Fashion royalty in the house! Pippa Middleton mixes it up in flat ankle boots and feminine dress at designer store launch

By Becky Freeth for MailOnline

As Kate Middleton prepares her follow-up maternity wardrobe for eager eyes, sister Pippa set about flaunting her own fashion credentials on Tuesday night when she added an edge to a pretty patterned ensemble.

Supporting one of her favourite dress designers Tabitha Webb with her first London store opening, the younger Middleton sister switched up her look with flat buckled ankle boots and studded accessories.

Pippa needed no introduction as she lit up Elizabeth Street's newest designer boutique, keeping her famous shape hidden under a floaty design.

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Fashion night out: Pippa Middleton steps out in a feminine dress design to attend a store launch in Belgravia

Fashion night out: Pippa Middleton steps out in a feminine dress design to attend a store launch in Belgravia

In her image: Pippa struck a resemblance with Kate Middleton as she opted for a natural make-up look

In her image: Pippa struck a resemblance with Kate Middleton as she opted for a natural make-up look

Like her famously well-turned out sister, Pippa looked elegantly coiffed with her brunette tresses curled under around her shoulders.

She chose flat ankle boots over dressy heels, needing no help flattering her exquisite pins.

Under her arm, she tucked a rocky clutch bag that featured studs along the borders. 

To off-set her colourful dress choice, the 31-year-old accessorised only in black, matching a neat gold belt with her envelope clutch and dressed down flat shoes.  

Captivated: Pippa stole the show alongside hostess Tabitha Webb and magazine editor Jo Elvin on Tuesday

Captivated: Pippa stole the show alongside hostess Tabitha Webb and magazine editor Jo Elvin on Tuesday

Old friends: As designer pal Tabitha launches her first London store, Pippa wears one of the new season dress designs

Old friends: As designer pal Tabitha launches her first London store, Pippa wears one of the new season dress designs

Pippa's counterpart Tabitha, meanwhile, looked elegant in a black mini dress and patent burgundy heels, towering over the petite English socialite.

Hostess Tabitha's eponymous label, which boasts Miranda Kerr, Emilia Fox and Emmy Rossum as other famous fans, becomes Belgravia's latest acquisition and the first for the British entrepreneur.

But it was Pippa who captured the interest of fellow party-goers, as she was held in conversation by the elite fashion crowd. 

The brunette beauty boasted an enviable tan from a recent trip to Italy with long-term boyfriend Nico Jackson. 

Petite: Pippa chose flat ankle boots over towering heels, boasting perfect pins with a holiday bronze

Petite: Pippa chose flat ankle boots over towering heels, boasting perfect pins with a holiday bronze

Having maintained a natural glow, she kept her make-up look simple for the fashion night out, pairing a nude-coloured lipstick with a dark under-eye liner.

Pippa is set to become an aunt for the second time next year, after the Duchess of Cambridge announced her pregnancy earlier this month, after giving birth to Prince George with husband Prince William in 2013.

Younger sister Pippa meanwhile, has been dating stockbroker boyfriend Niko since 2012 and is recently reported to have found a west London residence with her beau.

The residence is said to be a sizeable one boasting six double bedrooms, according to the Daily Mirror, sparking rumours that they might be looking to start a family in the near future. 

Fashion fan: The brunette beauty co-ordinated her boots well with a clutch bag and belt for the fashion event 

Fashion fan: The brunette beauty co-ordinated her boots well with a clutch bag and belt for the fashion event 

Perfectly coiffed: The miniature socialite looked impeccably turned out Middleton sister wore her hair in curls around her shoulders

Perfectly coiffed: The miniature socialite looked impeccably turned out Middleton sister wore her hair in curls around her shoulders

 

 

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