Marilyn Monroe on Life and Love


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Marilyn Monroe Quotes

Marilyn Monroe still captures public imagination, almost 50 years after she died. The new movie My Week With Marilyn, out today, explores the starlet's life intimately, giving us a more detailed picture of her personality by looking through a smaller window of time. And we're giving away a $1,000 gift certificate to Tiffany & Co. and a bottle of Marilyn's favorite perfume, Chanel No. 5 to Read more

Some Like It Hot: The Men of Marilyn Monroe's Movies


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Leading Men in Marilyn Monroe Movies

With My Week With Marilyn about to hit the theaters, we're in the mood for some Marilyn-inspired vintage eye candy. The new movie follows the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl and explores Marilyn's tumultuous relationship with one of her leading men, legend Sir Laurence Olivier. While many actors who starred alongside Marilyn raved about her tremendous vulnerability and ability as a Read more

Channel Your Inner Beach Bunny in Retro-Inspired Swimwear


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Retro-Inspired Swimwear: Shop '50s Bathing Suit Styles For Summer

We're loving all of the swimwear options that are out there right now; at Miami Swim Week, we've seen tons of different prints, colors, and silhouettes, and with each season brings a fresh crop of new looks to try. However, one bathing suit trend that never seems to go out of style is '50s glam. Just look at the effortless allure of bathing beauties like Rita Hayworth, Esther Williams, and Read more

See Marilyn Monroe's Beauty Evolution


Updated 12/02/11 11:36 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Marilyn Monroe's Beauty Evolution

After all these years, people are still talking about one of the most charismatic actresses of the big screen, Marilyn Monroe. Michelle Williams plays the legendary performer in the upcoming flick My Week With Marilyn, and countless celebrities, from Jennifer Lopez to Madonna, have emulated the iconic star. Today would have been Marilyn's 85th birthday, so we've gathered together a few of our Read more

From Audrey to Marilyn: 20 Timeless Summer Looks to Inspire You


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Stars like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn haven't lost their beauty or appeal over the decades, and a part of their magnetism lies in their effortless style. When it comes to Summer hair and makeup, we can all learn a lot from the iconic women who've made it seem easy to look chic no matter how hot and humid it was. Check out these 20 stars' classic warm weather fixes for beautiful hair and Read more

15 of the 1950's Most Iconic Hairstyles


Updated 03/30/11 11:21 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

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The 1950s were an enormously influential decade for American style. Post-WWII, the US was rebuilding its economy and moving (haltingly and often painfully) towards social change. The dynamism and simultaneous retreat to more conservative times are both apparent in the era's styles, which veer wildly from rockabilly hair to pixie cuts and primly waved bobs. It was a time of great change and style Read more

How 10 Stars Have Created Marilyn Monroe's Look


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Celebrities Dressed as Marilyn Monroe, Including Michelle Williams, Christina Aguilera, and Nicki Minaj

This recently released photo of Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn is refreshingly different from the glitzy, camp portrayals of the star we're used to seeing. But even so, it's hard to do an icon like Marilyn justice, especially since there's already an extensive record of her on celluloid. Of the bevy of celebrities who've dressed up as Norma Jeane Baker, I've picked Read more

365 Days of Nail Art: A Look at One Blogger's Challenge


Updated 09/12/10 4:11 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Blogger Creates New Nail Art Design Each Day For a Year

Last September, graphic designer Melissa Osburn came up with a challenge: to wear a new polish color and/or nail art design each day for one year. And as her impressive undertaking comes to an end, you might wonder where she gets all of her ideas. "My inspiration comes from everywhere," she said. "I've been inspired by movies and TV, new polish collections, food, my hobbies, my past, etc. Read more

See Blake Lively as Marilyn Monroe and Leighton Meester as Audrey Hepburn on Gossip Girl


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Gossip Girl Serena as Marilyn Monroe Pictures

Blair is getting married on Gossip Girl's 100th episode tonight, so it only makes sense that she would have one of her classic Audrey Hepburn dream sequences on her big day. This time, Serena's in the mix as Marilyn Monroe, and we have the pictures to prove it! Check out the photos to see Serena as the blond bombshell, along with Blair as Breakfast at Tiffany's-era Audrey and the boys decked out Read more