The Duchess of Cambridge's Daytime Fashion Part 11: July 2013 - November 2013

[Baroness of Books]

Thinking about it makes me very very glad I don't have gold fins and gills. You do make a good a valid point.

Reminds me of the pic that was snapped at the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics where the Bond Girl looked either very very bored or very very tired.

A snap in time seems to be defining.

There is that tried-and-true saying: A picture says a thousand words.

 

[cepe]

It's unfair but it is life in that goldfish bowl.

 

[Dman]

Last year Camilla, Sophie and Catherine shared smiles but it was Catherine that everyone picked on. I get the feeling that some folks just like picking on Catherine for some reason. I know the DM love doing it. She wasn't playing with her hair but brushing or pushing it back.

I thought she looked great at the Remembrance Service but I think it's a shame that some decided to pick on her and make that the story instead of focusing on what's really important.

 

[cepe]

Last year Camilla, Sophie and Catherine shared smiles but it was Catherine that everyone picked on. I get the feeling that some folks just like picking on Catherine for some reason. I know the DM love doing it. She wasn't playing with her hair but brushing or pushing it back.

I thought she looked great at the Remembrance Service but I think it's a shame that some decided to pick on her and make that the story instead of focusing on what's really important.

I agree 100% - I love that coat and the smiles and chat are always before the ceremony starts so that makes it doubly unfair and misleading.

But she is giving them ammo. That's what public life is like particularly in the UK.

 

[casualfan]

I defend Kate a lot. I also held a job at a Director/VP level and knew that to EVER twirl my hair at work was to risk my career. I'm just saying.

Seriously?!?! How long ago was this and in what industry?

I agree in general. BUT (always one of those) there are occasions where one has to be strong and not do it. Marriage vows; national event; representing your country; giving a presentation - serious stuff where you don't want to appeared distracted or bored. As someone said, who is a lot better at this stuff than me, it is (sadly) impressions that count. You may not be bored, but if you seem bored, that's enough. It may not be fair, but then what is?

Again, if this was a one-time thing, then I don't understand what the big deal is. She was just making her curl more "tidy." Seriously - unless she was doing this constantly, I simply don't see why we are still talking about this.

Off to go find a video...

 

[Rudolph]

I agree 100% - I love that coat and the smiles and chat are always before the ceremony starts so that makes it doubly unfair and misleading.

But she is giving them ammo. That's what public life is like particularly in the UK.

Except when it has to do with Charles or Camilla , and then you say they are just misunderstood. Every time the media criticises Charles, you are the first to say the media is just out to get him.

 

[cepe]

Except when it has to do with Charles or Camilla , and then you say they are just misunderstood. Every time the media criticises Charles, you are the first to say the media is just out to get him.

Am I?

 

[soapstar]

Last year Camilla, Sophie and Catherine shared smiles but it was Catherine that everyone picked on. I get the feeling that some folks just like picking on Catherine for some reason. I know the DM love doing it. She wasn't playing with her hair but brushing or pushing it back.

I thought she looked great at the Remembrance Service but I think it's a shame that some decided to pick on her and make that the story instead of focusing on what's really important.

I totally agree.

I guess next year, Kate will just have to stand on the balcony and not laugh, talk or even exchange smiles with anyone. And she should make sure she doesn't touch her hair or her clothes. In fact, she probably shouldn't move at all. Otherwise, the DM will make a huge deal about it.

The cameras are able to capture every moment, so unless Kate stands completely still, they are bound to catch her readjusting her hair or smiling. There's really nothing she can do about it.

I really like the coat and hat, it looks good on her. I'm less impressed with her hair though. I'm not liking the ringlets.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

I think wearing a low ponytail or bun would eradicate any tendency to fidget with her hair and bring unwarranted attention to it. Hair fiddling during a solemn event just doesn't give a good impression at all.

You read my mind. A low chignon swept to the side would have look so elegant with what she was wearing!

But then, the press would have gone crazy reporting about her new hairstyle, and the attention would still have been drawn away from the event itself.....

 

[HRHHermione]

I totally agree.

I guess next year, Kate will just have to stand on the balcony and not laugh, talk or even exchange smiles with anyone. And she should make sure she doesn't touch her hair or her clothes. In fact, she probably shouldn't move at all. Otherwise, the DM will make a huge deal about it.

The cameras are able to capture every moment, so unless Kate stands completely still, they are bound to catch her readjusting her hair or smiling. There's really nothing she can do about it.

If she can pull off all of that, I look forward to the "Is there trouble in paradise? Duchess of Cambridge looks morose and lonely, and very separate from the royal family" article next year.

