I tried to like them, but I just suck at styling etc. I want them long enough to tuck behind my ears again, what is the best way to grow them out without looking like a kindergarten with pinning them back? Sorry, I am totally lame when it comes to hairstyling.
Pinning them is really the best option you have. However, you can pin them up into a bit of a 'pouf' for a more modern look. Or you can braid them to the side. Headbands are great, also.
I've been pinning them back, doing a twist thing to them (found a couple tutorials on YouTube), and just blowdrying them down and to the side. I use Big Sexy Hair root pump in my hair when it's wet and it seems to give my bangs enough "sticking" power to stay to the side. Initally I was having trouble getting them to stay, but then I went in for a haircut and my hair stylist said they went better the other way lol...problem solved.
I don't think that pinning them back looks like a kindergartener unless you use a plastic pink bow barrette. You can use a bobby pin and tuck the pin and ends of the bangs under a little bit of hair. I'll see if I can find a picture of what I'm talking about.