Zandra Rhodes, the fuchsia-haired eccentric British designer, is designing a capsule collection for Marks & Spencer.

Zandra says, “I’ve always found prints are so easy to wear they don’t show marks very much, they make you feel wonderful. It’s great to see my things out and I can’t wait, I can see people wearing them with big hats!”

So of course the line, swimsuits, silk dresses, caftans and jumpsuits plus lingerie and accesssories, is covered in brightly colored prints. And everything’s priced between $9 and $130, you can buy it online or in stores starting May 7th, which means pretty much anyone can get a piece of the legendary Brit woman.

Zandra, who was the star of the British fashion industry in the 70s fell off the radar for a bit before resurfacing with a full runway collection in 2006 and then a collection with MAC, a tribute to her own colorful make-up ways and a shout out in Influence, where Mary Kate mentions she’s obsessed with collecting vintage Zandra caftans.

But vintage Zandra bathing suits? These are a much better option.

Fun fact of the day: Pink is the best-selling color of clothing in America.

No, really. We read it on page 94 of Influence (yes, we’re kind of obsessed):

Mary-Kate Olsen: Pink is the highest selling color, or so I’m told.

Jack McCollough: It’s so weird. I don’t ever see anyone in pink, but I always hear that’s the highest selling color.

We never see anyone wearing pink. Ever. In fact, this was the only picture of either Olsen in pink that we could find.

Sure, we live in New York, but we hail from all over the country, and Canada, and we don’t know anyone, anywhere, (I do own one pair of hot pink skinny cords but I never wear them), who wears pink.

Do you have a secret stash of pink dresses in the back of your closet? Is there someplace in the middle of America where everyone wears pink and smiles all day?

Let us know, k?

We know this happened on Friday, but we’ve just now recovered from a rather raucous Halloween. Plus, who doesn’t love a good dose of Mary-Kate before noon?

The Olsen spent her All Hallow’s Eve on Conan O’Brien’s couch playing dumb when asked about boho-chic, “Oh, that’s just laziness I guess,” and talking about whether or not she can tell herself apart from Ashley in pictures.

Things get interesting about five minutes in when Conan asks MK for fashion advice and the host strips down to his very pale tummy.

If we had MK at our disposal, we might ask her for style advice, too. But even she couldn’t get us to strip down on national TV.

If you’re in London today, you must swing by Stella McCartney’s Bruton St. store.

Yes, you’ll probably want to try on every sweater dress in site, but you’ll also want to watch set designer and illustrator Gary Card produce a live art installation in the window.

Using nothing but colored pencils, he’ll “create over-layered drawings of animals, dinosaurs, superheros and fantasy inspired characters on children’s wardrobes in his typically naive and charming signature style,” according to Vogue UK.

We thought this sounded vaguely familiar and picked up the copy of Influence we fell asleep reading last night. Sure enough, Peter Beard tells the Olsens, “I’m doing a very nice quiet project with Stella called “A Children’s World” — African animals, African drawings on wallpaper, pajamas, pillowcases, stationary.”

Between these collaborations, a cartoon set, and a profound amount of Tootsie Pops wherever she goes, we think we’ve pegged Stella’s new target customer.

No doubt you know all about the Olsen frenzy at the Union Square Barnes & Noble today, complete with special rules for those hoping to get a minute in front of each twin while they sign their new book, and the requisite PETA protesters outside.

But you’re probably wanting more, no?

So here it is. Just for you, we’ve scanned Mary-Kate’s handwritten Proust questionnaire, and transcribed Ashley’s introductory essay - NYLON’s got MK’s version - after the jump.

So don’t say we’ve never done anything for you.

Hugs.

ps. We really do highly suggest ordering the book for yourselves.

We’re not sure of the nutritional fashion value of posting this clip, but we know you saw it, and we feel compelled to point something out.

Amidst the Lauren Hutton news, Influence hype and semi-awkward self-interviews, Oprah found time to ask the Olsen’s about their breakfast habits.

Three minutes and thirty seconds in, Ashley Olsen says she loves Murray’s bagels, scooped out, double toasted and smothered in light cream cheese.

Well, Ashley, the first time we ever saw you, before we worked in the same industry and kind of saw you everywhere, was at the Murray’s on 6th Ave. So we know you really go there, but we also know that you didn’t order any bagels, just the biggest coffee we’ve ever seen.

If you had ordered a bagel, you would know that Murray’s doesn’t toast. Ever. Like, no matter how much you beg, even if you are an Olsen, (which no one seemed to realize but us). It’s like Murray’s entire backwards bagel philosophy. So they definitely don’t double toast.

It’s cool. We still love you. Just thought we’d let you know so that next time someone asks you what you eat for breakfast, your answer will be flawless.

Speaking of the the Twin’s new book - which, we should note, seems to be a hit already - here’s some great news for all you stalkers out there:

Mary-Kate and Ashley are following in Isaac’s recent footsteps, and making a real-life appearance at the Union Square Barnes & Noble this Tuesday (October 28), at 12:30pm, to promote Influence.

They’ll read from the book (we expect them to switch off), and everyone in the crowd will snap away like good little Gossip girls and boys, and we’re totally going to sit front row if it kills us.

It’s like Fashion Week, but with books. See you there!