Not to sound creepy, but I've followed Mary-Kate and Ashley since I was five years old. Everyday I would do homework with my dad and as a reward for being a good girl (duh) he would promptly turn the TV on at 6:00 PM for me to watch "The Michelle Show." It didn't take long for me to find out there were TWO Michelles (how glorious!) and apparently they had different names in real life.
I'm sure plenty of girls in their early twenties can share a similar story of how they've been affected by the Olsen franchise growing up. The VHS movies, the mystery novels (detectives in trench coats, OMG!), the TGIF sitcom (Two of a Kind) and that other teen ABC Family show (does anyone even remember it's name??). And what about "New York Minute"!!! I was in the 8th grade and begging daddy to drive my friends and I to the movies to see it!
Now for the clothing lines...
In 2001, the twins started their first, self-titled clothing line which debuted at Kmart. Today they are founders and C.E.O.s of Olsenboye, which is available at J. C. Penney, and Elizabeth and James, which is available at luxury department stores, and The Row. The Row is their highest-end line of the three and continues to expand (handbags have been the latest addition, more accessories are in the works), it is worn by the designers and various other celebrities alike.
Mary-Kate and Ashley's sense of style has been debated for a few years now, though the CDFA both recognizes and respects their hard work. While some worship the Olsens for their effortless/cutting edge ensembles on the red carpet and the grocery store alike, there are others who just can't seem to jump on the Olsen bandwagon. Regardless, its a fact that the twins are trendsetters... at least to me. Between spending my summers working in the middle of SOHO in NYC and attending a trendy art school (SUNY Purchase College) the rest of the year, it is amazing how often I can spot an "Olsenesque" look. Maxi skirts, oversized button-down shirts, oversized anything, mixing and matching prints, furs, bohemian, classic, bed head hair, John Lennon sunglasses, kitten heels, combat boots - the list of looks they made cool can go on forever....
My Favorite Olsen looks and trendy girls who emulate beautifully:
(courtesy of www.tumblr.com and www.lookbook.nu)
F.Y.I. The best Olsen fashion blog out there *in my opinion* is: olsensanonymous.blogspot.com
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