December 19, 2011: The Queen's Pre-Christmas Luncheon

Date:            December 19, 2011

Event:           The Queen's pre-Christmas Luncheon

Where:         Buckingham Palace, London, UK

Wardrobe:

Coat:            Red coat

William and Catherine arrived at Buckingham Palace for the Queen's annual Pre-Christmas luncheon, held to celebrate Christmas with extended member of the royal family who will not be attending Christmas at Sandringham. The Duke and Duchess arrived with the Duke driving the couple in a Range Rover. The only visible part of Catherine's outfit was a red jacket. She worn her hair down in curls and had a heavy brow.



December 18, 2010: Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas Spectacular

Date:          December 18, 2010
Where:       Fakenham, Norfolk, UK
Event:         Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas Spectacular

Wardrobe:
Dress:        Temperley "Titan"
Jacket:       Black blazer
Purse:        Black cluth
Shoes:       Black heels with black hose

William and Catherine stepped out for their first public appearance together since their Engagement, in Fakenham, for the Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas Spectacular.

Catherine wore the Temperley "Titan" dress, a white dress with black detailing on the chest, from the Autumn '09 collection. She topped it with a solid black blazer. She wore black heels and black hose, and accessorized with a black clutch. She wore her hair down with ends curled.



December 11, 2010: Official Engagement Portrait 2

Date:          December 11, 2010

Where:       London, UK

Event:        Official Engagement Portrait #2

Wardrobe:

Blouse:       Whistles, cream ruffled blouse



Whistles cream ruffle blouse

William and Catherine's official engagement portraits were released on December 11, 2010. The portraits were taken by Mario Testino, Princess Diana's favorite photographer. Catherine reportedly did her own make-up, and her hair was done by her longtime hair stylist, James Pryce, of  the Richard Ward Salon.

For the second, casual portrait, Catherine wore a Whistles cream, silk blouse with ruffle details on the front. It was originally from the Autumn/Winter 2008 collection. It was since re-issued in April 2011 and called the Kate. The original blouse sounds for £95, while the re-issued version sells for £125.

December 11, 2010: Official Engagement Portrait 1

Date:         December 11, 2010
Where:      St. James' Palace, London, UK
Event:        Official Portrait 1

Wardrobe:
Dress:       Reiss "Nanette" in cream
Earrings:    Links of London "Hope Egg"




Reiss "Nanette"



Links of London "Hope Egg" earrings

William and Catherine's official engagement portraits were released on December 11, 2010. The portraits were taken by Mario Testino, Princess Diana's favorite photographer. Catherine reportedly did her own make-up, and her hair was done by her longtime hair stylist, James Pryce, of  the Richard Ward Salon.

For the first, formal portrait, Catherine wore the Reiss "Nanette" dress, which features 3/4 sleeves, an asymmetric draped neck line, side pockets, and tulip hemline. The front has a ruffle and zipper that fastens the dress. The dress almost immediately sold out. It has since been re-released in the UK and the US, both selling out quickly. Catherine accessorized with Links of London "Hope Egg" earrings.