There is one undeniable similarity that all fashion girls share: we are all die-hard Mary-Kate and Ashley fans. Not only are they the CFDA award-winning designers behind The Row and Elizabeth and James, they're also street style savants who totally gave rise to the grungy-cool look we've all tried to emulate. But the truth is, we've been seeking inspiration from Mary-Kate and Ashley for quite a long time. We watched the duo's every film, from To Grandmother's House We Go to New York Minute, and we grew up stealing their style secrets from the screen.
Whether you begged your mom to buy you a printed bandanna because Maddie Parker totally rocked one in Our Lips Are Sealed or you collected butterfly clips to wear with your velvet spaghetti-strap cocktail dresses thanks to Passport to Paris, Mary-Kate and Ashley have been steadfast fashion icons since you were watching them on VHS.
Read on for 50 times you wanted to look like both Mary-Kate and Ashley all at once, even when they were both wearing totally disparate looks. They weren't kidding when they said, "it takes two."
Never buy identical bags — always go for the subtle contrast.
When you don't know what to be for Halloween, the classic witch works every time.
Please only wear tights that accent your plaid print.
Your Western-inspired look is never complete without a little fringe.
Never settle for a dress code. Even when your sister is black-tie-ready, you can still totally go in a baseball cap.
There are plenty of variations of overalls. No matter which pair you choose, know that you'll look cuter with a flannel tied around your waist.
Your casual spaghetti-strap tank top just isn't complete without a choker necklace.
Your closet should always be stocked with a floral minidress. They'll come in handy at a moment's notice.
Headphones totally count as an accessory. Use sparingly but always to play up your airport style.
How to subtly steal the spotlight in a cocktail dress: opt for satin or velvet and always finish your look with a complementing necklace.
They call them biker jackets for a reason. Oh, and platform low-tops will always be cool.
For every girlie girl, there's a sporty athletic type that looks just right by her side.
When you're wearing a bandanna, it's just easier to keep your cool.
Don't leave the house without adding a simple style quirk, i.e. clasping your cardigan with the top button only.
Wearing your denim jacket inside is highly encouraged. After all, it's part of a complete outfit.
Bandanna headbands and easy caps are perfect for brunch.
Board shorts are sexier than a bikini. Every time.
Graphic tees are a weekend-wardrobe staple.
If you've got it, flaunt it — at least when you're on the beach.
Warm accents heat up your beach-ready look.
When you're traveling to a new place, always go equipped with hats and scarves. You can shed your layers later.
Street style 101: when you're wearing bell-bottoms in a plaid or tie-dye print, leave your coat unbuttoned and let them peek out while you walk.
It's impossible to stand out with a plain-old black umbrella.
If you're going to twin with your sister on vacation, do it right. Your prints shouldn't be identical, and one of you should break up the pattern with a neutral piece.
Always pack a pair of shorts to wear to the beach. Who wants her booty on full display in the middle of the hotel lobby?
A plunging neckline does not equal faster service. "Take a number," Megan Fox. We mean Brianna.
Plaid button-up tanks are cool. Studded plaid button-up tanks are cooler.
Road trips call for casual, lightweight denim. You never know who you're going to see when you make a pit stop, after all.
Never let anyone tell you that you don't look sleek in your turtleneck.
When in Rome, make your look as romantic as possible. Unbutton your collared shirt a bit, or throw on your white flowing maxi skirt.
We don't want to make generalizations, but there are a ton of guys who are most attracted to the girls in simple looks. Sometimes, a crisp white button-down and flared jeans is all you need.
Breezy lightweight trousers and printed bohemian tops are must haves when you're at the beach.
Beaded wrap bracelets and necklaces play up your beachy glow at sunset.
Oversize sweatshirts are totally campfire appropriate. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Feel free to cause a scene in the middle of Times Square, especially if you're dressed to the nines.
When in New York, pile on the diamonds and make a flashy statement. PS In this city, a puppy counts as a street style accessory.
You can scrunch your nose at your sister's fashion choices, but that doesn't mean you can't share a cab.
Distressed denim + graphic tee + statement hat + hobo satchel = grungy cool.