Mary-Kate Olsen is in New York City for the long weekend, taking a break from filming Beastly in Montreal. Gawker stalkers spotted her twice over the past few days, catching up with friends and enjoying a break from work.

On June 29th, a 7pm, Mary-Kate was seen drinking marjaritas with friends at Mary-Ann’s:

Was sitting with two friends at Mary Ann’s on 2nd ave and 5th st at around 7pm today and saw Mary Kate Olsen walk by, then she walked into the restaurant and ate at the table next to us in a mumu looking dress and sunglasses with two girlfriends. ordered a pitcher of margaritas, and later had two guys join them. she looked a hot mess.

On July 1st at 3pm, she was seen walking at the corner of Lafayette and Astor:

Mary-Kate Olsen Walking with a guy and a girl, wearing a huge blue dress and purple tinted sunglasses. Very small in person.

According to Ashley’s interview in Hamptons, while MK is in the city, she’ll be in Montauk, having a private and relaxing weekend. She loves being on the water and the seclusion of the place:

I like to stay in most of the time or go out on a boat. The water is so beautiful. I like really secluded places. The history and the location of Montauk and the views—it’s different. You feel like you’re at the end of the world almost. You actually feel like you went away.

Wherever they are this July 4th weekend, I hope they have a great time!

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Lauren Conrad had the cutest style during her two week book tour in June. On June 19th, when she did a signing at the Barnes & Noble in New York for her book L.A. Candy, she donned the Elizabeth and James Bubble shorts. They perfectly blend summer casual with more formal flair for perfect daytime event wear.

You can get the same shorts as Lauren for $245 from Chick Downtown. You can dress them up with a loose top and heels, like Lauren, or down with sandals and a flowy tunic.

If you don’t have a best selling book like Lauren and want to save some cash, a cheaper alternative are the cuffed shorts at Forever 21. They’re much easier on the wallet for only $14.80.

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I can’t post photos of Ashley’s MK-inspired casual look she sported in Paris a few days ago (you can see photos at PopSugar), but I thought I’d put the look together anyway!

Here’s how you can get the look for less!

This look is all about layering for Ashley. Start with some easy khakis, like the Drawstring Linen Pant from Forever 21 ($15.80). Add a lacy camisole like this one from Kohl’s ($8.99). Add a loose white tank like the Burnout Tank from Forever 21 ($8.80), and a polka dotted sweater like this hoodie from American Apparel ($44.00).

Slip on some penny loafers, I like this Steve Madden pair from Endless ($42.90), add a simple necklace like the Jewel Ball necklace from Forever 21 ($5.80), some sunglasses like this pair from Forever 21 ($5.80) and a bright purple bag like the Mossimo Supply Co. Suede Drawstring Tote from Target ($6.98).

Now you’ll be ready to tour Paris like a pro!

Ashley Olsen is the Summer 2009 cover girl for Hamptons magazine, a magazine dedicated to the Hamptons lifestyle. She talked to the magazine about growing up famous, why she prefers New York to Los Angeles and whether she’ll ever return to acting.

You can read the article online here.

“I’ve definitely had a past life of being a personality, and a very public one… But that’s not what makes me comfortable. I’m not an actress. I’m not a public figure or acting as one,” she said of her more public past.

She also talks about how hard she and Mary-Kate worked to make their fashion line a success.

“It hasn’t been easy by any means. I started with T-shirts,” she says of the origin of the Row. “I wasn’t sure it was going to become a company. It was more something I was doing for myself creatively.”

Ashley believes in her products because they are more than just a brand or a name. She feels the quality of the Row and Elizabeth and James speak for themselves.

“That’s the thing about celebrity brands these days. People think they can define a brand by just a name, but the product has to speak for itself. It doesn’t really matter whose name is on it,” she says. “That’s the truth. It’s the work behind it. It makes you step up to the plate.”

If you want to read the full article, head to the Hamptons magazine website or pick up a copy of the magazine or wait until they post the interview online. The interview with past cover stars are up, so I’m sure it’s a matter of days!

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Ashley Olsen and Justin Bartha are enjoying a romantic vacation in Paris! They deserve it - Justin has been busy promoting his film The Hangover, which has been a surprise summer smash.

People.com spotted the twosome strolling the streets of Paris yesterday afternoon. They had their arms around each other and didn’t seem to notice the photographers. See the photo here.

PopSugar has a few more pictures of the couple enjoying Paris and each other’s company!

I think they look a lot like Mary-Kate and Nate in that photo, don’t you? The messy layering, the sunglasses, the quirky bag, the plaid, the look doesn’t seem very Ashley. I’m glad she’s getting adventurous in her style, as I love seeing her try on new looks.

