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Elizabeth and James Glam Jacket: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:00:12 -0700

So, I'm thinking the Olsens must have been looking to the abominable snowman for inspiration on this one. The white shaggy goat fur on this Elizabeth and James Glam Jacket, $995, definitely screams more "Yeti" than anything else to me.

Also, there's the separate consideration that the jacket is made out of goat fur, and I'm not sure I'm comfortable with the idea of anything getting my goat. What about you?

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Compare & Contrast: Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen

FabSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:02:19 -0700

Forgive me for sounding like a broken record, but Ashley and Mary-Kate are serious style icons in the making. We should look to them for inspiration whenever we can because they really are designer muses; it is wise to follow their dramatic trends-in-the-making choices. Though there are favorite similarities (shoes!) between the avant-garde sisters, they do use different approaches to dressing. Ashley's look is more streamlined and modern, while MK's is more tousled and vintage-inspired. I thought it would be fun to compare and contrast the recent outfits they wore while shopping at Maxfields in Los Angeles. Both are edgy, both are Fab, but which do you identify with more?

Top: Leave it to Ash to make a black scarf and a men’s t-shirt look androgynous chic!

Bottom: Black cigarette jeans are always
flattering.

Accessories: The Fendi bag reinforces her sleek look by adding clean lines. Those Alaia platforms are killer! The dramatic straps make the shoes the focus of the outfit. I’m guessing that was her intention. The bulky watch compliments her boyish look and her modern aviators are bad ass.

Top: It’s no surprise MK is wearing a voluminous cardigan as a dress; she can get away with it because it’s loose and she’s petite.

Bottom: Non existent. But props to her for letting her skinny stems breathe!

Accessories: Her Prada fringe bag adds some much-needed texture to her otherwise simple outfit. Her patent mule Loubs are very old Hollywood and the traditional aviators are classic.

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Fab Flash: Another New Clothing Line for MK and Ashley!

FabSugar — Thu, 31 May 2007 14:50:22 -0700

Good news for all of you Mary-Kate and Ashley fashion fans! Now that they have the luxury market covered with The Row, Mary-Kate and Ashley have announced the launch of a new contemporary sportswear line, Elizabeth and James, coming out this Fall.

The line is named after their siblings and will include blazers, washed leather jackets, military-inspired tops, shrunken tees, oversize tees, pencil skirts, cashmere sweaters, fur jackets, and cashmere coats, all playing with a masculine/feminine theme. There will also be silk dresses and a sequined minidress inspired by one of Mary-Kate's vintage finds. The collection will be sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Intermix, with a price range of $40-$452 - making it slightly more affordable than The Row. Exciting!

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Battle of the Chanel: Olsen vs. Olsen

FabSugar — Mon, 21 May 2007 01:22:22 -0700

Here we have both of the enigmatic Olsen twins fully decked in Chanel. To me, there is a clear winner: Ashley (right). I love the peekaboo effect of being buttoned up and swimming in two-tone chains on top and showing off perfect legs on bottom. And those shoes? Fierce. As for Mary-Kate (left), she's swimming in her Chanel, not that I wouldn't mind swimming in Chanel, but you know what I mean. Oh but I love her little black-and-white spiral clutch! Which blonde twin has the most fab Chanel ensemble?

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Steve Madden Makes Shoes and Bags For Olsenboye

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:01:40 -0800

Steve Madden collaborated on the Elizabeth and James footwear collection, so it's no surprise the brand has teamed up with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's new venture, Olsenboye. The shoe company is set to produce a collection of footwear and accessories that include suede flats, canvas sneakers, slouchy plaid handbags, and small bucket bags. Starting this Friday, Nov. 6, you can get your Olsenboye on at jcp.com and in 50 JCPennney stores. Look out for a full launch for Spring.

To see Olsenboye's suede flats, read more

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Launch Olsenboye For JCPenney

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:48:58 -0700

On to the next. The rumors are true: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are launching a juniors line for JCPenney. Olsenboye makes total sense: the sisters began their retailer endeavors in the junior market - it's not to be forgotten.

The line will debut in 600 stores in February, but an innovative marketing campaign will kick off today for three days via an Olsenboye “treat truck” cruising around NYC selling clothes and giving out cupcakes, balloons and pins. The Olsen’s will be making a surprise appearance on one of the three days. As well, empty racks in 50 high-profile stores will be covered in Olsenboye samplings. Come Nov. 6, Olsenboye will be sold on jcp.com and in those 50 stores, including the Manhattan flagship, for a limited time. Updates and a teaser video can be viewed on Olsenboye.com.

