Influence

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I outgrew them, they seemingly outgrew their targeted demographic and for anyone who paid attention to them, it was obvious. Mary Kate is still acting (well) and does a good job with Elizabeth and James, their more affordable (though still expensive) line. Dust jacket in very good condition with tiny dog ear on back upper corner and minor bumping on all four corners, in protective mylar. Then one day I was looking for another book in the non-fiction section of the library when I found a copy. Ashley and I interviewed the people who have inspired us, with the hope that they will inspire and teach others," Mary-Kate added.

Considering that the Olsen twins are probably more used to giving interviews than conducting them, they manage to keep the focus on the subjects at hand.Either way, they are not only actresses or businesswomen, they had written some little books of "twin adventures" that I'm not familiar with at all. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

If we were to talk about a photographer's or artist's work, we might as well see it on the page while we're reading. For a career, I chose a stable 9 to 5 profession (although I currently work 8 to 4), therefore I am always curious about those who have chosen creative career paths. They are accompanied by richly detailed visuals, including a 1976 Newsweek cover featuring Diane Von Furstenburg and a letter Diana Vreeland wrote to journalist Bob Colacello concerning a magazine article about Josephine Baker. Item despatched quickly and as described, but damaged in transit due to plastic wrap packaging being inadequate protection.The twins’ enthusiasm for and knowledge about those that they interview create a casual tone, making each interview seem like a conversation between good friends. When I heard last year that the Olsen twins would be releasing a book chronicling their fashion influences, my mind immediately flashed towards the Paris Hilton-penned Confessions of an Heiress - after all, it seemed like another set of tabloid darlings were trying to add “author” to their resumés. My favorite interview was with Lauren Hutton, I believe she was the most inspiring of all the people who were interviewed.

The thing is, as much as I went into this book thinking I was going to pen a snarky pan, I am actually instead struck by the fact that I'm learning a lot about how the fashion world operates and who the people are who pull the strings in it. I may have picked it up because of who the authors are but I kept reading it because it was amazing. but it is disappointing being that most people get this book to read about and look at the twins themselves, not their high society friends. A gorgeous book full of inspiring interviews with influential people working in the art, fashion and design industry. My pal Melanie here got me onto this book, and I have to admit, the Olsen's oddly twisted cherubic visages kind of intrigue me, so I thought I'd go to the library and check the thing out.

I found it at Urban Outfitters in the "cool books" section with Nylon guides and such and bought it at the airport as a present to my girlfriend. It is a collection of interviews with people that Mary Kate and Ashley have come across in their lifetime and admired.

Oftentimes, their own gushing admiration shines through, but the effect is more endearing than anything else. Mary Kate and Ashley got together a bunch of people (some household names and some hugely infulential behind the scenes) and interviewed them.

The publisher promises it will include "a wide variety of never-before-seen materials and interviews from Mary-Kate and Ashley's personal collections". Ashley Olsen, designer, entrepreneur, actress and style icon, is one of the most influential young women in the fashion and entertainment industries. I find Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen interesting people, and enjoyed reading interviews with famous people in fashion, but I wouldn't recommend this as a book to read cover-to-cover.