We are back with some quick updates, Fashion Flashbacks from eight years ago, and then some repliKates.
Our first update involves Princess Beatrice’s wedding gown, worn for her July marriage to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. 
The stunning Norman Hartnell design will go on display at a special exhibition at Windsor Castle running from September 24 – November 22.
We are back with the confirmed schedule for the Canada tour and a partial list of activities for that visit, slated to begin in just a bit more than a month.
Kensington Palace
For today’s SportsAid workshop Kate was in pieces we have seen before.
Kate has been patron of the organization since April; the group provides financial aid and other support to young athletes. SportsAid’s impact is substantial: two-thirds of the Team GB Athletes competing at last year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games received assistance from SportsAid at one stage of their athletic careers.
Today’s event was at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in the Copper Box Arena. More from Rebecca English in her Daily Mail story:
The Duchess became patron of the organisation last year and was, said aides, keen to meet the athletes it was helping face-to-face and get a ‘detailed insight into the challenges they face’.
It was Kate’s first solo public engagement since the birth of her baby son Prince George.
Kate’s made an unexpected appearance tonight, taking part in the BBC’s annual Sports Personality of the Year awards.
BBC via The Daily Mail
It was the Duchess’s first official engagement since being released from the hospital on December 6th, word of her appearance at the event was only released this morning.
In this screen shot shared by Paul Harrison of Sky News you can see the Duchess with David Beckham, he also took part in this evening’s show.
BBC via Sky News Royal (Paul Harrison)
Kate presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Lord Sebastian Coe, a four-time Olympic medalist and Chair of the London 2012 games.
The BBC via The Daily Mail
It was a full house at tonight’s festivities.
BBC via the Daily Mail
Red carpet arrivals included two-time Olympic champion Mo Farah and his family, all doing the ‘Mobot.’
The BBC
Heptathlete Jessica Ennis also brought home a Gold Medal for Team GB, she was in a deep red gown.
The BBC
Paralympics swimmer Josef Craig was named Young Sports Personality of the Year, he was the youngest Paralympic gold medalist at the London Games.
12 athletes were in contention for Sports Personality of the Year, tennis ace Andy Murray, cyclist Bradley Wiggins and golfer Rory McIlroy were among those on the short list.
BBC Sports
Click here to see the entire group of twelve. When votes were tallied the winner was Bradley Wiggins.
The BBC via Huffington Post
The runner-up was Ms. Ennis.
BBC via the Daily Mail
More on tonight’s appearance from the Daily Mail:
Her decision to honour the engagement after being forced to cancel her last four public appearances is a sign that the 30-year-old is slowly recovering after spending several days in hospital with hyperemesis gravidarum earlier this month.
Kate’s role as an official ambassador of Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic teams made her the perfect choice to make the presentation, below we see her at the Paralympics.
L-London 2012, R-Channel 4/The Paralympic Broadcaster
She also attended multiple events with William and Harry.
London 2012 Website
Kate wasn’t well enough to attend the entire 2-1/2 to 3 hour show. William has returned to Anglesey and is continuing his shifts with the RAF.
Kate chose the Alexander McQueen Bell Sleeve Floor Length Gown, shown below in black. I believe Kate’s dress is the ‘bottle green’ colorway.
Alexander McQueen
The gown is described this way:
Black crepe wool floor length gown with bell-sleeves, deep v-neck, trompe l’oeil belt waistband and sweeping central thigh-high slit.
Kate’s dress originally sold for $4,325, it is now on sale at $1,739.00. Below, the short version of the dress, it better shows the details.
Alexander McQueen
Kate accessorized with her Jimmy Choo Cosmic Pumps.
Jimmy Choo 'Cosmic' Pump in Black Suede
The shoe runs £435, I believe it is becoming an exclusive for Net-a-Porter. Currently it is still available in a few sizes at Jildor, on sale at $347.50.Â
For jewelry Kate wore her Kiki McDonough Blue Topaz earrings.
UK Press Association/Rebecca English, The Daily Mail
And brought back her Asprey Button Pendant.
Asprey
We’ll update with more photos when they are available.
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A few other items that may be of interest, beginning with the Queen’s Christmas Party tomorrow at Buckingham Palace: Kate was originally expected to attend, I imagine that will be contingent upon how she is feeling. Another expected engagement is Christmas Day, The Telegraph has more:
Spending Christmas with the Queen at Sandringham is one of the traditions of marrying into the Royal family, but the Duchess of Cambridge will miss the experience this year.
She is to spend Christmas Day with her family at their house in Berkshire as she copes with her difficult pregnancy. The Duke of Cambridge faces a dilemma over where he will spend the day.
Obviously speculation on this topic changes almost hourly, if not more often. It is doubtful any decisions will be made until much closer to Christmas Day. Those decision will be driven by how the Duchess is feeling, with proximity to a hospital also a likely influence on where she spends the day.
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Also, LK Bennett is taking email signups for its upcoming collection by Caroline Issa (no relation to the clothing label), the line launches February 19.
LK Bennett
More from the LK Bennett website:
This vibrant, chic capsule collection of shoes and bags, features statement sandals, ankle-strap stilettos, shoe boots, the kitten heel, and a loafer as well as catch-me-if-you can clutches.
Anyone interested in being updated via email about the collection can email customerservices@lkbennett.com with the subject line ‘L.K.Bennett London by Caroline Issa’.
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Although it’s not even Christmas yet, fashion brands are showing their Pre Fall 2013 styles, a season that has become increasingly important on the fashion calendar. We share a brief look at Temperley London’s Pre Fall collection, beginning with several looks that could be ideal for someone beginning to show. The dress in the center would need careful tailoring, it could look lovely on Kate.
Courtesy Photos via Women's Wear Daily
Obviously these are pieces unavailable to the general public, but I am guessing Alice Temperley would be happy to make them work for Kate.
Three more styles, I thought the sweaters below left and far right might be perfect right about now. The longer, tunic style top in the middle could work for someone with Kate’s slender form.
Courtesy Photos
And a final few styles suited for after the baby is born.
Courtesy Photos via WWD.com
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Kate chose an ALICE by Temperley piece for today’s celebration at Buckingham Palace honoring Team GB’s Olympic and Paralympic medalists.
