5 Ways to Dress Like Kate

She captured the heart of Prince William and the eyes of the fashion-conscious. "Chic", "elegant" and "trendsetting" are just a few words associated with Kate Middleton's choice of wardrobe. It's no wonder the Duchess of Cambridge was named to this year's Vanity Fair International Best Dressed List.

Here's a fun way to emulate the great Kate's style—by dressing up your nails in CND colours that mimic five of the stylish dresses she wore during the Royals' Tour to Canada in July 2011.

Check out these fabulous looks from Kate and the fetching nail colours to use to make your manicure a royal sensation.

1. Casual Duchess. At a barbecue and reception in Ottawa for Canadian youth, Kate wears a black and white bird print dress from Issa, one of her favourite designers.

Wear the look on your nails with: CND Blackjack (#538)

2. O Canada! Kate wears her gorgeous white Reiss Nanette dress (the same one she wore for her official engagement photo) but this time, she adds dramatic pops of colour by accompanying her look with a red maple leaf fascinator and red pumps.

Wear the look on your nails with: CND Relay Red (#524)

3. Fashionable fireworks. Kate steals the spotlight in a purple V-neck Jersey dress, another Issa London creation, while at the Canada Day evening celebrations in Ottawa.

Wear the look on your nails with: CND Eclectic Purple (#536)

4. Ooh la la. Kate visited Quebec City wearing a royal blue dress with lace overlay and an elegant slit in the skirt by Canadian designer Erdem.

Wear the look on your nails with: CND Anchor Blue (#544)

5. Catherine the Grey. Kate wore the grey Kensington dress by late British designer Catherine Walker to a tree planting ceremony at Government House in Ottawa.  

Wear the look on your nails with: CND Silver Chrome (#547)

All nail colours are $11.30 each (.33 fl oz); To find a retailer near you, go to cnd.com/Locate/Find-A-Store.aspx

CCG Giveaway Alert!*

Want to dress your nails like Kate? We're giving one lucky reader a CND Prize Pack that includes all five of the CND colours featured in this article!

For your chance to win, all you have to do is:

1) "Like" the Canadian Career Gal Facebook page and tell us on our Wall which one of Kate's five outfits featured in this article is your favourite.

and

2) "Like" the comment we posted in the Profile Pictures photo album on the official CND Facebook Page.

You'll then be automatically entered into a random draw for a chance to win a CND Prize Pack that includes one (1) each of the following CND colours: Blackjack (#538), Relay Red (#524), Eclectic Purple (#536), Anchor Blue (#544) and Silver Chrome (#547). (Approximate retail value: $56.50)

To be eligible for the draw, be sure to post your answer on our Facebook page and "Like" our comment in the CND Profile Pictures photo album by Friday, October 14th at 8 PM (EST).

Winner will be announced on our Facebook page, as well as right here on the official CCG site so check back with us after the contest closing time to see if you won. Good luck!

*CONTEST IS OPEN TO CANADIAN RESIDENTS ONLY