The Olsens have a way of putting together unexpected pieces to create outfits that look unique and cool. Mary-Kate did just that at the American Image Awards in NYC. She wore a metallic printed scarf over a short black dress, cinching it at the waist with a tasseled belt for a cape effect. Black leather booties and a little beaded bag provided the perfect accessories for a bohemian meets avant-garde ensemble. Recreate a signature MK look with some of the items shown here.

Mary-Kate Olsen flashes a rare smile on the way into a taping of Good Morning America. Her navy military-inspired coat boasts a sweet full skirt, balanced out by basic skinny jeans and her favorite Balenciaga wedges boots.

Monochromatic black is Mary-Kate’s favorite uniform and she does it right in a loose fitting top and sparkly sequin shorts. The holidays call for a little bit of glitz in your life and an abbrebiated pair of shorts like these is guaranteed to get you the right attention.

Lending her bartending talents to Bergdorf Goodman for Fashion’s Night Out in NYC, Mary-Kate is comfortably glam in a tulle miniskirt and plain charcoal tshirt. Bronze sandals and a hefty dose of statement jewelry give it that signature MK look.

Mary-Kate shops in West Hollywood in a playfully grunge getup, throwing a comfy plaid flannel over a long black skirt and studded sandals. Oversized sunglasses keep her shielded from the sun.

Mary-Kate enjoys the warm weather in NYC, going for a bike ride with her boyfriend Nate in her neighborhood. Her casual navy tunic dress is given a carefree touch with tons of gold jewelry and strappy gladiator sandals.

Mary-Kate dons her favorite layers for a day in NYC, this time choosing a feminine crochet sweater that is the perfect foil for her utilitarian buckled boots. Armfuls of bangles and an oversized ring give this look that special MK touch.

Mary-Kate Olsen greets her fans at the Spirit Awards in a classic black dress with a hint of an exaggerated shoulder. Nude sandals elongate her legs subtly, and gold accessories complete this glamorous look.