Friday 27 March 2015

Kate in Mulberry for Final Engagement and Kate Sightings...

Today the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the day in South Kensington with their first visit being to the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust.
photo via The Daily Mail

The Duchess of Cambridge greeted Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon on the couple's arrival.
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The Duchess was then given a posy of flowers by 10-year-old Mia, who is the niece of Stephen Lawrence.
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Kate chatted to students who were taking part in a role playing lesson about the workings of a British court.
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The couple met with staff and volunteers in the reception before seeing the Harris Academy Law Workshop in the Stephen Lawrence Centre's lecture room. The couple also saw some of Stephen Lawrence's architectural work.
photo via The Daily Mail

The couple then visited Christ Church where they watched an Arts Showcase programme by XLP.
photo via The Daily Mail

The couple then visited Hazel Grove Estate where they will view an XLP-r8 Community Bus and the XLP Mobile Recording Studio. 
photo via The Daily Mail

The Duchess repeated her Mulberry Cerise Coat that she wore last year in New York.
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The Duchess of Cambridge wore the coat without the tights and gloves this time. It is not much of a surprise considering the weather contrasts!
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The Mulberry Double-Breasted Coat originally retailed for £1,500 before selling out.

The Duchess wore her Stuart Weitzman Power Pumps and carried her Mulberry Bayswater Clutch.

She also wore her new Kiki McDonough Classic Morganite and Diamond Cushion Drop Earrings which are now back in stock for £3,400.

Copy Kate
If you want to copy the Duchess in a hot pink coat then why not opt for the Ted Baker Belted Wrap Coat which is available for £299. It is a nice option for cold Spring days, when the weather is cool but want to start wearing brighter colours! Team the coat with contrasting black heels such as the Aldo Lindsay Heels which are available for £65 and the Kurt Geiger Daphne Clutch which is on sale for £49. Add a splash of glamour with Thomas Sabo earrings.

The Duchess looked lovely today - I especially thought her hair was looking very glossy and nice today too!
photo via The Daily Mail

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Last Thursday the Duchess of Cambridge took Prince George to the London Science Museum. They spent most of their time at the Pattern Pod which is a 'multi-sensory' gallery.

A source told People magazine: "They seemed to enjoy themselves. It's lovely that she feels she can bring George here." 

Last Saturday the Duchess went shopping at Zara. 
With thanks to Kate & Pippa Style for the photographs...

She was spotted purchasing the Leather Bulchers which are described are a unisex shoe for newborns and retail for £17.99.

Not wanting to leave Prince George out, Kate was also spotted shopping at Trotters where she purchased the Start-Rite Flexy Soft Milan Leather Casual Shoes which have sold out!

Kate wore her Zara Straight-Cut Coat in dusty pink, which originally retailed for £79.99 but went into the sale and sold out at £29.99. The coat is oversized so ideal for concealing a bump.

The Duchess also wore a dress underneath the coat with black tights and her Russell and Bromley Charge It Boots which are now sold out.

With Easter approaching the Duchess of Cambridge has reportedly being Easter egg shopping at The Conran Shop

They have a selection of Easter eggs including: Rococo Chocolates Set of Six Praline-Filled Hen's Eggs, Prestat Sea Salt Caramel & Dark Chocolate Easter Egg and the Prestat Red Velvet Truffle Easter Egg.

Yesterday the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attended the Memorial Service for Richard Meade at Bath Cathedral. Thanks again to Kate & Pippa Style for the photograph...

The Duchess of Cambridge re-wore her Beulah London Chiara Coat from last weeks Afghanistan service at St Paul's Cathedral.
photo via The Daily Mail

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Also today, Prince Charles released a video of him talking about Earth Hour. In the background a photo of Prince Charles and Prince George could be clearly seen.
photo via The Daily Mail

This comes a few weeks after it was revealed that Prince Charles doesn't get to see his grandson very often, because it is thought that the Middleton's spend a lot of time with him. However, it is only a rumour and has not been officially confirmed!

Prince George looks incredibly cute in blue dungarees and a white sun hat!
photo via The Daily Mail

We are not expecting to see the Duchess again now until the royal baby is born - however I will keep you all updated if anything happens or Kate is spotted out and about!

Wednesday 18 March 2015

Kate Wears Spots for a Day in Woolwich..

