Did I tell you how fashionably enlightened I was by Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge?
While the Royal Couple's wedding took the world's fashion press by storm, what awed me (and everyone else) more was probably her Alexander McQueen gown, fashioned with laced sleeves and a hugging bodice. Modest and conservative, yet fashionable and good enough to spark several spin-offs to cater to brides who wish to have a Kate Middleton wedding as well.
Even before stepping into the picture as Prince William's fiancee, Middleton (she's since changed her first name from Kate to Catherine) has been cast in the spotlight ever since 2005, when she was revealed as the prince's girlfriend. Even then, her fashion sense was impeccable, and she always looked so comfortable in whatever she wore. It was rare to spot her in something revealing, apart from a few shots from her clubbing days and the cruise trips she took with the princes. Everyone needs a life, don't we?
Most importantly, the thrifty side of Middleton impressed me. To hell with the negative connotation of recycling one's outfits; if you look presentable enough, it doesn't really matter if you're wearing a dress from 5 years ago.
And the Duchess' Zara dress is probably USD 59.90 (or less), as with all Zara dresses. See? You don't have to wear something expensive and/or revealing to look like a million dollars. It's how you carry it that matters.
Check out the Duchess' other fashion repeats on Huffington Post here. Like any other princess, Middleton probably has a few fashion indulgences like her yummilicious suede Prada pumps and her Burberry trenchcoat (which sold out shortly after the press spotted her in it), but don't we all do?
Of course, nothing else makes her shine brighter than an Alexander McQueen number, custom-made (only one in the world!) to match her husband's military assemble?
Trust me, we all love Kate. :)
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