My Recent Hair Obsession: Fishtail Braids

Perfect for summer's heat waves this hairstyle, a close cousin to the traditional braid, is making waves! Not only are celebs sporting the fishtail braid on the red carpet, while out on the town and - quirky take on it's cousin, the braid. I love the look of this style because it looks so much more intricate than it really is, giving the illusion that you've spent a mass amount of time achieving the look when in reality it can take 5 minutes. That's right.This slightly messy hairstyle and quirky cousin to the braid, can change up your look and give it that extra edge that will stop people in their tracks.

Here's Minka Kelly rocking out a beachy fishtail braid and I have to say that I'm sort of loving how un-kept it looks. Instead of being severe this has a very sexy ultra hip vibe to it and paired with her bronzed make-up and nude lips she almost looks like she just came from a day out in the sun. I'm totally digging it!

Dianna Agron, best known for her role on the hit show, Glee, as Quinn, takes the fishtail braid to the red carpet. I love the imperfections here - the wispy strands and haphazard un-tucked pieces give her a look that's young and fresh without trying too hard.

Here Rihanna is seen sporting a long and polished plait in comparison to the previous slightly messy ones before. There is something very whimsical and fairy tale-esque about this style. It takes the traditional braid and blows it out of the water (no pun intended.)

This look is both combative and ethereal. With the futuristic make-up and structured dress this style is the perfect blend of fierce and feminine. 

I am head over heels for this look! There's something so whimsical about the contrasts in shading of the braid  as it trangresses. Accompanied by the doe eyes and cherry red lipstick her look is classic with a very modern twist.

I am seriouzly NOT a fan of this look. It's so incredibly unkept that it's honestly not worth the effort.  It's  knotted and distracting, it doesn't enhance her best features, and to put it bluntly it's party on the top and hangover on the bottom. It's like the formula for a bad mullet. No hair adornment can negate bad styling.


There you have it! 4 Very sassy looks and 1 look to steer clear of! :)

Music Fashion Icon - Shirley Manson of Garbage

Music has always driven me. What can I say, I'm a sucker for a killer melody and a beat.

Shirley Manson (of the band, Garbage)

I've always had great respect for strong women in music and if there is one chick who truly encompasses that it's Shirley Manson, lead singer of the alterna-rock band Garbage. As the only female in an all guy band, Shirley blended feminine frocks with rough-and-tumble items, creating a perfect fashion contradiction as well as a look that not only complimented the solid edge and industrial musicality of the band but also let her own individuality shine through.

Fishnet tights, bold red lips and fiery tresses.

I think I was in 6th grade when I saw the music video for "Only Happy When It Rains"(off of their first self-titled album, Garbage) and my jaw dropped in delight. The hot colored shift dresses. The combat boots. The fishnet stockings. The shaggy bob. She was putting items together that I had never even considered pairing together before, and it all looked so tough and effortless! Thus, my love affair with the trendy songstress began.

Bold jewelry, tartan minis and fishnets - remixed as only Manson can!

Kohl-rimmed eyes are a must for Manson!

Bold skintight sheath dresses can be a rock-in-roll Goddess' best friend!

 

These boots were made for walking, rocking and kicking ass!

Truly a vixen in her own right and a total rock Goddess! Shirley, you rock!

 Last but not least - here is the video that started it all for me :) Enjoy!

 

"I feel the same way I did when I was in school. I'm having the same insecurities. They don't go away just because they call you a sex symbol."- Shirley Manson

(Sigh, as if I couldn't heart this girl enough - she has to go on and prove that she's human! :)