The Duchess of Cambridge fulfilled another engagement today and it was thought to be her last one before going on maternity leave, however, it has now been said that the Duchess may have one more engagement to fulfil before going on maternity leave.
photo via The Daily Mail

The Duchess was visiting Brookhill Children's Centre in Woolwich where she met with families who are being helped by Home-Start. Home-Start is a charity that supports troubled or vulnerable parents.
photo via The Daily Mail

Kate seemed to enjoy her visit where she met children and parents and enjoyed biscuits and coffee, whilst she talked to them.
photo via The Daily Mail

Kate seemed particularly taken by a 3-month old baby called Francesca.
photo via The Daily Mail

The Duchess of Cambridge removed her coat inside and did not wear it when she left.
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The Duchess of Cambridge arrived looking fresh-faced and wearing a black coat we have seen on previous occasions, most notable in October 2012 when she went to Loulou's with Prince William. The coat features jet pockets, single buttoning and has a fringed edge. It has been revealed today that the coat was created for Kate by her private dress maker.
photos via The Daily Mail

Underneath the Duchess wore a new maternity dress by ASOS. The Wrap Skater Dress in Spot Print with 3/4 Sleeve is still available for £35.

The Duchess teamed the dress with her Mulberry Bayswater Clutch and Stuart Weitzman Power Pumps.

She also wore her Kiki McDonough Morganite & Diamond Cushion Drop Earrings and Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch.
The Duchess also wore her Mappin & Webb Fortune White Gold Pendant which is available for £3,950. The Duchess hasn't worn this pendant in a while and so it was nice to see it make an appearance again.

The Duchess chose to wait her hair in her classic Chelsea Blow Dry style. 
photo via The Daily Mail

It was a lovely look for the Duchess and very much reminded me of a winter version of her Topshop/Ralph Lauren outfit she wore in May 2013, when she was pregnant with Prince George.

Copy Kate
If you want to get dotty in a dress like Kate then why not try Dorothy Perkins Long Sleeve Print Dress which is currently on sale for £20. Team the dress with Aldo's Lindsay Court Shoes will take the look from day to evening. Choose an elegant black clutch like Kate too with Aldo's Whitebread Clutch. Add a touch of colour to your monochrome ensemble with pink earrings by Thomas Sabo, not as incredible as Kate's but a good replica for a much for affordable price of £55.85.
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The Duchess of Cambridge also finally asked the question we discussed the other day - when is she due? The Duchess told mother's today that she is due "late next month", so it looks like it will be a while before we all start baby watching!

Another three engagements have been announced for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge too on Friday 27th March. This supports the idea that Kate isn't due till the end of April.

They will both be in South Kensington today with the first visit being to the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust where they will meet board members and tour the facility. The second visit will be to  Christ Church where they will watch an Arts Showcase programme by XLP. The final visit of the day will be to the Hazel Grove Estate where they will view an XLP-r8 Community Bus and the XLP Mobile Recording Studio.

It is nice to see Kate keeping a busy calendar in her second pregnancy and hopefully it will keep the negative comments away from people who claimed Kate didn't pull her weight during her first pregnancy!

Tuesday 17 March 2015

Duke & Duchess of Cambridge at the St Patrick's Day Parade

Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the annual St Patrick's Day Parade at Mons Barracks.
photo via The Daily Mail

The Duchess presented the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards with a sprig of shamrock...
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...including the collar or the mascot, Irish wolfhound Domhnall.
photo via The Daily Mail

Following the parade the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared a drink inside. Prince William chose Guinness whilst the Duchess stuck to water.
photo via The Daily Mail

The Duchess wore a new coat today by Catherine Walker. To everyone's surprise she chose to wear brown today not green!
photo via The Daily Mail

For the last three years the Duchess has worn green. Although I like the green for St Patrick's Day, it is likely that the Duchess will be taking part in this event for many years to come and it was unrealistic to think that she would be wearing green every year.

The Duchess teamed the coat with her Lock & Co Betty Boop hat in chocolate brown. This is the same hat she chose for her first St Patrick's Day parade in 2012.
photo via The Daily Mail

She wore her hair in a beautiful up-do.

She also wore her Emmy London Valerie heels in chocolate brown which are still available for £400.

The Duchess borrowed the Queen's shamrock gold brooch again and wore a sprig of shamrock underneath. (please excuse the blurry photo)

She also chose to wear her Kiki McDonough Citrine Pear Drop Earrings which retail for £495.

Copy Kate
If you want copy Kate's style from today's event and be a vision in brown then why not try starting with the James Lakeland Boucle Coat which is currently on sale at House of Fraser for £139. It has a metallic thread running through it which makes it suitable for both day or evening. Add some vintage glamour to the outfit with these court shoes by Modcloth which are around $40 or £28. If you want a pair of yellow stone drop earrings like Kate's but without the price tag then why not opt for Carat Round Border Set Drops in Fancy Yellow Diamond which are available for £245 - half the price of Kate's but still a bit of a splurge!
I hope you like my Copy Kate outfit! We will be back tomorrow when the Duchess of Cambridge visits Brookhill Children's Centre in Woolwich.