J Crew Factory Sale Items

J Crew Factory is having a 30% off sale right now with code TAKE30.  J Crew Factory has some great items at a fraction of the cost of regular J Crew items, and are made especially for the Factory Store.  I think that some of the items are very Kate-like and I have made a list of them here.

J Crew Factory - Confetti Dot Dress - $98

J Crew Factory - Optic Dot Dress - $98

J Crew Factory - Pleated Shift Dress in Lightweight Wool - $64.99

J Crew Factory - Pencil Skirt in Floral Eyelet - $79.50

J Crew Factory - Coral Tweed Blazer - $164

J Crew Factory - Printed Teagan Ruffle Popover - $49.50

J Crew Factory - Strip Bateau Top - $34.50

J Crew Factory - Pleated Printed Tie Neck Dress - $79.50

J Crew Factory - Textured Dot Dress - $79.50

J Crew Factory - Collared Peplum Top - $36.99

J Crew Factory - Cropped Tweed Blazer - $74.99

J Crew Factory - Canvas Espadrille - $108

J Crew Factory - Classic Suede Ballet Flats - $29.99

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Spring Jackets inspired by the Duchess's looks

The Duchess of Cambridge has worn so many cute jackets, and has some great casual or dressy looks.  I am ready for spring, so here are a few of my favorite jackets for spring, inspired by Kate's style.

Inspired by Kate's amazing ruffle hem trench coat:

Banana Republic - Flared Trench - $225

Ann Taylor - Timeless Trench Coat - $228

Zara - Coat with Ruffled Hem - $189

The Moto look is big again this season, so here is a cute option that resembles Kate's Max Mara Jacket:

LOFT - Moto Jacket in Vintage Crepe - $98

Some great outdoors options that remind me of a few of Kate's Scout Looks - vest and jacket:

Nordstrom - Ambition Military Vest - $68

Old Navy - Lightweight Women's Tie Waist Jacket - $39.94

Sunny Yellow coat resembling Kate's Garden Party Look:

Zara - Coat with Pockets - $159

Two looks that resemble Kate's Blue Tweed jackets - short and long.

Ann Taylor - Fringed Tweed Jacket - $159

Nordstrom - Charles Gray London Paneled Collarless Coat  - $178.80

And one last jacket that reminds me of Kate's casual Zara jacket while out shopping one day:

LOFT - Textured Stripe Zip Front Jacket - $128

RepliKates for LK Bennett Detroit Dress

Today, the Duchess of Cambridge looked beautiful in a bright blue LK Bennett dress.  The dress almost resembled a pencil dress with a little jacket over it.  The notched collar really made the look professional.  Alas, the dress is already sold out online.  It will be hard to find a similar dress, but you can choose your favorite elements (color?  shape?  neckline?) to make a similar look.  Here are some options.

Nordstrom - Classiques Entier Three Quarter Sleeve Zip Front Italian Ponte Dress - $248

Nordstrom - Tahari Seamed A-line Dress - $128

Nordstrom - Classiques Entier Ponte Knit Dress - $89.97

Nordstrom - Donna Ricco Cowl Neck Matte Jersey Dress - $118

Ann Taylor - Crepe Crossover 3/4 Sleeve Dress - $84.99

LK Bennett - Tan Fitted Dress - $425

Reiss - Hailie V-neck Bodycon Dress Cobalt - $98 

Banana Republic - Ponte Short Sleeve Dress - $110

LOFT - Sleeveless Peplum Dress - $89.50

Dorothy Perkins - Teal Belted Bodycon Dress - $99

J Crew - Crepe Short Sleeve Dress - $198

Ross Simmons - Green Amethyst Earrings - $122.50

Jenny Packham Dark Blue Gown Alternatives

This week, The Duchess of Cambridge wore a formal gown that we have seen before - a beautiful deep blue Jenny Packham gown.  This time, she paired it with a necklace from the Queen's Collection.  The dress and necklace combination was stunning!  Here are some pieces that incorporate some elements from Kate's look.

Nordstrom - Tadashi Shoji Portrait Collar Pleated Mesh Gown - Navy - $298

Nordstrom - Jenny Yoo Annabelle Convertible Tulle Column Dress - Navy - $260

J Crew - Heidi Long Dress in Silk Chiffon - Newport Navy - $365

J Crew - Mirabelle Dress in Silk Chiffon - Dark Cove - $265

Nordstrom - Nadri Cubic Zirconia & Crystal Pear Drop Necklace - $298

Striped Shirts For Spring

Kate was recently pictured in Hello! Magazine on the island of Mustique, wearing a striped top.  This is a perfect staple for the Spring, and can be found in many varieties.  She has also been pictured in striped tops with a cute blazer during the London Olympics, and while out shopping.

Old Navy - Women's 3/4 Sleeve Boat Neck Tops - $14.50

Zara - Striped T-shirt  - $19.90

Ralph Lauren - Striped Collared Sweater - $89.50

Ann Taylor - Petite Striped Perfect Long Sleeve Shirt - $79.50 

Nordstrom - Caslon Long Sleeve French Terry Sweathirt - $48 

Target - Merona Women's Ultimate Long Sleeve Scoop Tee - $11

LOFT - Inked Striped Long Sleeve Cotton Tee - $29.50

Banana Republic - Horizontal Stripe Oxford Shirt - $64.50