Showing posts with label Stella McCartney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stella McCartney. Show all posts

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Day Six of the Commonwealth Games is Chock-Full of Engagements

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The Duchess began her day at Home Nation House where she attended a reception hosted by SportsAid. She is a patron of the charity, which funds the budding stars of British sport. Their past successes have included Daley Thompson, Tanni Grey-Thompson and Linford Christie.

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At the event, Kate visited mentoring sessions led by tennis player Laura Robson, former world champion open-water swimmer Keri-Anne Payne, Glasgow 2014 Team Wales captain Aled Davies and 2002 Commonwealth Games silver medalist Steve Parry.

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Meanwhile, Princes Harry and William visited Coach Core, a Royal Foundation they head which helps teenagers get qualifications in coaching and leadership.

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The royal trio reunited with a stop-off at Glasgow's Hampden Park. The young royals were snapped enjoying the athletics alongside Lord Sebastian Coe, which included watching English triple-jumper Greg Rutherford, Scottish hurdler Eilidh Child and Kenyan runner David Rudisha compete.

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The last engagement of the day was a visit to the Athletes’ Village where they met with some of the host nation's medal winners, including Usain Bolt and Sir Chris Hoy.

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Olympian Sir Chris Hoy and chieftain of the village, gave the royals a tour of the site and were then encouraged to take part in a few traditional games.

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The Duchess recycled her vibrant blue 'Ridley Stretch Cady Dress' ($695/£515) by Stella McCartney for the fourth time. It features a round neck, short sleeves, a fitted waist, an A-line skirt, inverted pleat details and a concealed rear zip closure.

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Kate wore the dress twice in summer 2012, once with a Cartier statement necklace to a private viewing at the National Portrait Gala, and once underneath her navy Smythe blazer with gold buttons to watch Andy Murray in an Olympic tennis game at Wimbledon.

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The last time we saw the Duchess in her Stella McCartney knee-length shift dress was when she touched down in Canberra on the 2014 New Zealand/Australia Tour.

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Clutch on the right is Stuart Weitzman for Russel & Bromley 'Muse'
Clutch on the left could possibly be the new 'Emmy' bespoke clutch
Photo courtesy of a follower on WKW
 
This time, Kate wore the frock with her navy Smythe blazer, her navy Stuart Weitzman 'Corkswoon' wedges and a matching suede navy clutch (it could possibly be a bespoke Emmy clutch with thanks to followers on WKW).
 
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Kiki McDonough
 
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Completing her outfit, the Duchess wore her gold Kiki McDonough Citrine Drop earrings, her Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, and her gold Asprey necklace featuring charms from the Woodland Collection.
 
Update 8/5/2014
 
'My Small Obsessions' on FB/L.K. Bennett
 
Thanks to 'My Small Obsessions' on FB, Kate's clutch has been officially ID'ed! It is the Frome Suede Clutch Bag in navy from L.K. Bennett (originally £185, currently on sale for £110).
 
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Additional Details
 
Crafted in soft suede.
Featuring a mag-dot closure, internal zip compartment and convenient removable strap handle.
 
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The clutch is also available in 'pink - ray' (currently sold out).
 

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Monday, April 21, 2014

Kate Wears Stella McCartney on her Arrival in Canberra

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in the Australian capital, Canberra, which will be their base for their final four nights of the royal tour.

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The family landed at Fairbairn Air Force base where they deplaned. Kate carried Prince George down the steps with William a step or two ahead.

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They were met by dignitaries including the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Chief Minister Katy Gallagher, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and Member for Fraser, Andrew Leigh, who was representing the Leader of the Opposition.

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Once again, Kate shopped her closet and wore a vibrant blue crepe tunic dress ($695/£515) by Stella McCartney. She last wore the dress to an event at London's National Portrait Gallery in July 2012.

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The Duchess completed her ensemble with her bespoke blue, suede Alexander McQueen heels, her Kiki McDonough Citrine Drop earrings and a new 'Woodland' necklace from Asprey London with 3 charms (thanks to 'My Small Obsessions on FB for the ID).

Details on Kate's charms
 
1) The acorn charm
 
'Created by Shaun Leane for Asprey, and inspired by British Woodland flora, the Acorn Charm with pavé diamonds, set in 18ct yellow gold, is a detachable charm and can be worn with the Asprey Charm Bracelets, the Oak Leaf Necklace and the Woodland Necklace.
 
• Pavé diamonds (tot 0.30ct)
• 18ct yellow gold
• Pavé diamond clasp to clip onto the Charm Bracelet, the Oak Leaf Necklace or the Woodland Necklace
$3900'
 
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2) The mushroom charm
 

'Created by Shaun Leane for Asprey, and inspired by British Woodland flora, the Mushroom Charm with pavé diamonds, set in 18ct yellow gold, is a detachable charm and can be worn with the Asprey Charm Bracelets, the Oak Leaf Necklace and the Woodland Necklace.

• Pavé diamonds (tot 1.25cts)
• 18ct yellow gold
• Pavé diamond clasp to clip onto the Charm Bracelet, the Oak Leaf Necklace or the Woodland Necklace

$5250'
 
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3) The oak leaf charm (center)
 
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The Woodland necklace
 
'The Woodland Necklace in 18ct yellow gold, can be personalized using the detachable charms from the Woodland Collection.
• Oval link necklace
• 18ct yellow gold
$22,800'
 
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