It seems the Duchess of Cambridge is not immune to embarrassing moments. Last March, we found the royal in an awkward position as she tried to remove the heel of one of her shoes from a drain cover.
On November 20, 2013, at the Place2Be Forum, Kate Middleton wore an Orla Kiely solid crepe blend skirt paired with a Stuart Weitzman for Russell & Bromley navy suede muse clutch, Annoushka pearl drop earrings on Kiki McDonough diamond hoop earrings, and the Royal Collection Garrard 12k Ceylon sapphire and diamond engagement ring (Credit: David Sims / WENN)
Last week, we caught the Princess experiencing a Marilyn Monroe moment. Perhaps it was a windy day because Ms. Middleton’s skirt flew up behind her as she received a bouquet from a little girl who met her at a Place2Be charity event where she was to attend a forum.
However, thanks to a quick hand and a quick mind, Kate managed to hold down her wind-caught skirt while still focusing on her chat with the schoolgirl.
Kate Middleton trying to keep her skirt from getting blown by the wind as she receives a bouquet from a little girl at a Place2Be charity event in London on November 20, 2013 (Credit: David Sims / WENN)
Kate Middleton, or Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has repeatedly proven that she is just like us despite her royal status. She’s shown us that she isn’t beyond recycling dresses and even whole outfits.
Kate Middleton in a blue Max Mara jacket, a blue Orla Kiely skirt, and blue suede pumps (Credit: David Sims / WENN)
Kate and her pleated Orla Kiely Crepe skirt continued to battle with the wind after the chat stopped, but that didn’t stop her from smiling, looking good, and fulfilling her role as a Place2Be patron.
Kate Middleton wearing a blue Max Mara jacket, a blue Orla Kiely skirt, and blue suede pumps at a Place2Be charity event in London (Credit: David Sims / WENN)
You can achieve Kate Middleton’s look by combining a Max Mara jacket and an Orla Kiely skirt into a stylish coat dress. Opt for a drop-waist or heavy box pleats to avoid a Marilyn Monroe moment.
But the Duchess isn’t featured here today because of her tiny fashion mishap. She’s here because of those blue suede shoes.
We initially thought they were from Jimmy Choo, but a quick search on the pair revealed two different names—Prada and Alexander McQueen. Which label do you think the pumps are from? Can you tell?
A closer look at Kate Middleton’s blue suede pumps (Credit: David Sims / WENN)
We can’t determine either. However, we found similar styles from Alexander McQueen and Prada. While different from Kate’s, these suede shoes would make a perfect choice for the holiday season:
Alexander McQueen Metal-Toe Pumps, $820
Prada Pointy-Toe Pumps, $650
If the designer pumps above are too pricey for you to consider, another great option would be to grab Stuart Weitzman’s “Power” pumps. Come to think of it, these look a lot like Kate’s. And we all know she’s a Stuart Weitzman fan:
Stuart Weitzman “Power” Pumps in Gray Suede, $220-$235