Ashley Olsen for Elle UK

It's been a while since I've had a genuine reason to post about the Olsen's so I'm really excited to see Mary-Kate and Ashley featured in (and on the cover of) the April issue of Elle. Before you get too excited (like I did), this stunning shot of Ashley is only available for subscribers, though previews of the girls' feature and accompanying editorial are superb. I used to be more of a Vogue girl but Elle are really upping their game in terms of styling and editorials, especially when the subs covers are so incredibly beautiful. 

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen deserve credit where its due. It is quite an achievement to make the transition from child star to fashion designer, however, the girls succeeded above all expectations and are now mature and well-respected industry professionals. What do you think of the Ashley's cover? Are you as much of a fan of Elizabeth and James and The Row as me?

Spotlight: Mary-Kate & Ashley

This is the first time anyone has made the Spotlight twice but Mary-Kate and Ashley more than deserve it for these insanely beautiful outfits at the CFDA Awards Announcement party on Wednesday.

I love that the girls have gone back to what they know best: classic tailoring offset by monochrome minimalism. I completely adore Mary-Kate's black outfit and she has definitely become my favourite twin in terms of fashion. Ashley looks impeccable as always but her style is just a little too polished for me personally - although she never ever looks bad.

I love that the girls have emerged from their teen-bop acting days to become wonderful fashion designers - everyone is always complaining about the lack of candids but they are designers, not celebrities any more and I completely respect their dedication to their jobs. 

Is anyone else as taken with the twins as me? And what do you think of this snap, they definitely look better than they have in recent months, no?

Photo from justjared.buzznet.com

New York Fashion Week: The Row AW11

If you read this blog regularly then you'll know I'm a massive Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen fan and their latest collection for The Row, shown yesterday at New York Fashion Week, is one of my all time favourites. Ever. Not because its the Olsen twins but because it encompasses everything I love about fashion - simplicity, glamour, quirkiness and most of all, wearability. It's rare that you really love every single piece from a collection which is why I'm gushing about The Row AW11, see for yourselves...

The leopard print coat quite literally made my jaw drop - I think it's just perfect. What struck me most was how much this collection was based on the twins personal style; you could see hints of Ashley in the minimalist layering and quirky tailoring and bits of Mary-Kate in the dramatic fur pieces and gothic dresses. It's a beautiful coming-together of two really talented designers that works brilliantly. The sharp tailoring combined with the slack of the fur is really something...

The collection was very much split into two different parts: colour and fur then monochrome tailoring. To me, neither outshines the other and I think many of you will agree with me when I say it's all gorgeous.

I don't usually gush so much over one collection - there's always at least one look from a catwalk show that I think is horrible - so please don't think this is commonplace. Considering they were in my favourite TV show as a kid (Two of a Kind, in case you were wondering), I guess it's not surprising that I've followed them so closely - but I'm glad I have. Is anyone else as taken with The Row or am I just getting overly excited about one collection? 

photos from style.com

Guess Who...

If you couldn't figure it out from the uncanny resemblance, this, ladies and gentlemen, is Elizabeth Olsen. Half of the inspiration for Mary-Kate and Ashley's eponymous fashion line Elizabeth and James, 21 year old Elizabeth is a talent in her own right. Having inherited the twins beautiful genes and worked her way up the studying/acting ladder, it's no wonder she was hand-picked by Chace Crawford for V Magazines 'New Hollywood' feature; isn't she gorgeous?

I can't wait to see how this year goes for the third Olsen (James will undoubtedly hit the spotlight any day now) especially with her new film Peace, Love and Misunderstanding coming out soon. If you want to know more, pick up V Magazines 'The Discovery Issue', out on the 13th January. 

What do you think of the twin's hidden sister, will she ever be able to shake the Olsen image or will she always be, 'Mary-Kate and Ashley's little sister'?

Photos from buzzworthy.mtv.com

Spotlight: Mary-Kate Olsen

Mary-Kate earned this weeks Spotlight thanks to this insanely beautiful photo...

We've all been snowed in for the past few days and this shot cheered me right up. From an old Elle shoot back in 2008, I think Mary-Kate definitely deserves a shout-out; she is absolutely stunning.

My friends and I were discussing whether you would pretend to be your twin if you had one, do you think MK and A did that when they were younger? What is your favourite Olsen editorial?

photo from mary-kateolsen.net

Back to Basics: Mary-Kate Olsen

It's been coming for some time, but Ashley Olsen move over - Mary-Kate has officially taken over in the style stakes. I didn't want to admit it, but she is definitely the more fashionable twin these days and their recent trip to Paris proves just that...

Sticking to what she knows best in black layers, MK came out on top. I know I've been talking of experimenting with colour recently but until there is a need to do so (summer isn't until next year, after all) I'm going to make like Mary-Kate and go head-to-toe black. Predictable? Yes. But you can't say she doesn't look smokin'.

There's a million and one black pieces out there just waiting to be bought - my winter coat included - but here are just a few pieces you could start with, I'm especially taken with the YSL heels...

Coat, Alexander McQueen. Heels, YSL. Bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs - all at Net-a-Porter.com. Felt Hat, Topshop. Silk Blazer, Issa at TheOutnet.com.

Do you have a favourite item in Mary-Kate colour of choice? I'm looking for the perfect black winter coat, so if you know of anything particularly special, let me know!

Photos from the fashionspot.com

Spotlight: Mary-Kate & Ashley

No introduction needed...

