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If you haven’t already heard, Kate Middleton is one of my biggest style inspirations.

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I remember seeing photos of her leaving Buckingham Palace the morning after the wedding in this simple but darling outfit, and I knew I could remake it.

So, ok, it took me a few months to get it together, but I finally did:

Blazer, H&M
Dress, H&M
Belt, Urban Outfitters
Wedges, Gap
Jewelry, Tiffany & Co.

How’d I do?

Happy weekend everyone! I’ll be [finally] moving into my new apartment Saturday and spending Sunday at Rendez-Vous New England!!

edit: AH I was featured in this outfit on A Petite Princess‘s Royal Runway. I live by her blog for all things Catherine Middleton 🙂

Crazy for Pippa!

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Have any of you seen the new TLC special on Pippa Middleton? Now I do like Pip, but I really don’t see her as outshining Kate. However I was really annoyed to hear that she receives so much criticism for dressing “too old for her age.” I think she has very classic and chic style and even though she’s no Kate, I still adore her looks!

 

Here are some pieces from British TopShop I could see this sassy sister wearing…

Nautical Jacket, £32.00

Crepe Unstructured Jacket, £55.00

Linen Tapered Trouser, £18.00 (sale!)

Floral Tie Back Dress, £39.00

Hollywood Tuck Shift, £70.00

Joelle Camel Peep Toe Court Shoes, £46.00

Green Patent Leather Pumps, £105.00

Still, as much as I like her, I do wish I were the one in line to be the Duchess’s lady in waiting.

Speaking of younger sisters, have you all visited mine’s blog?

Jack Wills End of Summer

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The one good thing about the end of summer is sale time! And my favorite British outfitter, Jack Wills, is having a super sale.

In case you’re new here, I’m rather in love with this fabulously British store that has only recently made its way to the States.  This is one of my favorite purchases from there…

The Ellerdine Dress, now also on sale… ugh for me, but good for you!

I’m dying to get into a Jack Wills this weekend and see what other on sale goodies I can find.  Now that’s easy for me to say since I live in New England where the only US locations are for now (besides The Hamptons), but never fear if you’re not in the area– JW offers totally free and quick shipping, and I have found through all of my purchases that things run very true to size, so I see no harm in a little online shopping…

Let me know if you buy anything! I’d love to see your purchases and hear your reviews!

post script: JUST received an email… the Charlottesville, VA store is now open too! Tonight is the grand opening soiree with drinks and music from 7:30 PM. 1411 University Avenue– wish I could see you all there!

California Kate

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Picking up where I left off last time, I have a couple of late addition Kate-in-Canada looks to add as well…

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Belle Shirt, Abercrombie & Fitch, $58

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Sample 834, ModCloth, $75

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And now on to how to get this California Gurl’s look for less…!

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Attaché Dress, J Crew, $128 (sale!)

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Emerald Green Silk Wrap Dress, BCBGMAXAZRIA, $189 (sale!)

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Artist's Rendering Dress, Anthropologie, $188

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Wreathen Blouse, Anthropologie, $78

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Evie Long Dress in Silk Chiffon, J Crew, $350

Goodness gracious I envy this girl…

Get Kate’s Canada Look!

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So in case you aren’t quite as obsessed with the royal couple as I am, or you have just been avidly avoiding all media lately, Kate and Wills have begun their North American tour!  Today they arrive in Los Angeles (of COURSE I just missed them), but for the last week they’ve been making stops all over Canada.  Kate looked chic as always, and I’ve done my best to make her looks more accessible to you!

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Cotton Taffeta Shelby, J Crew, $225

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Dress, H&M, $34.95

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Hepcat Dress, ModCloth, $50

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Drop-Waist Dress, Victoria's Secret, $59.50

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Dress, H&M, $34.95

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Sample 961, ModCloth, $43

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Horkelia Shift, Anthropologie, $178

Velvet Touch Headband, ModCloth, $12

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And don’t you worry, I’ll be back with her California wardrobe as soon as it’s revealed!

 

Congratulations to Kate, Wills… and Sarah Burton!

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Happy Royal Wedding to you all!

One of the things I was [superficially] most looking forward to about today was seeing Kate’s dress.  We’ve all been anticipating its reveal for months now, and as she arrived at Westminster Abbey this morning, the world got its first full-length glimpse.

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Designed by Sarah Burton of British label Alexander McQueen, the lace number was incredibly elegant and simply timeless.  It was tasteful and respectful, but still just a tiny bit sexy with the deep V-neck cut.  Many are comparing it to the style of Grace Kelly.

Grandmother-in-law Queen Elizabeth II even loaned Kate her Cartier tiara for the big day.  The diamond drop earrings by Robinson Pelham were a gift from Kate’s parents.

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Sister and Maid of Honor Pippa looked quite lovely herself.  She also donned white– something that is not only not frowned upon in Great Britain, but is actually tradition.  Now I love British traditions, but I still don’t think I’m going to ask my future maid of honor to join me in wearing white on my wedding day!

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And how about those hats!  Mother of the Bride, Carole Middeton, in Catherine Walker (also one of Princess Diana’s favorite designers), wore one ever so elegantly:

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Watching the wedding on television this morning was truly magical, well worth the early alarm clock!  I wish the newlyweds only the best, and I thank them for allowing all (especially us irritating Americans) to share their day with them.

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Speaking of British fashion…

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There is nothing I fancy more right now than Jack Wills: Fabulously British | University Outfitters.

This store was started in Wiltshire in 1999 and has almost 40 locations throughout the UK.  Recently, they crossed the Atlantic to grace us Patriots with their presence, and I can not tell you how grateful I am to have them here.

I would describe Jack Wills as a cross between Polo Ralph Lauren/Rugby and Marc by Marc Jacobs.  Super preppy with a little bit of an edge, and they love throwing their label all over the designs, but like Marc, they do so in what is, at least I believe, a tasteful and cute way (feel free to disagree).  Also unlike Marc who boasts his own name, Jack Wills is not one particular designer… the store was in fact named after one of the founder’s grandfather.

Tibberton Hoodie, $69

Sundresses, trousers, blazers, sleepwear, knitwear, homeware and more, this shop has just about everything, including a bunch of fun accessories and gifts.  I couldn’t help but pick up a headband (you know I love my bows):

Evington Floral Head Band, $24

There are currently only three locations on this side of the pond: Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket (appropriate crowds, no?).  But the website offers free shipping and free returns, so I say take your chances and start shopping.  The line is a bit pricey by my standards, but not compared to its Newbury neighbors.  And hey– at least we’re not paying in euros!

Lilyhurst Dress, $169

Isbourne Easy Short, $49

Lilleshall Blazer, $298

Cheers!