A lot has happened on the Kate-front since the last Wrap-Up on 8 July 2017.  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge undertook their much-anticipated visit to Poland and Germany, and as expected there was a fair share of sartorial diplomacy on Kate's part as she blended the best of British, Polish and German fashion. Vote for your favorite look below:

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...

Kate's outfits are impeccable but can sometimes need a little tweaking for us "normal folk" to adapt for daily wear.   In this occasional segment, I show how you can create everyday repliKate outfits by mixing and matching key pieces with your wardrobe essentials!

Kate's Preen 'Everly' dress was a big hit with fans when she visited the Natural History Museum earlier this month. I found a budget-friendly repliKate of the dress, and below I show how versatile this little blue dress cab be with a simple change of accessories.

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SHOP DAY OUTFIT:  Dress  |  Earrings  |  Tote Bag |  Wedges
SHOP NIGHT OUTFIT: Dress  |  Earrings  |  Clutch Bag  |  Block Heels

A couple of Kate's favourite footwear have been restocked. The Office 'Nina' sandals are back in all sizes, and the Kate's navy Prada suede pumps have been reissued.

Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers. This week, many of the new season pieces from Hobbs London caught my eye. I came across these Duchess-worthy styles by the British fashion retailer:

It's anticipated the Duchess of Cambridge will be away for the month of August to spend time with her family at Anmer Hall before moving to London in the Fall. I am pausing the newsletter during Kate's break and will resume the Weekly Wrap-ups when the Duchess returns to royal duties. In the meantime, you can stay up-to-date with Kate-related news and the latest repliKate finds via my social media accounts: Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram.

Dear repliKaters, I'll be taking a short break this weekend to replenish the sleep bank following the Spanish State Visit.

There will also be no newsletter next week because I will be recouping from William & Kate's tour of Poland and Germany! 

Thanks for your understanding!

The Duchess of Cambridge, in her new role as Patron of Wimbledon kick-started The Championships on Monday. She was easy to spot on the grounds of the The All England Club in a white and black polka dot dress by Dolce & Gabbana. She also debuted a pair of black ankle strap block heel sandals by the chain store, Office.

Kensington Palace released further details for The Duke and Duchess's official visit to Poland and Germany between the 17th and 21st of July. The Palace also made a surprise announcement that William and Kate will take their children on the tour!  It's likely George and Charlotte will just be seen on arrival and departure in each country. You can read the full itinerary at royal.uk.

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NEXT WEEK'S ENGAGEMENT(S)

13 Jul 2017
The Duchess, Patron of NHM London, will open the new Hintze Hall featuring the new star display – a diving blue whale skeleton.

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week:

Kate's outfits are impeccable but can sometimes need a little tweaking for us "normal folk" to adapt for daily wear.   In this occasional segment, I show how you can create everyday repliKate outfits by mixing and matching key pieces with your wardrobe essentials!

Kate's polka dot dress by D&G was a big hit with repliKaters this week.  Hobbs London offers a lovely alternative which I think would be perfect for the office. Here's how I would style it for a 9-to-5 look.

SHOP THE OUTFIT:  Dress  |  Blazer  |  Shoes  |  Earrings  |  Handbag

There are so many ways to incorporate polka dots into your closet. If you find the all-over polka dot print a little busy and loud on a dress, perhaps confine it to a scarf, bag or shoes instead!

The reissued Petit Bateau top Kate wore for the Vogue feature is now 45% off at The Outnet.

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Kate's popular Self-Portrait lace maxi dress is still available and on sale (in limited sizes) at Intermix.

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LK Bennett (USA) has an extra 30% off Sale items with code CELEBRATE. Below is a small sample of some of the styles on sale. SHOP >

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From what I gather, the Kate Spade Poms Tassel earrings in Kate's red colorway have sold out almost everywhere, but you can still find them at US-based retailer SPRING. This may be your last chance to grab a pair!  SHOP >

Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers.
When I saw Kate back in Dolce & Gabbana, it motivated me to take a look at the current offerings from the Italian luxury brand. I came across these Duchess-worthy styles:

Our favorite furry friend now has emojis for iPhone! Check out The Royal Hamster Emoji Sticker Pack in the app store! SHOP >

The Duchess of Cambridge will appear in a BBC1 documentary title "Our Wimbledon" on Sunday afternoon ahead of the commencement of The Championships  on July 3rd. Click to read more >

For her only public engagement of the week, Kate stepped out in a retro Gucci tweed dress for a visit the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to officially open the brand new Exhibition Road entrance. Click to read more >

UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS

3 Jul 2017
The Duchess, Patron of Wimbledon, will attend The Championships on the opening day.

13 Jul 2017
The Duchess, Patron of NHM London, will open the new Hintze Hall featuring the new star display – a diving blue whale skeleton.

17 - 21 Jul 2017
The Duke and Duchess will make an official visit to Poland and Germany at the request of The Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

The Duchess of Cambridge will attend the first day of the Wimbledon championships this coming Monday. It's always fun to speculate what Kate might wear for her visit to the Royal Box at the All England Club! Up until 2014, Kate traditionally wore white to Wimbledon - a homage to the players' dress code. But over the past few of years she has ditched the "tennis whites" in favour of bold patterns and colours.

This year Kate will attend Wimbledon in her new role as Patron so I suspect we may see her back in white.  Here are some frocks the Duchess may consider from her favorite British brands and designers.

Dark green and purple are the traditional Wimbledon colours, and I would love to see Kate incorporate these hues in her outfit.

For some of her past appearances at Wimbledon, Kate has recycled dresses she debuted on royal tours. I think her green Dolce & Gabbana dress from last year's Canadian tour would be a perfect choice for a day in the Royal Box!

What would you like to see Kate wear this year at Wimbledon?

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...

Kate's pom tassel earrings by Kate Spade New York are now reduced by 40%! SHOP >

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The Aquatalia 'Rumbah' boots (updated version of Kate's 'Rhumba') are now 60% off at Neiman Marcus! SHOP >

Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers. This week's designer debut of Gucci had me excited to check out the latest styles from the Italian luxury brand. Here are some Duchess-worthy picks from the current collection:

Wishing all my Canadian readers a Happy Canada Day, and to my American friends a Happy 4th of July!