Meghan Markle Steps Into Stylish Sandals for Friend Kadi Lee’s Highbrow Hippie Launch Party in California
Amina Ayoud
Assistant Digital Editor
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Meghan Markle opted for a sleek moment while in attendance at a Highbrow Hippie launch party held in Venice, Cali. yesterday. Markle invested in the hair care line created by her longtime hair colorist and friend, Kadi Lee.
The Dutchess opted for one of her favorite silhouettes, a sleek and sophisticated sandal heel. While the style was mostly eclipsed by the hem of her trousers, the footwear pick seemed to include textural suede uppers in an inky black accompanied by a crisscrossing strappy construction that acted to cage Markle’s feet in.
Almond-shaped toes gave way to 3 to 4-inch stiletto heels, offering the American-born royal a subtle boost. Thanks to its neutral nature, the footwear style acted to elongate and lengthen, blending in with the pre-existing color scheme.
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Markle’s footwear choice is very similar to her Aquazzura Talk To Me 105 sandals, which the royal has opted for in the past. The former actress has taken to the brand’s sandal styles, donning them in an array of styles on multiple occasions. Not just the Talk To Me silhouette, Markle has been seen in the luxury brand’s Celeste and Bow Tie sandals in the past.
Accompanying her all-black footwear, the Los Angeles native took the monochrome route in a sleeveless corsetted top accompanied by matching tailored trousers. Both the top and bottom were crafted of a slightly shiny inky black fabric. The look was simple in nature but leaned highly sophisticated. As for accessories, the Dutchess sported an array of dainty gold jewelry, offering her ensemble a touch of shine.
One of Markle’s go-to shoe styles is pointed-toe pumps, which she wears in neutral and tonal hues from Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Aquazzura and more top labels. When off-duty, her streamlined, versatile style also incorporates Valentino flats, Nike sneakers and Hunter boots.
