It all started with a sheer black and gold silk dress with blue ribbon trim... and is ending in a Royal Wedding, romantic, right? In just 2 short days, Catherine Elizabeth Middleton will be England's new Princess and future Queen.. but more importantly, a permanent style icon. From not-so-humble upbringings (her parents are millionaires!), this fashionista has always dressed impeccably. Smart, savvy, and sophisticated, (3 S words crucial in becoming royalty) Kate has modernized what it means to dress like a lady, and wooed the Prince of England in the process! From her fasinators (my favorite!) to her big-ole'-hunk of sapphire, Kate never disappoints. And you know what I love most about her? She's not overtly sexy or gorgeous, she demure and pretty... and dare I say, normal! With all eyes on her this Friday (and let's face it, more eyes on the dress!) and some huge ruffles to fill (We miss you Diana!) get ready for fashion history people! Enjoy some of my favorite Middleton moments while I try to insert something clever...
The dress that started it all! During a charity fashion show at St. Andrew's, Middleton dawned this £30 reveling number designed by her friend Charlotte Todd. And, praytell! Who was sitting in the front row!?! Ah, yes, none other than the future King. I bet his exact thoughts were, "Break me off a piece of that!"
Kate (rocking the ring!) wearing an English necessity.. a Burberry trench.
Feather fasinators! Gah! I'm in love. A Kate staple is whimsical coats and dresses!
Kate adores riding boots, and she looks very prep/chic in them! (How English, right?)
This is at Kate's first official royal event, Willam's graduation from the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, England, in December of 2006. Man, did she hit the scene with a fashion bang! Loveee the studded gloves!!
Two of my favorite ensembles that Kate put together are, of course, her funkiest! I love the plaid and houndstooth patterns that she mixes with a bold scarf and fitted blazer! Princesse très chic!
It's no surprise that Kate adores now well known Brazilian designer Daniella Issa Helayel. She has catapulted the budding designer into a household name by wearing her on several photographed occasions (one example being her engagement announcement!). My favorite was the above sherbet pink gown worn to the Boxing Ball in 2009. So, the big question is whether her wedding gown will be a Issa original?? Guess we'll just have to wait and see.....
