Mary Kate Olsen at H&M / Matthew Williamson Spring 2009 Collection Launch Party

Have you ever seen an outfit that you loved on someone else but just felt like you could never pull it off? Want to experiment with an edgier style but feel like you will appear out of place?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, I have the solution for you!

The best way to mix up your style is with bold accessories. Acessories can make any old outfit new again. Plus, it's the best and most affordable way to transition your style from plain Jane to style icon. For statement pieces inspired by Mary Kate, check out Daring Accessories all under $25.

For instance, Mary Kate Olsen is wearing a simple LBD (little black dress), but yet she took this dress to a completely different level by adding a studded belt, a bold purple cardigan, and a colorful bag. After accessorizing, her outfit now appears edgy and chic.

It was a smart choice. Accessorizing is the best way to change your style gradually. Mary Kate could wear this without the studded belt and cardigan and blend in with the crowd. However, she chose to make a statement, and you can make a statement too!

I have people tell me all the time that they love my blue highlights. They'll say, "I wish I was brave enough to do that!" But my fashion choices and hair color preferences don't make me brave. Anyone can do it-they just have to make that bold leap.

A lot my friends are scared to wear ultra trendy outfits because they're scared they won't blend in with everyone else. Sure, we all like to think of ourselves as individuals, unique from each other in our own quirky ways, but aren't we really all the same? Do we not all worry about what others think of us? Don't we always call our girlfriends before a girl's night out to see what they are wearing?

My solution is this: accessorize! You can take any outfit from girly to edgy by adding a cool accessory. Whether it be a bold necklace, chunky sandals, or a studded purse, have fun with it! Don't hold back on what you like because you may stand out or your friends may not like it.

Be yourself and stick out from the rest. If you take a chance to adapt your own unique style, people will appreciate you for it, and they will admire your confidence. And just like Mary Kate Olsen, you can be your own style icon!