sophie wessex wears hat© Photo: Getty Images

The Countess of Wessex just carried her makeup bag to a party and no one noticed

The royal's new handbag has got us thinking…

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Fashion and Beauty News Editor
November 26, 2021

How totally glam did the Countess of Wessex look on Wednesday evening? The royal went to the biennial Rifles Awards Dinner at the City of London Guildhall.

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Looking as polished and pretty as ever, the mother-of-two rocked a gorgeous blue, floor-length maxi-gown that was cinched at the waist by Emilia Wickstead, nude high heels by Jimmy Choo and the most sensational sequin bag.

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The clutch bag (or so we thought) is ideal for the Christmas period as it features sequins and the cutest charm. But, no, it's actually a makeup bag! Identified as the Studio 54 Blue Cosmetic Bag by Nars, it's sadly no longer available to buy.

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Sophie carried a sequin cosmetic bag

But we can totally see why Sophie decided to reuse it to go with her outfit, it really gives the whole look a special edge, don't you think? We found some fab alternatives if you want to take a leaf out of the Countess' book. Keep scrolling!

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Dune Logo-embossed sequinned cross-body bag, £52, Selfridges

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The blonde royal also wore her trademark blonde hair in a small bun that was tied at the back and natural makeup highlighted her pretty features.

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Maze Bag - Classic Blue, £112.00, JW PEI

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At the event, the Duchess of Cornwall was also in attendance and looked incredible wearing a beautiful long black velvet dress and a stunning emerald necklace with matching earrings. The glittering reception was held in the Print room and the royal family joined members, veterans and specially invited guests for the event.

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Sophie, 56, often makes sassy fashion statements with her handbags. At her appearance at Wimbledon in 2019, she carried a silver clutch bag alongside her gorgeous Peter Pilotto dress - and the arm candy featured a brazen message. The clutch was embroidered with a statement that read: "I am not saying I am wonderwoman. I'm just saying that no one has ever seen me and wonderwoman in the same place." Love it!

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