Meghan Markle takes a selfie with her hairdresser Kadi Lee and author Cleo Wade for 'belated birthday celebrations'

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, celebrated her 42nd birthday by enjoying a meal with friends in California. She posed for a selfie with her friends Kadi Lee, a renowned hairdresser, and Cleo Wade, an author. The snapshot was shared on Kadi Lee's Instagram account, "Highbrow Hippie."

Meghan looked joyful in the photo, with her arms around her two friends as they sat at a table in the restaurant's garden. She chose an understated yet stylish outfit for the occasion, wearing a black cami top. Additionally, she accessorized with an Ariel Gordon Imperial Disc Pendant Necklace, known to cost around $1,840, which can be personalized with engravings. This casual celebration followed Meghan's 42nd birthday on August 4th, suggesting that she was continuing her birthday festivities with close friends.

The Duchess of Sussex has been pictured enjoying a girls' day out with her hairdresser Kadi Lee and author Cleo Wade

Kadi Lee, who is believed to have been Meghan Markle's hair colorist since her return to California and her settlement in Montecito with Prince Harry and their children, has a prestigious client list that includes other celebrities. Notably, Kadi's clients include Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts and Kristin Davis from "Sex and the City."

Kadi shared the photo of Meghan Markle, herself, and Cleo Wade on Instagram, mentioning "Belated [birthday] celebrations [with] these lovely muses. Missing Serge Normant." Serge Normant, a prominent hairdresser based in New York City, had styled Meghan's hair on her wedding day to Prince Harry in 2018.

While it's not explicitly mentioned whose birthday was being celebrated, given that Meghan had just turned 42 eleven days before, it's possible that this gathering was a belated celebration for her. This girls' day out follows earlier reports indicating that Meghan had spent time with friends, watching a movie (specifically, "Barbie") in the company of A-list friends.

Meghan Markle had a fun outing with friends following her birthday celebrations. According to Page Six, Meghan, who is a mother of two, enjoyed a movie night watching "Barbie" with her friends, including Portia de Rossi. After the movie, they spent the evening at the exclusive San Ysidro ranch located in the hills of Montecito. Meghan had previously visited this ranch to film her Variety interview, where she discussed topics such as processing Queen Elizabeth's death and their upcoming Hollywood projects, including the release of their Netflix documentary.

An onlooker who was present at the San Ysidro Ranch Hotel while Meghan and her friends were celebrating mentioned that Meghan took the time to wish the bride good luck. A few days later, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen having a romantic date night at the rustic Italian Bistro Tre Lune in Montecito. They were accompanied by their friends, Heather Dorak, who is a yoga instructor, and Heather's husband, Matt Cohen.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry enjoyed a night out at the Tre Lune Italian Bistro in Montecito. Meghan looked elegant in a strapless black and white Posse dress, valued at £188. She completed her look with her favored Cult Gaia bag and flat strappy black sandals. Blink-182 musician Travis Barker was also spotted at the restaurant earlier that night. During their visit, they were accompanied by their friend Matt Cohen, who is the husband of Heather Dorak, a close friend of Meghan's for many years.

Earlier this month, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted out and about with Prince Harry as they dined at Tre Lune in Montecito for her 42nd birthday

The restaurant offers a variety of Italian dishes with prices ranging from $24 (£19) to $61 (£48). The menu includes options like different pasta and risotto dishes, as well as a selection of meat and fish options, such as salmon fillets for $44 (£37) and filet mignon steak for $65 (£55). Photographs captured the couple leaving the restaurant, with Meghan pointing at something in the distance. They were then seen getting into a waiting car.

For her jewelry, Meghan chose a simple yet stylish approach. She opted not to wear any necklaces to showcase the neckline of her strapless dress. However, she adorned chunky gold hoop earrings and a stack of bracelets on one wrist to add a touch of sparkle. Among the pieces was her favorite Cartier Love bracelet, which is worth $5,427, and what appeared to be the Jennifer Meyer Gold Mini Bezel Tennis Bracelet, priced at £3,736.