It was the outfit that she wore for
one of her first public engagements, a chic scarlet suit which perfectly
complemented her dark hair.
When the Duchess of Cambridge picked out the familiar jacket and simple skirt for her New Zealand tour, her transformation from girl next door to duchess was made clear.
Now one of the most famous women in the world, the wife of the second-in-line to the British throne and mother of a future king, the last three years have been a time of huge change for the former Kate Middleton.
And though her £495 Luisa Spagnoli suit is the same, there have been a few subtle refinements.
In both pictures, she wears a scarlet Luisa Spagnoli skirt suit.
However, today Kate appears a seasoned public figure in the chic mould of Jackie Kennedy, rather than the girlish student that William first introduced the world to.
She has done away with the chunky black suede knee high boots she wore regularly three years ago, instead opting for delicate and understated black heels.
The warmer weather in Christchurch also means she's ditched the black turtleneck, gloves and tights, giving way to a sleeker, more polished appearance - a look fit for a future queen.
But it is not just the lack of black that makes Kate look different.
Lee Radley, celebrity stylist at Nicky Clarke Mayfair, said: 'Kate's hair has gone from dark brown to a much softer tone of chocolate brown with a slight hint of caramel lights.
'She has also added gentle long layers to give her long thick mane some movement and body, giving her a more playful yet sophisticated hairstyle.
'It's less high-maintenance than darker locks as she may also be seeing a few grey hairs appear.
'It doesn't look so sharp against her features and takes the focus from her face and let her clothes do the talking.'
Her porcelain skin looks more bronzed and her face appears slimmer, her youthful apple cheeks less apparent.
Shehla Shaikh, Lancome Head of Elite Team, said of the look: 'The Duchess of Cambridge’s look is classic and elegant with a day time smoky eye, which compliments her bright wardrobe during the New Zealand tour.
'Starting with fresh matte skin, the eyes are smudged softly with a charcoal eye shadow to add softness.
'Then the top and bottom lash line are defined with a liquid liner and several coats of black mascara to accentuate her eyes.
'Freshness is added with a rose pink blush on the apple of the cheeks and matching lips to balance the whole look.'
Kate reportedly chose to wear the red suit for her visit to the city, which was ravaged by an earthquake in 2011, because her visit to St Andrew's - when she first wore the outfit - took place on February 25 2011, just three days after the quake hit.
The red skirt suit and black belt also make up the official colours of Canterbury, the region in which Christchurch, New Zealand's second biggest city, is situated.
Celebrity stylist Jade Elliott said: 'With this suit they've recycled the jacket but have sneakily added a good three inches to the skirt to give the whole look a more sophisticated edge.
'Her accessories have all been kept to a minimum. Her whole look is more elegant. We stylists always bang on about getting the right shoes but ditching those knee length boots is the greatest transformation of all.
'Kate's graduated from princess finishing school - no more student chic, she's a "royal" - its official!'
The Royal couple, who flew in from Queenstown, began their visit with a formal welcome from the Ngai Tahu Maoris at the City Council Building.
Later they attended an event at Latimer Square, visiting a memorial park and joining young children for a World Cup Cricket event.
They also meet some of the families of those who died in the 2011 tragedy.
When the Duchess of Cambridge picked out the familiar jacket and simple skirt for her New Zealand tour, her transformation from girl next door to duchess was made clear.
Now one of the most famous women in the world, the wife of the second-in-line to the British throne and mother of a future king, the last three years have been a time of huge change for the former Kate Middleton.
And though her £495 Luisa Spagnoli suit is the same, there have been a few subtle refinements.
These two
photos of the Duchess show her subtle style evolution: on the left is 32-year-old Kate on her
eighth day in New Zealand as part of the official Royal tour, and on the right, we see a 29-year-old Kate
making a nostalgic trip back to St Andrews University in 2011 for only
her second public engagement with William
As the three-year wedding anniversary of
the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge approaches, Kate
has evolved into a very modern princess.
Take the two photos of the Duchess: above on the left is 32-year-old Kate on her eighth day in New Zealand as part of the official Royal tour.
On
the right, we see a 29-year-old Kate making a nostalgic trip back to St
Andrews University in 2011 for only her second public engagement with
William.Take the two photos of the Duchess: above on the left is 32-year-old Kate on her eighth day in New Zealand as part of the official Royal tour.
In both pictures, she wears a scarlet Luisa Spagnoli skirt suit.
However, today Kate appears a seasoned public figure in the chic mould of Jackie Kennedy, rather than the girlish student that William first introduced the world to.
Stately: Kate appears more majestic than three years ago, as she waves to the crowds on arrival in Christchurch, New Zealand
She has done away with the chunky black suede knee high boots she wore regularly three years ago, instead opting for delicate and understated black heels.
The warmer weather in Christchurch also means she's ditched the black turtleneck, gloves and tights, giving way to a sleeker, more polished appearance - a look fit for a future queen.
But it is not just the lack of black that makes Kate look different.
'Kate's
graduated from princess finishing school - no more student chic, she's a
"royal" - its official!' - Jade Elliott, celebrity stylist
Look closely and you'll notice a
total transformation.Take those elegant pearl drop earrings for a start
and her glossy, long brunette locks - worn in a half-up and half-down
style - which now appears lighter and more coiffed. Lee Radley, celebrity stylist at Nicky Clarke Mayfair, said: 'Kate's hair has gone from dark brown to a much softer tone of chocolate brown with a slight hint of caramel lights.
'She has also added gentle long layers to give her long thick mane some movement and body, giving her a more playful yet sophisticated hairstyle.
'It's less high-maintenance than darker locks as she may also be seeing a few grey hairs appear.
'It doesn't look so sharp against her features and takes the focus from her face and let her clothes do the talking.'
Flashback: William and Kate are seen here making
a nostalgic trip back to St Andrews University in 2011. It was only
Kate's second public engagement together with William and she chose the
red suit for the special occasion
Her porcelain skin looks more bronzed and her face appears slimmer, her youthful apple cheeks less apparent.
Shehla Shaikh, Lancome Head of Elite Team, said of the look: 'The Duchess of Cambridge’s look is classic and elegant with a day time smoky eye, which compliments her bright wardrobe during the New Zealand tour.
'Starting with fresh matte skin, the eyes are smudged softly with a charcoal eye shadow to add softness.
'Then the top and bottom lash line are defined with a liquid liner and several coats of black mascara to accentuate her eyes.
'Freshness is added with a rose pink blush on the apple of the cheeks and matching lips to balance the whole look.'
Kate reportedly chose to wear the red suit for her visit to the city, which was ravaged by an earthquake in 2011, because her visit to St Andrew's - when she first wore the outfit - took place on February 25 2011, just three days after the quake hit.
The red skirt suit and black belt also make up the official colours of Canterbury, the region in which Christchurch, New Zealand's second biggest city, is situated.
Celebrity stylist Jade Elliott said: 'With this suit they've recycled the jacket but have sneakily added a good three inches to the skirt to give the whole look a more sophisticated edge.
'Her accessories have all been kept to a minimum. Her whole look is more elegant. We stylists always bang on about getting the right shoes but ditching those knee length boots is the greatest transformation of all.
'Kate's graduated from princess finishing school - no more student chic, she's a "royal" - its official!'
Picture perfect: The 32-year-old looked flawless on the eighth day of the Royal tour in New Zealand
The Royal couple, who flew in from Queenstown, began their visit with a formal welcome from the Ngai Tahu Maoris at the City Council Building.
Later they attended an event at Latimer Square, visiting a memorial park and joining young children for a World Cup Cricket event.
They also meet some of the families of those who died in the 2011 tragedy.
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