Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come.
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge (aka the lovely Kate) is now FINALLY on maternity leave to prepare for the birth of her third child.
While this news alone is causing me heart palpitations and I am gearing up for the moment Kensington Palace tweets that she's in labor so I can make a fresh cup of coffee and stay up all night with post notifications on my computer and phone, it also means something else.
We get to look back on ALL her pregnancy looks and pick the very best ones! From well-loved coats she brought back from her George and Charlotte pregnancies to fabulous new styles I never thought I would see Kate in, let's take a look back on Kate's top maternity looks from the Baby Cambridge #3 pregnancy.
October 2017: Temperley Lace
In her first official event since the pregnancy announcement and her subsequent Hyperemesis Gravidarum illness, Kate stunned in a light blue lace dress by Temperley London, one of her longtime favorite brands, for a reception at Buckingham Palace. The soft color paired with her brown locks and black accessories was a lovely ensemble all around.
November 2017: Dolce and Gabbana Beauty
In one of my absolute favorite Kate looks ever, she took my breath away for Remembrance Sunday this past November in a new Dolce & Gabbana coat and a previously worn Philip Treacy hat. Though we will never get shots of the whole look as the Duchess stands on a balcony overlooking the ceremony, this was enough for me to be wowed.
The way she wore her hair in a short curled bob was totally new, and the shiny large gold buttons on the coat were a beautiful contrast to the black. I've always adored this hat of hers, so I was happy to see it back in action. Everything was styled to perfection and she looked ever stunning.
November 2017: Royal Variety Ice Princess
Glittering in a Jenny Packham evening gown for the annual Royal Variety performance in November, Kate looked every inch the princess whilst greeting and watching different entertainers throughout the night (AHEM, LOUIS TOMLINSON). Even her Oscar de la Renta shoes sparkled!
And then, of course, here she is meeting my other favorite human in the world, Louis Tomlinson:
AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHH AGAIN!!!!!!! I WAS CRYING AND SWEATING WATCHING THE LIVE STREAM.
*tries to breathe to move to the next look*
Christmas 2017: Miu Miu Tartan
In another one of her best looks of ALL TIME, Christmas Day 2017 was a massive hit. Kate debuted a brand new stunning Miu Miu tartan coat and a gorgeous alpaca hat which she pulls off so flawlessly. The colors were perfect for a Christmas look, and I'll likely be repliKating the look myself for Christmas this year.
And we'll add this to the mix just because she's such a cutie.
January 2018: First Engagement Of The Scandinavian Tour
Looking cute and cozy for the first event of the Cambridge's Scandinavian tour, this casual look for the Duchess was perfect in its simplicity. She looked rosy-cheeked and super cute in the wool faux fur beanie. Since we don't often see Kate in casual clothes I definitely find them to be some of my favorites when we do! This would be the first of many show-stopping looks Kate served on this tour.
January 2018: Catherine Walker In Stockholm
Another freakin' stunner from Kate the next day was this gorgeous green Catherine Walker coat. Paired with the same alpaca hat worn on Christmas, Kate looked incredible when she and the Duke joined Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel for events in Stockholm.
January 2018: Another Catherine Walker Look In Stockholm
Bringing 1960s chic to 2018 Stockholm, Kate donned another Catherine Walker coat on day 2 of the royal tour. Carrying her gorgeous Chanel box handbag with the coat, Kate looked marvelous.
Under the dress was a simple, gorgeous bespoke Alexander McQueen dress which showed off her bump perfectly!
February 2018: Dazzling In Oslo
Kate. Wearing Alexander McQueen. At a dinner held by King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway. SHIMMERED, GLITTERED, DAZZLED, AND FLOORED THE WHOLE WORLD IN THIS LOOK. Absolutely one of her top looks EVER. I nearly shed a tear because of how much I had been waiting for her to appear in a cape gown. LORD.
March 2018: Beauty In Beulah
Though this wasn't her final event before maternity leave, this is my final favorite look of the pregnancy. It is just GORGEOUS from head to toe. The coat was first seen during her pregnancy with Charlotte and I was hoping and praying it would make a comeback! It's by Beulah London.
The hat is a repeat accessory as well, by her frequented milliner Lock & Co. Put together, the simple elegance of the two pieces is just breathtaking. I love that her hair was worn down in her customary loose curls with such a wide-brim hat. Navy blue is such a fantastic color for Kate and she knows it.
Until the hospital doors swing open in April...
Thanks for another flawless pregnancy aesthetic, Kate! Can't wait for Baby Cambridge #3!
