Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Trending... "Braided Beauty"

When a ponytail just doesnt cut it, the side braid is the go to option this spring. With a bountiful amount of braids bouncing down the runway for S/S 2011, clearly designers are loving this alternative as well. 

Alexander McQueen took it to another level with the amazing basket weave styles surrounding the models entire head. 
via: littleplastichorses
Varying styles of braids were found at L.A.M.B., Erdem, Charlotte Ronson, Lacoste and Jason Wu, among others. Now if only I could recreate these fun braided looks myself...I have a feeling this might take some practice! 
via: designspiration
via: elodieillustrations
via:designspiration


Free People "carousel platform" -$140 here
via: convoy
via: vanessa jackman
via: prettystuff




I love how this trend can be carried off of your head and incorporated into basically everything in your closet, from your handbag to your shoes to your accessories...
 above images can be found @: (in order) Nordstrom, shopbop and Forever 21...

Follow my blog with bloglovin

11 comments:

  1. omg I love braids...in hair...clothes...shoes, everything! Thanks for this post, totally rekindled my love :)

    www.featherfactor.com

    ReplyDelete
  2. Aww, this is beautiful,
    I loved it !
    xx

    Henar ♥
    ...OH MY VOGUE!

    ReplyDelete
  3. wow!! the alexander mcqueen one would have taken forever. but that hair design is just pure genius!! never thought of that!! and the second picture, where the braids cover her face, that is also very clever. tempted to try it now!!

    Jennifer
    http://monchinee.blogpost.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hi! nice blog!!
    Would you like to follow each other?? I always follow back = )

    I love to have new blogger friends and feedback!

    kisses from La Mode En Rose = )

    ReplyDelete
  5. thank you! i'm following back!
    I think that yours didn't register! GFC is kind of bad with me sometimes! = s

    kisses from La Mode En Rose = )

    ReplyDelete
  6. What a great post - so many inspirations!


    stop by!
    http://dreamingchiffon.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  7. great post.. loving braids this season.. if only they looked goood on me!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Such cool images, thanks for sharing. :)


    xoxo,
    Addie
    The Cat Hag

    ReplyDelete
  9. I adore braids so much, they're so whimsical and beautiful! The last picture is stunning and also that braided back of the top is gorgeous too.

    Lovely blog, following you now :)

    Sarah
    http://fashionismyh2o.blogspot.com
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  10. LOVE these pics! Braids on everything are my love. Great post!

    x K
    http://modernlegacy.blogspot.com
    -An Aussie girl's fashion musings.

    ReplyDelete
  11. the j.campbell sandals are AmAzing! i am going to buy a pair right now:) oops, there goes my budget...

    ReplyDelete