Kate Middleton keeps it simple in navy Max Mara and Orla Kiely while visiting one of her official charities
Clearly we’re not the only ones feeling super busy this time of year. Kate Middleton was out and about for the second time in as many days, attending a forum meeting at Place2Be, an organization that works to support the emotional wellbeing of children. It’s one of the Kate’s official patronages and based on her extended visit today (the Duchess reportedly stayed for an extra hour to learn about addiction and self-harm) it’s obvious that this charity is important to her.
For today’s engagement, Kate wore a few pieces that are new to the public eye. Her entire outfit was a rich shade of navy blue, right down to her sheer tights and Cornelia James bow gloves. Up top, Kate wore a jacket by Max Mara which featured a smart side zipper and fit her perfectly. While her pleated Orla Kiely skirt was also a perfect fit, the windy weather seemed to disagree and almost caused a wardrobe malfunction upon rival—which would have delighted the press for weeks to come but alas, royal magic kept things under control. As for accessories, Kate carried a navy clutch by Russell and Bromley and wore matching Alexander McQueen shoes. And should you be wondering about her earrings—visible thanks to her half-up hairstyle—they’re pearl drops by Annoushka.
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Clearly we're not the only ones feeling super busy this time of year. Kate Middleton was out and about for the second time in as many days, attending a forum meeting at Place2Be, an organization that works to support the emotional wellbeing of children. It's one of the Kate's official patronages and based on her extended visit today (the Duchess reportedly stayed for an extra hour to learn about addiction and self-harm) it's obvious that this charity is important to her.
For today's engagement, Kate wore a few pieces that are new to the public eye. Her entire outfit was a rich shade of navy blue, right down to her sheer tights and Cornelia James bow gloves. Up top, Kate wore a jacket by Max Mara which featured a smart side zipper and fit her perfectly. While her pleated Orla Kiely skirt was also a perfect fit, the windy weather seemed to disagree and almost caused a wardrobe malfunction upon rival—which would have delighted the press for weeks to come but alas, royal magic kept things under control. As for accessories, Kate carried a navy clutch by Russell and Bromley and wore matching Alexander McQueen shoes. And should you be wondering about her earrings—visible thanks to her half-up hairstyle—they're pearl drops by Annoushka.){kind=link}