Weekly Wrap-Up, 12th Mar 2016

NEWS

This week got off to a great start with the release of new official photos of the Cambridge family enjoying a winter vacation in the French Alps. Click to read more >

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At the tail-end of the week, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did joint back-to-back engagements. On Thursday they held a series of discussions related to suicide prevention. Click to read more >

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On Friday, the royal couple made a return visit with urban youth charity XLP. Click to read more >

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UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS ...

14th Mar 2016
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge will join the Queen, Prince Philip & Prince Harry at Westiminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Day Service.

18th Mar 2016
The Duchess of Cambridge, Royal Patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), will open a new charity shop in Holt, Norfolk.

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WHAT'S NEW IN KATE'S CLOSET

This week, Kate showcased five new pieces from her closet:

Eisbar navy Alwin pompom polar beanie US$59.99

Restelli for Alexski women's mittens £295

Sorel 1964 Pac 2 snow boots in Buff £110

Jonathan Saunders "EDITION" Black sheer bird print dress £60

Eponine London red/white gingham skirt suit £1200

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REPLIKATE ROUNDUP

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...

YesStyle US$26.90

YesStyle US$ 50.90

eBay £10.99

Nine West US$62.99

LK Bennett £325

No 1 Jenny Packham £11.20

Boulder US$157

Obermeyer US$79.99

Outdoor Research US$20.96

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OUTFIT INSPIRATION - ONE DRESS, TWO SEASONS

I love dresses that transcend the seasons. This week, when the Duchess debuted the Jonathan Saunders "Edition" bird print dress, I immediately thought this is a frock you can wear all year round! Sadly, the Jonathan Saunders dress sold out long ago, but I found a lovely repliKate which will work equally as well.

The seasons are changing, so for my blog readers in the Northern Hemisphere I've shown an example of how to style a swallow-print dress for Spring, and for those of us in the South, I've provided inspiration on how to wear this dress in Autumn.

SHOP SPRING OUTFIT: Dress | Earrings | Jacket | Wedge Shoes
SHOP AUTUMN OUTFIT: Dress | Earrings | Coat | Boots

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FASHION UPDATES

Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers.  This week, the following Duchess-worthy styles at Ralph Lauren caught my eye. 

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