I love this look. It's easy yet chic and gives you a quick way to look polished. I remember braiding my hair when i was a little girl and am happy this trend came back : )
I think this is a cute look on a girlish face with the right hair. I can see Keira Knightley pulling this off. Nicole Richie does a pretty good job wearing it as well. For the 12 and under group, that's an easy one-- definately go for it!
I recon theyre hot on the right chick/face but only in small doses like a change in routine for the week. would hate to see a girl sport it as her trademark look though....would get sick of it pretty fast.