Since the last CFDA Awards (which took place at the Lincoln Center in New York), yet I’m still thinking about two outfits, those sported by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Move over, Crystallized Rihanna: the two former teen stars caught my attention and made it to the top of my best-dressed list of the event.
The designers, who won the Accessories Designer of the Year award, brought their trademark minimalism to a sublime level, sporting two similar outfits by The Row, pairing it to elegant jewellery and awesome shoes. Ashley wore a black silk dress with long, wide sleeves, crew neckline and belt at the waist. Mary-Kate opted for a more original dress,cut like an overcoat, made of black silk shantung, featuring kimono sleeves and belt at the waist.
I can’t tell you how much I’ve lusted over their shoes, which tell a lot about their personality. Ashley wore Manolo Blahnik Callamu patent sandals, extra-simple shoes with kitten heels and crossing bands on the front. Mary-Kate wore sky-high Nymphette sandals by Christian Louboutin, featuring satin lace-up wraparound ankle straps.
Both of them wore the same clutch – Ashley in navy suede, Mary-Kate in black silk. This clutch is from The Row accessory line and is embellished with braided cord handle and dyed horsehair tassels.
The Olsens are lucky enough to be able to indulge in one of her greatest passions – jewellery. For the occasion they wore a selection of pieces by Sidney Garber, inspired to vintage jewellery. Ashley wore a multi-thread white gold braided necklace and a stunning pair of pearl and jade pendant earrings.
I love how they are always dressed in tune with each other, while adding personal touches all the time. Mary-Kate wore two pair of pendant earrings – one embellished with cabochon rubies and diamonds, the other with cabochon emeralds and diamonds. The combination between them is quirky but well-balanced.
They never wear much make-up and always opt for basic hairstyles. Here is a beautiful shot of their updos – chic low chignons. Mary-Kate’s was decorated by a black ribbon, while Ashley’s was plain. In both cases, the chignons were a bit undone, so as to achieve a more relaxed effect.
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