Vintage Mary-Kate

I really miss Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who are both keeping quiet at the moment. Ashley has completely vanished and we haven't had any new MK candids for a while either. For a hit of Olsen style I decided to check out the July 2005 archives at Olsens Obsessive and found this great snap of Mary-Kate back in her brunette days.

Five years ago it was all about the 'zoebot' LA boho vibe, and although MK wasn't really part of that crew she was on trend in her oversized shades and ethnic blouse. I really like the torn flared jeans, which would look great for 2010 paired with this Elizabeth and James silk shirt, available at Net-A-Porter.

Elizabeth and James Cheyenne printed silk shirt

What do you think of Mary-Kate's look circa 2005? And who else is desperate for some new MK and Ash pics?

image from olsensobsessive.net

Net-A-Porter Sale: Best Under £150

I've always loved bagging a good bargain in the sales, but I think since the introduction of The Outnet my discount expectations have reached a new level. That's why when looking through the Net-A-Porter Summer Sale this morning I was being especially picky. After all, we know we can get discounted Marc Jacobs year round now at The Outnet, so those end-of-season sales have to be extra special.
After a good look through the Net-A-Porter sale I've put together my list of the eight best buys, all of which are under the £150 mark:


Halston Heritage bag £135 & Elizabeth and James top £70: These pieces would actually work really well together, but if you're just going for the one then I'd pair the Halston bag with an LBD for an evening and wear the Elizabeth and James top with a pair of cropped skinnies and sky-high sandals.


T by Alexander Wang dress £78 & 3.1 Phillip Lim bra and briefs each £46: I'm 80% sure I've seen Rihanna wearing this T by Alexander Wang dress, and if she hasn't then she should think about snapping it up quickly, it's so her. And though I'm not one of those girls who gets particularly excited over underwear this 3.1 Phillip Lim has caught my eye. I love the colour.


Rosa Cha shorts £90 & Markus Lupfer jumper £130: I adore these Rosa Cha shorts, if I was going on holiday this summer I would definitely buy these. And though they're very 'on trend' at the moment I think they'll work for years to come too. But as I won't have much use for shorts in the UK this Markus Lupfer jumper may be a better investment. I always love his designs.


Paul & Joe Sister dress £45 & Miu Miu headband £60: This Paul & Joe dress is a great buy if you love 1920's flapper dresses. Not only is it much cheaper than buying vintage from that era you also won't have to worry about fringing getting caught on everything that comes near you. And for those the Gossip Girl fans out there this Miu Miu leather headband is a must - it's so Blair!

What do you think of my selection? And have you picked up any pieces in the summer sales yet?

images from net-a-porter.com

The Six Hot Weekend Buys

The weekend is finally here and (at the time of writing) it's sunny in London! I know that everyone loves a good weekend shopping trip, and if my bank balance wasn't recovering from a sneaky visit to a D&G sample sale this week I'd be hitting the shops too. For those of you looking for a weekend fashion treat these are some of the best buys I've found online today...


1. See by Chloe Cat-print cotton T-shirt - £21 - at The Outnet: There are still a few sizes of this tee left (it also comes in grey) which is a great piece to pair with cut-off shorts over the summer. As a cat person it instantly caught my eye.
2. Mint Green Nail Varnish - £5 - from Topshop: I'm really into pastel nails at the moment (I'm currently working he lilac look) and this pale green is a great alternative to Chanel's Jade.


3. Victoria2 Face Pumps - £25 - from Topshop: I'm always on the look-out for a cute ballet flat, and this pair is adorably quirky. I'd wear them with bare legs and a LBD.
4. McQ Zip-front pencil skirt - £60 - at The Outnet: I'm not really a pencil skirt kind of girl, but the combination of the bright blue shade and zip detailing on this McQ number has won me over. It would look great with a little black vest top.


5. Elizabeth and James Iris Blouse - £240 - from My-Wardrobe: I've been waiting for the weather to warm up for months now so I can wear this beautiful Elizabeth and James blouse. It's so light weight and summery. I'll be pairing it with Topshop's skinny combats and bright pink heels.
6. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream: I promised myself I wouldn't buy anything this weekend, but it would be sad not to indulge in some ice cream seeing as the suns out, right?

What will you be buying this weekend? Or are you hoping to avoid the shops like me?

all images from store websites

Elizabeth and James - Thank You

Yesterday I arrived home to an amazing package from the lovely people at Elizabeth and James, thanking me for my constant support of everything Olsen. As you know, I am a complete sucker for anything Mary-Kate and Ashley wear, design or do, so it was really incredible to be gifted with two beautiful pieces from the S/S 2010 Elizabeth and James collection.



The Fete dress (which I have in black) has the most amazing puff-sleeves. I think I will definitely wear it for my birthday next month. And the Iris blouse is the most delicate dreamy thing you could ever imagine. I'm going to pair it with ultra-skinny combat trousers, heels and maybe even a Starbucks - just to give it that added Olsen touch.
When it gets warm enough I'll try to do an outfit post outside (there is no space in my house to conduct a mini photo-shoot) to show off the real beauty of the clothes.
But for now I would just like to say a great big thank you to the lovely people over at Elizabeth and James for sending me these gorgeous pieces. I adore them.

background image is a closeup of the Elizabeth and James crystal mini from the S/S collection - all clothing images from elizabethandjames.us

I am not a Plaid Shirt

Though I love plaid shirts (particularly a red Topshop one that is oh so warm) I don't think I can bring myself to wear one again. Last A/W it was plaid overkill, by everyone, me included. It's understandable because plaid shirts are nice, and they're cosy. But I couldn't be more bored of plaid if I tried.
This Autumn I have another long-sleeved shirt in mind, sadly I can't really find it anywhere. My ideal A/W 09 shirt is red, printed and silky. Exactly like the one Miranda Kerr was wearing this week.

I went shopping yesterday and my dream shirt was nowhere to be found. My-Wardrobe has an Elizabeth and James top that sort of fits the bill.

Do any of you clever people know if there's anything similar on the highstreet? Because the only shirts I can find are plaid. And I'm not going down that road again...

image from thefashionspot

Elizabeth, James and a Headache

Last month I won an Elizabeth & James tee from The Stiletto Effect and chickdowntown.com.
This morning the tee arrived in all its Olsen glory. It is actually the only thing I own designed by a celebrity - and I like it. But to be honest I see MK and Ash as fashion celebrities anyway, so maybe it doesn't really count.



Thanks Su and chickdowntown.

Also I've woken up with a nasty headache. Hopefully I will be able post something more exciting when the paracetamol kicks in.



I want those Miu Miu socks....
image from Vogue Paris August 2009, model in Miu Miu