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.

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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.

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

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Kate's Jimmy Choo Accessories

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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.

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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.

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Kate is carrying her LK Bennett Natalie Clutch.

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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.

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

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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!