6 LIFE LESSONS WE'VE TAKEN FROM MARY KATE AND ASHLEY

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have always felt like two girls at school we kind of wanted to be. We wanted their on screen boyfriends, we wanted their wardrobes but above all else we wanted a twin to get into all sorts of trouble with. It’s safe to say that Mary-Kate and Ashley are truly two of a kind, proving to be good role models at any age. Here we look back at the best life lessons the Olsen twins have taught us over the years…

1. Always go big on accessories

The Olsen twins are renowned for their statement accessories, their mantra being the bigger, the better.

2. Remain true to your own style

The Olsen Twins have given us style envy from a young age both on screen and off, but it’s fair to say that they have both faced criticism over the years. That hasn’t stopped the duo, who have both remaining true to their signature styles. Mary-Kate the boho hippy one, and Ashley the clean cut and classic one.

3. Put family first

Mary-Kate and Ashley have always been family girls, prioritizing their loved ones and crediting them for keeping them grounded.

4. Travel and explore

Whether its riding around Paris on the back of cute French boys’ mopeds, hiding in Sydney from jewel thieves or recovering stolen antiquities from yachts in the Bahamas, Mary-Kate and Ashley did it all - travelling far and wide and encouraging us all to do the same.

5. Work hard

When Mary-Kate and Ashley started in the fashion industry they weren’t taken seriously, and were judged by many on the films that they had made during their teenage years. They are now two of the most influential businesswomen in the world.

6. Learn from the strong women around you

Mary-Kate and Ashley have always surrounded themselves with strong inspirational women, gaining wisdom from everyone from Diane von Furstenberg to Lauren Hutton.

Thanks to: marieclaire.co.uk