Saturday 26 June 2010

Fashion Icon Friday #3 - Mary-Kate Olsen

Sorry for writing this post on a Saturday but I got home v.late last night and had no energy left to write a lovely post on the beautiful amazing, queen of boho... MARY-KATE OLSEN!
I've loved the Olsen since Two of a Kind, which I watched religiously every Saturday mornings at the age of 6/7. /However, it was Mary-Kate that struck out to be more of a fashion Icon to me personally.
So here's some interesting facts about her, that I personally find very interesting!
Birth: 13/06/86, Sherman Oaks, California, United States.
Relationships: 2003-2004, David Katzenburg. 2005-2006, Starvros Niarchos III. 2006-2007, Maxwell Snow. 2008-present, Nate Lowman.
As Twins:
-TV Career: 1987-1995, Mary-Kate and Ashley stared in Full House as one character and played the same role. They took turns due to strict child labour laws regarding child actors. 1998-1999, both girls going by there own name and as twins, acted in a television show called Two of a Kind. 2001-2002, the girls voices were used an animated series called Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action! Also, in an American sitcom called So Little Time they played characters Riley and Chloe Carlson.

-Video Series: 1994-1197, musical mystery The adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley and 1995-2000 musical series You're invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley's...

-Films:
1995 movie It Takes Two, 2004 comedy teen movie New York Minute
TV: 1992-1999, To Grandmother's House we go, Double Double, Toil and Trouble, How the West was Fun, Switching Goals,
Direct-to-video: 1999-2003, Billboard Dad, Passport to Paris, Our Lips are Sealed, Winning London, Holiday in the Sun, Getting There, When in Rome, The Challenge.

Joint CEO of DualStar Entertainment Group, built around the image of the Olsen Twins. Producing teen related products and producing the Olsen's many films.

Fashion:
-Clothing line in Wal-Mart, girls aged 4-14
-Couture Fashion Label: The Row and started a new line called: Elizabeth and James after their siblings.
-Beauty Line: Mary-Kate and Ashley: Real fashion for real girls
-Criticised by PETA for their use of fur in their fashion line and also as their personal fashion style

Mary-Kate alone:

Film: A small scene/guest in the DVD in 2006's Factory Girl. A role in 2008's The Wackness, a role as a witch in the upcoming book made film, Beastly
TV: recurring role in 2007's Weeds, 2008, one episode on 2008's Samantha Who?

Fashion: New york Times declaring Mary-Kate as a Fashion Icon for pioneering her signature ''homeless look.''

Health Issues: 2004, checked into rehab for her eating disorder anorexia nervosa. Also rumoured to have a drug problem.

-Was linked with Heath Ledger and caught in the media-hype surrounding his death.

-Is a coxswain at Los Angeles Rowing Club


So here's how to get the ' ashcan, boho-chic, grunge' look:


Wardrobe Essentails:
Loose Sweaters
Over sized Checked Shirts
Big Winter Coats
Hoodies
Loose Silk Blouses
Slouchy grey Tees
Faux-fur Jackets
Black Blazers
Leather Jackets
Black Tight Skinny Jeans
Flared Blue Jeans
High-Waisted Trousers
Denim Short Shorts
Black Leggings
Long Lace Dresses
LBD's
Short Vintage Dresses
Maxi Dresses
Flowing Skirts
Boots
Clogs
Really High Wedges or Boots
Large Bags
Chanel Handbags
Flowing Big Scarves
Over sized Sunglasses
Lots of Chained Necklaces
Numerous Finger-Rings
Raybans
John Lennon Sunglasses
Hippie Headbands across the head
Beanie Hats

Hair- Very long layered, center-parted with highlights ranging from light blond to dark brown for added texture to hair. Natural loose curls created by styling products and scrunching. Hair styles such as, loose French plates, messy up dos and small simple braids.

Makeup- day: illuminating, orange-toned, foundation, black eyeliner and nude lips. Night: pale, white foundation, smokey eyes, red lipstick.

FEEL FREE TO ADD COMMENTS AND/OR SUGGESTIONS IF YOU LIKE MY POST OR YOU FEEL I HAVE MISSED SOMETHING OUT ABOUT THE AMAZING TWIN MARY-KATE!

till next time, xoxo

3 comments:

  1. I just found your blog - it's super cute :)
    + I LOVE what they wear. I wish i had the money to dress like 'em!
    panda xx

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  2. Mary Kate is an absolute style icon, her style and hairstyle is always so amazing! <3

    http://hellokristy.blogspot.com/

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