Braids, Refreshed

Ever since Alexander Wang featured thick, rope-like side braids on his runway, they've been everywhere. Not only is my hair not nearly long enough to rock them, but they remind me of fishtails, which remind me of a time in Barcelona that I was served an entire fish for dinner, scales and all. Lucky for me, I was handed some inspiration from the Cherry Blossom Girl, who opted for a neat, thin braid and the sweet embellishment of a feather:

I love how subtle the braid is; it blends in with the rest of her hair and doesn't make a huge statement so much as add a touch of delicacy. Plus, I've been on A Midsummer's Night Dream kick (so much that my first two children will end up being named Peaseblossom and Mustardseed - probability that they will hate me, about one hundred percent) and a sweet feather or bright ribbon would indulge this obsession quite nicely. I'd even like to braid several small strands before pulling my hair back into a messy bun; it seems like it would be such a simple way to handle grown-out bangs. I'm definitely going to take advantage of this, although I may leave out the feather once I start my internships.

[photo cred to The Cherry Blossom Girl]