Ashley Olsen cuts a casual figure in sweeping maxi dress and coveted Birkin bag as she strolls through New York City

She became a household name thanks to starring roles in a series of TV and films with her twin sister Mary Kate Olsen.

But Ashley Olsen looked like a regular girl about town as she slipped into a low-key ensemble while strolling through New York City on Wednesday.

The actress-turned-fashion designer, 32, looked effortlessly chic in a sweeping navy maxi-dress with a high neck as she went about her busy day of errands in the Big Apple. 

Chic: Ashley Olsen looked like a regular girl about town as she slipped into a low-key ensemble while strolling through New York City on Wednesday

Chic: Ashley Olsen looked like a regular girl about town as she slipped into a low-key ensemble while strolling through New York City on Wednesday

With her sleeves rolled up, an oversized Hermes Birkin bag slung over her shoulder, and clutching onto a notepad, Ashley certainly looked ready for action.

The bags have a huge waiting list with prices ranging from around £18k to a diamond-encrusted version selling for a record $185k at a recent auction 

Keeping it casual in a pair of plain black flip-flops, the entrepreneur added a dash of colour with a pillar box red pedicure.

She shielded her eyes with a pair of small framed shades, and looked at ease with a peaceful smile across her face as she made her way through the city streets.

Ashley styled her blonde locks into loose dishevelled waves and opted to go make-up free for the outing. 

Running errands: The actress-turned-fashion designer, 32, looked effortlessly chic in a sweeping navy maxi-dress with a high neck as she went about her busy day

Running errands: The actress-turned-fashion designer, 32, looked effortlessly chic in a sweeping navy maxi-dress with a high neck as she went about her busy day

Shade the sun in style like Ashley wearing Oliver Peoples sunglasses

Ashley Olsen is a renowned fashion designer alongside sister Kate, so you'd only expect her be best dressed at all times, right?

Despite making her way through NYC in a casual ensemble, the former actress still looked as stylish as ever. That's probably because of her oversized 'Day Luxe Alligator' bag by her fashion brand, The Row, and her favorite sunglasses that complete her accessories. They're from the collaboration by The Row and Oliver Peoples and are the perfect wayfarer-style that'll work with any outfit change come day or night.

Sadly, these ones have now sold out but click (right) to shop the current range at Farfetch.

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Girl about town: With her sleeves rolled up, an oversized snake-print embossed bag slung over her shoulder, and clutching onto a note pad, Ashley certainly looked ready for action 

Girl about town: With her sleeves rolled up, an oversized snake-print embossed bag slung over her shoulder, and clutching onto a note pad, Ashley certainly looked ready for action 

Ashley and her twin sister Mary Kate founded their luxury fashion label The Row in 2006; naming it after Savile Row in London.

The Row is known for its minimalism, timelessness and attention to detail and fit.

One year later, the sisters launched a second, more affordable brand called Elizabeth and James, named after their two other siblings.

The lifestyle brand, which they founded in Fall 2007, includes clothes, fragrances, watches, jewelry, eyewear and handbags. 

This year, Ashley and Mary Kate won Accessories Designer Of the Year for The Row at the Council Of Fashion Designers Of America Awards. 

Summer in the city: Keeping it casual in a pair of plain black flip-flops, the entrepreneur added a dash of colour with a pillar box red pedicure 

Summer in the city: Keeping it casual in a pair of plain black flip-flops, the entrepreneur added a dash of colour with a pillar box red pedicure 

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Ashley Olsen cuts a casual figure in sweeping maxi dress in NYC

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