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...

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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...

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Stella Loves...

 Rachel Zoe's first collection and Lulu Guinness designs a range of suitcases.  Banana Republic has collaborated with Janie Bryant, the award-winning costume designer behind Mad Men, to produce a collection inspired by the hit American drama. Think 1960s-style tailoring mixed with light textures and prints.  I-Spied by Gareth Wyn Davies, Stella men's style blogger: "I'm really taken with these sportif conker-brown leather shoes from Lacoste. They're called René Brogue, so they're playing a bit fast and loose with the term brogue, but no matter. They would work as well with a pair of slim-cut grey or navy trousers as they...

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Hannah Betts' autumn planner

What you need at this time of year is a stack of glossy magazines and a 10-point fashion strategy.  D & G Velvet and lace tuxedo jacket  This Claudia Schiffer cardi should be worn with caution  Miu Miu Glitter and calf hair pumps One of the delights of August is wallowing in the September glossies , ignoring the rioting hoards and musing upon the coming modes. The prospect of spring/summer may be a fillip in February, but autumn/winter is the echt fashionista's moment in the sun.  Hence Vogue's notorious September issue, immortalised in RJ Cutler's frockumentary of the same...

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The autumn/winter 2011 hotlist

The top 10 names to watch for the autumn/winter 2011 season. Mad Men meets Banana Republic The hold that Mad Men exerts on fashion continues: Bottega Veneta's new twinsets seem to be made with Betty Draper in mind, while Fendi's checks and frill collars could slip seamlessly into Peggy Olsen's office wardrobe. But for the real thing, Janie Bryant, the show's award-winning costume designer, has teamed up with Banana Republic to create a line of tailoring and accessories so you too can channel the elegance of the 1960s. Look out for the dress, £110, shoes, £89, and necklace,...

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Why my cups no longer runneth over

After years of enduring ill-fitting bras, I finally discovered the joys of Rigby & Peller. 'Your bras have gone Dutch," said my husband, as he sat with the business pages earlier in the week. "Royal corsetmaker Rigby & Peller sold for £8 million." He wouldn't give the paper up, so I turned on my machine and Googled fearfully for two minutes: "Belgian lingerie manufacturer Van de Velde has bought majority share in UK-based upmarket luxury retailer." Don't tease, I said. June Kenton is still on the board and Rigby & Peller will definitely see me out. For me, Rigby & Peller did that thing I hate hearing other women...

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Lindsay Lohan's sister Ali scores a modelling contract

Touted as the 'future face of fashion', 17-year-old Lindsay has caught the eye of NEXT models.  Ali Lohan modelling her big sister Linday's designs Following on from the Dellal and the Delevingne sisters, the latest sibling muscling in on their sister's territory is 17-year-old Ali Lohan - of Lindsay 'Linsanity' Lohan fame. Ali has scored herself a major modelling contract with global agency NEXT Models - who also represent the likes of Miranda Kerr, Abbey Lee Kershaw and Karlie Kloss - and is being touted as the "future face of fashion"....

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Victoria’s Secret to open in London in 2012

The American lingerie giant will open a flagship store on New Bond Street next summer.  Rosie Huntington-Whiteley walks the runway during the 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York Victoria's Secret - the American underwear label that's made omnipresent by its coterie of jaw-droppingly fit and beautiful "Angels" - has confirmed that it will open a store in London next year....

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Three good reasons to have: lash extensions

Kate Shapland on why false eyelashes take years off your face.  1. Time: in beefing up your natural lashes, lash extensions make lashes look fuller, longer and more dramatic without makeup. So if you are a person who, having rolled out of bed, only has time to put a wipe to your face of a morning (makeup - what's that?), this treatment was made for you. Even ardent makeup-wearers can forget mascara. Having said that, it's worth remembering that lash extensions need to be maintained: they are said to last for the full cycle of the natural lash (around 60 days), but infills are recommended every month.  2. Age:...

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Lady Gaga's sister turns designer

Lady Gaga's little sister, Natali Germanotta, is poised to enter the fashion world. Natali Germanotta, little sister to the unmissable pop sensation Lady Gaga, is following in her sibling's footsteps and taking a foray into the world fashion. Currently studying fashion design at New York's famous art school, Parsons, whose alumni list counts Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs and Tom Ford to name just a few, the 19-year-old is set to come into her fashion own by designing costumes for a new off-Broadway show, Simon Says , which opens in New York this autumn. Not a total newbie on the fashion scene, Germanotta...

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Anne Hathaway: She wears it well

Anne Hathaway often rocks a good tux for evening event wear, but I am digging her rock-star daytime take on the look even mo...

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London: fashion capital of the world

Global interest in the Duchess of Cambridge and Alexander McQueen makes London the world's fashion capital.  The Duchess of Cambridge has become a global fashion icon since her marriage to Prince William, and is just one of the reasons that London is now the world's fashion capital. London has overtaken New York as the world's fashion capital for 2011, according to a survey by the Texas-based trend analyser, Global Language Monitor....

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Still Dior’s Chérie: Natalie Portman cements ties with label

The Jewish actress, who blasted ex-creative director John Galliano following his anti-Semitic rant, is now the face of a new Dior foundation. No one could hold it against Natalie Portman if she wanted to disassociate herself from the Christian Dior brand; only weeks after the Jewish actress's campaign as the ambassador for Miss Dior Chérie perfume launched, its creative director, John Galliano, drove himself and the label into controversy after allegedly launching a tirade of anti-Semitic abuse to a couple in a Paris ca...

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