Weekly Wrap-Up, 18 July 2015

NEWS

Good news!  On Sunday 26th July, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend the final day of the be the America's Cup World Series in Portsmouth.  They will tour the international team areas, visit the new Land Rover BAR headquarters, watch the teams compete, and present medals at the Waterfront Festival Arena.

Last year, the Duchess became royal patron of the 1851 Trust and she supported a bid for a British team in the 35th America’s Cup, being led by Sir Ben Ainslie. Then in February this year she visited the new headquarters of the campaign and the 1851 Trust.

10th Jun 2014 - America's Cup bid launch

12 Feb 2015 - visit BAR/1851 Trust HQ, Portsmouth

On both these occasions the Duchess wore nautical themed outfits. I wouldn't be surprised if she continued this theme on race day, but I think we may see her in something a little more casual. Perhaps she will wear the official merchandise of the Ben Ainslie Racing team:

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REPLIKATE ROUNDUP

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...

US$135

£110

AU$9.95

US$74.50

US$54.99

US$33

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REPLIKATE OUTFIT

Flannel shirts were big in the early 90's when I was a teen, so I never imagined over 20 years later I would reintroduce this style back into my closet!  After seeing Kate looking casual yet chic in the Zara check shirt while on a play date with Prince George, I was keen to repliKate this relaxed farm girl style :)

I found a very good alternative for the Zara check shirt from The Iconic and I paired it with my Target maternity jeggings. FYI, I'm not pregnant but these are SOOOOOOO comfortable. As soon as I tried them on in the change rooms I knew they were coming home with me! I competed my repliKate outfit with a pair of olive Hunter wellies. Shop the look:

AU$59.95

AU$40

AU$169

If you would like to submit a review of your recent repliKate purchase or showcase your repliKate outfit/closet, please send an email to admin@katescloset.com.au

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FASHION UPDATES

Just when we thought the LK Bennett 'Cayla' dress had completely sold out worldwide, Food, Fash, Fit and Marisol C notified me that it was in stock in ALL sizes at Next:

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eBay sellers are proving to be very resourceful in identifying "vintage Kate" pieces! This week, @livelovelaughvr came across this eBay listing for a dress that resembles Kate's red patterned skirt. The dress is by Kew, which was part of the Jigsaw range, a company Kate briefly worked for.

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SAVVY SALES

Get 57% off the Goat 'Scarlett' dress at The Outnet! It's available in blush, red and black: 

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The LK Bennett 'Ross' jade dress (which is this season's update of the 'Detroit' dress) has been reduced by 30%:

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WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

DRUMROLL .... the winner of the Mirabelle 'Lolita' earrings is:

Congrats! I will email you shortly to arrange delivery of your prize :)