If you guessed this look was inspired by the showgirl costume Marilyn Monroe wore, while playing Lorelei Lee, in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes…You were right!! I love all Marilyn movies but Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has to be my favorite. It’s so iconic and I love the dynamic between Marilyn and brunette beauty Jane Russell.
My love for Marilyn Monroe began 20+ years ago. I saw her smiling face in a photograph and knew instantly I had to learn everything I could about her life. What I didn’t know then, was that 20+ years later I’d still be sorting through facts vs fiction and truth vs illusion.
The more I learn about Marilyn’s life and the days, weeks and months that followed August 5, 1962, the less I feel like I know. One thing I’m sure of, is there isn’t a day that goes by where I’m not inspired her compassion, perseverance, beauty, wisdom and worth ethic.
Photography by Michaelah Photography (thank you Michaelah for bringing this shoot concept to life!😭)
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