by Starbuck21

Created on: July 06, 2008

Even though they're twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley have distinctly different styles. Mary-Kate has favored a bohemian, eclectic look while Ashley has opted for Hollywood glamour. Being a fashion traditionalist, I prefer Ashley's style; her fashion sense exudes sophistication. Luckily you can steal this style without busting your budget.

Ashley favors high-end designers like Diane Von Furstenberg, Missoni, Calvin Klein, and Balenciaga, but you can follow in her fashion footsteps without maxing out your credit cards. In order to capture Ashley Olsen's red carpet elegance, look for sleek, floor-length dresses in white, black, or other neutral colors. If you'd like to get these designers like these for less, bluefly.com offers great discounts. However, even at a steep discount, they still cost anywhere from $100 to $1,000. Other less expensive options include the vintage-inspired fashions available at unique-vintage.com. For elegant dresses under $100, check out newportnews.com or Victoria's Secret. Accessorize with outrageously sexy sandals from Frederick's of Hollywood for less that $50.

At other red carpet events, Ashley enjoys wearing suits with fun flair. At the Sex and the City premier, she wore wide-leg black slacks with a corset belt and vintage blouse under a cream colored jacket. Charlotte Russe sells corsets for under $30. Wear it over a button down blouse with black slacks from Banana Republic, which go for less than $100. Top off with a white jacket from Spiegel ($69) and gold sandals from Chinese Laundry (you can get them at piperlime.com for $60). Or, you could try to get her vintage 80s look at a pre-CFDA event. Start with a black tuxedo jacket from Spiegal for $79. Pair it with a black mini skirt from Forever 21 for $17.80 and grey sleeveless tunic from Spiegal for $30. Then finish the look with gladiator sandals, available at Forever 21 for less than $25. Nine West, BCBG Girls, and Charles by Charles David offer gladiator styles around $100.

For a more casual Ashley Olsen look, grab a pair of grey or dark skinny jeans, and pair them with a tunic in black or another neutral color. Top your outfit off with a black or faux leather jacket and a white scarf. For shoes you can wear those gladiators or just a pair of flat sandals. Again, look at Charlotte Russe, Forever 21, or even Deliah's for these items at a low price.

Lastly, Ashley keeps her hair and makeup natural, so they are easy to copy. For makeup, lightly apply concealer right after you've moisturized. Apply a beige tone eye shadow from your lashes to creases, and then a light brown shade on the creases. Blend to make the color look more natural. Then apply a cream colored shade just beneath the eyebrow to the outer corner of your eyes. Apply mascara and then use a light colored lip gloss to give your lips a dewy and feminine look. For her hair, gel lightly and scrunch. For fancy events, wear your hair parted down the middle pulled into a low bun.

Ashley's got a great look, partly because she makes it her own with vintage accessories and other personal touches. You should take her style as a starting point, but remember to add your own personal style so that your wonderful personality shines through!

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