Hair 101: The Milkmaid Braid

Elle Fanning

Mary-Kate Olsen

The milkmaid braid is a trending hairstyle and works with medium to long hair. It is perfect for a bad hair day, a casual day, or even a night out! The only tools needed are a few ponytail holders, bobby pins, a brush, a comb, hairspray/ serum, and a curling//flat iron is optional. How do you feel about the milkmaid braid?

1. Begin with day old hair so the braids will hold. Comb/brush out any tangles in the hair.
2. Part your hair two sections and loosely braid the hair creating pigtails. Secure each braid with a ponytail holder.
3. If you would like the braid to look looser, tug and expand the braid as desired.
4. Pull one of the braids across your head and secure it with a bobby pin. Do the same with the other braid.
5. For a smoother look, lightly brush the front back. For a messy look pull out your bangs and use a curling iron to create waves.
6. Use hairspray to keep the look in place and serum to take care of unnecessary frizz.

Remember practice makes perfect and patience is key to creating new hairstyles. Modify some steps to suit you perfectly.

Accessories 101: Mary-Kate and Ashley

Look #1

Look #2

Mary-Kate and Ashley are a fashion icon package with amazing style. I adore the two photographs above of the Olsen twin showcasing their cool girls shades. Shades are a perfect accessory for any girl wanting to add a dash of chic to their look. They can even work all year long! Shades come in all different shapes and sizes such as aviators, oversized, tea shades, RayBans, and more. I especially love the sunglasses pictured in Look #1, they are two toned and fabulous and unexpected. Look #2 is more typical but still super cute. Aviators and RayBan shades are such great styles of shades. Try out new accessories year round chicas!