mirror, mirror: side braids

In the midst of summer, I thought it would be appropriate to showcase what seems to be an uprising hairstyle: the side braid. I know many of you are, much like I am, tired of the overdone messy boho braids that Nicole Richie has sported one too many times. But no, this time it's different. Forget the thin, delicate Bali braids - thick, chunky braids are here to kick your ass.

Here is where the magic first started: Alexander Wang's Spring 2010 show. Seen wearing extensions, seems like the chunkier and messier the braid is, the better.

Harper's Bazaar bigshot, Joanna Hillman comes with a more polished look, but still loose enough to pull together her classic-meets-edgy look.

Rom-com sweetheart, Amanda Seyfried, rocks a side braid to her Letters to Juliet premiere.

What do you think? Will this look last?

I personally can't wait to throw on a summer dress and braid my hair.