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Style Icon: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

10/15/12 | Alexander McQueen, celebrity, Georgetown, Style Icons

Good morning and Happy Monday!  I mentioned last week I have changed the name of my blog and that the new site would be up and running by today and while I really hoped everything would be done the new logo is still in the works.  However, to celebrate the new name I though there was no one better than Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, as she embodies sparkles and shoes with amazing class and poise.

Who are you kidding, Princess Kate is AWESOME! Besides being a true honest to goodness princess, I think she is a terrifically stylish royal and my newest victim of my closet envy. I whole heatedly agree with Time Magazine – she is definitely one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. Within my lifetime I can not wait for her to ascend the British throne to become the Queen.   Her wedding at Westminster Abbey in the Spring of 2011was truly an event not to be missed, and it occured on my favorite day of the year at university, Georgetown Day.

Kate is honestly is picture perfect. She is such a classic muse for Alexander McQueen – she looks terrific in everything from wrap dresses to over sized hats, especially those Jane Crobett and Sylvia Fletcher for John Lock and Company ones, at royal events.

Even though she has tens of thousands, or maybe even hundreds of thousands, to spend on fashion , she still wears her favorite pair of L.K. Bennett nude heels and granted they are 4 1/2″  and $345 but still obtainable for a woman who saves up for them.

 

Which is your favorite outfit on the Princess? 
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  1. Simona says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    She’s always stunning! All lovely pictures of her πŸ™‚
    Thank you for following, I followed back.

    lextravagance.blogspot.com
    xx

  2. Corina Nika says

    October 16, 2012 at 9:15 am

    She’s so gorgeous indeed!
    I love when she wears pastels

    Corina
    http://www.cocorrina.com

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  3. love jenny xoxo says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:53 am

    I love how she dresses! Always so classy and put together!

  4. sonia de macedo says

    October 16, 2012 at 6:18 am

    I don’t know that I have a favorite but she always looks beautiful no matter what she wears!

    SDMxx
    http://www.daringcoco.com

  5. Fabrizia says

    October 16, 2012 at 4:51 am

    I like this post so much: these pictures are wonderful, she’s always so stylish!
    What about following each other? Cosa mi metto???
    Win 30$ gift voucher at Vivilli!!

  6. Jessica says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:51 am

    she is so lovely

    Jessica
    http://www.jumpintopuddles.com

  7. Clara Turbay says

    October 15, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    it´s amazing the way you express here.

  8. Megan, TfDiaries.com says

    October 15, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    I always love her gown choices
    Xo Megan

  9. LPFashionPhilosophy says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    We love, love her<3 So pretty!

    ox from NYC!
    davie+erica

    LPFashionPhilosophy

  10. ashley says

    October 15, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    She has the best style, so classy and chic!!

    xo Ashley
    http://www.ashnfshn.com

  11. Ashley of Southern (California) Belle says

    October 15, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    I love her style, so classic and chic πŸ™‚

    xo

    Ashley

    Southern (California) Belle

  12. ana jacobs says

    October 15, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Love her!!
    Beijos, Ana
    Ana In Style INPINK Giveaway

  13. jessjess de says

    October 15, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    hey hun!
    would you like to follow each other? let me know pls
    kisses jess
    http://jessjessde.blogspot.de/

  14. Rebecca says

    October 15, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    She is so stunning! Great style and she has the most amazing hats!

    Rebecca
    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca

  15. Kamilla K says

    October 15, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    I agree, she has great style!! I adore that nude lace dress!

    xx
    Sophisticated Lace

  16. Buttons Apart says

    October 15, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Love Kate Middleton’s style, so classic and elegant. Thanks so much for visiting and following, following back πŸ™‚

    http://buttonsapart.blogspot.co.uk

  17. Monse Fuentes says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    hey! thanks for follow, now i follow you too πŸ™‚

    kisses
    El blog de Monse
    El blog de Monse
    El blog de Monse

  18. Irene Buffa says

    October 15, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    wow! <3 Love her!

    Estarer Accessories GIVEAWAY

    Check out my blog πŸ™‚

  19. samecookiesdifferent says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    sooo beautiful
    xx the cookies samecookiesdifferent.blogspot.com visit <3 share the feeling <3

  20. Always Maylee says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    I love her. I love that she is stylish, yet remains classy and elegant.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  21. x Mr Brightside x says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    she’s always very classy, like her a lot

    http://www.thewild-swans.com

  22. - ME - Fashion Blog says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I loved her wedding dress so much! Wanna follow each other? xx

    • - ME - Fashion Blog says

      October 15, 2012 at 3:32 pm

      followed back!!! πŸ™‚

  23. Joy Shana says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Love her style
    http://shana-style.blogspot.com

  24. Perla Sanchez says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    I love kates style! Great post! πŸ™‚

    http://perlaxmakeup.blogspot.com/

  25. Hannah Rosette says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    I am glad she is one of the 100 most influential people. She actually seems like a good role model for women and teenagers too. She seems very down to earth and I am willing to bet that she is a sweet person in her personal life.
    Please check out my blog when you get the chance and let me know if you follow me so I can follow you right back! Thank you.
    TheRosettePortrait

  26. Alissa | Feeling Good says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    I must say, the last picture of her in the wedding dress with Pippa. Gorgeous! But she always looks fab!

    Alissa
    FeelingGoodFashion.blogspot.com

  27. Kaeli says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Great pics! Now following and looking forward to more!

    Kaeli
    The Broadcloth

  28. Meg {henninglove} says

    October 15, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    she is absolutely gorgeous and her wardrobe is outstanding!! honestly her wedding dress was just beyond perfection

  29. alongobucco says

    October 15, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    She simply has the BEST style…I think she does “cocktail chic” so well!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

  30. Julie says

    October 15, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    LOVE her style..it’s so perfect! Great images. xo, Julie
    http://www.fromproseccotoplaid.com

  31. Antonella C'est moi says

    October 15, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Of course i.follow you back…kisses

  32. KERRIN says

    October 15, 2012 at 11:36 am

    great blog girlie, let’s follow each other! xx

  33. Voguecita says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Love Catherine and her style!!! so cool!!
    kisses
    VOGUECITA
    http://voguecita.blogspot.com

  34. Helena Resende says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:30 am

    She is so stylish! πŸ™‚

  35. Marilyns Closet says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:29 am

    Hi dear!! thanks so much for visit my blog!! i really appreciate it!
    Loved your post so much!
    Big big kiss!!

    http://www.marilynsclosetblog.com

  36. TheBizarreBirdcage says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:29 am

    love this post, she is a true and most of natural beauty!”

    want to follow each other? i will defiently follow back

    my blog:
    http://thebizarrebirdcage.blogspot.de/

  37. Calita Hin says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:11 am

    she is so prettyyy! (and awesome)

    http://calitahin.blogspot.com/

  38. Raquel Martinez Hermosilla says

    October 15, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I love this post!
    New post: http://www.cdlinfierno.blogspot.com.es
    Kisses

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.Β  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles!Β 

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