J Brands fit for a Princess!

Kate shows us J Brand jeans really are EVERY girl’s go-to! If it’s good enough for a Royal…

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Photo: Kate Middleton c/o: jbrand.com

Kate wasn’t all formal while visiting Canada this month. She let her hair down in Navy J Brand 811 Luxe Twills. While I’m still a fan of the rainbow of skinny pants we’re seeing this summer, I’m also a sucker for navy. Not to mention, they offer the perfect backdrop to complement her gorgeous ring.

 

Princess Kate

Kate Middleton, her Royal Highness Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore ‘LK Bennett’ black patent wedges the day after her wedding, shown with new husband; William, Duke of Cambridge.

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Photo: Kate Middleton and Prince William (Duke of Cambridge) c/o http://www.gossipcop.com

Last Friday’s Royal festivities are still top of mind for many – whether you’ve had your fill of Will and Kate, we’ll definitely be seeing the new Duchess of Cambridge’s style influences for years to come. Kate’s classic, elegant and understated outfits emphasis her long and lean figure – without trying too hard. Above she’s wearing British designer LK Bennett’s black patent “Greta” cork wedges. Paired with a blue chiffon dress (notice the thin black belt) and black jacket… Kate’s a 10!

So let’s take a style cue from the newest member of the Royal family – starting with “less is more”.


a wedding fit for a Queen

Photos: Kate Middleton www.starandstyle.com; www.westfieldstylenotes.com; www.shibawi.com

“Marry Prince William? I’d love that. Who wouldn’t want to be a princess?” – Britney Spears

Sorry Brit, that ship has sailed.

This Friday, April 29th marks one of the biggest days in nuptial history. Prince William of Wales KG FRS (William Arthur Philip Louis; born June, 21st 1982), the elder son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and the late Diana, Princess of Wales – will marry Catherine Elizabeth “Kate” Middleton (born January 9th, 1982). In full royal-fashion, their Westminster Abbey wedding has earned the UK a bank holiday. After their engagement was announced last year (November 16th, 2010), the world has been counting down to the big day. Who will Kate be wearing? It’s rumored to be the British fashion house of the late Alexander McQueen. 4 more days… until the festivities begin at 4am EST.

Matt Lauer and Meredith Viera will host a NBC Royal Special Wednesday, and E! News will also be on the scene. Not to mention the blogosphere and press coverage from the 1,000 BBC and 400 CNN workers assigned to the wedding. For those of us without an invite (or plane ticket), we can wake up in the early North America hours to our TVs and royal-high-tea. I’ve already got a date.

And for the countless women (myself included) following Kate’s style – her red suit above is Luisa Spangoli, paired with a Hollie de Keyser belt purchased from a Knightsbridge boutique. Her trench coat is by Burberry – selling out within one day of her wearing it (how Oprah-effect). And finally, her hot-blue dress worn while attending a wedding at St Andrews with William is by Issa. Her go-to London designer also responsible for her November engagement announcement dress. While Kate’s turned down offers to grace the cover of VOGUE, and keeps quiet while William shines – we can’t help but LOVE this girl next door turned princess and future Queen of England. Not bad.

What will she be wearing next? Her family’s new coat of arms. It just keeps getting better for Kate.