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!

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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.

The Duchess Recycles Black and White Zara for Friend's Wedding

After the Trooping the Colour, Kate Middleton did a quick change to attend the wedding of old friend Sam Waley-Cohen to Bella Ballin. Who, you ask? Well, ol' Sam has the distinction of being the man who is said to have brought Will and Kate back together after their 2007 split.

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Kate, ever considerate of her sartorial choices, seemed to play down her look so as not to overshadow the bride (well, at least she tried), choosing a slim, monochromatic Zara dress that we last saw her wear outside Boujis nightclub in 2007. The Duchess stuck with the black Treacy hat she wore earlier and also wore her Links of London Bubble Earrings, and the same black Prada pumps and Anya Hindmarch Maud clutch that she wore when meeting with the Obamas earlier this month.

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We totally love that Kate recycles her fashions (and we're glad she got rid of that belt, too). She's great at making everything old look new again. What we can't get over is how different Kate looks these days.

And, Pippa, you were on shaky ground with us to start with. Your Royal Hotness or whatever they're calling you these days (we prefer Harry's rumored nickname for her--Commando--bwah!), you've failed miserably with this ensemble. Mother-of-the-brideish is putting it mildly. Ugly and ill-fitting is about right.

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Think Kate's the only royal who knows the benefits of shopping their closet?

Nuh uh says Beatrice. Ms. York showed up at the wedding in the

same purple blazer and hat she was seen sporting in 2009.

We love the clutch! 

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The happy couple!

 

 

Kate Dazzles in Sparkly Jenny Packham at the ARK Gala

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There are certain times when you see someone in a particular dress or outfit and you just know that the sartorial gods are pleased. Such was our reaction when we spotted Kate Middleton in pale pink and sequined Jenny Packham at the ARK Gala. The Duchess looked relaxed, young, happy, feminine--in short, this dress was made for her (although not, you know, literally).

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Anyone still think that Kate can't do high fashion as well as she does high street? This is your notice. The Duchess seems to be ready to play in the big leagues, and while we'll likely never see her in anything too fashion forward this definitely seems a step in the right direction.

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Kate's pink ankle-strap shoes with bow are the Agata from fave L.K. Bennett and her pink satin box clutch is via Prada. Kate once again wore Links of London jewelry, this time the Effervescence Bubble Stiletto Earrings.

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And have we mentioned that we're almost as obsessed with Gossip Girl as we are with KMidd? Well, we are. And we just know that somewhere Blair Waldorf is smiling (and scheming, naturally) knowing she bested Middleton by donning a very similar Packham first, although if you'll recall Blair's wasn't floor-length.

So who do you think wore Packham better - Kate or Blair?

Or do you love both princesses-in-waiting equally?

Kate Middleton Goes Grocery Shopping, Looks Casually Chic

Kate Middleton seems to be settling into her new role as housewife to an army officer with some gusto. And KMidd also seems determined to remind the world that she's a normal girl, just like us. Well...except for the royal title and all that.

The newly minted Duchess of Cambridge was seen sailing into a grocery store in Angelsey looking like one of those perfectly groomed girls we kinda feel honour bound to hate. You know the type, that wonderfully smooth, blown-out hair and casual outfits that never veer into stained sweatpant territory (we're not admitting anything.)

For her shopping trip to Waitrose, Kate sported a cashmere Minnie Rose green frilled shrug wrap with a white sweater and dark Hudson skinny jeans. Catherine also wore a pair of mock-croc London Sole flats (we were just thinking how rarely we see KMidd in flats) and the same Links of London Hope Egg earrings she wore for her engagement pics.

Kate's Engagement Picture Links of London Earrings

Want to get your hands on the white topaz, egg-shaped earrings Kate Middleton was sporting in her official engagement portrait, photographed by Mario Testino?

Look no further than Links of London, who have been selling the Hope Egg earrings since 2006.



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Kate & William's Official Engagement Portraits

Let's say it all together now: Awwwww. That's the exact reaction we had when we spotted Prince William and Kate Middleton's official engagement photos. The casual one, anyway. They look all happy and smiley like. Not surprisingly, both portraits were taken by Mario Testino, who famously photographed Princess Diana and who would totally be our pick if we ever needed to get photographed for the cover of Vanity Fair or something. We're just saying. It could happen. A girl needs to be prepared.

Kate's Whistles Blouse

Trying to figure out where Kate's embroidered blouse is from but don't recall seeing it on the runway? That's because it was never there. Oh, you think, so it must be custom made in some kind of priceless silk, right? Wrong. C'mon lovelies, we're in the middle of a recession and conspicuous consumption is so passé. Kate Middleton knows where it's at. We love us a fab fashionista, but what we love even more is a bargainista who can look like a million bucks wearing something that cost $24.99. Not that Kate's blouse was that cheap, but still. Close enough. And it's two years old. From Whistles.  

William is wearing a Turnbull and Asser shirt and a Brunello Cucinelli sweater. We were all ready to give props to Wills' dreamy sweater when we heard that it really belongs to Testino. See? We knew the man had taste! Now if only he'd call us...

Okay, so this formal pic is nice and all but doesn't really do much for us. Taken in the Council Chamber linked to Clarence house the photo is a little too Madame Tussauds for our taste. Anyhoo, William stayed faithful to Turnbull and Asser while Kate went with Reiss' Nannette dress with Links of London earrings.

We're not sure where the hype ends and the truth begins, but apparently both garments worn by the future princess were already hanging in her closet. If you'd like to snag a blouse for yourself Whistles is re-releasing the style in early 2011 and rechristening it the Kate (cha-ching!) Reiss is also looking to re-release the Nannette, likely in January of 2011.

There is one thing that has us stumped. It's been reported that Kate did her own make-up for the engagement shoot. WTH? Why? Sorry Kate, but that's a little too Bargainista, even for us.