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The Princess Look for Less!

11/23/2010

 
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...
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A Night Out with Black Sequins and Boots
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In a Beautiful Pink Issa Dress at the Boxing Ball in 2008
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A Simple Black Dress and a Fun Black and White Necklace
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White Jeans, Tunic, and Flats...one of my personal favorite looks for spring!
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Yorkshire Chic!
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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!
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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!
The Princess Look for Less!

The Princess Look for Less! by livingluxeforless featuring steve madden shoes

Trinitie by Steve Madden at Zappos.com
$90 - zappos.com
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Nadri Square Cut Stud Earrings
$38 - nordstrom.com
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Tadashi Shoji navy ombré shutter pleated square neck dress at Bluefly
$197 - bluefly.com


Nadri | Nordstrom.com
$88 - nordstrom.com


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Betsy
11/23/2010 03:02:20 am

The princess-to-be would love this post! What a creative and fun idea. I agree--she does have fabulous taste. Can't wait for the royal wedding!

Loucinda
11/23/2010 05:27:50 am

I love this post! I want that blue dress from bluefly. (I also want the sapphire ring...) So cool that you and the princess-to-be have similar rings!

Jenn @ LL4L link
11/23/2010 07:50:38 am

I'm so glad you liked this post ladies! And Lou that dress would like amazing on you! I think you need it...don't you have a holiday party you can wear it to?!

I actually just got these Steve Madden heels and I love them! The four inch heels are definitely new to me, but it they are a fun addition to my more tame collection of shoes, and a good substitute for the CL version that I have my eye on!

Chic 'n Cheap Living link
11/23/2010 04:19:28 pm

Loving the color! Seriously Kate Middleton is doing for Issa what Michelle Obama did for Jason Wu (though of course Issa dresses are just gorgeous anyway!)

Rushika
11/24/2010 04:22:26 am

Love this post!!!

The Zhush link
11/30/2010 08:24:53 am

Loving that blue bandage dress! What a great find, off to check it out! :)


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