1992 called, and it wants its pony back! This was my mom’s go-to hairstyle for me in elementary school, followed closely by the french braid. Of the two, this is the only one I can recreate on my own as a grown-up. Somehow my french braid always comes out crooked and weirdly… inside-out?
Check out Gal Meets Glam’s twisted ponytail post for simple instructions to recreate the throw-back yourself; no informercial “fashion hair tools” required.

LC Lauren Conrad polka dot pleated dress (Kohl’s sale, several seasons ago); Elle denim jacket (Kohl’s), Romeo & Juliet Couture handbag (Hautelook); Target sandals
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twospontaneoussisters
That’s so adorable! And I think everyone else here agrees(:
Linda
The topsy tail! My friends and I used to wear our hair like that for soccer games and tennis meets. Isn’t it funny how the hairstyles from our childhood are slowly coming back? I see kids at school with side ponytails and scrunchies though I’m not embracing those styles myself. Hehe.
keiralennox
LindaHaha, scrunchies are one trend I am not revisiting!! They conjure memories of noxema and neon leggings.
Larabaer
Aww! Just beautiful :)
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Melissa
Your outfit is very pretty!
poutineandprada
LOVE your dress! Very cute:)
BeingZhenya
You are so cute, as usual! Stop by to see how I wore my college graduation dress 5 years later :)
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Z
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candy777
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simplychristal
You are adorable! I love the throw back to the topsy tail ;)
Rachel
An absolutely GORGEOUS pony! Love it, you look so chic!
Megan
I remember doing my hair like that! It may be an older style, but I think it looks gorgeous with your long locks :) Very classic. And I want your dress!
kaikaisensei
Cute hair style. You pull of the pony tail in a way I could never do OTL
Absolute adore.
Nikki Regalario
I like the simple yet fresh look! ^__^
buttonsandbirdcages
Ahhhh topsy tails!!! How I miss the days!
Brynn
Hahah, I totally did that all the time when I was little! I loved that it looked fancy but was really simple. I would do my American Girl Doll’s hair like that, too! :)
Pam
I love you topsy tail !!! Bring back 1992 !!
taraallglorious
No worries. :) I still wear my hair in that same pony too (when it’s grown out).
Emily (@SassyinSequins)
Love it! So simple but so cute! I used to love the topsy tail when I was younger! Memories :)
Nanda Secrets
Perfect! :)
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Amber
An inside-out french braid is a cornrow! Love the peach dress and throw-back hair :)
kelsey
gorgeous outfit!
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ordinaryhannahlucy
Love this dress very pretty. I love this hair style I often have my hair like this it’s simple to do and look really cute.
UnicornKim
I love your dress! I heart Kohl’s and make as many cross-border trips (from Canada) as possible each year. I’m wearing a very similar outfit to yours today, but with leggings under my dress since the length is questionable for work. Mine is a combo of Target, Old Navy, and Loft with a Kate Spade bag:)
cjgal
I remember I had a generic one called pony flip that came with an instructional video. I was obsessed!
keiralennox
cjgalThere just aren’t enough products that come with instructional videos these days, ya know? ;-)
Code Overdressed (@CodeOverdressed)
I used to rock that hair style, it used to be my “princess hair” and I’d only take it to parties or holidays! You totally brought me back to 96. That dress is lovely!
keiralennox
Code Overdressed (@CodeOverdressed)Ha, yes! Princess hair. I’m pretty sure it was Belle’s go-to coif in Beauty and the Beast. I love that you saved it for special occasions :)
lalovesblog
OMG!! I totally remember the topsy tail tool…haha! Love it!
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worldwidestylista
Super cute! I used to do my hair like that all the time :)
omgitsclandreea
that’s the cutest pony ever awh!:)x
Mª Dolores Gª Albericio
simply fabulous!
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