Kate’s first outfit, an off-white REISS dress (the same one she wore in the couple’s official engagement photos), a patriotic maple leaf brooch borrowed from Queen Elizabeth (presented to her by the Queen mom when she first visited Canada in 1939), and a crimson red maple leaf fascinator by Sylvia Fletcher at Lock and Co. Normally we’d consider her bright red pumps matchy-matchy, but worn in the Nation’s capital on Canada Day – they’re the perfect finishing touch.
Moving from Ottawa to Yellowknife, Canada, Will and Kate joined the locals in a street hockey game. Her linen dress is by Danish-born British high street designer Malene Birger. Catherine opted to stay on the sidelines and cheer for the Duke, reportedly explaining that if not for her nude L.K. Bennett heels, she would have joined in the game herself. She had me at nude heels…
Lastly, her Highness wore a navy lace dress called “the Cecile dress” designed by Erdem. The dress can be found in their pre-spring 2012 collection. Kate paired her stunning navy lace dress with her L.K.Bennett Sledge2 patent nude pumps. Her style is so classic, and so-spot-on PRINCESS PERFECT!
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.
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”.
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Photos (all scrolling): Prince William Arthur Philip Louis of Wales and Kate Middleton:Splash News
Within hours after the Royal announcement last week, Kate’s blue Issa London dress sold out. The dress retails for about $600, and while it’s not longer available we can all dress like a Princess-soon-to-be-Queen in a gray-take, or a similar blue style. Jewelry designers are already matching Kate’s blue sapphire and diamond engagement sparkler, just as they did when William’s mom, Diana, Princess of Wales first wore it in the early ’80s. Truly a full-circle moment for the monarchy.
When Prince Charles proposed to Diana in 1981, she chose this oval blue sapphire engagement ring from a selection by Garrard Jewelers. It weighs 18 carats and is surrounded by 14 small diamonds in an elegant cluster setting. The ring was a piece in the regular Garrard catalog, and could be purchased by anyone… Anyone with a spare 28,000 British pounds (equal to $65,000 USD at 1981 exchange rates). Of course today it’s value can be summed up in one word: PRICELESS.
To the future King and Queen of England, Leaders of the Monarchy and Commonwealth Nations…
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