As the spotlight increases on Prince William's long-time girlfriend, Kate Middleton, she continues to step up on the style front. It would be unfair to compare her to the iconic style of Princess Diana, but for a British girl thrown into the public eye, she has done VERY well!

She has her own fashion preferences - tall boots, wraparound scarves, simple styling. And, more recently, she has taken to wearing Issa, a Brazilian designer known for silk printed jersey dresses, both casual and formal wear. We have put together this "retrospective" of Kate Middleton's recent style and will continue to add more as she carries on her association with the Royals!

Click on thumbnails below to launch the Gallery!