William and Kate Visit XLP Youth Mentoring Project

Friday, March 11, 2016

William and Kate Visit XLP Youth Mentoring Project

Caption: Kate wore a dress from Eponine set up by former personal stylist Jet Shenkman, and named after the lead character is Les Miserables

The Duchess of Cambridge displayed her Jackie Kennedy-style ladylike chic today as she stepped out in a red and white gingham check two piece.

Designed by Kensington-based bespoke firm Eponine, set up by former personal stylist Jet Shenkman, she added a touch of spring-like flair to the occasion in the colourful ensemble.

Kate, 33, arrived at the XLP youth mentoring project in Barbican, London to meet people who have benefited from the programme along with husband William, the Duke of Cambridge.

Although her outfit is in fact red and white, it gave the impression of being a peach colour because of the red and white squares.

The retro outfit from the brand's SS16 collection costs £600 apiece. The brand is inspired by the elegant lines of the Fifties and the unexpected styles of the Sixties, and is named after the character from Les Miserables. Click link for full post from The Daily Mail.

Queen of Jewelry

Brooches, usually worn on the left shoulder, were a favourite for the royal and the Queen was believed to have over 100 in her collection. A selection that would go with an outfit were presented to her - usually three at a time - by her senior dresser and confidante Angela Kelly on special trays that once belonged to Queen Mary. The royal had a wide variety of different brooches which she often wore with her usual pearl earrings and necklace, including a spray of flowers brooch by the people and government of Australia during her Coronation tour of 1954./