Running into the sea, the mom-of-one looked truly incredible, and proved that escaping dreary England for some winter sun is definitely the best thing to do.
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She's been rocking a truly inspiring bikini collection on this break. A few days ago, she was snapped wearing this gorgeous polka-dot bikini from Heidi Klein's collection.
The duchess wore a warm gray coat as she arrived at St. Mary Magdalene, a small village church close to the queen's Sandringham Estate, on December 25. Kate carried a dark green clutch purse, wore a green hat, and a matching pair of heels, which all coordinated with Princess Charlotte's stunning forest green coat.
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All of Pippa Middleton's Best Style Moments
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October 11, 2011
Stepping out in London, Pippa dressed up her flannel button-down and black denim with leather heels and a sleek camel-colored bag.
Get the look: GAP plaid flannel shirt, $55, gap.com.
Bundling up for the fall weather in South Kensington, Pippa added a pop of blue to her all-black ensemble with a sleek coat.
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April 29, 2011
Looking absolutely stunning for her Maid of Honor duties at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding, Pippa wore a fitted white dress by Alexander McQueen.
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June 22, 2013
For the wedding of Melissa Percy and Thomas Staubenzee at Alnwick Castle, Pippa paired her black and white patterned skirt with a peplum top in the same print and a whimsical fascinator with silver feathers.
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September 14, 2013
Choosing blue for the wedding of James Meade and Lady Laura Marsham, Pippa accessorized her long-sleeved lace dress with a peacock feathered fascinator and metallic clutch.
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September 24, 2013
Celebrating the launch of the new Serpentine Sackler Gallery designed by Zaha Hadid, Pippa looked festive in a feathered cocktail dress and cobalt blue heels.
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November 20, 2013
Making her arrival at the Sugarplum Ball, Pippa stunned in a sheer black gown, diamond drop earrings, and a sophisticated updo.
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February 8, 2014
Attending the wedding of Arabella Musgrave and George Galliers-Pratt at St Paul's Church in London, Pippa looked ladylike in a lace cream dress, silky coat, and floral fascinator.
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March 13, 2014
Looking nothing short of classic, Pippa sported a navy button-up dress and black and gold clutch to attend a service to celebrate the life of Sir David Frost at Westminster Abbey in London.
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September 2, 2014
Attending the GQ Men of the Year Awards at The Royal Opera House in London, Middleton wore a pink sequin dress and strappy heels.
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September 12, 2014
Donning a black and white print dress and black ankle booties while watching Prince Harry and Zara Phillips compete in a Wheelchair Rugby exhibition match during the Invictus Games in London.
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September 19, 2014
Pippa wore a bright pink and purple color block gown to attend the wedding of friends Charlie Gilkes and Anneke von Trotha Taylor at the Carlo V Castle in Monopoli.
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September 23, 2014
While attending the launch of Tabitha Webb's first retail store in London, Pippa wore a colorful polka dot dress cinched at the waist with a black and gold belt.
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February 10, 2015
Attending the British Heart Foundation's Roll Out The Red Ball in a bright red lace dress and matching pointy pumps.
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March 18, 2015
Looking ethereal, Pippa wore a powder blue gown to attend a fundraiser ball for Disability SnowSport UK.
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March 31, 2015
Pippa accessorized her wine-colored cocktail dress with pink accents at Spectator Life magazine's third anniversary celebration.
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July 9, 2015
Joining her sister, the Duchess of Cambridge, at Wimbledon, Pippa wore a black and white print set and aviator sunglasses.
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September 12, 2015
Going for a more bold look, Pippa stunned in a cobalt blue halter dress at the Boodles Boxing Ball at London's The Grosvenor House Hotel.
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February 11, 2016
Pippa attended the British Heart Foundation's Roll Out The Red Ball wearing a black and white frock, red pumps, and a heart-shaped clutch.
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June 27, 2016
Pippa looked chic in a ruffled floral dress and simple sunnies as she attended day one of Wimbledon with brother James Middleton.
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July 4, 2016
For another Wimbledon look, Pippa chose a bold geometric printed dress, pointed flats, and a matching clutch.
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July 8, 2016
Further solidifying her penchant for florals, Pippa wore a light pink dress with a purple hydrangea print to attend day eleven of Wimbledon.
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July 18, 2016
Posing alongside Princess Eugenie at The Frost Family Summer Party, Pippa wore a sheer print maxi dress with blush accessories.
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July 21, 2016
In a green and white print dress and block heel sandals while leaving her home in London.
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September 12, 2016
Arriving at the BGC Annual Global Charity Day in a light gray jumpsuit and matching pumps.
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May 20, 2017
Pippa married James Matthews at St. Mark's Church in Englefield Green, England wearing an all-lace, cap-sleeved gown with a Victorian neckline designed by Giles Deacon.
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May 31, 2017
As she arrived at Rose Bay Wharf for her honeymoon in Sydney, Pippa was glowing in a black and white striped dress and black espadrilles.
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June 2017, 2017
Making an appearance at The Miles Frost Fund party in London, Pippa wore a blush pink ruffled jumpsuit, a heart-shaped clutch, and red pumps.
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July 5, 2017
Arriving at day 3 of Wimbledon, Pippa looked perfectly ladylike in a blush dress by Self-Portrait, a gray clutch, and matching pumps.
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Amy Mackelden is a contributing editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference.
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