Weekly Wrap-Up, 19th Sep 2015

NEWS

The Kate drought has broken and we finally have "real" news to report!

On Thursday, The Duchess of Cambridge's maternity leave officially came to an end today. She returned to royal duties with a visit  to the Anna Freud Centre in London. Click to read more >

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This was followed with another engagement on Friday night. She joined her husand and Prince Harry at the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony. Click to read more > 

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WHAT'S NEW IN KATE'S CLOSET

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

Ralph Lauren 'Austin' shirtdress US$1595

Reiss 'Emile' Blue Passion Coat £325

Beulah Shibani Scarf - Blue Heart £85

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REPLIKATE ROUNDUP

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...

US$49.99

£99.99

US$120

£89

US$169

US$538

US$21.60

£299

US$118

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REPLIKATE REVIEW

Jill sent through a review for these almost-perfect repliKates of the Mint Velvet plimsolls:

I'm very pleased to tell you about my UGG Australia 'Tomi' Suede sneakers which, in my opinion are about as close to Catherine's plimsolls as you can get. I purchased these shoes online at UGG Canada last February. I have worn them on many an outdoor activity since. They are great to wear for a day on a boat, at my sons ball games or a day of running errands or sightseeing. My main reason for purchasing them was as a sneaker alternative to take on my upcoming trip to Paris and London in the Fall. I have no regrets. They are very comfortable, look great with a casual outfit without being sneakers and the gray goes with everything from my favourite J Brand Skinny jeans to a slim stretch pant! I prefer to wear them with bare feet as they have some shearling lining, but if you want, I'm sure they would look great with a low sock. So glad I bought these and would recommend them to all. They were $135 Canadian and come in a variety of colours with free shipping!!

Available at: UGG Australia | UGG Australia (UK) | Amazon | Zappos

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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 new arrivals at Jaeger caught my eye.  I came across these Duchess-worthy styles:

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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 most expensive clutches:

1: One of Kate's most expensive purses is her Pink Snakeskin and Knucklebox clutch she wore almost a year ago to the Natural History Museum photography awards in the blue Jenny Packham gown. $2237
2: To the Queen's 2012 Diamond Jubilee Kate carried a Red Bow clutch by Alexander McQueen that matched her Alexander McQueen dress. $1851
3: Kate matched her Anya Hindmarch navy 'Morano' clutch to her navy Rebecca Taylor suit in 2012. $1535
4: To the 2013 Trooping the Colour ceremony Kate carried an Alexander McQueen grey suede clutch along with her pink maternity coat by the same designer. $948
5: This 'Maud' clutch by Anya Hindmarch was one of her favorites and is pictured above with her purple Issa dress in Canada. $694
6: Yet another clutch by Anya Hindmarch! This one seen here at Wimbledon last year with her white Zimmerman dress is the brand's raffia and coral fan clutch. $540
7: To match her pink Jenny Packham ball gown worn to the 2011 Tusk Awards, Kate chose a rose pink satin Prada clutch. $540
8: While meeting celebrities in LA 2011, Kate carried a Jimmy Choo 'Ubai' silver metallic clutch with her lavender Alexander McQueen gown. $455
9: Kate chose Diane Von Furstenberg for both her dress and clutch in LA 2011. The clutch is leopard print snakeskin. $447
(P.S: She has worn these clutches other occasions as well as pictured) What's your favourite?

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