Weekly Wrap-Up, Royal Tour Canada Special

WOW, what a week it was!  The royal tour of Canada  was by far the most "adorable" of all the tours!  With the Cambridge tots joining their parents on the eight-day visit, it made for wonderful family moments!

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The tour was also jam-packed with fabulous fashion, and now that I've had time to recover and recharge the sleep bank, I thought it would be fun to examine and deconstruct Kate's tour wardrobe.

But, first things first ... I want to know what you thought was Kate's best look of the Royal Tour. Cast your vote below!

1. Jenny Packham

2. Alexander McQueen

3. Bella Bella outfit

4. Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

5. Dolce & Gabbana

6. Hobbs London

7. Carolina Herrera

8. Carcross outfit

9. See by Chloe

10. Haida Gwaii outfit 1

11. Haida Gwaii outfit 2

12. Zara

13. "Pacific Grace" sailing outfit

14. Catherine Walker

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What Kate Packed for the Royal Tour

I've deconstructed Kate's outfits and tallied up what she wore on the tour:

DRESSES

Kate packed a total of 5 dresses for the tour of Canada, which is far less than the 14 she wore for the   India/Bhutan royal visit in April this year.  We saw a mix of bespoke designer dresses from her go-to designers and new and unexpected brands.

Jenny Packham french blue sheath dress (bespoke)

Alexander McQueen red/white patterned dress (bespoke)

Preen red 'Finella' midi dress - £1,000

Dolce & Gabbana green midi dress (modified) - €1,895

SEE BY CHLOÉ cream pointelle-knit dress - US$460

COATS & JACKETS

Given the mild-to-cool weather during the tour, it was no surprise Kate went heavy on coats and jackets. We saw a mix of 8 rain jackets, blazers and dress coats.

Holland & Holland Lightweight Safari Jacket - US$780

Hobbs Pine Green 'Persephone' Trench Coat - £279

Carolina Herrera red double-breasted coat - US$1,915

Sentaler Shawl Collar Wrap Coat - CAD$1,215

Smyth army green 'Duchess' blazer - US$595

Troy London khaki wax parka - £350

Zara white waffle blazer - AU$139

Catherine Walker cream princess coat (bespoke)

TOPS

Topshop Gingham Print Shirt - US$65

Teal knit sweater (unidentified)

Somerset by Alice Temperley Spot Pretty Blouse - £79

Really Wild's Cashmere Mix Cable Crew in Ruby - £195

H&M off-the-shoulder rib top US$34.95

BOTTOMS

Zara dark blue skinny jeans

Zara black jeans

Zara Skinny Mid-Rise Trousers in Khaki - US$39.95

Whistles 'Lina' Ivory Dobby Pleated Skirt - £95

JEWELLERY

The Duchess wore 12 different pieces of jewellery during the tour, 9 of which were earrings.  The maple leaf brooch, which she wore on three separate occasions during the tour was a borrowed piece from Queen Elizabeth II.  She also loaned Her Majesty's diamond & stud pearl earrings.  Kate championed local jewelers, wearing handmade earrings from Yukon-based silversmith Shelley MacDonald, and Canadian-born designer Pippa Small.

Maple Leaf Brooch (loan from H.M.)

G. Collins Tanzanite Earrings

Diamond stud & pearl drop earrings (loan from H.M.)

Pippa Small large 'Kite' double drop earrings - £850

Soru Jewellery Baroque Pearl Double Sided earrings - £130

Monica Vinader 'Siren' earrings - US$195

Annoushka Pearl Drops and Kiki Diamond Hoop Earrings

Shelley MacDonald 'Ulu' earrings - CAD$95

KIKI 'Lauren' Gold Diamond Pave Leaf Earrings - £2,200

Kiki Citrine Pear Drop Earrings - US$740

Asprey London 'woodland' charms necklace

Cartier Ballon Bleu Bracelet Watch - From US$4,750

SHOES

The Duchess packed 11 pairs of shoes and boots, 5 of which were new to her closet. Neutral and brown tones featured heavily,  as well as rich red hues.

Ginavito Rossi Praline suede 'Gianvito 105' pumps - US$675

Russell & Bromley 'Pinpoint' red suede courts - £165

Penelope Chilvers Long Tassle Boots - £475

Gianvito Rossi red suede pumps - £450

LK Bennett 'Fern' Trench Leather Pumps - £195

Tod's bordeaux fringed leather pumps - US$665

R.Sole London 'Virgi Ante Setter' boots - £275

Monsoon 'Fleur' Taupe Suede Espadrille Wedges - £45

J.Crew 'Avery' heels - US$278

Superga 'Cotu' sneaker - US$64.95

LK Bennett 'Floret' trench leather courts - US$325

HANDBAGS

Half of the four clutches the Duchess showcased on tour were new additions to her closet. She favored red tones, a tribute to Canada's national colour.

L.K. Bennett 'Nina' Trench Clutch - £185

Miu Miu suede bow-embellished shoulder bag US$1,490

Jenny Packham 'Casa' red pony hair clutch - SGD$1,010

Mulberry 'Bayswater' Cranberry Suede Clutch - £495

ACCESSORIES

Lock & Co blue maple leaf felt hat (bespoke)

Ray-Ban Tortoise Folding Wayfarer Sunglasses - US$155

York Scarves Maple Leaf Tartan Scarf £9.95

Braided hair headband (unidentified)

Leopard print Alice band (unidentified)

Mulberry brown woven leather belt

Thank you to everybody who followed along during the tour! It's such an amazing community we have, and the long hours and late nights were worth it!