In my eyes, these girls can do no wrong. I know I go on about Vogue (even though the British version is absolutely pants) but the international editions are generally really good. This feature from Vogue Nippon is just too cute, although it does make me wish that they'd come out of hiding more often so I can steal their style again - I've been clueless in their absence. 

Talking of cute, if you haven't seen the twins on the Ellen DeGeneres show yet, then check it out here - definitely going to hit up Nickelodeon for some Two of a Kind love!

Who did you want to be when you were younger, Mary-Kate or Ashley? 

photos from thefashionspot.com

There were never such devoted sisters...

I knew it would happen - Ashley Olsen has finally started dressing well again. I was surprised at her choice of 'coming out' outfit because Johji Jamamoto isn't something I'd have pictured her in, but don't they both look great?

Mary-Kate in head-to-toe Givenchy looks amazing as always but I really wish she'd sort her posture out, she looks so demure and hunched next to Ashley. They were attending to host the Free Arts 12th Annual Art Auction in New York and I just love their whole bag-lady-meets-goth-chic look, it reminds me of Mary-Kate circa 2007 - my favourite Olsen year.

Of course there's been critics, apparently wearing head-to-toe black means you are in mourning, of your childhood...seriously? I always wear black and I'm pretty sure my childhood, or lack of it, has nothing to do with this. 

Ashley wore tartan and leopard print a couple of days earlier so I'm pretty sure she's not mourning anything right now...

I'm glad to see Ashley doing what she does best, looking amazing. I'm not going to be busting out a leopard scarf, leather jacket, tartan trouser-skirt or sandals anytime soon but it's great to see her back on track! I'm going to be away again from tomorrow but I'll post as much as I can. Do you give Ashley a thumbs up or a serious thumbs down?

PS. For all you Dolly Mix bloggers, you will be receiving an email shortly - I promise!

photos from olsenobsessive.net

Accidents Happen

Everyone gets the whole 'fashion' thing wrong sometimes; however, doing it more than once tends to raise eyebrows. Collectively, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have my dream wardrobe - there was Mary-Kate's Balmain phase in 2007 which I would kill for, and Ashley's amazing red carpet ensembles.

Saying this, they don't always get it right. In fact, Ashley (usually the more preened of the two) got it horribly wrong at the Art of Elysium/VERSUS event on Friday night.

The shoes, the lace/jersey combo, the leather jacket tied around the waist? It's all wrong. Mary-Kate on the other hand looks amazing - I'm loving the cobalt blue dress teamed with the leopard print jacket. (an MK and A staple).

At first sight Ashley doesn't look that bad, but when you examine the outfit as a whole it just really doesn't work. At all. I said a month or so ago that I wished Ashley would step up her game, because at the moment, Mary-Kate is steaming ahead in the style stakes - and this doesn't exactly help her cause.

I'm optimistic because this is clearly just a phase, she will start dressing better soon; and when she does, I'm willing to forgive and forget. In the spirit of positivity, I've put together an outfit with my new essential, the khaki short, and Ashley's downfall - lace. Will you be wearing the khaki short this summer?

Shorts, Wedges, Crop - Topshop. Glasses - Rokit. Shorts - Urban Outfitters. Bag - Net-A-Porter.com.

I was a bit scared of trying the lace-cycling-short-under-khaki-short trend because I've got short legs but all this sun has given me the confidence. What do you think, has Ashley lost her style or is this just a bad fashion moment? 

Photos from net-a-porter.com, Topshop, Rokit, Urban Outfitters and thefashionspot.com

Snap

And she's done it again. Mary-Kate Olsen has given me serious wardrobe envy.

I'm not going to go so far as to say that Mary-Kate is my new favourite twin, because she isn't, but I just can't help but love her style at the moment.

I've wanted a real fur coat for ages (don't judge) and I'm loving this dark-red number - the Culture Club style plaits I can leave but the bag and glasses I'll take, what a beauty.

Just incase anyone needed reminding why Ashley is still my favourite, here are a couple of my favourite 'Ashley' looks. This Starbucks headband look made me want to wear a turban-style band more than anything in the world; her hair is just to-die-for.

Who is your favourite Olsen, past or present?

Apologies again for the severe lack of posts recently, work loads are extremely stressful! Keep your fingers crossed for me next week, you might be looking at a Burberry intern...

photos from justjared.buzznet.com, gettyimages.com and imnotobsessed.com

Beastly

A friend and I were having a minor dispute over whether Alex Pettyfer is hot or not (I've now concluded that he is) when I came across his latest film, Beastly.

To cut a long story short, Beastly isn't exactly thick on storyline - think curses, transformations, high school drama and a bit of romance thrown in for good measure (you get the idea). But I'm really excited about it because of a cameo from Mary-Kate Olsen as Kendra the witch- how good does she look?

Although Ashley has always been my favourite (Two Of A Kind left a big impression), Mary-Kate really stepped it up during 2009 and they're sort of on a par right now, her street-style is immaculate too.

I love the hat, love the glasses, love the rings and I've become completely obsessed with these beautiful leather turn-ups. I really hope Ashley's street style gets back on track because I'm always rooting for her, anyone else?

Beastly is set to be released this July and also features Vanessa Hudgens (who might've actually learnt to act by now); I can't deny that a topless Alex Pettyfer isn't part of the attraction too! Check out the official site here for photos and the trailer.

photos from justjared.buzznet.com and imdb.com