Meet Julie: Hi everyone, my name is Julie and just like you I am a huge Kate fan! My love for all things royal comes from my mother whom, for as long as I can remember, was always up to date with both English and Spanish royalty. She loved the fanfare of the whole thing but mostly the philanthropic aspect of being a royal and how much they help bring awareness to many important causes. Her favorite royal was Princess Diana and just like my mom did 30 years before, I got up bright and early, put on my fascinator, got me a cup of tea and watched the royal wedding on TV. I am sure she was with me in spirit. What I love the most about some of Kate’s pieces is how versatile they are. I can have a RepliKate or the actual brand item, put my own spin to it and still keep the Kate inspiration behind it. Her style is so fashionable yet affordable and thanks to the awesome fan community we too can look like royalty.

Zara Monochrome dress

This is one of this Kate dresses I just HAD to have and after much digging, I was able to get it on eBay! (they still pop up now and again so keep looking!) This beautiful dress is made in a satin print and its length was made to hit just under the knee. Since I am a bit short I had it altered to hit just above and I also removed the belt loops it originally came with.
This dress has a great fit and sure makes me feel like a princess when I wear it! I’ve worn it to a cocktail party and a job interview pairing it up with a blazer. Totally versatile!

Whistles engagement blouse

Probably the most expensive Kate item I own. Once again I found this on eBay and paid a ridiculous amount for it plus it was 2 sizes too big. No trouble for me. Had it altered and now fits me perfectly! I use this top a lot and always get great compliments on it. This delicate blouse came in two styles, one sheer and one opaque. I have the latter. My favorite part about this item is the design on the front of the blouse and the details on the cuffs. I wear this with jeans like Pippa did (and pair it up with my Sebago shoes) or with a dressy skirt to go out.

TopShop Contrast Collar Shift Dress

A simple yet beautiful dress which can be dressed up or down. This dress was purchased on eBay for a fairly reasonable price the day Kate wore it. The dress is made in black Polyester and it features a Peter Pan collar in a contrasting white. I can use this dress with sandals (or the Pied a Terre sling back shoes) and put my hair up a bun or wear it just like Kate did and make it look regal and expensive.

McQueen repliKate dress

I think this is one of my favorite Kate dresses because of how unique it is. This could really go in the “costumey” category but somehow it does not. I had my dress custom made during a trip to Thailand a year ago. I knew tailors were fairly priced out there and wanted to spoil myself with a good replikate. My dress is not made in cashmere because I live in Florida and would absolutely melt wearing it. it is beautifully made in a kind of polyester and it is fully lined on the inside. I pair this up with my blue suede shoes just like she did along with my sapphire blue replicate earrings.

Jenny Packham repliKate dress