NEWS
The Duchess only had one official engagement this week, but we did get to see her twice courtesy of a new candid photo from the Daily Mail. The news outlet posted a photo of the Duchess of Cambridge out shopping in Chelsea. Click to read more >
On Wednesday, Catherine made her first solo trip to Scotland since becoming a royal. She visited three school-based charity projects in Edinburgh linked to causes she is passionate about.
The highlight of the day was her tennis coaching session with Judy Murray, mum of British tennis champion Andy Murray. Click to read more >
On Friday, Kensington Palace released the dates of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's upcoming royal tour of India and Bhutan! The week long tour will run from 10th to 16th April 2016. Click here for itinerary details >
WHAT'S NEW IN KATE'S CLOSET
This week, Kate debuted five new pieces from her closet:
REPLIKATE ROUNDUP
Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...
REPLIKATE REVIEW
A few weeks ago I posted a repliKate of the Mappin Webb mini Empress pendant necklace from The Looking Glass Shop. Melissa snapped one up and was kind enough to leave a review after she received the necklace.
The necklace is much sparklier in person than on the sales page. It has a delicate Edwardian feel to it and looks like a genuine piece of fine jewelry instead of costume. Unless they saw the back, most people will believe it is real diamonds and gold. The stones appear to be prong set and the chain is adjustable so the wearer can pick the length that works best for her.
Although I originally thought the empty spaces were bigger than on the real one, when I looked at the picture of it on my neck, I think it has the same proportions as Kate's after all. If I had one complaint, it is that it seems to be missing a little of the metal detailing, which was not lacking on their Asprey Woodland necklace, but I still think this is a good as it gets in terms of a replica. It is really very pretty and worth the $36+$4 shipping. SAVVY SALES
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It's no secret that one of my favorite places to hunt for repliKates is Dillard's! This week, you can get a whopping 40% off a huge range of already reduced stock! SHOP >
FASHION UPDATES
This week, Kate's go-to designer Alexander McQueen showcased their Fall 2016 Ready to Wear collection in London. Vogue has a beautiful write-up on the collection which I'll draw on below.
The show opened with tailored black coats, variously jacquarded with pocket watches, lips, and butterflies, or sculpted from fine leather and then hand-painted with flowers by a specialist floral artist.
As the sequence went on, the dresses became feminine with lacy bras and sheer fabrics.
There was also a series of evermore elaborate chiffon, tulle and feather gowns.
I don't think any of these garments are candidates for Kate's closet, but I can't help be in awe of Sarah Burton's creative genius!
Let's move away from the fantasy land of the runway and take a look at some ready-to-wear pieces from McQueen's Pre Spring-Summer 2016 collection which recently hit the racks. Here are some possible contenders for Kate's closet:
For me, this glorious silk-chiffon gown takes the cake! It begs to be worn by the Duchess and I pray to the fashion gods that my dreams are realized!
I always love hearing from fellow repliKaters, so if you would like to submit a review of your recent repliKate purchase or showcase your repliKate outfit/closet, please drop me a line at
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On Wednesday, the Duchess of Cambridge took on a new role as guest editor of the news website, Huffington Post UK. She helped launch their "Young Minds Matters" initiative and wrote an eloquent article for the website's blog. Click to read more >
The following day, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge returned to Anglesey to bid farewell to Search and Rescue (SAR) operations at RAF Valley where Prince William served as a SAR pilot. Click to read more >
UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS
24th Feb 2016
The Duchess of Cambridge will visit three school-based charity projects in Edinburgh. The focus of the day will be on the partnerships that exist locally between charities, communities and schools to deliver a range of integrated programmes and sport. WHAT'S NEW IN KATE'S CLOSET
This week, Kate debuted three new pieces from her closet:
REPLIKATE ROUNDUP
Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...
REPLIKATE CLOSET
Giulia, a frequent contributor to Kate's Closet has kindly showcased some of her favourite repliKate outfits. Giulia has shared details of her outfit and where available I have added a product link. You can follow Giulia and her repliKate outfits via Instagram.
