Even before Kate Middleton and Prince William announced their engagement last week, I have always admired Kate's simple and elegant sense of style. I know some people may say the way she dresses is a little plain for a princess, but I could not disagree more! I think she does an impeccable job of balancing quality pieces with simple, but stunning accessories to polish off her look. In my opinion, Kate's style is the true meaning of the catch phrase: less is more!
Here are just a few of my favorite looks from Kate over the past few years...
A Night Out with Black Sequins and Boots
In a Beautiful Pink Issa Dress at the Boxing Ball in 2008
A Simple Black Dress and a Fun Black and White Necklace
White Jeans, Tunic, and Flats...one of my personal favorite looks for spring!
Yorkshire Chic!
Kate in Blue Issa Dress At A Friend's Wedding This Fall
And besides loving Kate's elegant sense of style, the princess to be and I have one more thing in common...we both have Ceylon sapphire engagement rings!
Now Kate's ring is of course on a different scale than mine, but I love the unique character of the cornflower blue sapphire stone, and I believe no one can argue with how gorgeous the late Diana's engagement ring is! Diana who had impeccable taste herself actually went against the grain and chose the blue sapphire and diamond ring when given the choice of a number of rings from Prince Charles. For me the ring is special as my husband's family is from Sri Lanka, and it's obvious why this gorgeous ring is special for Kate for so many reasons!
And here is Kate in her most recent public appearance in the beautiful blue Issa dress which has been buzzed about around the world, and her new sapphire engagement ring!
While this designer dress and royal jewels may be a bit out of we commoners' reach, here is a look inspired by Kate's recent engagement outfit that is a little more attainable!
Enjoy!