 

[Daria_S]

All I can say about hair twirling and finger combing and head tossing to get the style is. Um.. its natural. If one would spend a gazillion dollars to have the hair made up "just right" and cemented into position with each and every strand 'just so", one would be a fool to even thing about even touching the hair and good gods, get a hair out of place. I'm willing to wager that Kate's hair is not her main priority in life. She wears it as its a part of her and not something that defines her. Men fidget with their ties at times. Women fidget with their hair.

I agree; touching your hair is natural. I know I do it several times in an hour when I need to gather my thoughts, or stay awake. In a way, it's almost like swimming; it grounds you. Now, sometimes what helps us stay focused is not always appropriate for public appearances, so it's our job to find another way to get this imput. Catherine's hair-touching on Sunday made me want to go 'Quiet hands please' (same can be applied to William's tie-fiddling'. I use this phrase a lot in my classroom, and it helps tremendously. I think that it would be nice if someone Catherine trusted would point the hair-playing out to her. Sometimes we need the feedback of an observer to encourage us to alter a particular mannerism.

 

[Cinderella5x]

At the Queen's Jubilee Balcony appearance only 6 royals were there - HMQ, Charles, Camilla, William, Catherine and Harry (DoE would have been there but was ill). That sent out the message at these were the key players for the future.

She may not be a full-time working royal but she is considered senior. The media are particularly hot on that point.

She is a member of the senior hereditary line of the House of Windsor. She is not a senior full fledged working member of the British Royal Family as yet.

Thank you for the explanation.

 

[HighnessN]

If she can pull off all of that, I look forward to the "Is there trouble in paradise? Duchess of Cambridge looks morose and lonely, and very separate from the royal family" article next year.

The DM will go find a pic of Diana looking sad in black on the balcony, have a side by side comparison with a pic of the Duchess under the headline "Shades of Diana: Kate is sad and lonely on balcony"

 

[fandesacs2003]

The DM will go find a pic of Diana looking sad in black on the balcony, have a side by side comparison with a pic of the Duchess under the headline "Shades of Diana: Kate is sad and lonely on balcony"

So true! You made me laugh!

 

[Lumutqueen]

Mark Stewart ‏@RegalEyes 3m
Kate's wearing the Orla Kiely outfit that she wore to the Art Room in Oxford in Feb 2012

That would be this one; http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/02/21/article-2104227-11D697D3000005DC-426_634x994.jpg

 

[dazzling]

Mark Stewart ‏@RegalEyes 3m
Kate's wearing the Orla Kiely outfit that she wore to the Art Room in Oxford in Feb 2012

That would be this one; http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/02/21/article-2104227-11D697D3000005DC-426_634x994.jpg

November 19, 2013 -

Full view ** Close up

 

[Lumutqueen]

Pictures could have been taken on exactly the same day, there's no evolution with her clothes.

 

[dazzling]

Pictures could have been taken on exactly the same day, there's no evolution with her clothes.

Do you mean the pictures I posted? They are from todays event.

 

[princess carmen]

The dress is o.k I don't like the booties.

 

[cepe]

It may be a repeat for us, but it's a first for William!

 

[Elly C]

I like the ankle boots - did she also wear these for the 2012 engagement?

 

[Lumutqueen]

I like the ankle boots - did she also wear these for the 2012 engagement?

Yes, http://www.hellomagazine.com/imagen...harity/0-33-635/kate-middleton-oxford6--z.jpg

Do you mean the pictures I posted? They are from todays event.

What I wrote is the pictures, the one from 2012, and the ones from today, could have been taken from exactly the same occasion. The outfit is identical.

 

[Elly C]

Pictures could have been taken on exactly the same day, there's no evolution with her clothes.

I tend to agree. I'm all for getting wear out of an outfit, particularly if it looks good, but it would have been nice to have seen a slightly different take on the whole look - a scarf, a different handbag even a beret to alter the look of the hair perhaps.

 

[Lumutqueen]

A beret with a off side up do would have been beautiful. I can imagine she's only changed two aspects of her outfit from the 2012 engagement

 

[princess gertrude]

The coat dress is okay, not a huge fan of the booties. A trip to the salon would be good, some fresh color on the hair would make a world of difference. For some reason her hair is looking very dry.

 

[PrincessofEurope]

Was never a massive fan of this brown dress - reminds me too much of curtain fabric. Have always disliked those ankle boots on her - its not a popular look in the UK now and quite dated I think.

 

[Duchessmary]

Ouch. My eyes! My eyes!

 

[Dman]

HRH looking good today.

 

[Lumutqueen]

Have always disliked those ankle boots on her - its not a popular look in the UK now and quite dated I think.

Ankle boots? They're very popular in the UK, especially the chelsea boot. Very in fashion at the moment.

 

[roseroyal]

November 19, 2013 -

Full view ** Close up

She should put that far back in the closet- Not awful, but hurts the eyes.