Update - Alice Temperley Armonia Blouse

Hello Everyone! I just wanted to let you know I got an email from Lucy at Temperley London. The Armonia blouse (Kate's Rodeo Blouse), will be available in December. So, add it to your Christmas list. More about the blouse in my earlier post HERE.

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Kate in Alexander McQueen

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the families of riot victims in Birmingham today. Kate wore a military style McQueen top and skirt:

photos via Daily Mail

Both pieces, the military silk georgette blouse and the embellished wool-crepe skirt, as well as other military inspired McQueen pieces can be found at Net-A-Porter. Click HERE.

Kate's Sebago Bala Moccasins

After Kate wore these Sebago Bala Moccasins, the company sold 700 pairs in one week. They are sort of a cross between a boat shoe and a mocassin.

I used to have a pair of brown leather driving moccasins similar to these and I loved them. I wore them out and have always intended to buy a new pair, but never got around to it. While you can no longer get these from Sebago, I did find a few very similar alternatives.

This version, the Reagan Campus Driver by Frye is probably the most similar. It comes in 12 colors and is available at Zappos.

This version, the UGG Voyageur is on sale at Zappos. The tassle dresses it up a bit, and these have the awesome UGG sheepskin lining. They are available in 2 colors.

More on the boat shoe side of things, we have the Cole Haan Air Tali. I have heard good things about these Cole Haan Air shoes - very comfy. These come in 4 color combinations and are available at Zappos.

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Kate's Blazer Look

More Kate inspired looks from H&M's fall collection:

My favorite is this last one. Only £34.99 in the UK and $29.99 in the US (click on your country to link).

Kate's Rodeo Blouse

Back when Kate wore this, I was more focused on the jeans. Now, Alice by Temperley has the 'Armonia' blouse on their website as 'coming soon'. Even better, IMHO, is the Armonia dress available in the same print.

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Love the dress:

 The embroidered detail is gorgeous.

The website does not say when the pieces will be available, but you can sign up for the Alice by Temperley newsletter HERE.

Kate's Look for Less

I just received the H&M fall catalogue and I spotted several knock-off Kate looks. I'll feature them here this week. First, is this dress - H&M's take on the navy lace Erdem shift that Kate wore on her arrival in Canada. I love this lace look - it's so fresh and it accomplishes that rare thing of combining a classic fabric with a fresh style. I love it when that happens.

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  H&M's version is black (also available in ivory) and a bit shorter than Kate's Erdem. It's also available and affordable - two things we can't say about the Erdem.  If you are in the UK, find it here, if you are in the US find it here!

Kate's LK Bennett Sliver Sandals

We loved the strappy LK Bennett sandals Kate wore to the polo match in Santa Barbara on Saturday. They are no longer available in taupe, but LK Bennett is now offering them in this gorgeous snake print.

They are currently available in all sizes. Find them HERE.

Kate at BAFTA in Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

Kate dazzled in pale lilac Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen at the BAFTA event on Saturday night. She accessorized the Grecian inspired gown with Jimmy Choo accessories, a diamond bracelet and diamond chandelier earrings on loan from the Queen.

all photos via Daily Mail

Of course, what I was most excited to see, were the Jimmy Choo accessories. Kate carried the metallic  Ubai clutch and wore the silver Vamp sandals. I'm so excited about these that they are getting their own post here.

photos via Daily Mail

She is looking every inch the modern princess in this dress. It's good to be the (future) queen.

photo via Daily Mail

Kate's Jimmy Choo Accessories

photos via Daily Mail

Kate looked amazing at the BAFTA dinner on Saturday night in Los Angeles. Though, it's hard to top diamond chandelier earrings borrowed from the Queen, I was very excited to see her wearing Jimmy Choo for her sandals and clutch.

The Ubai clutch is sold out in the metallic color, but is available in black at Nordstrom. The Vamp sandals are available in a range of colors at Jimmy Choo and the metallic sandals are available for pre-order at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Kate at Polo Match in Jenny Packham Floral Dress

Kate chose a handpainted floral dress by Jenny Packham to watch her husband play polo in Santa Barbara on Saturday.

photo via Daily Mail

photo via Daily Mail

 

The most exciting part of any of this is that she is NOT WEARING PANTYHOSE!!! I am so proud of her. And sandals! Really cute sandals! And a bracelet! It's almost too much all at once. So exciting. Now, the shoes and sandals are from LK Bennett (and of course sold out), but this is definite progress. The clutch is the 'Natalie' and apparently they are re-stocking if you want to sign up. The sandals are the 'Sliver' sandal in taupe. She is also wearing her Kiki McDonough citrine drop earrings, first seen at the Epsom Derby and her "C" charm bracelet, a gift from Camilla, first spotted at the Irish Guard Ceremony.

Kate's Green Diane VonFurstenberg Maja Dress

One would think I might be more excited to see Kate in one of my favorite designers, the iconic DVF, but this is just not working for the Duchess.

photo via Daily Mail

 

There are a lot of things at play here. Kate wore this dress to a reception held outdoors in LA in the evening. I will say it again - why is she wearing panyhose (or tights, or whatever name you want to give outdated leg coverings)? In addition, as much as I love DVF, her clothes are probably not the best choice for Kate. Diane VonFurstenberg is one of the few big designers who truly understands how to dress a real woman's body - meaning curves. Most of her clothes are designed to flatter a typical curvy woman's body. You can make it work on tall and thin, but you need to pay attention to how the dress is belted and draped. Clearly, Kate has not done that here. Lacking curves, Kate is always going to do better wearing something with a defined waist. (like the Roksanda from earlier or the Malene Birger bullet dress). Lastly, the simplicity of DVF's dresses always call for interesting accessories and I LOVE that Kate is carrying the snake print DVF Lytton Clutch, but a beautiful necklace, a fabulous pair of shoes or chunky bracelet would be the defining style statement.

All of that being said, I am very excited to see Kate wearing one of my favorite designers. DVF can be found here, here and here. The clutch is sold out in this print, but the same style is available in other colors (same print) and other patterns at the above links.

Here is another similar one I found at ShopBop.

Kate & Will Arrive in Los Angeles

Kate chose a Roksanda Ilinsic dress for their arrival in Los Angeles. The wool crepe 'Peridot' dress is a very pale grey or lavender with a draping detail at the collar.

photos via Daily Mail

Kate is carrying her LK Bennett Natalie Clutch.

photo via Daily Mail

The dress is not available anywhere, but similar items from Roksanda can be found on Net-A-Porter, Brown's and Matches. The clutch is currently out of stock, but you can sign up to be notified when it becomes available. I don't have information on the shoes, and frankly if you are interested in these shoes, you are on your own, because they are hideous my friend. I'm not really understanding the nude accessories with this dress anyway. They seem to be her default, and while neutral accessorizing is usually a good default, it does not always work. Where are those silver shoes she wore with the grey Catherine Walker dress? Those would have worked much better with this. The dress is pretty, but overall, I am confused by what is going on here.

Kate & Will off To America

And I am off to Edinburgh for the weekend!! Have a lovely weekend and see you in a few days.

Kate at The Rodeo in Goldsign Jeans and Alice Temperley Shirt

For their trip to the Calgary Rodeo, Kate wore an Alice by Temperley blouse and Goldsign jeans.

photos via Daily Mail

Kate's cowboy boots (looks like she brought these from home):

photo via Daily Mail

Kate is wearing Goldsign's Passion Boot Cut jeans. They are available online at Shopbop.

I'm off to Stratford Upon Avon to spend time with friends in town. More posts tonight!