Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have served as style icons for women, ranging in ages two, to 92, since their breakout role as Michelle Tanner in Full House. They successfully dominated the tween and teen set with their groundbreaking collaboration with Wal-Mart stores nationwide, long before it was en vogue to team up with affordable retailers. The Olsen twins paved the way for the likes of Max Azria, Vera Wang, Lauren Conrad and Miley Cyrus to design accessible fashion for the masses, all with their signature bohemian twist. And now, it looks like they’re ready to dominate the charitable shoe industry, with their latest collaboration with wildly popular Toms Shoes.

Toms broke onto the shoe scene with their revolutionary One for One campaign, vowing to donate one pair of shoes to a needy child for every single pair of Toms sold. What began as an underground style movement has seeped into the celebrity set – and now, comfortable, affordable Toms can be seen on the feet of some of the world’s biggest stars. We weren’t surprised to hear that Mary-Kate and Ashley were interested in somehow participating in the One for One campaign, and now we’ve finally seen promotional shots of their exclusive designs for Toms.

Following the success of their ultra-luxurious The Row clothing line, we were expecting the Olsens to design something luxe and opulent for the generally plain-Jane shoe company – and the petite twins certainly delivered. The Cashmere Collection by Mary-Kate and Ashley features Toms signature style in black, gray and plaid-patterned Italian wool and cashmere. The extravagant footwear will retail at prices ranging from $140 to $150, and Toms will donate an equally lavish pair to a child in need.

Even though we think the price point is slightly high for an everyday flat, we’re considering picking up a pair for ourselves come fall. We can’t resist fashion with a charitable tie (pun intended) – so we’re curious to check out this new celebrity collaboration. What do you think of Mary-Kate and Ashley’s latest project?

As part of their label Elizabeth and James, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen will begin to sell optical frames. The collection, which will include a total of 13 styles of frames, will be available in select stores this June. So far, we know that they will be sold in New York at Devonshire Optical and in Los Angeles at Dan Deutsch Optical Outloook. Of course, if the frames become the new hot item in the world of geek chic, then we bet they will show up in many other stores as well.

And “geek chic” is an important word for this collection. The Olsen Twins have not shied away from thick black frames and thoroughly bookish silhouettes. There is one pair of round frames that is positively Harry Potter-esque. The frames, all of which are named after streets in New York City, will retail from $155 to $265 in price.

In a recent release, Ashley Olsen said, “The design aesthetic in the optical collection is a true reflection of ‘Elizabeth and James’ essence.” She went on to describe the new collection of optical frames as having a “…classic feel with a modern sensibility.” We will, of course, be interested to see if optical frames continue to be a part of the collection and, if so, how they evolve in terms of design.

There seems to be an endless stream of fashion news about the Olsen Twins and, as always, you will get every scrap of it here. So be sure to stay tuned and stay in style!

Many people are familiar with the scientific theory that the universe is expanding. Well, in one little corner of the fashion universe, expansion is much more than a theory. The business empire that is owned and run by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen now has a new territory. In addition to their lines, The Row and Elizabeth and James, the twin actresses now have StyleMint.com. It has been reported that the sisters teamed up with BeachMint to create this new site which is intended to function like a virtual personal stylist.

Of course we love fashion stylists and what they do. (We bow at the feet of Queen Rachel Zoe!) But, let’s face it, not all fashionistas can afford to work with personal stylists. In response to this truth, online shopping technology has been created to help shoppers find the perfect duds. This technology is central to the shopping experience at StyleMint.com. In a recent press release, Ashley Olsen said, “Online commerce is the perfect medium for us to create a new brand that is as much about the clothing as it is about the customer experience.” Mart Kate Olsen added that “With StyleMint.com, Ashley and I have created an online experience reflecting our love of style and allowing us to engage with our customers directly, which is an inspiring new way for us to think and create as designers.”

For now, the twins are starting small, focusing on a beloved garment: the t-shirt. StyleMint.com’s debut features a line of t-shirts. Going forward, the site will offer more items along with reports on recent trends and even videos on how to wear certain items.

The Olsen twins are not the only members of Hollywood to team up with BeachMint. In fact, Kate Bosworth also works with BeachMint on her line of accessories which is called JewelMint.

