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Jul 1, 2010 @ 10:55 am

Hollywood stars are known for being on the cutting edge when it comes to fashion—they’re often the first to get the hottest straight-from-the-runway looks. But this summer, stylish celebs like Mary-Kate Olsen, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kelly Ripa are playing catchup, adopting as their own an accessory heretofore seen mostly on the arms of the nation’s middle-schoolers. They’re wearing Silly Bandz, the bright rubber bracelets beloved by children for their ability to snap back into their pre-molded shape (often an animal) as soon as they’re removed. Even the New York Times has covered the trend, and we must say, we love it: The bracelets are cheap, plentiful, and—when paired with more luxe jewelry—a perfect component of the always popular high/low look. Order yourself a 24-pack for less than $5 at SillyBandz.com.

Lauren Waterman

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I thought this would be a slideshow of celebs wearing them… should have been!

-melissa on July 1st, 2010

They are pretty cute when you take them off. They have animal shapes, diffrent sayings, & flowers for the girls. My nephew has like 30 or more silly bandz. Its crazy how popular they are amongst the kids. Didnt know the celebs were into them as well.

-Kathy on July 1st, 2010

They are cute for kids. My 8 yr old son loves them and he and his friends trade. I could maybe see SJP or Kelly Ripa wearing them because they have kids. My son gave his daddy a truck to wear because dad drives a truck; so yeah, their child might have said “here, Mommy, wear this when you go to work today.” But I don’t get the Olsens. Maybe they have kid relatives. But I think actually wearing them for fashion purposes for an adult would be silly. The “high/low look”? Get real, InStyle.

-Chrissy on July 1st, 2010

I saw something like this on my friend, and I was like “that’s odd shaped”, she took it off and showed me. Was like a weird structure. But it was cute, soft and small and so amusing.

-Kristena on September 21st, 2010

Silly bandz are the latest ubber cool trend that everyone from kids to adults are embrassing. My kids have some & I must say I am quite tempted by the Marvel ones. You can get them in the UK from http://www.FunkyWristBandz.co.uk

-Gavin on September 26th, 2010

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