The duo known as Mary-Kate and Ashley are expanding their high-end fashion line, The Row, to include a collection of sunglasses. They’re said to be teaming up eyewear designer Linda Farrow and the line is expected to be ready in time for next spring.

They’re said to be creating only four looks, which would include aviators, oversized, vintage-inspired, and round rims– all of which reflect both of the girl’s personal taste in shade-wear.

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Love how dark this is, they both look amazing!

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SO cute. MKA showed up at the Opening Ceremony flagship store opening in Tokyo wearing Maison Michel ears made from lace. These are absolutely fabulous, and as if I didn’t already love everything that the Olsen twins did, they surprise me again! Must have these…

LINK LOVE: Nitrolicious

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I’ll admit it, when I was a little girl I absolutely loved the ‘You’re Invited’ series, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s party videos, where they’d invite two of their friends over and call it a party, then sing ridiculous songs (complete with dances!) about things that were completely embarrassing. Well, I just remembered that these were the best things ever, and found their performance of ‘Fashion Jr. High.’ Please watch, you will not regret it at all.

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We’ve composed a list of the twenty five most stylish people we know under twenty five (well, a couple are “25″). Influences, creatives, or just plain crazy people, here’s Fashion Indie’s take on who to know, and who we wish we were as stylish as:

Celebrities-

Rihanna- Ri’s been really stepping it up lately. She’s got a wide range of looks, and is starting to find a world of her own when it comes to her style.

Lady Gaga- Everyone knows she’s crazy. Lady Gaga is definitely changing the views of fashion right now

Taylor Momsen- Are you surprised? You know we love her.

Emma Watson- The young HP actress is growing up! And looking hot at every event, if we do say so ourselves.

The Olsen Twins- They’ve been in the fashion eye for awhile now, and now that they’ve got some of their own lines, they always look awesome.

Zoe Kravitz- Lenny’s daughter! This teen has been making a lot of appearances lately, and looks good!

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Models-

Chanel Iman- Our favorite model to follow on Twitter. Chanel is so adorable, and has really awesome style (check out those boots!)

Tallulah Morton- She’s all over the Cobra Snake (in a Cory Kennedy way), and always looking fly.

Cole Mohr- This is for you Kirby.  Cole brought boyish and grunge to the fashion forefront, for models anyway. Plus he’s incredibly handsome, which definitely isn’t a bad thing.

Ethan James- Ethan is being seen more and more on the fashion scene (Milan fashion week, H & M, tons of editorial spreads), and has a similar look to Cole. I actually went to high school with this Ford model, and he’s been the most stylish guy I know since he was 15.

Jethro Cave- Pioneered the half-shaved head. LOVE those hanger tattoos.

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Fashion Personalities and Party People-

Alexa Chung- Whether she’s dressed to kill or wearing denim cutoffs, Alexa Chung is always on top of her game.

Chloe Sevigny- Great designer, great style icon. I’m in love with her buckle booties, which she is seen wearing a lot, paired with skinny pants or cute dresses. Definitely a hipster style icon.  We know she isn’t exactly under 25, but she’s been around for so long as a stylish designer to know, and like our moms, is one of those women that turn 25 every year for the rest of their lives.

Peaches Geldof- This social always looks gorgeous (as do all the Geldofs), for events or on the street with her fake fiance.

Aaron Kolfage- Fashion Indie’s favorite party host and dear friend, Aaron always looks fierce on Friday nights at Ruff Club. He dresses with such creativity, I haven’t seen anything like it anywhere else. This weekend, Aaron was wearing a giant tulle bowtie with a brooch in the middle, and I was mad jealous. Aaron gives us Midwesterners hope for being incredibly stylish, he’s from Michigan!

Fashion Bloggers-

Pelayo of Kate Loves Me – This guy, and his girlfriend, both have killer style. He wears some of the craziest things I’ve ever seen (including Louis Vuitton mesh tights!), and has perfectly coiffed hair at all times.

Lovisa The Intern- Lovisa Drever is all over Lookbook.nu, but I know her from Waffles + Falafels (who even briefly carried a shirt with her photo on it). She’s got a killer sense of style and can pull anything off, plus adds to the crazy personalities of W + F, who are some of my favorite people.

Six Six Sick Girls- These hosts and bloggers DIY matching outfits for their events, which include everything from red wigs to elbow gloves. They not only have a crazy (and matching) sense of DIY style, they also post some (literally) sick stuff on their blog.

Kirby Marzec- Fashion Indie’s own managing editor, Kirby not only knows everything about every designer, and what’s going to be hot next season, but she also isn’t afraid to pull it off. Whether it’s drop (to the knee) crotch pants, DIY ripped tees, or metal vests, you can be assured that Kirby will wear it, and she’ll wear it damn well.

Jazzi McG- We had a half hour long talk the other day about how much we love Jazzi’s blog, and her style.  A queen of DIYing and always dressed perfectly for the occasion, she’s definitely one to watch.

