Kate, William and Harry did ‘posh person casual’ today to support the launch of a sports initiative in Greenwich, South East London.
The trio of Olympic ambassadors attended the launch not just as hand shakers and boring speech givers, they took part in actual sports – Harry in basketball, William in football and Kate in table tennis. I expect that’s why they were dressed so relatvely normal for the occasion.
I can’t ignore my knee-jerk reaction to the Duchess of Cambridge’s beige-ness today. A £35 Hobbs plaid effect white and beige dress with closed toe sling-back beige canvas espadrilles by Pied A Terre (I could really knock off for a beige nap).
I am so over this styling which is allegedly due to a tight budget controlled by Charles but I think is a stab at seeming on-the-level with her public.
Bohomoth interviewed Kate’s mate from toff school who dished that Kate is naturally a shy and unassuming person who doesn’t like to be the centre of attention and that when she found out she was going to join the Royal Family she was very worried about being accepted by the British public.
This totally explains her dedication to cut price and high street price tags, and the nude, black and navy LK Bennett pumps – that must be exhausted at this point.
Also what is her problem with her toes? It’s 24 degrees in London as I write – her feet must be sweltering. It’s summer, Kate. Get yer toes out for the lads.
I really dislike her taste in shoes. Those closed espadrilles are the height of fashion for shuffling Florida residents only and look like they cost £9.99 at BHS. A white textured sandal like this one from Karen Millen would have lifted the look, while sticking to her ‘Plain Jane’ colour-code:
I hope this isn’t a sign of what to expect over the Olympic games from the Duchess of Dull, but in my heart of hearts I know it will be beige all the way – in colour and interest.
“Get yer toes out for the lads”
I’m glad somebody said it.
Again, you’re my target audience.
I’m going to a bash where Kate Middleton will be next week. (a bash – pah! like I hang out with royalty every other week) I will try and get some Myspace style shots of me and her before being bundled off to the Tower.
You can’t show your toes if you’re a royal…. :-/
ha funny but she went barefoot at the event …..there’s pics
Ha I saw them…but I meant in shoes. No exposed toes allowed
If Kate does decide to allow some air to circulate through her little piggies, this site does a lovely line in prescription hosiery:
http://tinyurl.com/clyphps
the dress is cute for us mere mortals
I must say… I live in the USA and we all love Kate here! We love She does not dress over the top and spends moderate amounts of money on cloths, ever wearing the same clothing on more than one occasion! She is as classy as it gets in our eyes! She is praised for it in the US!
I think you should probably not presume to speak for all American women. I have nothing against this girl, but to say I love her is way OTT. Nor do I know anyone personally who gives her much thought. They don’t hate her or anything, but they don’t talk about her either …ever. The only reason I know as much about her as I do is because this is my go-to blog
Posh person casual!!! My big laugh for the day! Thanks Shiny!
haha thanks!
I am so completely in agreement with you on this look, Shiny. It almost looks like she’s wearing a dress made out of a bath towel. Not a good look.
So far, my fave is that cream-colored Roland Mouret gown. That was soooo beautiful, and suited her so well. She really should wear more of his clothes; I think they are a great style for her.
Bang on, Sylly xo