In the style of... RepliKate Accessories Updates

I've been meaning to do this accessories update for a while and only now managed to find time.  And its great timing now that the Duchess has actually been working more often recently.

This patent cork wedge from C. Wonder is not an exact dupe.  However it is very much in the style of both Kate's L.K. Bennett patent espadrilles and the Stuart Weitzman cork wedges she debuted at the Olympics.  Its a mix of both actually and she has not worn either recently so those old posts will do for now.

C. Wonder - patent leather cork wedge pump in black.

Now a nude pump is a nude pump is a nude pump.  But Kate recently busted out her trusty signature L.K. Bennet nude pumps for a couple of her visits -- to Naomi House Children's Hospice (below left) and the Windsor Castle Scouts ceremony (below right).  She wore the neutral pumps with bright colors so many Kate followers heralded the outing of these shoes as her official debut to spring.
While I'm not feeling the minty green number, the peach is a nice color on her.
And I have to say I am not a fan of her recent thigh high hemline with stiletto heel pairings from a stability standpoint.  It would be embarrassing, not to mention hazardous, to have a repeat of the St. Patrick's day snafu in one of those recent short numbers as she is this far along and the Sledge heels are particularly high with an added platform.

Credits: Left, Right - Zimbio.

Anyway recent repliKates of the Sledge include these patent leather platform pumps in nude from C. Wonder.  Another spot-on dupe if you ask me!

C. Wonder - patent leather platform pump in nude.

This next item is an oldie but its a first for this blog because it features jewelry!

Kate has frequently (but not lately) been pictured wearing a pavé diamond "Button" pendant from Asprey.  Below is the best angle I could find from the 2011 Canada/USA tour but for better close-ups visit Diana's Jewels.

Via IBTimes.com.

It is a silver tone round pendant with pavé set diamonds and a center amethyst.  This pendant design has also been identified as resembling a variation of an "evil eye" pendant.  While simple in design, the necklace clocks in at $3,750 USD.

Asprey - 167 Button pendant.

So for the following keep in mind that these aren't exact dupes but rather they fall under the category of in the style of repliKates but all are well under $3,000.  They also all have pavé settings like Kate's and in this case the pattern is concentric circles around the center set stone.  Pavé means the stones are closely set, and the literal translation means "paved".

First up is this black and white diamond pendant from Kohl's.  It has a bit of extra colored stones on the outer rim however.  If Kate's pendant is a variation on the evil eye, this one would be an evil eye with a pop of eyeliner!

Kohl's - sterling silver black diamond accent round pendant.

This next pendant necklace from Target would be a pretty decent approximation since Kate's Asprey pendant also comes in gold, all save for the lack of a colored center stone.  I should note that while only the gold is available online,  I did see a silver tone version in store.

Target - gold over silver cubic zirconia circle necklace.

This colored pendant from Zales with purple tanzanite and diamonds is slightly the opposite of Kate's pendant with more color and less white diamond.  But is sure is a beauty.

Zales - tanzanite and diamond round frame pendant in sterling silver.

Finally this pendant also from Zales is the bling-iest of the bunch but it is the one that most matches the color ratio on Kate's pendant, with much more white in the surround and the bit of color in the center.

Zales - enhanced blue and white diamond circle frame pendant in sterling silver.

L.K. Bennett nude platform pumps

One of Kate's most favored shoes are her nude L.K. Bennett platform pumps.  They are arguable one of her trademarks since she seems to wear them with just about everything.

The pump itself is closed toe in a light neutral color.  The heel is high and I'd almost call it a stiletto with a slight 1/2 inch platform.  It also has a very versatile rounded almond toe, which is neither too pointed nor too round, which is a detail that I think really "makes" this style.  A pointed toe can be restrictive and look too trendy but a round toe while roomier, can look less sophisticated.   That makes a rounded almond toe a great compromise between the two because it is still sleek yet classic.

This style of shoe retails for ≈ £195 or about $304 U.S. plus international shipping.
(Also available at Nordstrom for ≈ $345.)

L.K. Bennett - "Sledge" patent pump in taupe.

This isn't a hard item to find a repli-Kate for but the details that you want to keep in mind for this neutral style are the shiny patent leather, the nice slim heel, the slight platform, and the almond toe shape.


A great look-a-like is this Nine West style.  The toe is not too pointed and it retains the slight platform style, only with a slightly thicker - some would say sturdier! - heel than the original.
Retails for ≈ $99 U.S., currently on sale for $79.

NineWest - "Homage" patent pump in dove.

Another dead ringer for this style is the Christin Michaels pump.  The color is a camel which is a slightly stronger shade of neutral but still soft and buttery, and it may even be a more flattering shade than paler options.  Again we have the nice slim heel that is slightly shorter and the platform.

Retails for ≈ $65 U.S. 

Christin Michaels via Zappos - "Elektra" pump in camel.

This last one is the most expensive of the look-a-likes and is a great option if you were willing to splurge on the originals but have to been able to find any in stock.
This one again has the high slim heel, platform, and rounded almond toe.
 Retails for ≈ $325.

Stuar Weitzman - "Platswoon" pump in adobe aniline.