Tavi of Style Rookie-  Tavi is no rookie, maybe in the way that ‘Rookie of the Year’ becomes a professional baseball player, Tavi dresses better than some veterans of fashion.

Camille of Childhood Flames- Another not-even-legal fashion blogger showing that you don’t have to have a career to be fashionable, this sixteen year old is a pro at mixing designer goods with things we can afford, and is also taking advantage of the DIY world.

Lucas Logan- This 18-year-old from LA is all over the internet, model/blogger (Stylish Kids In Riot)/designer, Lucas is California’s newest ‘It’ Kid, braces and all.

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Musicians-

Uffie- I mean look at her, in.sane.

The Veronicas- I’ve followed The Veronicas since I was in high school, and their style has definitely evolved into rocker chic. They always look good separately, and even better together, on stage or off, and aren’t afraid to take risks.

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Good to see Ashley on a cover, versus Mary-Kate…Love whatever she’s wearing, looks so angelic and fresh, although this def breaks the rule of white after Labor Day…

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Celebrity clothing lines are a dime a dozen nowadays, having become so unreasonably commonplace that it might be safe to say you’re not a real star unless you manage to churn out one (though you couldn’t even dress yourself without the help of a professional). I’ll be the first to say leave it the ones who know what they’re doing, but I will also say that there have been a few, very few that not only have managed to stay relevant as far as fashion is concerned, but exemplifies the true spirit of design: originality, creativity and quality–a rarity amongst the famous. Here are the exceptions:

1. Elizabeth and James by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen- because they don’t try so hard.

2. L.A.M.B by Gwen Stefani- the shoes are beyond dope.

3. J.Lo, Sweetface by Jennifer Lopez- even though Sweetface went belly up, she’s the one that started it all, and don’t act like you’ve never owned (or wanted to own) at least one pair of her jeans or one of those ghetto fabulous velour sweatsuits. Guilty.

4. Kate Moss for Topshop- a fashionista’s wet dream

5. House of Harlow by Nicole Richie- hate the girl, love the jewelry.

6. Benjamin Bixby by Andre 3000- gettin his grown man on.

7. Twenty8Twelve by Sienna Miller- Does she still qualify as a celebrity? Nonetheless spring/summer 09 is looking pretty good…

8. Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony- hipster chic at its finest.

9. The Victoria Beckham Collection- this shameless clotheshorse knows her shit.

10. William Rast by Justin Timberlake- I think we were all surprised that this didn’t turn out as bad as we had assumed.

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Ashley Olsen covered Hamptons mag this month, and opened up about what’s going on in her life:

On wanting to be left alone: “I’ve definitely had a past life of being a personality, and a very public one. But that’s not what makes me comfortable. I’m not an actress. I’m not a public figure or acting as one.”

On leaving the door open for acting again: “Never, say never.”

On her fashion label with Mary-Kate: “I wear The Row every day. I’m able to create clothes that I love and that other people love too…I really just love my job.”

On likely finding her in secluded Montauk for the fourth of July: “I like to stay in most of the time or go out on a boat…The water is so beautiful [there], I like really secluded places.”

On fizzling fashion lines: “That’s the thing about celebrity brands these days. People think they can define a brand by just a name, but the product has to speak for itself. It doesn’t really matter whose name is on it. That’s the truth.”

On her eating habits now that she often flies from NY to LA to visit her boyfriend, The Hangover star Justin Bartha: “[I'm a] French fries and hamburger girl. I am literally the worst eater in the world. Being in the garment district, it’s Subway or pizza. I never actually thought about what I eat.”

SOURCE: Olsens Anonymous

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Just a random pic for all you Olsen lovas…

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Okay, so I know that this dress won’t be a favorite on most peoples list cause it doesn’t show enough skin, isn’t attached to crazy accessories, and hits the floor so it doesn’t reveal her shoes, but I am totally hearts over it. It’s a frock, yes, but it’s an amazing orange and gold frock. It’s definitely not for any girl with some boobage, but on titless Ashley, it works.

Sources: Ashley MK Lauren Audrina Nicole

SOURCE: Girl Post

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It’s been reported that the reclusive one has decided to quit acting for good to pursue a full-time career in the fashion industry. This comes as no surprise and I would think that most people would have already come to that conclusion since she hasn’t really acted since “New York Minute”. Anyway, Ashley tells V Man Magazine:

“I’ve been transitioning from acting as a kid to doing something that I’m choosing for myself – to be part of the fashion industry. That’s what I want for my future. It has nothing to do with my past, nothing to do with anyone else’s agenda. And I followed my heart the whole way.”

While she and Mary-Kate will continue to collaborate on their line, The Row, she’ll be much more involved in the creative process as well as expanding the line into menswear later this year. I suspect that with her current fashion icon status and keen sense of style that she can definitely be a success and squelch any belief that their collection is just another celebrity line.

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Some images from the Elizabeth & James Fall 2009 lookbook have started to circulate.

Reportedly inspired by Peter Pan’s Lost Boys, the images feature both the women’s and the men’s collections and the Olsens’ footwear collaboration line with Steve Madden.

