Kate & Lupo Watch William and Harry Play Polo at Ascot

On Sunday, Kate and Lupo came out to support William and Harry at a charity polo match (Audi Polo Challenge) in Coworth Park, near Ascot.

Funds from this year’s events are being used to support Prince Harry’s charity Sentebale which helps orphans and vulnerable children in Lesotho.

The Duchess teamed a £290 buttoned-up sea-green frock with towering Stuart Weitzman 'Minx' wedges (thanks to WKW for the ID) that made her legs look even longer and more defined than usual. The dress is by the Hampshire-based designer, Libelula.

Photo credit: HRH Duchess Kate on FB

Details on Kate's shirt dress from the Libelula website http://www.libelula-studio.com/ :

It is the 'Rebecca' Shirt Dress 'A bright emerald green dress with a cream petal print pattern'

Details on Kate's wedges from the Endless website www.endless.com/ :

'Stuart Weitzman's Minx wedge sandal is an earthy and perfect accessory for warm weather ensembles. Tightly woven leather criss-crosses the vamp and ascends around the outer edge to the adjustable ankle strap. The 4.5 inch elevation in the cork-covered wedge lengthens the leg, while rubber soles grip tight for unbeatable traction.

Materials: Leather upper, Leather lining, Rubber sole
 

Measurements: Heel measures approximately 4.5", Platform measures approximately 1"
 

Item number: B0057DW832'

Kate Shines at London Olympic Gala Concert

Last night, Kate and William attended Our Greatest Team Rises at the Royal Albert hall in London. This was a black tie event to mark the countdown to the London 2012 Games and raise critical funds to support the competitors.

Also present were some of the 67 British athletes so far selected to compete in the Games.

Kate wowed in a bold, floor-sweeping Jenny Packham gown with a sheer back. The back of the dress really stunned. It was all sheer lace to the waist, embellished with Swarovski crystals, had a pleated detail on the back and a small bow, with tiny buttons going up to the nape of the neck. The teal dress also featured a boldly plunging neckline, jewelled waist belt and lace cap sleeves.

This ravishing dress is part of Jenny Packham's Spring/Summer 2012 collection. It first appeared on the catwalk last September in a pale green. The small changes to the design indicate that Catherine's version is custom-made. Her neckline was more demure than the catwalk gown, with more gathered fabric in the bodice and slightly higher lace at the decolletage and shoulders.

Description per the Jenny Packham FB page:

'The Duchess of Cambridge wore Jenny Packham to the Royal Albert Hall tonight. The style combines an emerald lace bodice embellished with Swarovski crystals and a pleated skirt, ribbon waisted with a crystal and flower embellishment and matching bespoke clutch bag.'

Jenny Packham also offers the 'Aspen' gown which is part of their bridal collection and brought to our attention on the Jenny Packham FB page by 'Poppy Bridal.'

The duchess rocked her £450 ($725) silver Jimmy Choo 'Vamp' heels she sported at Claridge's Hotel earlier this week.

In her hand, she held a teal co-ordinating bespoke clutch fashioned from the same brocade as the inside panel of her gown - also by Jenny Packham.

The Duchess completed her look with silver teardrop-shaped earrings, prominent thanks to an elaborate braided updo.

And instead of covering up the see-through details on her gown, she wore an elegant knotted bun, put in place by a team from the Richard Ward salon in Chelsea. This was a departure and a refreshing change from her usual style.

Kate Volunteers with the Scouts

Last Wednesday, the Duchess was snapped as she walked through the woods with the Scotland Porthaethwy Menai Bridge branch on a camping excursion near her Anglesey, North Wales home.

Kate even brought her cocker spaniel pup along.

She wore a brown vest over her Paige Denim Skyline Ankle Peg jeans ($189) and Le Chameau Vierzonord Wellington Boots (£145).

Update 2/11/2014

'Copykate' on Ebay

 

Thanks to 'Copykate' on Ebay, Kate's gilet has been ID'ed! It is the brown leather faux fur trim gilet by John Lewis. The gilet has a detachable faux fur trim hood but is missing in the pictures posted.

'Copykate' on Ebay

 

William & Kate Attend Exclusive Black Tie Dinner at Thirty Club

Last night, Kate accompanied William to a private black tie dinner hosted by the Thirty Club at Claridge's Hotel in London.

This was a members only event with some of the world's most powerful media people in attendance. The monthly event  allows key players in the industry to network and seal deals. Prince William was the guest speaker.

Kate wore a cream gown from Rouland Mouret's 2009 RM collection.  She showed off her slender figure and shapely legs in the full length, snug-fit dress with high neckline, long sleeves and a thigh-high split.

The dress is aptly called The Lombard, which the designer named in honour of the Hollywood "blonde bombshell", Carole Lombard. We first saw this dress worn by former French First Lady Carla Bruni back in in 2010, although when Bruni wore it, it was teal, not cream.

Photo credit: The Royal Wedding Dress on FB

The Duchess accessorised the slinky cream gown with sparkly silver Jimmy Choo 'Vamp'  metallic sandals (£450) – showing off her maroon-coloured painted toenails - and a matching clutch.

Photo credit: The Royal Wedding Dress on FB

Kate rocked a pair of chandelier-style AVA earrings by Beaut Jewellery. She wore her hair down, styled in her trademark loose curls.