After being in a bit of hiding since that very unseemly gun waving incident in Paris a month or so ago, royal sister, Pippa Middleton, emerged this weekend for a friend's wedding. And looked blooming wonderful. With a rose-style hat situation, and all wrapped up in a red version of her sister's engagement dress, by designer Issa, Pippa looked as good as she ever has.

The style of the dress really suits her sporty curves, and the colour is much more punchy than Kate would ever go for, so I think that it is absolutely fine that it is the exact same dress as her sister is famous for wearing. Why not? Pippa has wore Issa many times before. And this one is a cracker.

Recently Pippa was seen out on the streets of London wearing a very cool colour blocked knit and some skinny jeans. I love that knit and can recommend you fellow South Africans — and the Aussies and Kiwis — head on down to Country Road for something very, very similar. Now go!