Runway To Retail: The Making of Princess Catherine (Kate) Middleton

Catherine (Kate) Middleton

Kate Middleton, or shall we say, Catherine is on the minds of a lot of people these days. With rumors of a royal engagement swirling all eyes are on the princess in making. We take a look back at the style of one of the luckiest girls in the world.

Kate Middleton looks great sipping champagne in a floral dress, made a bit more serious with a light pink blazer.
This printed flower frock is only $22.80 at Forever 21, as not all of us have a princely budget.
This Germano Zama Blazer from Yoox, $119, will add just the crispness needed for a floral frock
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This is classic Kate and very simple for any girl to attain.
Do you notice a trend? Kate gives her outfits a little serious boost with a simple blazer. This black one by Karl Lagerfeld is a staple for any woman, let alone one that wants to snag a royal. Was, $1,050, Now $525. NET-A-PORTER.COM

Kate looked sleek in a stunning, long turquoise dress by BCBG Max Azria.
Consider this for your next black tie gown. This draped Sue Wong dress can help you re-create the look, $415. Shop Edressme.com

We just can't get enough of the silhouette of this dress.
This Emilio Pucci captures the style we were after and it's yours for $3,065. NET-A-PORTER.COM
Kate Middleton looking stylish in a light, lace cocktail dress.
This Marchesa embroidered dress is picture perfect for a princess in making. Was, $5,445, Now $3,811.50. NET-A-PORTER.COM

Kate pulls it all together with a crisp white coat, accented with black buttons.
The Derek Lam oversized double-breasted coat is that investment piece that will get you looking like a princess. Was, $2,890, Now $1,445. NET-A-PORTER.COM

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