Here are three outfits I put together using my latest replikates. They could be an idea if you are thinking to buy some Kate’s items and you want an inspiration about what to match them with.
I usually mix low cost brands as H&M with real Kate’s item and the result seems to be great! Let’s start!
FASHION UPDATES
ME+EM has added some new colour options for their popular breton stripe top, including emerald green and a navy thin stripe.
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Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers. This week the new arrivals at Goat Fashion caught my eye. I fell in love with the three crepe dresses below, and thought they would be a perfect fit for the Duchess!
While browsing Goat Fashion's latest styles, I noticed they offer a dress version of their 'Washington' coat. The good news is, it's about about 30% cheaper than the coat!
I always love hearing from fellow repliKaters, so if you would like to submit a review of your recent repliKate purchase or showcase your repliKate outfit/closet, please drop me a line at
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I'm back and so is the Duchess of Cambridge! This week Kate resumed her royal duties, so I thought it was the perfect time to recommence the Weekly Newsletter for 2016!
NEWS
Kate's first appointment of the year saw her attend a service marking the 75th anniversary of the Royal Air Force Cadets. Click to read more >
That same day, The Duchess of Cambridge helped launch Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week 2016. As patron of the charity, Kate delivered a prerecorded video message on their behalf. Click to read more >
On Monday some candid photos emerged of Duchess Kate boarding a helicopter on the grounds of Kensington Palace just hours after her engagement with the Air Cadets. Click to read more >
UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS ...
Kensington Palace has announced some upcoming engagements for the Duchess of Cambridge:
17th Feb 2016 Kate will join The Huffington Post UK as guest editor from Kensington Palace. She will be highlighting the importance of children's mental health and helping to launch "Young Minds Matter". 18th Feb 2016 The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge will visit RAF Valley, Anglesey to attend the Search and Rescue Force Disbandment Parade. WHAT'S NEW IN KATE'S CLOSET
This week, two new pieces were revealed from Kate's closet:
REPLIKATE ROUNDUP
Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...
PRODUCT REVIEWS
Giulia (lelepug) is a frequent contributor to Kate's Closet and she has been busy stocking up on a few essential Kate items these past few months! She has kindly reviewed her recent purchases which include the Azuni Earrings, Mint Velvet Bea Plimsolls and Beulah London Shibani Scarf!
Azuni London 'Aqua Chalcedony' Earrings
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Mint Velvet 'Bea' Plimsolls
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Beulah London Shibani Scarf
FASHION UPDATES
One of Kate's favorite designer, Jenny Packham has a diffusion line called No. 1 Jenny Packham. It is an exclusive collection done in collaboration with the UK department store, Debenhams. I recently noticed that they restocked the Gold Sequin Maxi Dress, which is identical (as far as I can see) to the original Jenny Packham gown worn by the Duchess to the Tusk Conservation award ceremony in 2013. The best part is, it retails for a fraction of the price of the original! SHOP >
The diffusion line also has a clutch similar to the one Kate carried to the James Bond movie premiere. It too is a fraction of the price of the original Jenny Packham 'Casa' clutch! SHOP >
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Kate has got a lot of wear out of her Mint Velvet Bibi plimsolls! If she's looking to replace them with a fresh pair, she might choose Mint Velvet's new-season 'Emily' plimsolls. The 'Emily' sneakers are identical in style to Kate's 'Bibi' but they have been updated with a contrasting metallic silver back and grey suede tab.
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Each season, LK Bennett offers an updated collection of their iconic 'Sledge' pump in a range of fresh colours. This season, they introduced the 'Sledge' in Pearlised Champagne patent leather. The soft blush tone is neutral and coordinates with any outfit, while the pearl finish works well with evening or formal wear.
SAVVY SALES
Stuart Weitzman has permanently reduced their popular 'Corkswoon' and 'Minx' wedges by a whopping 50%!
I always love hearing from fellow repliKaters, so if you would like to submit a review of your recent repliKate purchase or showcase your repliKate outfit/closet, please drop me a line at
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