2011: The Year in Side-Plaits

Ever since Alexander Wang sent models down the catwalk sporting long, ropy side-braids, red carpets have been teeming with celebs sporting the style.

Incredibly easy to do, the side-braid is the newest go-with-anything hairstyle. From Jennifer Hudson to LaLa Vasquez Anthony, here's a roundup of our favorite pretty plaits of the year.