Pip & Kate Update III - Special Down Under Edition

Instead of breaking down the past month for the Middletons, I'm just going to document the fabulous outfits that Kate wore while in New Zealand & Australia.  While I loved all of the outfits she wore, there were a handful that I decided must be recreated in my own closet.  See for yourself:

[Blue Emilia Wickstead Dress]

Kate rocks pleats better than any grown woman I know.

[Red Catherine Walker Coat Dress]

I'm seriously amazed that she can carry baby George, in heels, down stairs of an airplane.  Totally casual.

[Gray Alexander McQueen Coat Dress]

Kate just took Easter Best to a whole new level.

[White Lela Rose Peplum Dress]

Mouth has dropped.  SO FREAKING PERFECT.

[Pale Pink Alexander McQueen Peplum Dress]

She also does peplum extremely well.

[Green Catherine Walker Coat Dress]

To a normal person, this would make them look like Kermit the Frog... but not Kate, of course.

[Printed Diane Von Furstenberg Wrap Dress]

I've wanted one of these for a while, and between this dress and watching American Hustle last night, I think I'm sold on the DVF wrap dress.

[Gray & White Plaid Hobbs Dress]

I think she's adorable, however, Wills looks like a middle aged man next to her youthful figure.

[Blue & White Floral LK Bennett Dress]

I read an article that predicted this dress would show up in Kate's wardrobe.  And not only did it, but it did the same time Mindy Kaling wore it on her show.  Mindy Lahiri would be so proud.

[White Zimmerman Eyelet Dress]

This was another dress that made me ga-ga.  I think it needs to be mine immediately.  

[Yellow Roksanda Illincic Dress]

I love yellow because it puts people in a good mood constantly - this fits that perfectly.

[Beige Roksanda Illincic Dress]

This is such a flattering cut, but the color left more to be desired.

[Blue Tweed Rebecca Taylor Suit]

Kate knows how to make a power suit less... scary?  (Maybe it's the fun bracelet a child made for her.  Awww.)

[Blue Zara Blazer]

Aside from the cute blazer, how awesome is this picture?  Now this is a couple I could spend some time with.

[Red Luisa Spagnioli Peplum Dress]

Okay, I'm getting a little tired of her always looking flawless.  I mean, c'mon now.  This is just too much.

[Printed Tory Burch Dress]

It only took a couple of years for Kate to discover Tory.  I knew it'd be a match made in heaven.  Also, who wears this to a playdate.  Seriously.  Like raise the bar a little higher, why don'tchya?

[Gray Michael Kors Jacket]

Must add more jackets to my wardrobe.

[Green Erdem Coat]

The best thing about this?  The future King of England holding the umbrella for his lady.

[Black Jenny Packham Dress]

I'm obsessed with Jenny Packham (a name virtually unknown until Kate arrived, proving we are soulmates) and this is a homerun out of the park in my eyes (but again, love Jenny a tad much).

[Cream Jonathan Saunders Sweater]

I look like this when I go to the rugby pitch.  Most definitely.

[Pale Yellow Eyelet Dress - Designer Unknown]

Rumor has it that Kate designed this dress.  I guess if her current job doesn't work out, she has a fallback, eh?

[Pale Blue Alexander McQueen Coat]

No words necessary.

Anchor Splash

[T-Shirt & Cami - Target; Blazer - J.Crew Factory; Scarf - Charming Charlie; Jeans - American Eagle; TopSiders - Bass]

One of the positives of not being in college any more is being able to wear anchors.  Weird, you may think?  Well, not only do I love anchors and all things nautical, but I also love blue and pink as a combo - which are the colors and symbols of the Delta Gamma [DG] sorority - not my sorority.  Unfortunately, lions are not as common in fashion as anchors, but never fear, I can wear my oceanographer desires!  I love dressing like I'm going on to the yacht for the day.  It's definitely my favorite look when I want to be super comfortable and casual but need to go out in public.  Boat shoes all the way!

Is there a specific look or style that you tend to gravitate towards?

Middleton Style: Floral Dresses

Floral Dresses for Spring by sarahdusinberre featuring a tshirt dress

Classic

[Necklace, Cami, & Clutch - Target; Bracelet - Kohl's; Cardigan - J.Crew Factory; Skirt - White House Black Market; Shoes - DSW]

I am a huge Audrey Hepburn fan.  I even dressed up as her for Halloween when I was in 6th grade.  I remember no one knowing who I was except for my friend's mom.  It was a little pathetic.  Luckily, every day I can pretend to be Audrey.  When I saw these shoes on DSW, I knew exactly which outfit they would compliment perfectly.  I love the thick heel - it makes them so practical to wear at work and walk around.

Who is your style icon?  Do you find yourself "playing dress-up" to mimic their style?

Easter Best

[Top Row - 1, 2, 3, 4; Bottom Row - 1, 2, 3, 4]

Remember getting dressed up in frilly lace and pastels with gloves and white Mary Janes and hideous straw hats?  I remember a specific white dress with a pale pink satin ribbon.  The sleeves were so puffy I probably could have hid a tamagatchi up there.  I thought I looked fabulous with my nice shoes and white matching hat.  When I got older, my family stopped going to the service where everyone got dressed up and opted for the sunrise service on the top of the mountain.  While those services are awesome because they are so beautiful and you can roll out of bed, it is nice to get really dolled up once in a while.

Do you wear a special Easter dress?  Which one would be your favorite?