My typical hair routine is pretty boring (and not as low maintenance as I would like). I wash my hair every other day. On the days I wash my hair, I blow dry it straight-ish – on rare occasions I’ll whip out the straight irons – and on the non-wash days I usually create a sally and pull it up into a pony tail or leave it down.
Last Friday, inspired by Alexandar Wang’s Spring RTW hairstyles, I decided to try something new: The Sideways Braid.
Side Note: Sorry for the crummy photos. Lar is out of town, snow-shoeing north of Seattle or something, and I can’t figure out how to work the remote control/timer thing-a-ma-gig on her fancy camera.
The inspiration:
Now looking at the Alexander Wang runway photos again, I should have swept my hair down the front a bit more – and found a hair piece or something that would have given me a longer braid. But it already took me 10 minutes to get the braid angled right so I’m glad I didn’t fiddle with it any more than I did.
Ultimately my casual Friday outfit consisted of Alexander Wang-ish hair and a very un-Alexander-Wang-ish outfit: American Apparel oxford button-up, H&M cardi and belt.
I have to admit that I’ll probably keep this hairstyle for the weekends instead of a work day. The side braid has a tendency to want to slip apart during the day so I found myself re-braiding in between meetings to make sure the look was pulled together enough.
PS: I found this blurb on the Huff Po about the popularity of the Alexander Wang braids. According to the runway show’s hairstylist, the braids are popular because they’re “attainable” by the, uh, average woman. Harumph. I guess I just proved that.
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36 Responses to “The Sideways Braid”
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Snapshot Fashion Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 2:48 pmlove this look on you! i wish my hair was long enough to do this. i too have a rather predictable hair routine myself…
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Emma Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 3:40 pmYou look fab. as always ! I do have a fashion related question for you. If you had the opportunity to buy 1 pair of Christian Laboutins or get about 6 pair of other shoes, what would you do ?
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AsianCajuns Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 10:36 pmGreat question Emma! I’d like to think that I’d take quality of quantity and go with the Laboutins!
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Christina Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 4:24 pmI’m diggin’ the sideways braid!
So cute![Reply]
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Anne Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 4:30 pmI love braids and the way your hair looks after!
Your hair is so long now, I love it. I am not very good at braiding my hair, there are days it looks like I know what I am doing and theres that it look like crap. I wish my mom would braid my hair when I want it to be braided. hehhehe.
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liv Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 7:04 pmi totally loved that Wang braid look when I saw it on the runway – it’s just so chic and glam and laidback all at once.
too bad i cut my hair short so this is one look i won’t be rocking =(
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fashion tidbits Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 8:21 pmhis look is “very attainable” so that’s prob why his clothes have such popularity
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Jinah Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 9:25 pmSo chic! The soft neutrals in your outfit with the effortless hair is so fab! If I saw you out in a coffee shop I probably would have stared.
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greenjeans Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 10:39 pmHey your Saints won!! I guess I just assumed you would be rooting for NOLA. oh and sideways braids always make boys swoon. always.
ps. taking pictures in the mirror is what all the cool kids do.
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AsianCajuns Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 10:38 pmI was definitely rooting for the Saints although I’m I think I could only get really excited if the Redskins were playing – and that’s not going to happen for a loooooonnng time.
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enc Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 11:13 pmYour hair looks great in that style. I loved all the braids I saw in photos for the season.
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Maritess Says:
February 8th, 2010 at 10:34 amSo cute! I can’t wait until my hair is long enough to braid like that!
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sharon rose Says:
February 8th, 2010 at 11:59 amHi there-I think this is a really cute look-I love how you’ve worked it!!
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Heidi Says:
February 8th, 2010 at 2:07 pmHey, not everyone can pull of f the side braid, but you definitely can! Don’t worry
I don’t do it very often either because of the slippage and I hate having to use bobby pins, it just doesn’t look as nice then. Perhaps hairspray would help![Reply]
AsianCajuns Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 10:39 pmI used a little bit of hairspray and more bobby pins than I would have liked.
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Clare Says:
February 8th, 2010 at 8:11 pmLove that braid, Cath! Those braids totally make me want to grow out my hair.
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Winnie Says:
February 8th, 2010 at 8:43 pmI love the side braid on you, I wish my hair was long enough to plait it like that! So pretty!
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Romany Says:
February 8th, 2010 at 8:54 pmLOVE it! I wish my hair were obedient enough to stay in a deliberately messy braid all day long.
Coincidentally enough, I was reading on the harper’s bazaar AUS site “how to get the alexander wang plait” (I guess it really IS popular) — check it out if you’re feeling up to trying it out again.
http://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/how-to-get-the-alexander-wang-plait.htmRomany
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AsianCajuns Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 10:40 pmThanks Romany! Next time I’ll try braiding right after I blow dry my hair to give it some more lift.
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Jessica @Riding with Jessica Says:
February 9th, 2010 at 9:46 amLovin’ the side braid. Very simple.
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Danielle Says:
February 9th, 2010 at 12:04 pmThe side braid is fabulous on you! Love it!
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charles Says:
February 9th, 2010 at 1:03 pmI love the side braid! it looks great on you & that is a very sweet outfit as well, love the belt
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B* a la Moda Says:
February 9th, 2010 at 2:40 pmYou look so cute with the braid. My hair routine is even more boring. I don´t even blow dry my hair or iron it.
xoxo
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issa Says:
February 9th, 2010 at 3:51 pmside braid looks good dear
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anh Says:
February 9th, 2010 at 4:04 pmlooks great!!!!!!!!!!! makes me wish that i had long hair again. but i do the braids on each side of my head and pull it back.
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Windsor Grace Says:
February 9th, 2010 at 5:15 pmThat braid looks great on you. I see it more as a week day look than weekend, tho. If you have a tripod, you can set the timer and run in front of the camera. That is what I do. I need a remote thing.
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AsianCajuns Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 10:41 pmI was too lazy to get the tripod out, but that’s what I should have done!
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WendyB Says:
February 9th, 2010 at 7:21 pmIt’s better on you than it was on the runway.
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Sharon Says:
February 10th, 2010 at 7:00 amAdorable side braid Cath!! Braids rocks!! One of my really good friends, is kick as at braiding.. I wish I had her skills.
Hope you are well!! xx Love & Aloha.
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Style with Benefits Says:
February 10th, 2010 at 10:35 amLOVE the Wang braid on you. It’s such an easy, low maintenance hairstyle.
xo, becs
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ediot Says:
February 10th, 2010 at 2:48 pmlookin so cute with the side braid. i love braids- however theyre done.. wish i could make more than regular ones.. but i dont know how.. i want to make baked braids.. hmm..
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Maeko Says:
February 10th, 2010 at 6:13 pmI love the sideways braid. It’s always a simple way to sweeten up an outfit and a hairstyle without putting a lot of effort into it!
You look great. And I love the camera, too! XO NIKON!
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Ela Says:
February 10th, 2010 at 10:28 pmLove the braid! You make me wish my hair would grow overnight. It’s getting there but i think I’ve got a good 6-8 months to go. At least. Boo.
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hanako66 Says:
February 11th, 2010 at 12:58 pmit looks so good!!! i am totally going to give it a go!
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indigo Says:
February 13th, 2010 at 2:32 amI love braids. Yours is gorgeous (though it might help that you are gorgeous too) Nice work!
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