Thursday, July 28, 2011

My Little Pony: Street Fashion

Thinking about wearing your hair down this season? Think again! Whether embellished with a flower or braid or just a simple ponytail, you will see this trend everywhere on the streets. 

Style Gurus, Anna Fox & Jenna Grupinski, took to the streets to photograph the latest trend in hair. As you can see there are many different ways to wear a ponytail. And most of the time the ponytail was worn in style that coordinated with their outfit. The more simple the outfit, the more simple the ponytail and the more unique the outfit, the more unique the ponytail. 

The Style Gurus made some interesting observations related to the evolution of the ponytail while they were out on the streets. For those who don't know, the ponytail has gone through many phases and changes throughout the decades. Back in the 1950's, the ponytail was very feminine and girly (picture a girl with a poodle skirt). The ponytail then went through a brief hiatus in the 1980's when hair was very big and not pulled back into a ponytail. In the 1990's, the ponytail was very sporty and athletic and was used mainly just to keep your hair out of your face. Today, the ponytail has become quite the feminine fashion statement. People naturally over time weren't satisfied with just a simple ponytail. They are now wearing them with a braid(s), hats, curls, flowers, headbands, scarves, and even dreads. Although a classic ponytail is still seen today, it is now the new ultimate fashion accessory.