Kate & Pippa Take a Stroll

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Yesterday, the historically close Middleton sisters got to spend some quality time together. They were photographed walking along the beach on Llanddwyn Island of Newborough in North Wales. The sisters looked happy and relaxed as they enjoyed their stroll.

Kate wore a light pink-cowl neck sweater that she wore back on April 28th when she arrived at Clarence House in London. It has yet to be ID'ed.

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Additionally Kate wore her signature skinny blue jeans, held a kahki jacket over her right arm and adorned her feet with wellington boots. She appeared fresh-faced and her hair hung loosely around her shoulders.

My guess on the boots right now is that they are Le Chameau Vierzonord Wellington Boots (£145). www.le-chameau-clothing.co.uk The description from The Le Chameau website is as follows:

•Adjustable calf for closer fitting.
•Lined throughout with 2mm Neoprene.
•Le Chameau's famous Dual-Density sole.
•LADIES narrower & shaped fitting.

Update 8/21/2011

Kate's sweater has been ID'ed. It is the John Lewis Cashmere Cowl Neck Tunic in primrose. It's currently on sale for £49.50 (marked down from £99). www.johnlewis.com

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I leave you with one last picture...it includes Pippa's current flame walking behind her - Alex Loudon.

Update 8/22/2011

I have received confirmation, via Facebook, that Kate did infact wear their boots in the above pictures.

"Absolutely @Nicole I confirm that Kate Middleton, The duchess of Cambridge wore Le Chameau Boots and more precisely a pair of Vierzon boots ;-)"

Dedicated follower 'TH' has alerted me to the fact that Kate could be carrying a Barbour Jacket. This is definitely a good possibility!

"I think the jacket she is carrying could be the Barbour Ladies Linhope Jacket - she was seen wearing this August Bank Holiday Weekend 2009 in Scotland?"

Wills & Kate Visit Birmingham Area Affected by Riots

This morning, Prince William and his beautiful wife, Kate, visited the area in Birmingham where three men were killed during last week's riots.

The couple began their visit with a private meeting with the parents of the men who died. Then the pair went on to chat with local residents and business people at Summerfield Community Centre in Winson Green.

Kate looked sophisticated in a military-inspired outfit by Alexander McQueen (Pre-Fall 2011 collection). The outfit, consisted of a £795 cream, silk-georgette blouse tucked into a £580 navy-blue, button-embellished wool-crepe skirt, from the collection designed by Sarah Burton.

The blouse is available at Net-A-Porter in select sizes as of this writing.

Description from the Net-A-Porter Website:

'Cream sheer silk-georgette, navy trims, stand collar, gold button-fastening epaulets, long sleeves, button-fastening cuffs, military-style frogging at front, flared hem. Concealed button and snap fastenings through front. 100% silk'

The skirt is also available at Net-A-Porter in sizes 40 - 46 (size 38 is sold out).

Description from the Net-A-Porter website:

'Navy wool-crepe, gold anchor-embossed button embellishment, front flap, two side slant pocket details, two symmetrical front slits, seam detail, fully lined. Concealed zip and hook fastenings at side. 100% wool; lining: 71% acetate, 29% silk'

Kate wore her shiny hair loose and accessorized with her Prada Suede Pointed Court Shoes. Keeping her jewelry simple, she chose diamond and sapphire cabochon dangle earrings as well as her diamond and sapphire engagement ring.

Photo credit: Diana's Jewels



Kate Spotted Shopping at the Wilkinson Family Value Store

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Kate was spotted doing a little shopping at the Wilkinson Family Value Store in Holyhead, North Wales.

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She wore her slim-fitting purple cable cashmere sweater by Ralph Lauren ($398), her Aquascutum London checkered scarf, and her 'Pirouette' flats by London Sole. I can't get a good look at her skinny dark wash jeans to ID them.

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The Duchess chose to simply wear her gold wedding band and her hair was pulled back into a loose bun.

Update 8/15/2011

Our amazing follower 'TH' pointed out that Kate's jeans are in fact black. They are also the ones she wore back in September 2009 on a shopping trip with sister, Pippa.

Kate Spotted Grocery Shopping in Wales

Today, a casual but chic Kate was spotted leaving a Tesco Supermarket in Holyhead, North Wales with a cart full of groceries.

