Qforty on January 9th, including ten from Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton is a fashion icon, so much so that it has been nominated “Influencer of the year” at the beginning of 2021 from an online sales site, royal beloved, not just in the UK (according to a recent survey by YouGov is fourth after the queen, the late Prince Philip and her husband William) and indisputable beauty model for many women, who have always tried to emulate its style.
Kate Middleton 40 years old, a 2021 marked by change
“Kate effect”, they call it. Born to tell the impact of his choices on clothing sales, he soon invested in beauty too, so much so that British magazines no longer count the articles that try to steal the secrets of her beauty case, from your favorite cream to the perfume of the heart. Just guesses, in most cases.
What is certain is that lately, despite the few public releases due to the restrictions due to the pandemic, the beauty choices of the ex commoner have undergone major changes, which often surprised the royal watcher more carefull. Middleton is experiencing an extraordinary moment, as a woman and as a “real”, as they also tell three beautiful photos taken by Paolo Roversi and released by Kensington Palace in the late evening of January 8th. A moment that coincides precisely with the fortieth birthday: not surprisingly, the year of the turning point was 2021, which saw her dare more, especially on the make-up front.
An evolving beauty style
The confirmation came on the occasion of the Together At Christmas, the Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey strongly desired by the Duchess, who for the first time performed on the piano in public (yes, she also knows how to play) showing off lips more lively than usual, en pendant with the red dress.
Kate Middleton on the piano during the Christmas concert in Westminster (Photo by Alex Bramall / Kensington Palace via Getty Images).
Stronger lips and “soap brows”: Kate Middleton’s new beauty passions
A field unusual for her, who has always been a lover of nude at all costs, in line with the choices of the Windsor women, who for etiquette reasons cannot use exaggerated shades, still synonymous with bad taste.
The Duchess, however, had already made an exception to the rule in the previous months. The “debut” of the “new” Kate in September, on the occasion of the premiere of the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die. On the red carpet, an unusual and sparkling Middleton, not only because of the gold-colored Jenny Packham chosen for the occasion.
The Duchess of Cambridge at the premiere of No Time To Die (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images).
Fake eyelashes, ideal for big occasions, and a mix of eyeshadows in shades of bronze and brown, which has amplified the look, also thanks to the choice of “Soap brows”, that is, perfectly combed and shiny eyebrows, a very popular trend on the web.
Contouring, sunkissed face and blush, perfectly dosed, have betrayed the work of a professional. Another sign of change for Kate, also known for her habit of wearing makeup on her own, did so also on the occasion of her royal wedding.
The hair, which has always been the strong point of the Duchess
Same mood for the gala evening at the Royal Albert Hall, on the occasion of the The Royal Variety Performance, in November, where the Duchess, apart from more marked make-up, also showed off a lion’s hair.
Hair, as we know, has always been her strong point. Long, thick (the way they hold the folds is an unmistakable signal) they are dried with the Chelsea Blow Dry, the flagship of Richard Ward’s London salon, which has been taking care of the Duchess’s hair for some time.
Kate Middleton’s beauty look at The Royal Variety Performance (Photo by Samir Hussein / WireImage).
How does it work? The hair is dried for 75% and then combed with a round brush; subsequently, apply heated curlers which complete the drying process. Once the work is finished, the curls obtained are widened to obtain the desired result. At the Royal Albert Hall the hair had been “opened” to the bare minimum, for a more curly result than usual. For less formal occasions, the style remains the same: loose hair on the shoulders and wave styling.
Kate Middleton, after all, is the girl of all time, but it is undeniable that she is becoming a little more star.
Rivals? Not received. To get where she has arrived, after all, she studied for a long time and along the way nothing was by chance. The real secret is this, not only at court. Congratulations!
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