The collection is full of slouchy blazers, high hemlines, fitted pants, a furry jacket, and lots of black.

GALLERY: First Look at Elizabeth & James, Fall 2009.

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“I’ve been transitioning from acting as a kid to doing something that I’m choosing for myself-to be part of the fashion industry. That’s what I want for my future. It has nothing to do with my past, nothing to do with anyone else’s agenda. And I followed my heart the whole way. But the outside perception is very different because you do have celebrity brands, people like Jessica Simpson and Kimora Lee Simmons, and those are celebrity brands because they have their names on it.”

From VMan Summer Issue

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We’ve finally been able to ID the gladiators that Mary-Kate’s been running around in for the last month! You can’t get them anywhere yet because they’re part of the forthcoming footwear collab between the Olsens’ Elizabeth & James label and Steve Madden.

The “Edge” gladiator sandal is one style from the Pre-Fall 2009 shoe collection. The designs are strong but understated – their mutability in color and style make them adaptable for different outfits and seasons.

The collection will range in price from about $270-325, and is now available for pre-order at Nordstrom.com.

GALLERY: Elizabeth & James x Steve Madden Pre-Fall 2009.

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The twins finally make an appearance together. It seems like ages since they’ve walked any event together. It’s kind of hard to tell them apart when one isn’t deathly anorexic and one isn’t killing Heath Ledger, right?

LINKAGE: mary-kate and ashley at the 16TH WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS LUNCHEON

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Her body language is screaming leave me the fuck alone.  For someone who doesn’t party hard and tries to remain out of the spotlight as much as possible, it must really suck to be paparazzi-stalked. She just needs a middle finger up and she’s good to go.

LINKAGE: random: ashley

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Can I just state the fact that this outfit is worth more then everything in my closet + my car….

LINKAGE: Olsens Anonymous

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As usual, Ashley Olsen doesn’t let her casual attire look unfashionable. She rocks what looks like running leggings with an oversized bag (love love love), a leather jacket, and a really cute hat. Also, looks as though not everyone has an Iphone, guess Blackberry is still cool.

LINKAGE: Olsens Anonymous

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The Olsen twins’ line, Elizabeth & James, is doing quite well, from a celebrity following to big name retailers.

The Olsens have attracted big name celebs such as Heidi Klum, Beyonce and Rihanna, all spotted wearing button-ups from the line.

Both Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Kitson in Los Angeles have reported phenomenal sales for the twins’ rags, with the senior VP fashion director at Neiman Marcus calling the line a “bright spot” in dismal season for sales!

Ashley and Mary-Kate are now in talks with footwear giant Steve Madden to design a shoe line as well as a menswear line planned for the fall.

Elizabeth and James’ lowest priced item is a one-shoulder cotton tank for $95, with a leather jacket going for $775 and dresses ranging from $225-$475!!!

LINKAGE: Perez Hilton

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Guess it’s hard to trendspark something that has only been worn by two girls, but when the Olsen’s wear something repeatedly it’s bound to be the next fashion ‘obsession.,’ like these Stella McCartney sandals.

LINKAGE: Olsen Anonymous

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A while ago Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen announced their plans to collaborate with Robert Lee Morris on a jewelry line, and we’ve seen pieces here and there since last year.

As more of the collection is released, I’m surprised by how minimalist they are, for the most part. Though simple, the pieces are still a little glamorous.  I especially want to get my fingers in the snake wrap ring, above.

These pieces (and more) are available for pre-order at Intermix for $95-$525.

GALLERY: Elizabeth & James Jewelry Line.

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It’s only March, but PETA has released a new Worst-Dressed list for 2009. Madonna took top honors, with the animal rights folks warning her that “wearing fur doesn’t make you a cougar.”

Other honorees include Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kanye West, and Ekizabeth Hurley, all for consistently wearing fur.

Full list of charges and a Tim Gunn video here: PETA.

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The Spring 2009 lookbook images for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s Elizabeth & James are now available.

As usual, the collection looks incredibly wearable and versatile. In nearly 20 images, the Olsens show off dozens of new solid-colored separates that offer countless combinations and layering possibilities. Some E&J jewelry pieces also feature in the lookbook.

In true Olsen tradition, many pieces are slouchy yet sculpted, which makes the line a combination of young and sophisticated. Speaking of sophisticated, love the My Little Pony and other toys!

GALLERY: Elizabeth & James Spring 2009 Lookbook.

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Mary-Kate and Ashley sure are keeping busy!

They’re already working on a menswear line for The Row and an Elizabeth & James shoe line with Steve Madden.

Now, just weeks after the sneak peek at the men’s pieces for The Row, WWD has reported that the Olsens will also launch a menswear line for Elizabeth & James. It will be available at Barney’s this fall.

Ashley said the collection will be “about balancing uptown and downtown.” The sisters reportedly found inspiration in Oliver Twist and Peter Pan’s Lost Boys.

Photo from People.

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