She wore a ribbed crew-neck, long-sleeve purple sweater, her Aquascutum London checkered scarf, skinny light-blue jeans, and 'Pirouette' flats by London Sole . Her hair was pulled back into a loose bun.

A description of the London Sole ballet flats ( $165) from their website is as follows www.londonsole.com

'A classic French ballet flat with fabric lining, leather insoles and strong elastomere outersoles. This style has a structured left and right foot with a working drawstring for a truly perfect fit.
Brown Croc Patent Leather with Brown Trim.'

Update 8/2/11

Earlier in the day, Kate & Wills were spotted walking hand-in-hand in Holyrood Park, Edinbrugh.

Photo credit: The Royalty Chronicles

It is being reported that Kate's sweater is by Ralph Lauren ($398). The sweater is the Slim-Fit Cable Cashmere in jewel purple from their Black Label Collection which is their luxury line.

Update 8/4/11

The jeans that Kate went grocery shopping in above have been ID'ed! They are by Paige Denim. The style is 'Skyline Ankle Peg in Beachwood' ($189) according to their Facebook page.

'Kate Middleton steps out to get groceries wearing the Skyline Ankle Peg in Beachwood!'
www.paigeusa.com

Kate & William Attend the wedding of Zara Phillips & Mike Tindall

Kate & William attended the private wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall at Edinburgh's Canongate Kirk. The couple paused briefly to wave to the crowd before ducking inside the church.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a gorgeous cream knee-length brocade style coat dress and matching hat with rose enhancement. Her coat dress was never identified but in my opinion, it looks very similar to the blue Jane Troughton Coat dress that Kate has recycled.

She also wore her taupe LK Bennett Sledge2 Court shoes and carried her woven straw LK Bennett Natalie clutch.

A half-up hairdo and pretty drop earrings completed her look. Our wonderful follower TH mentioned that Kate wore the same Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings that she wore to the Canada Day Concert.

Photo credit: Dianas Jewels

The coat dress looks like the same one she wore to the wedding of  Laura Parker Bowles and Harry Lopes in 2006.

Just a guess on my part but at the Parker Bowles/Lopes wedding above we see the lace skirt peeking from beneath her coat dress which could very well be the dress that she wore to the Simon Sebag Montefiore Book Launch in 2007. I wonder if that is what she chose to wear today as well?

One last picture is of the stunning bride Zara Phillips (she will keep her last name). She is wearing a beautiful ivory silk and duchess satin Stuart Parvin Wedding Gown.

Update

Our follower Annis let me know that the lace dress Kate wore to the 2007 book signing could be a Collette Dinnigan design. Looking through some of Ms. Dinnegan's past collections, I have found some similar dresses. The top two are from the 2005 ready-to-wear collection and the bottom dress is from the 2006 collection.

I also found this article in an Australian newspaper confirming that Kate is, in fact a customer of Collette Dinnigan.

'The Sydney-based designer told us that the princess-to-be is a loyal customer.

In the past she's purchased lace pieces that complement her slim figure and she seems to have a good understanding of the styles that suit her shape, Dinnigan said.
Middleton and her sister, Pippa visit the London boutique regularly.'

Update 7/31/11

After looking at what seems like a zillion pictures, I found a picture that confirms that Kate is wearing the same lace dress under her cream dress coat as she wore to the Parker Bowles/Lopes.

Update 8/1/11

Kate's dress coat had been ID'ed!!! It is by a danish designer Day Birger et Mikkelson from their 2006 resort collection. I found a listing on Ebay for the coat (it has since sold for £600.00). Below are some pictures of the coat from the Ebay listing.

Kate's dress has been ID'ed as well. Collette Dinnigan confirmed via her Facebook page that it is her dress.

'Investment dressing doesn't get any better! So Chic - Princess Catherine recycles Collette Dinnigan french lace dress'

Another Update 8/1/11

Follower TH has alerted me to the fact that Kate's gorgeous hat is a Gina Foster design. It is from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection www.ginafoster.co.uk/index.html 

Additional details - the hat is a natural straw coulis, called 'Launceston Place.' It retails for $675 and was customized by the duchess herself in a visit to the hat maker 10 days before Zara's wedding. Kate decided to add an additional flower under the bow detailing.

Gina formed her own label in 2006 and opened her Millinery Boutique in 2010. Below is a similar hat that I found on the Gina Foster Millinery website.