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10 Times Kate Middleton Nailed The “Mom Fringe”

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In 7th grade I asked a stylist to give me the “Rachel” cut,  AND MY MOM ACTUALLY ALLOWED IT TO HAPPEN.

So when I read that the Duchess of Cambridge reportedly isn’t too “keen” on her bangs, I empathized.

According to The Sun, Catherine told friends that she’s not feeling the “mum fringe” celeb stylist Richard Ward created.

“I was a bit unsure about it,” Catherine allegedly admitted.  “I call it my mum fringe.”

Word has it that the Queen has made “gentle suggestions” regarding Catherine’s hair ever since seeing her “glamour girl hair do” at Wimbledon. [Read more…]

William and Kate Release First Family Christmas Photo

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Today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released their 2015 Christmas card, the first time they’ve showed one to the public since marrying in 2011.

“A new family photo – Merry Christmas from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte,” the message on the British Monarchy’s Facebook page read.

“The Duke and Duchess are hugely appreciative of all the warm messages they have received about their family this year and are very much looking forward to their first Christmas as a family of four.”  [Read more…]

Hello, This is Kate Middleton. Do You like My Hair?

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are the best sports ever, joined ICAP’s brokers in its London office today to help close deals and boost trading volumes during ICAP charity day.

SkillForce, Sportsaid and Place2Be are among the charities benefiting from William and Catherine’s participation.

The staff at ICAP don costumes for the occasion, and this time a few of the brokers dressed up as “Dave” from MoneySuperMarket’s #EpicStrut advertisement.  [Read more…]

Kate Middleton is Taking Style Cues From a Delevingne

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She may do a lot of the work herself, but the Duchess of Cambridge has sought out sartorial help in the past few years.

Last December, it was revealed that Natasha Archer – or “Tash” as she’s known to Catherine & Co. (per the Daily Mail) – was hired as a personal assistant to the Kensington Palace team.

The Kings College graduate soon began advising on style, and was seen going into St. Mary’s Hospital in July 2013 after Prince George’s birth.

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Royal reporter Katie Nicholl spoke to a few palace sources as well for Vanity Fair.  [Read more…]

Will and Kate Release Adorable Pics of Princess Charlotte

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Look. At. That. Face.

This morning, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released two new photos of Princess Charlotte, taken by Catherine herself.

“The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to be able to share two new photographs of Princess Charlotte,” both Kensington Palace and The British Monarchy shared on social media.

They were taken by The Duchess in early November at their home in Norfolk.  [Read more…]

Kate Middleton is Going Into The Food Business

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The Duchess of Cambridge loves making jam, and has been known to make a mean chicken roast. So, in the entrepreneurial spirit of Real Housewives everywhere, she’s turning it into a business.

According to the Mail on Sunday‘s Charlotte Griffiths, Catherine is “working on a plan to get the nation hooked on her wholesome organic food recipes.”

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Will and Kate Join The Queen at Festival of Remembrance

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For the first time together, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended tonight’s annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Their Royal Highnesses joined the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, the Duke of York, Princess Anne and her husband, Tim Laurence, Princess Alexandra, the Duke of Kent, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. [Read more…]

Get The Look For Less: Kate’s Favorite Lace Dresses

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Lace! A Princess! Glorious Gowns!

You, too, can attain the highest level of luxury and elegance with with lace dresses that fit you like a glove, but won’t force you to refinance your home/children/back issues of Majesty magazines.

Disclaimer: Some of these looks are not exact replicas of Kate’s frocks, but they’re close enough that yours truly would say, “I’d totes wear that.”  [Read more…]