Newsy Stuff

I have always been a big fan of the "story behind the story". Amy Williams at the Daily Mail has written a really interesting article about the behind the scenes stories of the Royal Wedding. She interviews some key players in the big day (including Kate's hairstylist, the royal photographer and the guy who opened the car door for Kate, among others). It's really fascinating to hear what people who were so close to the action were experiencing and thinking. Read it HERE.

As we wait for Kate & Will's big trip to North America it is being reported that Kate has chosen not to keep a lady-in-waiting. It has been suggested that her sister, Pippa, might fill this role. Many believe it might be the only way for the two to remain so close, as there is speculation that the Royals will attempt to isolate Kate from her family. This remains to be seen, but for now Kate and Will continue to take a low-key approach to royal life. The choice to not have a lady-in-waiting is said to be one that will be given a trial run, until Kate is more comfortable and can determine if she will truly needs one. It may seem strange to be waffling on a decision of whether one requires a person in one's life whose role is to help one get dressed, but we must remember that on a visit such as the one Kate & Will are making to North America, Kate will be required to wear at least two and possibly three outfits a day. In fact, though the term is old fashioned, there are many celebrities in today's world that employ such people. They just happen to call them stylists. Kate will have some help planning her wardrobe for the trip and is expected to wear a mix of designer and high street fashions. (get ready REISS!)

As always, we will be on it.

Kate & William Meet the Obamas

Back from their honeymoon and looking rested, tan and happy, the newlyweds greeted Barack and Michelle Obama at Buckingham Palace. Kate is wearing Reiss once again. The camel colored shift is called the Shola bandage dress. It is still available on the Reiss website for £175. It also comes in blue.

all images via Daily Mail
 

Kate's clutch is from Anya Hindmarch.

UPDATE: The dress can also be purchased at ASOS.

Keeping Up with Pippa

Pippa in Madrid wearing a strapless, polka dot dress by Theory:

 

 

 

 

photo via People

 

 

 

 

 

and about that handbag. She was also carrying it the day after the wedding:

 

The bag is from Modalu London and they are re-issuing it as the "Pippa". I'm beginning to see a pattern here. Pre-orders are being taken now for £149. Find it HERE.

North Island the Seychelles

Check out the incredible resort on the Seychelles North Island where Kate & Will are honeymooning! Click the link for pictures of the villa . . . http://www.north-island.com/villas.html. Wow.

Kate's Shoes

LK Bennett is re-issuing the black patent Greta wedge - made famous by Kate when she stepped out onto the lawn in them the day after her wedding. The shoes will be available early June for about £150. Oh, and they are now called the Kate wedge. Yup. Kate has her own wedge.

Do we even like these? I really hope she makes some more interesting shoe choices in the future.

Despite repeated requests, the jeweler Robinson Pelham will not be replicating the earrings Kate wore on her wedding day to be made available to the general public.

You can, however, buy a replica pair from Kenneth Jay Lane's QVC shop for $39.

This is the fragrance Kate wore on her wedding day. It has been in such demand that there is now a waiting list for the next batch, due to be available this summer. It's called White Gardenia Petals by Illuminum. The fragrance was created by Michael Boadi and is available exclusively at Roullier White for £70 (with an additional £35 delivery fee to the US). The artisan perfumery describes the scent as "fragrant as a bouquet of white flowers, quivering in the gentle April breeze, this is a delicate and nuanced scent. The top notes of gardenia and wisps of lily dance around the heart notes of ylang ylang, muguet and jasmine, which bring a further trio of white flowers into play". Ok, then.

Just a normal housewife . . .

With a £85,000. ring on her finger!

photo via

Seven days ago, the Duchess of Cambridge was walking down the aisle of Westminster Abbey in a bespoke Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding gown.
Two days ago, she was weilding a Waitrose shopping trolley as she went into the Anglesey branch of the supermarket.
You can take the girl out of the King’s Road, but not, seemingly, vice versa. Kate looks every inch the Sloane ranger, dressed in a pair of French Sole brown mock-croc ballet pumps (£92), a pair of faded black Hudson skinny jeans (costing a whopping £195,  the brand is her favourite), a long-line  white cashmere v-neck jumper and green frilled shrug.
She’s also wearing the same pair of Hope Egg earrings (by Links of London £275) that appeared in the couple’s official engagement photo taken by Mario Testino.

Keep Calm . . .

Honeymoon News

tropical print bird dress

The latest from Clarence House is that Will & Kate are to honeymoon later this month at a private island in the Indian Ocean. I'm guessing close to the Seychelles or the Maldives. Based on how exclusive and private this place is, it doesn't look like we will be seeing any pictures of Kate in her honeymoon trousseau. Just as well, to leave them in peace. Here are some of the things she purchased on King's Road the week before the wedding at Warehouse. The poppy-print strapless dress is £60. The feather-print one shoulder dress is £45. The tropical bird print dress is sold out (it was £65.). These are all from Warehouse, but can also be found at House of Fraser. The blue Zara dress she was spotted in the day after the wedding is sold out. You have to wonder how these retailers are reacting the the Kate-craze. Everything she wears is going to be in hyper-demand. But, it also remains to be seen whether she will continue to don High Street frocks once she is in full Duchess mode.

poppy print strapless

feather print one shoulder

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, stepped out on her first day as a royal in a £49.99 dress. This is why we love this woman! The cornflower blue dress is from Zara. Her black wedges (the same pair she wore shopping in Kings Road last week) are from L.K. Bennett. I don't know if the ribbon belt she is wearing came with the dress, but, paired with the tailored jacket, it gives the outfit a preppy twist. They are headed to the helicopter and a quiet weekend at an undisclosed location. They have postponed a proper honeymoon. The Duke will head back to work next week as a search and rescue pilot while Kate presumably settles into their new home - another undisclosed location. It will obviously be in Wales, close to Will's base. Now, I am totally curious about what their home life will be like. Will they live in a royal residence? Will they buy their own house? If so, who will decorate it? So many questions!! Well, I do hope they are having a lovely and quiet weekend.