Kate Middleton Undergoing Post-Baby Makeover?
Kate Middleton is reportedly undergoing a post-baby makeover and reports claim she recently sought the help of interior designer Emilia Jardine- Paterson.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 31, gave birth to Prince George Alexander Louis in July and a source claims Jardine-Paterson, who has been friends with Middleton since they were 13, has been helping recreate and style the new mom's wardrobe. She is reportedly also assisting Middleton and Prince William, 31, with the design of their Kensington Palace home, according to Grazia Daily.
"Kate admires Emilia's style. Emilia has become increasingly important to her and Kate always uses her as a sounding board," a source told Grazia.
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"Emilia is trying to move Kate away from the Middleton neutral palate and push her towards color or pattern," the source revealed. "Emilia loves vintage and tries to get Kate to be a bit more quirky. When they were at school she used to tease Kate about her prim Jigsaw shirts and hated those fur gilets Kate wore."
Middleton and William were reportedly introduced by Jardine-Paterson, who is believed to be amongst baby George's Godmothers. Her husband David is reportedly a close friend of William's from Eton and his brother allegedly once dated Middleton's sister Pippa Middleton.
"Emilia has become an integral part of Kate and William's life so she was an obvious choice to guide George in his future," the source said.
Jardine-Paterson, who runs her own Interior-design business, was photographed at baby George's October christening. She reportedly arranged Middleton's Alexander McQueen outfit for the occasion and has advised the Duchess on embracing more color in her fashion choices as well as her home design.
"Emilia has kept to the same ethos when advising Kate on interior décor. Kate had wanted it all muted beiges and neutrals, but Emilia has encouraged more color," the source said.
