Royal Outfits of the Day: Accessory Interest with Kate and Mary

First: The royal family announced yesterday that they will stream Princess Eugenie's wedding via the Royal Family and Duke of York social media sites and YouTube. That will be open to all, so huzzah for those in countries not broadcasting and those without cable. We will have an open post for the occasion.

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The Duchess of Cambridge opened the V&A's Photography Centre last night.

Wasn't planning on doubling up on Kate posts this week, but then she went and wore one of the most interesting things she's worn in quite some time. I loved this Erdem dress when Carey Mulligan wore it last year and I love it now. Plus, we're dabbling in purple (-ish, just let me have this one) accessories again. So you know I approve.

Erdem dress

(Might actually like it in the shorter retail version if you're going to add the belt, though? And then leave the longer without the belt, like Carey Mulligan did? Not a deal breaker either way.)

The Danish royal family attended a performance celebrating 100 years of Iceland's independence last night.

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Crown Princess Mary has also been dabbling in purple accessories. Now, the shoes here almost look like she mismatched the dress color, but it appears she's also wearing her amethyst earrings, which says intentional. I don't think the overall thing is working. So I'm gonna blame that on the dress. (Princess Marie has a late entry to our green theme, you can click through the rest of the family above.)

October 11, 2018

Royal Outfit of the Day: Kate Repeats in Purple

Purple is a worthy reason to break our green streak.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit yesterday.

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This orchid Emilia Wickstead is returning from the family's visit to Germany. Crisp, clean, vibrant; full marks. The bit that seems to be causing the most excitement this time around is the handbag, because it is rare to see Kate with something with a handle. (Not totally unheard of, but rare enough.)

Aspinal of London bag

It's lilac! And it's cute. Now if I can just get her one of my informational pamphlets from the Purple Is A Neutral To Go With Everything Society (still workshopping the name, okay) to ensure that we'll continue to see this bag in the rotation, we'll be in business.

October 10, 2018

Royal Shoes of the Day: Green for Victoria and Sofia

Outside of the super matchy-matchy world of Queen Máxima, green shoes aren't something we see much of around here. Except for this week, when they appeared not once but twice in Sweden!

The Swedish royal family received the Prime Minister of India this week.
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Crown Princess Victoria started things off with bright green shoes and a bright green clutch paired with a new dress from the brand & Other Stories. Green's a natural match for a floral print and a great focal point in an outfit with such a busy print. Well played.

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Princess Sofia attended the UNDP's Spring Gala last night.

Princess Sofia used a tiny peek of a pair of green shoes to liven up a black outfit; this skirt was part of an Ida Sjöstedt outfit that made me reference the Dowager Countess when she wore it the first time, but here it's delightful. (I originally thought the skirt was part of a gown, and I've never been so glad to learn it was separates.)

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The choice of a green shoe isn't random; Sofia's letting her black outfit act as a canvas for all sorts of interesting accessories. Well played again, Sweden.

April 18, 2018