Kate made only one public appearance this week. She and Prince William attended a gala dinner on Thursday evening in honour of one of her patronages,  East Anglia’s Children's Hospices (EACH). To the delight of Kate fans all over the world, the Duchess re-wore her pearlecent pink Jenny Packham gown. Click to read more >

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30th Jun - 1st Jul 2016
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will attend events in France to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

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Below are my favourite repliKates of the week:

My dear friend Giulia, from one of my favorite Instagram pages @lelepug has kindly reviewed her recent repliKate purchase of the KIKI Lavender Amethyst Pear and Oval Drop Earrings from Aliexpress:

I bought my earrings for €4.50 from Aliexpress and they arrived in Italy about one month later (usually every parcel from China to Italy takes around 4-5 weeks to arrive).

I must say I'm so impressed, they are super sparkly, every stone is in the right place and the metal is super shiny and smooth.

They are heavier than a pair of classic stud earrings but not too much, perfect for a night time event or a party, probably I wouldn't wear them all the day.

The color is not EXACT the same of Kate's pair, they are amethyst instead of the lighter lavender shade of Kiki's pair but every stone is super clear and they look more expensive than the actual price. 
The packaging was not the best, just a little plastic bag without tags, boxes or anything else.

I absolutely recommend these earrings if you are looking to add a touch of light for your face for a special occasion (probably they won't be the earrings of your life) and if you don't want to spend too much for something you are not sure you will wear often (like me).

Note: I still haven't worn them so I can't say if the metal will become black or not but I can say that my experience with "jewelry" from Aliexpress is great, all the items I have bought are still nice! I also must say to be honest that they are very nice but they DON'T look real gems.

So:
Packaging: 1/5
Quality/price: 5/5
General impression: 4.5/5 (because they don't look real) 
Would I suggest them to a friend?: yes
Would I buy them again?: yes 

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A Kate favorite, Ralph Lauren is offering a further 25% OFF already reduced styles!

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Get $10 off the Adidas Pure Boost X sneakers from Footlocker.

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 HOBBS caught my eye. I came across these Duchess-worthy styles:

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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This past week was one of the busiest on the royal calendar! Following the Queen's official birthday celebrations with Trooping the Colour, the royal family were back out the next day for the Patron's Lunch.

The engagements continued on Monday with the traditional Order of the Garter service.

William and Kate started Tuesday on a somber note with a visit to the US Embassy in London to pay their respects to the victims of the Orlando massacre.

Following their visit to the US Embassy, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge jetted off to Northern Ireland this afternoon for a garden party hosted by the region's Secretary of State.

Kate's week of engagements ended with a debut appearance at Royal Ascot.

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22 June: William & Kate will attend the "Taste of Norfolk" gala in support of EACH.

Kate debuted seven new pieces from her closet this week:

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week:

Daniella Helayel (the former creative director of ISSA) has unveiled her first exclusive collection for UK retailer MONSOON. The capsule edit features Issa's signature style for a fraction of the price! There's even a replica of Kate's iconic engagement dress! SHOP >

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The colour of Kate's new suede by Gianvito Rossi has been a topic of debate in the Kate community. I've been in contact with Gianvito Rossi and they have confirmed that Kate wears their Gianvito 105 suede pumps in 'Praline'. This is the official name of the colour. However, stockists such as Net-a-Porter have renamed the shade in their description, hence the confusion. As I suspected, all the shoes below are actually the same hue! Variations in colour between the stock photos is expected because they would have been taken under different lighting conditions by different stockists.

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Australian brand, Zimmermann has a new season update of their Roamer Day Dress! It is the 'Roza' Broderie Day Dress, available at Matches Fashion and Shopbop.

Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers. This week, Kate brought back a decade-old brocade coat by Day Birger et Mikkelsen. This motivated me to re-examine the label. 

DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN is the brainchild of Keld Mikkelsen, whose vision was to bring beautiful, ethnic influences from his world travels and merge them with Scandinavian simplicity, masculine tailoring and vintage inspired glamour. His collections are a luxe mix of beautiful basics and intricately embellished eveningwear.

I found many gorgeous styles in the current collection, and it makes me wonder why Kate hasn't revisited this Scandinavian brand? Below are some of my favorites:

The REISS sale started yesterday with up to 50% off online and in store. Kate's 'Rubik' coat has been discounted!

There are also SOOOO many Duchess-worthy styles on sale!

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
admin@katescloset.com.au

Friday marked the start of a weekend of celebrations for the Queen's 90th birthday. It began with the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh were joined by 53 members of the royal family including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Click to read more >

The Queen officially celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday with the Trooping the Colour parade. The young Cambridge's stole the show with Princess Charlotte making her debut balcony appearance. Click to read more >

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The celebrations will continue on Sunday with the Patrons Lunch. The street party held at The Mall in St James’s Park will honour Her Majesty's patronage of over 600 charities and organisations. The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge will attend.

On Monday, the Duchess of Cambridge is expected to attend the Garter Day service with other members of the Royal Family.

This week, Kate debuted four new pieces from her closet:

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week:

Winter is well underway in Australia. This week, on a cold, damp day in Melbourne, a much anticipated package arrived from Cornelia James. The traditional brown wrapping paper with trademarked tape instantly warmed my spirits!

As I eagerly unwrapped the paper it revealed a luxurious white signature box. I gently pried off the lid and pulled back the fine tissue paper to reveal their iconic 'Imogen' gloves!

The 'Imogen' gloves by Cornelia James are a staple part of Kate's winter wardrobe. The Duchess has a pair in black and brown, and has worn both on many occasions.

The gloves are simply lovely; they are made in England from merino wool which provides incredible warmth and is luxuriously soft against the skin.   The gloves have some stretch ensuring an ideal fit for various hand sizes. I have small hands and they fit perfectly; equally they suited my sister's larger hands.  Most gloves look bulky on my petite hands, but the Imogen are slender, elegant and feminine.

There was another little treat within the box! 

A few weeks ago, Cornelia James released a printed silk scarf featuring the 'Imogen' gloves. It was love at first sight, and I figured the playful scarf would be a perfect Duchess-inspired accessory for the warmer months! Now I can wear the 'Imogen' all year round; be it in the form of gloves or a scarf! It's worth checking out the complete Cornelia James silk scarf collection!

The Jaeger linen classic blouse worn by Kate for her hike to Tiger's Nest, has been discounted at Jaeger online, House of Fraser and John Lewis.

Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers. This week, the new arrivals of ME+EM caught my eye. I came across these Duchess-worthy styles:

This month in Fashion Files, guest blogger Alaina gives us a brief history of Duchess Kate's royal headwear. Please check out her post titled "Tiaras!"

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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New candid photos emerged this week of the Cambridges at Houghton Horse trials. The trails were held at Houghton Hall, located only a few miles from their country home at Anmer Hall. Click to read more >

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Thursday, 9th Jun 2016
The Duchess of Cambridge will attend SportsAid's 40th anniversary dinner at Kensington Palace. Kate will meet SportsAid ambassadors and young athletes who will be competing at this year's Rio Olympics.

Friday, 10th Jun 2016
National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday.

Saturday, 11th Jun 2016
Trooping the Colour

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week:

The re-issued Hobbs 'Wessex' dress has been reduced to £59! SHOP >

Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers.  This week, the new arrivals of Somerset by Alice Temperley caught my eye. I came across these Duchess-worthy styles:

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
admin@katescloset.com.au