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Jumpsuits are currently one of the hottest trends in fashion. It makes sense that Mary-Kate and Ashley - two of the trendiest gals in town - would make sure that their latest collection featured a jumpsuit of two! The Elizabeth and James pre-fall collection is now available to shop online and it has three very different jumpsuits you can choose from. They can take you from xxx to a evening cocktail party, our girls have you covered!

Picnic Romper

This playsuit is perfect for a casual summer day with your friends, whether you’re hitting the mall or spending a lazy day at the park. It would look especially great with a pair of gladiator sandals.

This look can be yours for $325 through ShopBop.

Summer Romper

This dressier Summer Romper makes a great alternative to a dress for a summer cocktail party. Have a dinner invitations in the Hamptons? Wear this! I’d pair it with strappy heels and minimal jewelry and let this statement look shine.

This look can be yours for $325 from ShopBop.

Oasis Jumpsuit

This oasis jumpsuit is the most daring piece of all. I can just see it on any one of the Real Housewives of New York as they host a summer shindig in their Hamptons backyard. This more sophisticated look goes from day to night with ease.

This look can be yours for $425 from ShopBop.

I think the second one is my favorite, as it’s youthful and versatile. Which one do you like best?

Ashley Olsen and her boyfriend Justin Bartha are enjoying a quiet getaway in Paris. A Perez Hilton reader caught up with them at Lavenu, where they were enjoying lunch. You can see the photos here.

Perez’s spy says that the twosome were “definitely nice celebrities” and allowed people to stop and chat and have a quick photo with the couple. Unfortunately, Ashley was smoking freely the entire meal and had four cigarettes before her appetizers even came.

While I’m always disappointed to see or hear about Mary-Kate or Ashley smoking, I’m glad to see Ashley has taken some time for herself. I hope she and Justin enjoy Paris!

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The May 2009 issue of Glamour UK listed their top 50 best dressed celebrities of 2009. Both Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made the list, with MK coming in at #30 and Ashley just edging out her sister at #26.

You can see the spread of the girls in the magazine at Olsen Pap World. Every person who made the list was accompanied by a quote from a famous person in fashion. Giambattista Valli had the following to say about Mary-Kate:

Mary-Kate has an innate sense of style that follows no rules. Her personal style surpasses fashion.

Glamour asked Sarah Tomczak, their entertainment editor, to comment on Ashley’s style. She said:

She’s not as quirky as her sister, which makes her chic, easy style even more covetable.

So who did Glamour think were the most stylish stars of the year? Cheryl Cole won the coveted top spot this year, beating out last year’s number one, Kate Moss. Victoria Beckham came in at number three. Rounding out the top ten were MTV host Alexa Chung (#4), Gossip Girl star Blake Lively (#5), “I Kissed a Girl” singer Katy Perry (#6), model Agyness Deyn (#7), Katie Holmes (#8), Rihanna (#9), and Rachel Bilson (#10).

Who is your best dressed celeb of the year?

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Jezebel posted this cute story about Mary-Kate Olsen from this week’s issue ok OK!. It’s the issue with Robert Pattinson on the cover, making out with Lost star Emilie de Ravin (for the record, for his new movie Remember Me and OK! is being ridiculous).

Apparently, Mary-Kate was at a dive bar in New York City and when she tried to pay her tab, she only had her black Amex card! ” “I don’t know what to tell you, this is all I have,” she sheepishly told the bartender.

Even though it’s a tabloid so we need to take this story with a grain of salt, I can completely see this happening. It’s happened to me before - out having a good time and realizing you don’t have enough cash on you to cover your bill. Swoosh, out comes the plastic!

The black Amex card is part of American urban legends. It apparently has a $5000 initiation fee and a minimum spending requirement of $250,000 a year. It’s not surprising MK and Ashley have one, I’ve heard about them using it before. I hope the bartender took it or one of her friends covered the bill!

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Entertainment Tonight visited the Montreal set of Beatly last week to get an early peek at the modern day fairy tale. They talked to Vanessa Hudgens, who plays the beauty Lindy, Alex Pettyfer, who plays Kyle the beast and Mary-Kate, who plays Kendra the witch!

Mary-Kate says Kendra is a “witch-type” but everything she does is for the good. She’s a strong woman and knows what she wants.

Vanessa says filming the movie is a blast and that Mary-Kate is very sweet. MK has lots of nice things to say about Vanessa and Alex, calling them both great actors.

Beastly will premiere on July 30, 2010. Can you handle the year-long wait?