A Fashionista in the Making

Prince William & Kate Middleton Engagement Photo

As everyone in the fashion world knows, Kate Middleton wore a 2009 Reiss Nanette dress and a 2008 Whistles silk blouse for her engagement photos by Mario Testino. It was shocking to hear that the future princess chose to wear, not only off-the-rack, but also past season styles. She either intentionally wanted to keep it real or she just didn't think it was a big deal to pull something from her closet. Regardless, I think it's impressive that she's not making a big deal about all of this attention. Most women in her shoes would have hired a top stylist and hair and make-up team for the all important engagement photos. Reiss and Whistles are certainty taking advantage of this publicity by re-releasing the dress and blouse in 2011.

Kate's style over the past few years has been a little plain and sometimes off trend. Nonetheless, I see a lot of potential in Kate and soon enough I predict her style choices will be flawless. She's a fashionita in the making that just needs to take a few fashion risks in order to become a style icon. Designers and stylists are already knocking at her door, and soon enough, access to couture apparel will become effortless. Everyone is looking for another Princess Di in Kate, but even the beloved Diana took some time in developing her style. As Kate puts on a tiara, I'm definitely looking forward to watching her style transformation.