The Duchess’s first stop of the day was to Rose Hill Primary School. She is a patron of The Art Room, which encourages confidence in disadvantaged children. Kate spent two hours in an art therapy class where she donned a black apron with the name ‘Miss Catherine’ embroidered on the front.
For her second engagement of the day, the Duchess visited Oxford Spires Academy, a secondary school which also has its own Art Room.
Kate looked glam in a long-sleeved, Birdie wool jacquard shirt dress by Irish designer Orla Kiely. She finished off her look with brown opaque tights, brown suede ‘Rouge’ Aquatalia by Marvin K. ankle boots ($398), and a brown envelope clutch. Kate kept her jewelry simple and wore her Kiki McDonough ‘Grace’ white topaz and diamond earrings (£695) as well as her gorgeous sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Additional details about Kate’s ‘Birdie’ coat from the Orla Kiely website http://www.orlakiely.com/:
“Originally £325.00 Now on sale £162.50 (currently sold out in all sizes)
Wool long sleeve shirt dress in Birdie jacquard fabric. Button through at centre front. Deep pleats in skirt and pockets in side seams. Button fastening at cuff.
Length: 85.5cm
Wool long sleeve shirt dress in Birdie jacquard fabric. Button through at centre front. Deep pleats in skirt and pockets in side seams. Button fastening at cuff.
Length: 85.5cm
100% Wool
Product Code:
11AW/JAC741
Color: Walnut”
Additional Photos from Kate’s Visit
Update 2/25/2012
Kate’s clutch has been ID’d! Stuart Weitzman has confirmed that it is one of theirs from a past season. It is their “Muse” clutch.
so beautiful
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she said hi to me when she came to my school oxford spires academy she is soooo beautiful
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