Topic: influence

  • Bid on Mary-Kate & Ashley's Book for Charity!

    Bid on Mary-Kate & Ashley's Book for Charity!

    Mary-Kate and Ashey Olsen are auctioning off an autographed copy of their book, Influence, for charity. The auction is part of The Screen Actor’s Guild Foundation’s efforts to raise money for their literacy programs, including BookPALS, We the Children and Storyline Online.

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    Michael J. Fox’s Always Looking … More »

  • <em>Ugly Betty</em> References <em>Influence</em>

    Ugly Betty References Influence

    This week’s episode of Ugly Betty did something pretty awesome – it referenced Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s fashion book Influence.
    Influence came out in October 2008 and featured MK and Ashley interviewing several people who inspired their fashion choices, design aesthetic and overall style. It was a great book that … More »

  • Ashley Olsen's Best Moments of 2008

    Ashley Olsen's Best Moments of 2008

    Mary-Kate wasn’t the only Olsen who had a great year, Ashley Olsen’s 2008 turned out pretty well too! Ashley’s year was a bit more subdued and behind-the-scenes as she turned her professional focus to Dualstar, the Row, Elizabeth & James and the expansion of each respective line. If anything, 2008 … More »

  • Boston Globe Interviews Ashley Olsen

    Boston Globe Interviews Ashley Olsen

    The Boston Globe ran a short interview with Ashley Olsen yesterday. They chatted about her first fashion week (she was seventeen), a Full House reunion (don’t bet on it!), her fashion lines and new book, Influence.
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    I love this quote about how being an “Olsen twin” has … More »

  • Mary-Kate Olsen's Best Moments of 2008

    Mary-Kate Olsen's Best Moments of 2008

    Mary-Kate Olsen had a breakout year in 2008, elevating her status as both an actress and a fashion designer. Here’s a look back at her top five moments of the past year.
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    Do you agree? Disagree? What Mary-Kate moments should-and shouldn’t?-be on the list? Let me know … More »

  • Another Chance to Win <em>Influence</em>!

    Another Chance to Win Influence!

    FabSugar is giving away EIGHT autographed copies of Influence at their website. To enter, you need an account (it’s free!) and take a six-question quiz about the girls and their new book. Once you take the quiz, your name will be entered in a draw to win!

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    The contest … More »

  • Mary-Kate and Ashley's Los Angeles Book Signing

    Mary-Kate and Ashley's Los Angeles Book Signing

    Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were in Los Angeles yesterday to sign copies of their book Influence. The event was very much like the one in New York-no phones, photographs or autographs on non-Influence items and PETA was outside, protesting the event. It went smoothly and there were tons of fans … More »

  • Congratulations to Alana!

    Congratulations to Alana!

    Congratulations to Alana, who was the winner of the copy of Influence we gave away! Her name was drawn randomly from everyone who entered, using a random generator!

    Image via Amazon

    Thanks to everyone who participated! It was a lot of fun reading about all your fashion influences and the contest was … More »

  • Mary-Kate and Ashley's <em>Influence</em> Photo Shoot

    Mary-Kate and Ashley's Influence Photo Shoot

    The photo shoot Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen did for their book Influence is amazing! The photos are very editorial and really strong–it’s one of the best shoots the girls have done in a while.
    Here’s a slideshow of the shoot:

    Which photos are your favorites? I love MK in the Galliano dress … More »

  • Video: Mary-Kate Olsen on Conan O'Brien

    Video: Mary-Kate Olsen on Conan O'Brien

    Mary-Kate Olsen shared the late night circuit with Ashley, making an appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien last night. MK looked gorgeous, but I wished she sat up straight. Conan and MK made fun of her “boho chic” look, chatted about her fashion choices and the recent Influence book … More »

  • Video: Ashley Olsen on David Letterman

    Video: Ashley Olsen on David Letterman

    Ashley Olsen was a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman last night. Ashley looked gorgeous as the pair chatted about staring DualStar at six years old and growing up working, the entertainment industry in general, her and Mary-Kate’s relationship and more. David drills Ashley on her IQ, ideas … More »

  • PETA Protests Mary-Kate and Ashley Book Launch

    PETA Protests Mary-Kate and Ashley Book Launch

    As promised, PETA was on hand yesterday to protest at Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s book launch. Protestors wore the Hairy-Kate and Trashley masks and carried signed that said “Fur Tramps” and “Fur Hags From Hell.” Despite the protestors, the launch was a success, with over 200 people stopping by to … More »

  • My Copy of <em>Influence</em> Arrived!

    My Copy of Influence Arrived!

    When I got home today, there was a notice from the post office telling me I had a package! When I got there, I discovered it was the copy of Influence I ordered months and months ago! I got the Ashley cover, but the invoice said Mary-Kate. They are selling … More »

  • Mary-Kate and Ashley Launch <em>Influence</em>

    Mary-Kate and Ashley Launch Influence

    Today, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen publicly launched Influence with a book signing in New York, but yesterday they officially launched the book with a private party hosted by their publisher.
    Ashley look smoking in a red min-dress whereas MK opted for a more casual look with an oversized black shawl. … More »

  • Ashley Olsen on Good Morning America

    Ashley Olsen on Good Morning America

    Ashley Olsen stopped by Good Morning America to chat about her and Mary-Kate’s new book, Influence. In the interview with Diane Sawyer, Ashley admits she hates being around large groups of people, and even considers herself socially challenged.
    Ashley makes Diane look like a giant!

    She and MK still … More »