The 2011 Fashion Icon

This year has been a big year- especially in fashion.We have seen the modernization of  trends such as 60s mod, and we have also seen the start of new trends such as neon colors, dip-dyed hair, and menswear-inspired womenswear. With all these unique fashion statements, their has also emerged a fashion icon. This icon is none other than Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, or Kate Middleton. The Royal Wedding was one of the biggest events of the year, and has made a much more substantial impact then the Kardashian wedding. Kate Middleton was not born to royalty, much like the beloved Princess Diana, however her family was well-off and she was nicely educated. She attended the Univeristy of St. Andrews in Scotland where she studied art history. Kate is the ultimate fashion icon this year because she has figured out how to be demure and conservative, while still being very stylish. While being fashionable, she is also the ideal role model for every young girl. She is smart, polite, and stunningly beautiful, while also being charitable and an overall good person.

Kate Middleton has had some best-dressed list worthy ensembles, starting with her wedding dress. Her wedding dress was designed by Sarah Burton of the fashion label Alexander McQueen. This dress has long-sleeves that are lace and a white ivory bodice and a poufy gown with a decent length train. She accessorized this dress with a beautiful tiara. Some other noteworthy outfits of hers are the blue silk dress she wore when she announced she was engaged to Prince William, a long peacoat with black tights,  a pink Jenny Packham dress, and a lovely red dress that has what looks like a blazer top, among many more. We can only hope that Kate keeps her reputation as a style icon, but nevertheless she is the undisputed fashion icon of 2011.
Stay Classy.
XOXO,
Elle