Kate Enjoys Retail Therapy, Upcoming Engagements News + More

Hello Kate Fans,
Duchess Kate has been enjoying some retail therapy ahead of this weeks engagements. She was reportedly seen walking in and out of the GAP on Kensington's High Street last Friday. It is also possible and more likely she was browsing around high street store H&M which is next to Gap. 

A look at Kate's favourite shopping area, Kensington High Street.

                                                                        Denoir Flickr

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This Thursday Prince Charles will introduce Kate to his charity The Prince's Foundation for Children and Arts. Their Royal Highnesses will meet school children participating in the Great Art Quest project at Dulwich Picture Gallery.The project offers 7 to 11 eleven year old the chance to develop their creative skills and experience visual art as well as the opportunity to create their own masterpiece. The visit will indeed be a special one. It will be the first time we've seen Kate perform an engagement with her father in law. Prince Charles is deeply passionate about the arts and feels Kate has an in depth understanding of this, he is reportedly very eager to involve her in his art related charities.

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Is anyone else hopeful Kate will wear green on St. Patrick's Day? I explained in this post that blue is also a very strong possibility. I've been looking through the latest collections from some of Kate's favourite designers searching for pieces in these shades :) I think green works incredibly well with Kate's colouring. Below we look at the Milly Lindsay Sheath Dress, Burberry Prosum Silk Georgette Dress and the Orla Kiely Silk Georgette Garden Party Raglan Tunic. I don't think the tunic is particularly Kate's style but Orla is an Irish designer so a piece by her is definitely worth considering.

For Kate's last military engagement she chose a military inspired outfit by McQueen. This Khaki outfit with alterations (and I stress the word alteration) could be something Kate would consider. It is also the only green outfit currently for sale by the flamboyant label.

I expect it will be a cold day and Kate will opt to wear a coat. The Rochas Collarless Silk Coat caught my eye instantly. A designer Kate hasn't worn but the teal colour and cut look incredible.  The Ralph Lauren Leah Suede Coat and the DVF green coat are also appropriate yet stylish pieces.

The Katherine Hooker Braid Coat comes in a simply stunning pale green. 

Whilst on the topic of Katherine Hooker, I was looking on the facebook page last night and saw the beautiful buxton jacket teamed with the new Betty dress. I have no doubt that these pieces could very well be worn by Kate in the future. Perhaps for the tour?

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Sources ( Dulwich Picture Gallery, The Telegraph, Katherine Hooker)

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What Kate bought in Topshop today

I mentioned earlier how lucky we have been in relation to Kate sightings this week. And there has been another one! Ashlin from the Get What Kate Wore Facebook Page has kindly allowed me to share that while returning a dress to Topshop on Kensington High Street at 6.40 p.m., She spotted none other than Duchess Kate in the store.

 This is certainly a very exciting sighting. Duchess Kate was wearing a green jacket (very possibly the Katherine Hooker she wore to Cheltenham 2007 below) and black jeans and low heel knee suede boots. Identified as the same ones from Today's earlier post. Kate was also carrying her Mulberry bag again. The Topshop in Kensington is literally around the corner from the Palace yet the salesman remarked he had not seen her in there before.

The Jacket Kate wore today

Ashlin described Kate as 'very tall and very slim' in person. She also saw the Duchess while she was in Canada and thought Kate looked healthier than in recent photos. As you know the press has been having a field day with the anorexia rumours but judging by the photos of Kate getting her hair done and at the wedding she is looking a little healthier recently. While we do not have photo's of Kate in Topshop we do know what she bought!

Duchess Kate purchased this beautiful Velvet Trim Boucle Jacket which is selling for $130. It is described as 

"A cobalt blue boucle jacket with peter pan collar, velvet binding detail and popper fascinating"

Kate also purchased this Teal Spot Pencil Skirt for $76.

Kate has been a fan of Topshop for years. In 2007 she was photographed wearing their stunning blue and white stripe dress.

Duchess Kate spent over five minutes at the checkout service as she was looking at these Large Oval earrings. Although they are only £8.50, Kate decided against purchasing them despite giving it serious consideration. I think this is one small example of how down to earth she is. She obviously doesn't believe in wasting money regardless of the amount.

However Kate did purchase a pair of earrings today. The exact pair are not online but Ashlin was kind enough to take a photo of a pair herself. They are £6.50 (Can you imagine, for such a beautiful pair) gold and round "almost like a curved feather from the freedom line". Take a look at Ashlin's Facebook Page for a detailed account on her sighting of Kate! Many thanks to Ashlin for sharing this with us. :)

Sources (Ashlin @ Get What Kate Wore facebook, Topshop, GetWhatKateWore Via Twitter)

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