Fabulous at Every Age: 11 Looks That Never Get Old
How to look polished, pretty and perfectly appropriate—whether you're 9, 99 or somewhere in between.
By Clarissa Cruz
Julianne Goldmark, 17, and Emily Matson, 18
In the grand tradition of the Olsen twins—who Matson and Goldmark deem "inspirational"—these teens run Emi-Jay, the multimillion-dollar hair accessories company that they started out of Goldmark's kitchen in 2009 (i.e., when they were in eighth grade).
Fashion Crush
Matson: "I'm inspired by what's on the runways—especially Givenchy and Céline." Goldmark: "I love everything Chanel."
Favorite Things
Goldmark: "Fun statement jackets." Matson: "I keep my clothes simple but add pop with bags and accessories."
Wouldn't Be Caught Dead In
Bows, ruffles, and ballet flats. "When we first started, we loved a lot of Gossip Girl looks," says Matson. "But we've matured stylistically since then."
On Goldmark: Jacket ($745) and dress ($425), Gryphon. Shirt, Sandro, $390, Bloomingdale's; 800-232-1854. Hair tie on wrist, Emi-Jay, $6 for three. On Matson: Jacket, Figue, $1,400. Shirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $450; 212-334-1160. Pants, J Brand, $218. Hair tie on wrist, Emi-Jay, $6 for three.
Fashion Crush
Matson: "I'm inspired by what's on the runways—especially Givenchy and Céline." Goldmark: "I love everything Chanel."
Favorite Things
Goldmark: "Fun statement jackets." Matson: "I keep my clothes simple but add pop with bags and accessories."
Wouldn't Be Caught Dead In
Bows, ruffles, and ballet flats. "When we first started, we loved a lot of Gossip Girl looks," says Matson. "But we've matured stylistically since then."
On Goldmark: Jacket ($745) and dress ($425), Gryphon. Shirt, Sandro, $390, Bloomingdale's; 800-232-1854. Hair tie on wrist, Emi-Jay, $6 for three. On Matson: Jacket, Figue, $1,400. Shirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $450; 212-334-1160. Pants, J Brand, $218. Hair tie on wrist, Emi-Jay, $6 for three.
From the May 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine