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Weekly Wrap-Up, 21st Nov 2015

22/11/2015

 

NEWS

On Tuesday morning, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a somber visit to the French Embassy in London to express their condolences for the victims of the recent Paris terrorist attacks.  Click here to read more >

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That evening, The Duchess had a solo engagement and attended the Fostering Network’s annual awards ceremony. Click to read more >

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The next day, Kate attended the Place2Be Headteachers Conference and gave an opening speech at the seminar. Click to read more >

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The Cambridge's ended the working week with a visit to North Wales for a number of engagements focused on mental wellbeing of young people. Click to read more >

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WHAT'S NEW IN KATE'S CLOSET

This week, Kate debuted two new pieces from her closet:
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Saloni 'Martine' Cobalt Blue Dress
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Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' black suede pumps

REPLIKATE ROUNDUP

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...
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Vince Camuto US$148
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Etsy US$27
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Adrianna Papell (Plus) US$180
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Ivanka Trump $79.90
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Eliza J US$71.60
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Hugo Boss US$375
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Chico's US$53.40
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Etsy US$36
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Calvin Klein US$34.99

SAVVY SALES

LK Bennett (UK site only) has slashed the price of the 'Cayla' dress by 30%!
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Harvey Nichols is currently offering 25% off the ISSA Phylis dress, the updated version of the iconic ISSA "engagement" wrap dress!
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FASHION NEWS

This week, the Duchess of Cambridge debuted a new label, Saloni. It is a London based contemporary womenswear brand founded by Indian-born designer, Saloni Lodha in 2011.  The brand subtly draws on Saloni’s Indian heritage, re-interpreting prints, silhouette and colour in a modern way.  

The addition of Saloni to Kate's repertoire of designers is perhaps a nod to the Cambridge's upcoming royal tour of India in 2016. I suspect Kate is doing her research on designers connected to the subcontinent.  Here are some other pieces from Saloni's collection which I think echo Kate's style and perhaps we will see on the tour.
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COLLAGES BY KATIE

I have teamed up with Katie from one of my favourite Duchess-inspired Instagram accounts  @KateMidleton.  The account is filled with fun facts and intriguing information, but what I particularly love are Katie's collages. She creates an informative series of collages related to Catherine's sartorial choices. I have teamed up with Katie to reproduce the collages, and each week I'll be sharing one in the newsletter.
This week, we take a look at Kate's least expensive headwear.
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1: Kate returned to an old favourite brand, Really Wild Clothing, in the event of a scout camp in 2013 where she chose their 'Lindsay' cap. £49
2: Kate brought back her Whiteley 'Steph' beret for an engagement in 2013 that she was first seen wearing a few months before her wedding. £99
3: This Whiteley cappuccino taupe hat is one of Kate's most worn headpieces. Worn four times, it retails for £99.
4: This 'Betty Boop' brown pillbox hat by Lock & Co is another well worn piece. £245
5: Lock & Co black beret worn to 2013's Remembrance Sunday service, a friend's wedding early last year and an engagement with the Queen in 2011. £296
6: Sylvia Fletcher Canadian maple leaf hat worn in 2011 £285
7: Lock & Co black fascinator worn in France last year and to her last engagement before George's birth in 2013. £300
8: Jonathan Howard navy headpiece worn on the last day of the Royal Australian tour last year. £328
9: Jane Corbett black brimmed hat worn to two Remembrance Sunday services. £350
10: Jane Corbett burgundy velvet hat worn to a Christmas Day church service. £400
11: Gina Foster Millinery cream hat worn to Zara Phillip's wedding in 2011. £410
12: Jane Corbett headpiece worn to the 2012 Trooping the Colour. £450



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
[email protected]
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Weekly Wrap-Up, 14th Nov 2015

14/11/2015

 

NEWS

Last Saturday evening, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended their first Festival of Remembrance. They joined HM the Queen at London's Royal Albert Hall for the British Legion's traditional annual service. Click to read more >

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The following morning, members of the royal family attended the annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. The Duchess of Cambridge watched the service from the Foreign Office balcony. Click to read more >

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Yesterday, Kensington Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will undertake a royal tour of India in the Spring of 2016.  It will be the first time the royal couple have visited the country. It's not known whether Prince George or Princess Charlotte will accompany them. Further details will be announced early next year.
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UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS
17th November 2015
The Duchess of Cambridge to attend The Fostering Excellence Awards at BMA House, Tavistock Square, London.

18th November 2015
Kate will attend Place2Be Headteacher Conference in London as part of her work on the mental health of children.

20th November 2015
William and Kate will visit North Wales for engagements in Caernarfon, Snowdonia, and Denbigh focusing on the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

WHAT'S NEW IN KATE'S CLOSET

This week, Kate debuted three new pieces from her closet:
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Dolce & Gabbana black floral lace dress
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Alexander McQueen black patchwork coat (bespoke)
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Sylvia Fletcher for Lock & Co hat (bespoke)

REPLIKATE ROUNDUP

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...
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Somerset Alice Temperley £260
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Dillards US$94.90
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Jessica Simpson US$66
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NYDJ US$148
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Overstock US$19.99
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Portmans AU$49.95
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Calvin Klein US$59.99
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YesStyle US$55.90
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Marina US$129
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Foley + Corinna US$147.50
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J.Crew US$228
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MALIPARMI US$77

FASHION UPDATES

It's been surprising to see Kate wear two pieces from Dolce & Gabbana in the space of only a few weeks. So I wanted to take a peek at what else the Italian design house has to offer. I came across these Duchess-worthy styles:
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Want a free pair of earrings from Links of London!?  They are giving away a pair of the Hope diamond pave earrings when your spend over £275. You may recall that Kate owns a pair of their Hope Egg Sterling Silver & White Topaz Earrings.
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Back in February the Duchess helped launch the Emma Bridgewater pottery range for East Anglia's Children’s Hospices (EACH). Emma Bridgewater has now expanded the EACH range and added these adorable jute tote bags to the collection. For each bag sold, they'll donate 10% to the charity.
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SAVVY SALES

The Stuart Weitzman 'Mezzaluna' boots are on sale at Saks. These are almost identical to Kate's Stuart Weitzman Half N' Half boots.
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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
[email protected]
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Weekly Wrap-Up, 7th Nov 2015

9/11/2015

 
Due to external commitments, I regret to say there will be no newsletter published for the week ending 7th Nov.

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