Elizabeth Olsen Shows Off Her Red Carpet Style (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Another Olsen Sister Hits The Red Carpet
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To say Elizabeth Olsen has a hard act to follow is an understatement.

As the little sister of twin megastars Ashley and Mary-Kate, Olsen has spent years as a secret sibling, only recently known as the inspiration for her sisters' Elizabeth & James clothing line.

But the 22-year-old actress is stepping into her own, with a new film under her belt and plenty of gorgeous red carpet appearances to boot. Her starring part in "Martha Marcy May Marlene" has sent her to festivals in both Cannes and Toronto, where she recently arrived at the premiere in a stunning watercolor gown by Erdem.

Her previous red carpet turns have been equally colorful, as the Olsen showcases the signature family style with quirky jewelry, chicly shapeless dresses and the occasional menswear inspiration. Elizabeth even posed for V, donning a glamorously large hat for the shoot.

But don't expect her to see her toting around a $39,000 backpack with giant sunglasses and a Starbucks cup anytime soon. This Olsen has a style all her own.

Check out Elizabeth Olsen's best ensembles from the past year.

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September 2011 at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of "Martha Marcy May Marlene"(01 of08)
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September 2011 at a Toronto Film Festival party(02 of08)
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September 2011 at the Missoni for Target Pop-Up Store(03 of08)
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August 2011 at a Hollywood Foreign Press Association luncheon(04 of08)
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May 2011 on the Cannes red carpet(05 of08)
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May 2011 at a Cannes photocall(06 of08)
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January 2011 at the Sundance Film Festival(07 of08)
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August 2010 at a screening of "Mao's Last Dancer"(08 of08)
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Watch an interview with Olsen at Sundance

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