20 Inspiring Braid Ideas For Short Hair

1. Flair


2. Refinery29


3. Lauren Conrad // Kristin Ess

I love a braided short hairstyle, especially for summer. I'm really wishing I had all of this braid inspiration last year when my hair was shorter!

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Hair Inspiration: Half + Half Braided Ponytail

Photos via: Camilla Pihl

First Camilla inspired me with her low messy bun, and now I can't wait for my hair to get long enough to try this beautiful half and half braided ponytail.

Get the look:
+ ASOS Pack of 50 Clear 'No More Snags' Hair Ties
+ Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
+ Vince Chevron Wool/Cashmere Sweater

Hair Inspiration: 9 Stunning Redheads

1. Harper's Bazaar


2. Fashionising


3. Taylor Tomasi Hill by Candice Lake


I've always wanted to give red hair a try and these stunning redheads are making it that much more tempting! Click below for more inspiration...

Long Hair Inspiration | Negin Mirsalehi

Photos via: Negin Mirsalehi

Getting some major long hair inspiration from beauty Negin Mirsalehi!

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Side Braid + Stripes

Photo via: stylerain

Beautiful shot! Love the French feel of this simple hat, side braid and striped top.

Get the look:
+ Eugenia Kim Jessa Genie Hat
+ Enza Costa Stripe Crew Top

30 INSPIRING FISHTAIL BRAIDS

1. Vogue Australia


2. Glamour


3. Style Caster

While putting together these 30 fishtail braids, I realized that I don't rock the style enough. I currently have a bob, so I was happy to see some shorter styles incorporating the braid. Love that it can work with any hair length. Definitely inspired to do it more often.

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2 MINUTE TAKE ON THE MILKMAID BRAID

Photos via: Treasures and Travels

I've always thought of a milkmaid braid as a daunting and complicated hairstyle, until I came across this simple 2 minute/3-step alternative to the look. Now I just need to grow my hair out a bit to be able to try it out. If any of you do try this, let me know how it goes!

Find all the instructions for getting this braided look, as well as a sock bun, here.

10 WAYS TO DRESS UP A PONYTAIL

Photos via: Hair and Make-Up by Steph

I'm always looking for easy ways to change up my usual up-do, so these 10 ways to dress up a ponytail are much welcomed inspiration. I think #3 #9 and #10 are my favorites.

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MODEL-OFF-DUTY: IRINA KULIKOVA | EFFORTLESS NEUTRALS

Photo via: ELLE | Style Bistro

Model Irina Kulikova in effortless neutrals during London Fashion Week. This has me wanting a good pair of khaki trousers. Also, loving the loose braid and beanie mix in the first shot.

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HAIR INSPIRATION: 3 ROMANTIC UNDONE LOOKS

Photos via: Beautonomy | ELLE Poland | StyleCaster

Loving these three gorgeous undone hairstyles. Such a romantic mix of messy knots, twists and braids! Each is perfect for elevating an understated look or for a dreamy ethereal wedding.

Check out The Mother Huddle and StyleCaster for some great tutorials on getting the look.

STREET STYLE: CLASSIC CAPE/PONCHO + SKINNY JEANS

Photo via: Paper Blog | Conso

I don't think I've ever seen a cape/poncho look so classic and cool. The crisp white button-up gives a little structure, while the messy side braid gives the whole thing an effortless feel.

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MESSY BRAIDS

Photos via: Vogue UK

Revisited Rag & Bone F/W 2011 and can't seem to get these messy braids off my mind.

NICOLE RICHIE: GRAPHIC PRINT | BOLD STRIPES | BRAIDED BUN

Photos via: Vogue Turkey | Zimbio | Glamour

Nicole Richie def caught my eye with this unexpected look. I wish I could pull off a graphic print top and bold striped pant this well. What I'm really crushing on tho, is her braided bun- must try!

Get the look...
+ Ray-Ban Original Aviator Sunglasses
+ A.L.C. Huntley Top (and here)
+ La Fee Verte Lace Bralette
+ Saint Laurent Studded Belt
+ Juicy Couture Bedford Crown Stud Belt
+ American Retro Peny Stripe Pants
+ MSGM Striped Pants
+ Boutique 9 Migs Point Toe Pumps

CRISP WHITE BLAZERS

ph: Vogue Magazine

Crushing on crisp white blazers at the moment. They're a great versatile piece for dressing up or dressing down with a vintage tee + jeans. Check out some of my top jacket picks below...

ps- The sequin arrow top from the 2nd pic is from Chloé.

BLACK + WHITE | GISELE BÜNDCHEN + ELIN KLING

ph: Style By Kling + Babble

Two great black + white spring looks. Love Elin Kling's chic + Gisele Bündchen's casual.
Check out more black + white inspiration here, here + here.

Get Elin's look...
+ Ray-Ban Outsiders Oversized Wayfarer Sunglasses
+ Elizabeth and James Vern Blazer
+ Whistles Mini Boundary Leather Bag
+ Topshop Studs on Wire Cuff
+ Theyskens' Theory Panther Flacky Shorts
+ Vince Celeste Suede d'Orsay Pumps

Get Gisele's look...
+ Topshop Chain Trim Aviator Sunglasses
+ Theory Dallisa S Shirt
+ Susan Caplan Exclusive For ASOS Vintage '90s Sculpted Ring
+ Pieces Gry Shoulder Bag
+ ASOS Skinny Plait Waist Belt
+ FRAME Denim Le Color Crop in Film Noir

PRINT, SHEER + DENIM

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Some of my recent favorites from SHOPCUFFS.

IN THE DETAILS

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Some of my recent favorites from SHOPCUFFS. The first look is too cute!

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY | EASY BREEZY

ph: Just Jared

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in a great easy breezy look. It has me wishing for Cali weather here on the east coast! Still regretting not getting those nude braided Chloé sandals.

Get the look...
+ Marc by Marc Jacobs Oversized Metal Aviator Sunglasses
+ 3.1 Phillip Lim Muscle Tee
+ Cheap Monday Dip Back Tank
+ A.L.C. Mak Top
+ River Island Quilted Tassel Front Bag
+ Tory Burch Lizard Medium Resin Top Bag
+ Citizens of Humanity Dylan Boyfriend Jeans
+ Just Fab Blush Anika Sandals
+ Frye Leather Braided Braylin Sandals
+ Promiscuous Tan Vonnita Sandals

BOLD

ph: Teen Vogue

Bold buns, braids, brights + piercings? Yes please!

MODEL STYLE: FRIDA GUSTAVSSON

ph: Harper's Bazaar + Vogue

Love Frida Gustavsson's effortless NYFW look. Her print pants are so lovely!

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