But fortunately for us, they definitely did not disappoint at the March 16th announcement of the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards. The prestigious fashion industry event was held at Diane von Furstenberg’s posh studio in New York City – and Mary-Kate and Ashley received a nomination for the New Talent Award. We’re thrilled that this creative design duo is finally making progress in the fashion world outside of their tween fans – and we’re even more ecstatic over the outfits they wore to the announcement celebration.

We weren’t surprised to see Mary-Kaye opt for a black suit – she is the more “moody” sister, after all. But this time, her black jacket was perfectly tailored to her petite frame – and we love the bracelet-length cuffs. She even added a pop of color with her salmon-hued Prada clutch. Simple Louis Vuitton strappy sandals completed her unusually polished look. Ashley wore an equally stylish whisper pale pink Pre-Fall suit by The Row. The shade read almost white on camera, and she completed her look to perfection with embellished gold Manolo Blahnik pumps.

We’re totally in love with both of these looks separately – but think they look even better together. The sisters are like a contrasting pair of designer geniuses! Let’s just hope that these two girls will keep up the fashionable work in the future!

From the elegant taste of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, here’s Elizabeth and James’ Lucinda Dress.  What’s cool about this dress is that you can wear it any way you please.  From boat neck, to Sabrina neck, to asymmetric toga style, or with a huge belt and go ‘batwing’ look like they did in the 70′s, the choice is yours!

Next, from the quirky L.A.M.B. collection that truly reflects its celebrity designer’s taste in fun but stylish clothes, Gwen Stefani, we have the Twiggy Plaid Coat.  Wear it with the right attitude and people will think you’re related to England’s Royal Family.

And last but not least, the newest TV personality to add her success in the fashion world, Lauren Conrad.  We like her collection as they are done with taste, albeit some which we’ve seen before.  But this time, Lauren scored with a simple white cardigan with a layered effect on the front. It’s so elegant for winter and we couldn’t resist getting it with the 30% off from Shopbop!

So what are you still doing here?  Get movin to Shopbop’s 30% off EVERYTHING* with code EARLYGIFT at shopbop. *excludes sale, jewelry & accessories right now, because the offer is only good until Thursday, November 13th 2008 at 11.59 pm PST.
Happy mid-week shopping, people!

The Olsen twins have created a fashion jewelry collection through Robert Lee Morris under the brand Elizabeth and James.

“We’ve always done our own thing and sometimes people appreciate it or they don’t, or it’s shocking or it’s not,” said Ashley, who the night before being interviewed appeared in New York at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Awards draped in an oversize black Calvin Klein Collection suit. “We don’t follow the trends of other people. We’ve never had stylists, we do our own thing. So when you find individuals like that, especially in the fashion industry, people pay attention. Whether they agree with it or not is a different story.”

“We both have a love for accessories and they’ve always been important to us from Day One,” Mary-Kate said. “They can help make an outfit or make you feel different. Maybe a ring brings you good luck, or you got it as a present and it means so much to you. It’s a feeling that you get when you put on something that is special.”

Hitting stores in September, Robert Lee Morris for Elizabeth and James consists of 80-plus styles, including thick metal cuffs and rings, earrings and necklaces accented with turquoise beading, crosses and daggers. The collection is meant to be mixed and matched and retails from $65 to $700.

“We liked the idea of having playful elements along with timeless and ageless pieces,” Ashley said. “The symbols are attachable and you can take the jewelry and make it your own. There are solid silver and gold pieces to wear forever and comfort pieces that you’ll put on and wear everywhere.”

The Olsen twins have been super successful marketing to little girls into dolls… nowadays they’re known for celebrity drama and kooky getups. Do you think they’ll be able to sell grownups on a jewelry line?

The Olsen twins sure have come a long way since Full House and just about have their hands in everything from clothes-movies.

Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen are set to launch their jewelry line for Elizabeth and James clothing. In collaboration with CFDA award winning designer Robert Lee Morris to create a collection of accessories to expand their Elizabeth and James clothing line.

According to WWD the line will consist of:

“Silver and brass dagger necklaces, amorphous knuckle rings and edgy earrings,”

The line will be respectfully name “Robert Lee Morris For Elizabeth and James” and will be launching shortly within the next few months.