Meghan Markle definitely caught attention during her solo appearance at a flashy gala.
The Duchess of Sussex attended the fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and was seen walking the red carpet in a dress she recycled from a previous event.
Meghan donned a red Carolina Herrera gown, which she had previously worn to a military event. This time she opted to remove the train, breathing new life into the dress, reports the Mirror.
Although the dress wasn’t the only thing that caught peoples attention, as Meghan changed up her hair and makeup for the occasion.
The Duchess opted for a natural makeup look, wearing minimal make-up and wore her hair in lose waves. Which was a change from her usual sleek and polished blow-dries and updos.
According to celebrity hairstylist Katie Allen, the drastic hair change could be a secret message.
Katie, who runs MAYFIVE, told the Express: “The waves are a lot softer than we are used to seeing on Meghan and is a contrast to her usual style of low buns or bouncy blow dries.” She continued: “This natural yet glamorous look could suggest that she’s feeling more relaxed, relatable and approachable. We often change up our style when we are embracing a lifestyle or attitude change, so this new look could reflect that.”
Meghan’s solo appearance to the gala came after she had laid low for several weeks whilst her husband Prince Harry had been all over the globe, promoting his own charitable endeavour’s.
This lead to some people speculating as to why Meghan had attended the event, especially without her husband.
The official Sussex.com addressed this, stating that Meghan is in close connection with the children’s hospital.
A write-up of the event on the sitesaid: “This weekend, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex attended the biennial Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Gala, an inspiring event dedicated to celebrating the exceptional services provided to children across LA. Invited as a special guest by CHLA’s president and CEO, Paul Viviano, The Duchess was proud to stand alongside esteemed guests in support of this vital cause.”
It continued: “The Duchess has a long-standing connection with CHLA, having visited the hospital on several occasions to meet with patients and participate in the annual Make March Matter campaign. Her presence at the gala underscored her commitment to advocating for the health and well-being of children around the world.
“The evening was a resounding success, reminding us all of the power of community support in improving the lives of those in need. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to CHLA and everyone involved for their dedication and generosity. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.”
It comes after Meghan’s rare red carpet appearance saw her look changed while in the spotlight, according to body language expert Judi James. She told the Mirror: “Meghan’s sudden appearance on the red carpet here seems to show some body language and styling choices that involve the kind of changes that might be making a few deliberate statements.
“Her non-verbal signalling is all about looking coy, slightly vulnerable and even slightly shy. Although she seems to be on her usual form when it comes to placement and direction, her actual posing performances for the cameras lack her usual levels of confidence and assertiveness. She seems to be projecting the idea that she is sweet and rather cute.
“When she spots her friend on the red carpet, she throws both hands out and joins her, clasping her hand to register friend-based bonding while also putting her hand underneath in the more passive position as though she is keen to let her friend take the lead. She even pulls her friend’s hand in front of her own torso to hold it like a protective barrier, in the kind of move you might see from a shy child.”
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