The retail prices will range $20 to $50 for casual sportswear and accessories that includes denim, bottoms, tops, dresses, skirts, shorts, jackets, handbags and shoes. Super cool: it will dabble in travel-inspired mini collections, each reflecting the looks and trends of different cities.

What does Ashley say about the news: “Mary-Kate and I watch current trends and see our partnership with JCPenney as an opportunity to add something unique to the marketplace, especially in the current retail climate. Olsenboye is an extension of the Dualstar brand and we feel this collaboration complements and strengthens our business portfolio, delivering trend-based fashion at affordable prices.”

To see a couple more looks from Olsenboye, the sisters in NYC today, and the Olsebboye van, read more.

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Olsens Expand The Row Via Eyewear

FabSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:44:59 -0700

Clothing. Check. Footwear. Check. Jewelry. Check. Now Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are also adding sunglasses to their growing fashion empire. Fabulous. Come Spring, you'll be able to purchase four styles of sunglasses retailing from $325 to $390: a metal aviator pair, vintage-style brow-line shades, an oversize square shape, and a '60s-inspired round frame. "We're testing the market first and obviously these are four very different silhouettes, so we're seeing what people are responding to and we'll open up a couple more silhouettes for Fall," Ashley Olsen said. Look for the Spring styles at Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New York.

To see two styles of eyewear from The Row, read more

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Compare & Contrast: The Olsens vs. The Trainas

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:00:22 -0800

Can it be that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have some fashion competition? Danielle Steel's daughters, Victoria and Vanessa Traina, are in the same social circles the Olsens are, and they have equally amazing wardrobes to match their jetsetter lifestyle. Basically, the Trainas are taller versions of the Olsens. Everything else - style, attitudes, famous friends - are pretty much the same. Let's compare and contrast . . .

The Olsens: Mary-Kate and Ashley's avant-garde wardrobes are one of the most coveted in the fashion world.

Style: Though very different from one another, both MK and Ashley have a fashion sense that is uniquely their own. MK takes more risks, while Ashley is more clean cut and chic. What they do share is their love for leather, fur, ruffles, turbans, dramatic heels, and all black.

Attitude: When is the last time you saw them smile really big? I can't remember either. The petite sisters are serious but not pompous.

Famous Friends: Among the long list of designer and celeb pals are Jenni Kayne, Selma Blair, Giambattista Valli, Christian Louboutin, Calvin Klein, and of course, the Traina sisters.

The Trainas: Sisters Victoria (left) and Vanessa (right) are the socialites of the century with closets full of unique designer duds and edgy accessories.

Style: Like the Olsens, the Traina sisters don't have much color in their closets. What they do have a lot of are simple and one-of-a-kind party frocks. Victoria's slick style is comparable to Ashley's, and Vanessa's disheveled vibe is similar to MK's.

Attitude: They too rarely smile in public. Instead, they're cordial and reserved.

Famous Friends: Ever the social butterflies, Vanessa and Victoria's social circle includes Jenni Kayne, Nicole Richie, Tom Ford, Rachel Zoe, Brandon Davis, Vanessa Getty, and of course, the Olsens.

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Happy 23rd, Mary-Kate & Ashley!

FabSugar — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:23:22 -0700

Today is a special day. On June 13, in 1986, two future fashionistas - Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - entered this world. And I'm glad they did. I can't imagine the world without Mary-Kate's hobo chic. She has outgrown that baggy-clothes phase, but continues to do her own thing. Then there's Ashley, the chic minimalist, anti-accessory. Give her a simple black Calvin Klein dress and killer shoes and she's golden. Then, of course, there are their fashion lines, The Row and Elizabeth and James. Speaking of, E&J's new shoe line is ready to devour. Let's all wish our favorite twins a happy 23rd by checking out their most innovative outfits through the years.
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Don't Forget to Get Influenced by the Olsens

FabSugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:23:22 -0800

This is just one of the 257 pages in Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's book Influence. Isn't it fun? There are several of these collage-style pages with the sisters' picks. Dig those dominatrix boots atop baby pictures - only the Olsens. There's still time to take our Influence quiz and win an autographed copy of the tome, so visit my original post to enter.