Strictly Kate (Catherine - The Duchess of Cambridge)

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Kate Pays Solo Visit to Shooting Star House Children's Hospice

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On Friday, Kate brought early Christmas cheer and comfort to gravely sick children and their parents at a hospice in Hampton, Middlesex.

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The Duchess spent an hour and 20 minutes touring the Shooting Star House Children's Hospice, which has beds for 10 children and daycare facilities for more at any one time. She also watched a music therapy session, met volunteers and had tea with children and their families.

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She spent a great deal her time asking parents about their children and their experiences. During her tour, Kate tried her hand at art, drawing a dog with floppy ears and also entertained children with a little frog puppet.

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The Duchess of Cambridge wore a gray Reiss 'Delaney Seam Detail Fit & Flare' coat (£275 and sold out). It has no collar, seam detailing, a flared fit, slit pockets, and fastens with a single concealed button.

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Finishing off her outfit, Kate wore skinny navy, cords, New-Dry Fur Trim Wedge Ankle Boots by Russell & Bromley, her Kiki McDonough diamond and green amethyst earrings and a new twisted silver pendant.

All the details:

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice

Cords

Kate's cords have, not yet been ID'ed.

Russell & Bromley

Russell & Bromley New-Dry Fur Trim Wedge Ankle Boots

• Black weather resistant suede
• Faux fur lining
• Man-made sole
• Wedge measures approximately 9cm
• Platform measures approximately 1.5cm
• Buckle trim
• Gunmetal hardware
• Padded foot bed
• Full inside zip
• £225.00

Kiki McDonough diamond and green amethyst earrings

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Twisted silver pendant

Kate's pendant is the 'Fortune Drop Necklace' by Mappin & Webb in white gold and diamonds (thanks to 'My Small Obsessions' on FB).

'My Small Obsessions' on FB

£3,950

Additional Pictures

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Update 12/16/2013

Jigsaw

A follower on WKW has possibly ID'ed the blouse Kate is wearing under her jacket. It could be the 'Diffused flower silk top' by Jigsaw (£98).

Jigsaw

Description from the Jigsaw website:

Flattering flower-print top in finest silk.

Round neck, long-line hem and relaxed fit through the body.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Kate Takes Prince George for a Stroll in Kensington Gardens

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On Wednesday, Kate stepped out with Prince George and Lupo for a stroll in Kensington Gardens.

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The Duchess dressed down in blue skinny jeans, a grey sweater, a khaki 'Belford' Barbour jacket, an infinity scarf, her Tactical 511 baseball cap and Fownes gloves.

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(No longer available)

2008 anniversary version

(Thanks to a follower on WKW for the info)

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Kate was seen wearing her tactical 511 baseball cap as far back as 2008 - at a polo match

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For those of you that are interested in Prince George's stroller (known as a pram in the UK), it is the Silver Cross Sleepover Elegance Body in navy.

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Kate Attends Glittering Premiere and Pays Tribute to an Iconic Man

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Last night, Prince William and Kate walked the red carpet at the premiere of a biopic about the anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela. The glittering event was held in London's Leicester Square. Before the screening they met with the cast and crew of the movie titled 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom.'

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The Royal couple were told of Mandela's death during the screening, and emerged from the theatre after a two-minute silence was held at the end of the film.

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William spoke in the foyer and said: "I just wanted to say it's extremely sad and tragic news. We were just reminded what an extraordinary and inspiring man Nelson Mandela was. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. It's very sad."

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Thirty Club dinner

May 2012

The Duchess shopped her closet and recycled her white, long-sleeved 'Lombard' gown by Roland Mouret (from the designers 2009 collection). The dress was last worn in May 2012 at the Thirty Club dinner at Claridge's hotel in London's Mayfair.

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Finishing off her look, Kate chose all new accessories. She held a black, suede Mulberry 'Bayswater' Clutch (possibly bespoke), black, suede Prada pumps (thanks to 'What Would Kate Do' for the ID) and a chunky silver statement necklace from clothing chain Zara.

All the details:

Mulberry 'Bayswater' Clutch

Mulberry

The clutch retails for £495 (black leather)

Soft grain leather with a detachable chain shoulder strap

Flap opening with a postman’s lock closure

This clutch features one main compartment, an internal zipped pocket, slip pockets and gold-tone hardware.

Product code: 758791

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'My Small Obsessions' on FB

Prada Suede Round-Toe Pump

Neiman Marcus/Prada

•Suede upper.

•4 1/4" covered high heel.

•Round toe.

•Low-cut vamp.

•Leather insole and lining.

•Leather outsole.

•Made in Italy.

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Sparkly Crystal Bead Necklace from Zara

Zara.com

Outer shell

50% zinc , 30% glass, 12% steel, 8% plastic

$39.90

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Kate changed up her hair for this engagement. It was pulled back from her face into a messy casual ponytail with a simple black velvet ribbon tied around it.

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Additional Pictures

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Update 9/12/2015

Net-A-Porter

Kate's Roland Mouret gown is now available at Net-A-Porter. It has been renamed to 'Ella' and retails for $4,610.

Additional Information:

•Off-white wool-crepe
•Gathered shoulders and sides, paneled, front vent, fully lined
•Exposed asymmetric zip fastening along back
•100% wool; lining: 100% silk
•Dry clean

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