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Stella magazine pick the most stylish things to do, see and buy this week...

 These spice jars by Anthropologie are a stylish stroke of genius. Write the jar's contents on the chalkboard label and you'll never confuse paprika with chilli powder again. £8 each; anthropologie.co.uk

 Now in its second season, the New York-based knitwear brand Duffy continues to produce sporty pieces in the softest cashmeres. We love its bright palette. Dress, £89, and cardigan, £139; 020 8969 5000.

 The latest film directed by Clint Eastwood is in cinemas now. 'J Edgar' stars Leonardo DiCaprio as J Edgar Hoover, the first director of the FBI, and Naomi Watts as his faithful secretary.

 The hip fashion brand The Row (brainchild of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) has collaborated with the jewellery designer Ileana Makri to produce a collection based on Greek mythology. This gold and diamond pavé Evil Eye necklace looks like an antique from a bohemian grandmother's jewellery box. £1,645, from net-a-porter.com.

 This striped cashmere jumper by Chinti and Parker is great with jeans for the weekend or with a blazer for the office. And whatever you decide, the tomato hue will have a cheering effect during the bleak mid-winter. £265; chintiandparker.com.

Inspired by the plants that grow along the coastline of California, Lavender Palm is the latest fragrance to be added to Tom Ford's Private Blend collection. The soft lavender top-note is paired with sharper, citrussy aromas, which makes for a refreshing spring scent. £120 for 50ml; 0870 034 2566.

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's style evolution in pics

As Ashley and Mary-Kate look to conquer the world of luxury fashion with their label The Row, we chart the famous twins' memorable style moments.

 While they have both stamped out their own fashion paths, coordinating their outfits is in Mary-Kate and Ashley's blood, as can be seen when they both wore the same T-shirt at the grand old age of 25.

 Mary-Kate rocking an edgier look while 'off-duty' in leather trousers, burgundy fur and oversized sunglasses.

 The sloppy, oversized look has become an Olsen trademark in recent years, with both twins opting for slouchy clothes in a muted palette.

 At the 2011 Met Gala Mary-Kate wore a red vintage Givenchy couture dress...

 ...while her twin chose a glamorous vintage Christian Dior gown with puff sleeves and a thigh-high split.

 Chanel couture was the order of the day for the Olsen girls while also showcasing bags from their own fashion label, The Row.

 On the red-carpet the twins try to outfox the paparazzi with their matching hairstyles and glasses.

 A pro at the 'I just threw this together' look, Mary-Kate sports a striking red trouser suit while out and about in New York.

 While Mary-Kate champions the androgynous, double-denim look (not an easy one to pull off!), her twin channelled a ladylike demeanour with a full skirt and simple white shirt.

 Slick tailoring (and those Manolo shoes again!) created an oh-so-sophisticated look for the twins.

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's style evolution

As Ashley and Mary-Kate look to conquer the world of luxury fashion with their label The Row, we chart the famous twins' memorable style moments.

 Ashley Olsen left behind her 'butter wouldn't melt' days when she opted for white lace and vampy make-up on the red carpet.

 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen spent their 13th birthday on the set of their hit video series, Two of a Kind , in matching red and pink printed tops and blonde bobs.

 In addition to their TV programmes, videos and films, the teenage twins had a clothing line at Wal-Mart claimed to be the leading US label. Note this matchy-matchy black suit moment.

 In 2004, the duo began to rebel against their matching style ways and wore different looks while promoting their film New York Minute . Mary-Kate went as far as dying her hair brown.

 It was in 2006 that the pair really began to earn their fashion stripes by bagging an invite to the star-studded Met Gala Ball - the fashion world's equivalent to the Oscars. Both of the sisters opted for long-sleeved gowns.

 At the tender age of 19, the girls were already red carpet regulars, clocking up yet another Met Ball invite in 2007.

 Black quickly became an Olsen wardrobe staple as the actresses reached their early twenties and both returned to their signature, wavy-blonde hair.

 Mary-Kate was embracing her hippy-chic style by wearing a drop-waisted Missoni dress to a charity gala in New York...

 ..While Ashley wore an orange vintage gown with leaf embroidery to the 2009 CFDA awards. It was one of the few times the twins were pictures 'alone' on the red carpet.

 Reunited once again, eclectic fashion was on the cards for the Olsen girls at the MOMA film benefit in 2009. Ashley (left) was wearing her favourite Manolo Blahnik heels, made famous by the Sex and the City series.

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Trending: masculine shoes

From brogues to brothel creepers, it's a man's world as far as footwear for ladies is concerned.

 Ashley Olsen steps out in Prada's hit brothel creepers...

 Karl Lagerfeld swaps the skirt suits and heels for trousers and tough-looking brogues for Chanel autumn/winter 2011.

 Chloë Sevigny always does the boy/girl-dressing thing so well - and this mac-and-Chelsea-boots combo is no exception.

 Suited-and-brogued-up models backstage at Dolce & Gabbana autumn/winter 2011.

 Blinging brogues at Dolce & Gabbana autumn/winter 2011.

 The always-stylish Olivia Palermo favours velvet slippers for a night out.

 King of tailoring Paul Smith gives his womenswear line a masculine spin with brogues.

 A boyish loafer plays down an otherwise dressy ensemble at Stella McCartney autumn/winter 2011.

 ...and featured fabulous leopard-spot slippers in The Row autumn/winter 2011, the collection she designs with her twin sister, Mary-Kate.

Singer V V Brown wears her lace-ups with cute socks.

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Ashley Olsen Looks Radiant In Orange

Ashley Olsen minus her twin was spotted at the CFDA Awards at the Lincoln Centre wearing a beautiful, unique, orange dress with embroidery on the shoulders. We are loving this dress!

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Design Jewelry

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have joined forces with jewelry designer Robert Lee Morris to create a jewelry line for their popular Elizabeth and James clothing line.

Dagger Necklace $525.00

Intermix has the jewelry available for fall pre-order. Not all of the 80 pieces are online yet, but there are few to keep your eye out for. All the jewelry are pretty unique and funky, we could definitely see the twins wearing these pieces!


Cross Necklace $425.00

4. Circle Cuff $525.00

Snake Ring $125.00

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Celebrities At Miss Sixty Fashion Show

Many celebrities are in New York this week for New York Fashion Week 2008. Designer, Wichy Hassan for Miss Sixty had a show during day 3 of the fashion week. Celebrities with front row seats to the retro show with glow-in-the-dark, psychedelic runway were Ashley Olsen, seen with her stylist, Milla Jovovich and Chloe Sevigny.

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Anti-Olsen Twins Campaign By PETA

PETA has launched an anti Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen website and Myspace page to express their distaste for the former Full House stars use of fur. The Olsens have two clothing lines both of which use fur in the new collection. Both stars have been seen wearing fur coats and other animal made accessories. After repeated pleas to stop the use of fur by PETA, the girls continue to keep their clothes the same.



The PETA website is set on ruining the reputation of the twins and discouraging customers from supporting them. The website describes the girls as Hairy-Kate, and Trashley Trollsen with a scary caricature of the twins.

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