Weekly Wrap-Up, 24th Oct 2015

NEWS

It was a big week for tiara watchers and the Duchess of Cambridge!  On Tuesday evening Kate attended her first State banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of the visiting Chinese president and his wife. Click to read more >

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The next morning the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied the President of China and the First Lady at Lancaster House for the "Creative Collaborations" exhibition. Click to read more >

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William and Kate ended the working week with a visit to the city of Dundee in Scotland. The Earl and Countess of Strathearn, as they are known in Scotland, spent the day touring projects youth mental health. Click to read more >

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UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS

Monday, 26th Oct 2015 - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will join children from the charities they support at a creative industries-themed Charities Forum event, hosted by BAFTA and Aardman.

Monday, 26th Oct 2015 - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince Harry will attend the world premiere of the Bond movie 'SPECTRE' in aid of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund.

Tuesday, 27th Oct 2015 - The Duchess of Cambridge will gain an introduction to Chance UK's early intervention child mentoring programme at an event hosted by the charity at Islington Town Hall.

Tuesday, 27th Oct 2015 - The Duchess of Cambridge will attend the 100 Women in Hedge Funds' Gala Dinner in aid of her patronage, The Art Room.

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WHAT'S NEW IN KATE'S CLOSET

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

Jenny Packham Chinese red gown (bespoke)

Dolce & Gabbana Purple Guipure Lace Dress

Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' Royal Burgundy Suede Pumps

Christopher Kane blue mini houndtooth coat (bespoke)

Christopher Kane blue mini houndtooth kilt-skirt (bespoke)

Black turtleneck (unidentified)

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REPLIKATE ROUNDUP

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...

Bluefly US$29.99

Betsy & Adam US$235

Adriana Orsini US$95

Eliza J US$79

Nine West US$98

Ralph Lauren US$250

Old Navy US$34.95

Jaeger £80

T Tahari US$148

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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 Hobbs caught my eye.  I came across these Duchess-worthy styles:

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SAVVY SALES

A Kate favorite, Temperley London is on sale at Gilt. The sale ends in just over 24 hours so get in quick to snap up this limited offer! Click to Shop >

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This popular repliKate of the Temperley 'Odele' coat has been heavily reduced at Saks.

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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 the occasions the Middleton ladies have borrowed or copied each others outfits.

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