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For those of you who know me personally, you probably know that I have profound love for the American actress and forever-branded sex-symbol, Marilyn Monroe. Our society has made the iconic name ooze with glitz and glam of classic Hollywood; however, she made her entry into the world in 1926, as Norma Jeane Mortenson. Despite her successes in the American film industry, her life was tumultuous at best, with a number of failed marriages, scandalous affairs and personal demons...In 1962, at the age of 36, during the peak of her acting career, Monroe's life was cut short with a barbiturate overdose; later deemed suicide by examining coroner.
References:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe
marilynmonroe.com/
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Regardless of brief biography aforementioned, the following article caught my eye while perusing the internet in search of a particular image the scandalous buxom blonde, needed for a prospective project:
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Marilyn Monroe Reincarnated
Article from the Chic section of VAINCHIC, featured August 16, 2011 by guest blogger, Aiysha
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"I personally do not believe in spiritual reincarnation, but I do believe in fashion reincarnation. Fashion is the original “go green movement” – it constantly recycles from classic looks, either fusing it with modern elements or sticking to the basics. Recently, there’s been a string of A-list celebrities and musicians that have channeled all things Marilyn: blonde barrel curls; sultry, red pout; sheer minimalism. Who do you think wore it best? Christina Aguilera’s revamped “Back to Basic” music image, New York magazine’s Spring 2008 issue starring Lindsay Lohan, Paris Vogue’s April issue starring Dolce & Gabbana’s cover girl Scarlett Johannson, or Britney Spear’s post-nervous breakdown look? I personally favor Scarlett Johansson’s look, not for its clothing, but for her face. Unlike Christina’s pencil-thin brows, Lindsay’s too youthful appearance, or Britney’s dominatrix look, Scarlett seems natural with her lush eyebrows, womanly figure, and subtle sultriness. But that’s just me … who do you think wore it best?
Sincerely, Aiysha"
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So what's your take on this concept? Is society really trying to create another Marilyn...My generation had Anna Nicole Smith to play the role, a blonde bombshell ending not much different than the legend, herself, I must admit...
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xx Lexy Lou Who
