracelet (maybe Tiffany's?)

Not surprisingly the Duchess also went for the tried and true: her L.K. Bennett Sledge2 pumps. We're wondering if she owns more than one pair and just how freakin' comfortable these shoes have to be!

Photos via mirror.co.uk

Royal Tour of North America: Day 1 - Landing in Ottawa

The Eagle has landed!

Ehrm...well...the Duchess has, anyway.

William and Kate just arrived in Ottawa for the start

of their tour of Canada and Los Angeles.

Gone was Kate's version of stewardess chic, replaced by a chic lace shift--the Erdem Cecile dress. I like the choice. Photos via The Daily Mail UK.

Erdem Resort 2011 via style.com

Accessory-wise Kate went with the L.K. Bennett Sledge2 pumps, that mystery nude clutch and her hair styled half up, likely a real help in the wind.

Kate also wore the cabochon sapphire earrings she sported at her official engagement announcement at Clarence House (worn with that iconic blue Issa dress). According to Diana's Jewels these earrings feature "a sapphire oval cabochon set in yellow gold bezel hangs from a bezel set diamond stud."

The site also points out that this isn't the first time we've seen the earrings. Also, they're part of a set--Kate sported the necklace to the wedding of Lady Rose Windsor in 2008. And, seriously, we know there's been a lot of Waifey Katey talk lately, but the girl has never been big. What we can't get over is her face. Sometimes she looks like a completely different person. No? Just us?

Kate Middleton Wears White (Again!) at Wimbledon

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Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon along with Prince William sporting one of her go-to colours of late: white.

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This time Kate wore a the tiered and pleated Moriah Dress from Temperley London paired with her trusty nude Sledge2 pumps from L.K. Bennett, that mystery nude clutch, and her new sapphire earrings and monogrammed bracelet. Fresh, pretty and happy we'd say.

via blogher.com

If you're interested, Temperley is releasing the dress,

you can register here.