Jenny Packham

While Prince William and Kate Middleton's Diamond Jubilee tour has come to an end, it certainly provided us with nine days of fun, flirty fashion. We're looking at you, Kate. The royal couple first made stops in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, but it was the last leg of the trip (read: the Solomon Islands and Tuvalu) that brought on some serious island style. And today's parting look — a floral Project D dress — proved, once more, that the Duchess of Cambridge fully embraced breezy tropical prints, bright hues, and a general laid-back dressing M.O. As we await our next Kate Middleton sighting, let's recap the best (and most colorful) ensembles of the bunch. Inside, you'll find a sweet lemon eyelet dress, a locally made pink batik-print strapless dress, a ladylike geometric-print Jonathan Saunders number, and a bold yellow button-front Jaeger dress to start. These, plus more, when you click through for an all-angles look at Kate's style tour de force.

Jenny Packham is known for her red-carpet gowns, and she certainly didn't stray from exquisite detailing for Spring 2013. Beading provided major glitz, while black-and-white dresses lent a touch of retro. A few polka-dot looks added a playful vibe. The color palette was mostly neutral but a couple bright-orange dresses were fun and unexpected.

Jenny Packham has dressed royalty (ahem, Kate Middleton), and this roll-with-it ponytail is just the kind of style the newly minted princess would wear. It's fun, flirty, and fashionable: the perfect look for any commoner to re-create.

The look: A twisted side ponytail, teal eyeliner, and white-out French manicures.
The inspiration: The women who partied beside the Rat Pack in 1960s Las Vegas.
Who would wear it: The tomboy who also reads Vogue on occasion.

With a red-carpet following that includes Kate Middleton, Lea Michele, and Selena Gomez, Jenny Packham's Spring '13 collection was all about sequins and shine. Inspired by Vegas circa 1960, the designer mainly focused on copious amounts of embellishments adorned on minidresses and sheaths. A few looks, draped dresses and polka-dot peplums, provided pared-down options for the minimalist. For her red-carpet clientele, Packham provided elegant column gowns, some of which featured stunning intricate floral beading. We can't help but wonder which one Kate Middleton will wear for her next black-tie affair.

• Trends: '60s, peplums, heavy embellishment.
• Colors: Dove gray, gold, citron, pink, white, yellow, black, tangerine orange.
• Key Piece: The dove-gray embellished long-sleeved gown was the perfect example of elegance meets glamour.
• Accessories: Shimmery pumps by Christian Louboutin, statement earrings, clear clutches, and jeweled necklaces.
• Who Should Wear It: Kate Middleton will surely nab one of Packham's long, shimmery gowns; Lea Michele would love to show off her stems in one of the embellished minidresses.

Happy Friday! Ready to find out our top stars of the week? This week celebrities turned heads in sleek and chic red-carpet looks, sweet mixed-print styles, and refreshing takes on the classic black and white combo. Quirky accessories took Michelle Williams's look to new heights, Nikki Reed's dynamic hot-pink and edgy black leather combo lit her up, while Kate Beckinsale perfected proportions in black and white separates. And let's not forget Rachel Bilson, Kristen Bell, Lea Michele, and Elizabeth Olsen, who sported noteworthy looks of their own. Get inspired by our latest style standouts, then shop their looks to spice up your wardrobe.