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

Kate Middleton's Navy Suede Pump Found?

We've been trying to ID the navy suede pumps that Kate Middleton has been sporting lately, but have come up pretty much empty. Prada, Choo, Sanderson, none seemed right. Then we happened on the above collage from the lovely Kate Middleton Style blog. An eagle eyed reader of the blog suggested that Kate's pumps may be the Belle and Mimi Suede Pointed Court Shoe from Barratts. They look like a pretty good match to us.

Kate's navy pumps also look similar to the Ralph Lauren Ceara Pointed Suede Pumps, although we're not sure if these come in navy. The purple is available on net-a-porter. We'd love to know what you think!

Royal Tour of North America: Day 5 - William and Kate Land in Yellowknife

Hair tamed and straightened, and back in a skirt (or dress), Kate Middleton arrived in Yellowknife this evening. Gone were the adorable humidity-havoced curls and jeggings and back was the polish we've come to expect from the Duchess of Cambridge.

Kate also wore the same Ted Baker trench, Kiki Mcdonough citrine drop earrings and mystery navy pumps she was seen sporting earlier in the day.

Royal Tour of North America: Day 5 - Kate's Nautical McQueen

Very nautical. Very Anne of Green Gables. That was Kate Middleton today in Prince Edward Island. The Duchess wore a white dress that featured navy stripes from Alexander McQueen.

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The 20s inspired frock was previously worn by Sarah

Jessica Parker (in the opposite colourway) in 2006.

Kate's navy suede pumps remain a mystery.

The Duchess wore her hair in a ponytail and

accessorized with her diamond-and-sapphire earrings.

We're feeling this McQueen on Kate.

 It's classic, but with a twist.

Happy Fourth of July!

Photos: The Globe and Mail / National Post

Old School Stylings: Kate Middleton in Blue Brocade Coat at Nicholas van Cutsem's Wedding

Kate Middleton looked regal in cornflower blue at the 2009 wedding of Nicholas van Cutsem to Alice Hadden-Paton. Kate paired the blue brocade Jane Troughton coat with a silvery dress, white and blue floral hat by Jane Corbett, and a pair of mystery navy suede court shoes.

The coat-over-frock really is Kate's favoured wedding look and one that makes sense. Not only can she preserve the mystery of the dress underneath, but she can also get two looks in one--more conservative for church and a flirty dress for dancing later.

Kate was also seen wearing what looks like the Asprey button necklace, a citrine cocktail ring and a patterned blue leather frame clutch.