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Anna Wintour on Letterman, Twilight and True Blood Vampires Team Up, & Paula's New Job!

PopSugarTV — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:53:01 -0700

Anna Wintour gives David Letterman some fashion advice, a tomb located directly above Marilyn Monroe is up for auction on Ebay, and Stephen Moyer joins Cam Gigandet in a new vampire movie!

Sugar Bits - Director John Hughes Dies of Heart Attack at 59

PopSugarUK — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:55:00 -0700

John Hughes, director of The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, died of a heart attack yesterday aged 59. Our thoughts are with his friends and family - People
Tony Curtis claims Marilyn Monroe miscarried his child - Daily Mail
Former Big Brother contestant Chanelle Hayes was taken to hospital after taking an overdose of painkillers and wine - The Sun
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler is being treated for head, neck and shoulder injuries after falling off a stage - Telegraph
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs is due to be freed from prison today on medical grounds - Guardian
Fearne Cotton and Jesse Jenkins have split up again - The Sun

Could Any Modern-Day Actress Portray Marilyn Monroe?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:30:50 -0700

Rumor has it Scarlett Johansson is topping a list of actresses to potentially play Marilyn Monroe in the film My Week With Marilyn, directed by Simon Curtis. The movie will be "based on the diary of Colin Clark, an employee of Laurence Olivier, who looked after the blonde bombshell when she came to London to film Olivier's The Prince and the Showgirl in 1957." Here's more:

In the diary, Clark talks about showing Marilyn around Queen Elizabeth's private apartments at Windsor Castle and other "behind-the-scenes" trips. Clark published excerpts of his diary in 1958, but left the details of one week out. These chapters weren't released until he died in 2002, and will form the basis of the movie.

Other actresses reportedly considered for the role include Kate Hudson, Amy Adams, and Michelle Williams. Between those three and Johansson, I'd say Johansson comes closest in the looks department, but none of these ladies seems quite right for portraying the sexy icon. Who, if anyone, could you see playing Marilyn Monroe on the big screen?

Avedon For Breakfast

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:50:22 -0700

I have always been an Avedon fan, but after viewing his new exhibit at the SFMOMA "Richard Avedon: Photographs: 1946-2004," I look at the iconic photographer in a new light. A raw, intense, emotional spotlight.

New York-born Avedon was an integral part of fashion in the '60s - you probably recognize Twiggy's hair and Dovima with elephants. These were from his decades as the staff photographer at Harpers Bazaar. He then delved into the zeitgeist of the turbulent '60s, shooting portraits of players in the sexual and intellectual counterculture movements; the Beatles, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, Malcolm X, and Andy Warhol were all present in one room. One photo that had me mesmerized was a glimpse of Warhol's scar-ridden torso; it was provocative yet melancholy, further feeding into the artistic enigma that is Warhol.

Self-portraits of the late photographer were sprinkled throughout, showing his evolution from young gun to wise old soul.

One series in particular intrigued: "In the American West" (1980-85). While it was exciting to look into the eyes of famed writers, artists, political figures, and icons, it was the real people of our country - oil workers, a 13-year-old rattlesnake wrestler, drifters, carnies, waitresses - that evoked life, real humanity.

Avedon passed away in 2004 and this is the only US venue for this exhibition - the first major retrospective of his work since his death. If you happen to be in San Francisco July 11 to Nov. 29, be sure to eat some Avedon for breakfast, it is an utterly fulfilling, eye-opening experience. See some selections from the exhibit.

Fab Finding Follow-Up: Happy Birthday, Marilyn!

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:00:08 -0700

Did you know it was Marilyn Monroe's birthday on June 1? Were the bombshell still with us, she would have been 83 years old! In honor of the fabulous icon, I asked you to create sassy outfits she would have worn. There were so many gorgeous looks but I could only feature three.

I started you off with this Delia's Susanna Circle Skirt ($35). I can see her having fun in it, like she did in her white halter dress.

Look #1, created by miknat93, is sexy and luxurious, so Marilyn would have loved it.

Amrita Singh 11 Piece Bangles in Silver	Emporio Armani Supersized Earrings
Alejandro Ingelmo Trans Am	Majestic Jewel Ring: Gold/Purple
Furla Women's Mimosa Pochette Clutch	Marc Bouwer Glamit! - Satin Blouson Top	Susanna Skirt

To see the rest, read more.

Look #2, created by hil34, is casual cute. Those shoes would totally match Marilyn.

Forever21.com - Accessories - Jewelry - Bracelets - 1059915608	BCBGirls Polands - Grapefruit
Melie Bianco Double Zipper Tote: Tan	Marc by Marc Jacobs Bryn Sweater Tank
Pinstripe Shirt: Light Blue	Susanna Skirt

Look #3, created by ihartFASHION19, is bold and punchy, just like Marilyn's personality.

dELiAs > Susanna Skirt > apparel > skirts > solid	Rimistyle - Brushed Star Ring
Kendra Scott Jewelry Turquoise Tavi Earrings	Platinum Design Collection Jewel-Neck Blouse
Valentino - Half d'Orsay Peep-Toes	Marni Violet suede frame bag�\|�NET-A-PORTER.COM

Happy Birthday Marilyn Monroe!

TresSugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0700

Marilyn Monroe, who infamously sang "Happy birthday, Mr. President" at the age of 35, would be celebrating her 83rd birthday today. In honor of her birthday, LIFE.com released 15 never-before-published photos of Marilyn when she was only 24 years old and far from famous. Her star quality shined through at a young age, but when the photographer sent the photos to LIFE in 1950, the magazine wired back: "Who the hell is Marilyn Monroe?" Now the magazine is sharing the pictures - almost 60 years later!

Happy birthday, Marilyn.

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Photos Courtesy of LIFE.com

Come Fab Finding With Me: Happy Birthday, Marilyn!

FabSugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:50:22 -0700

Did you know it's Marilyn Monroe's birthday today? Were the bombshell still with us, she would have been celebrating 83 years! In honor of the always fabulous icon, let's create sassy outfits she would have worn. Think sexy and remember that she was a voluptuous woman.

I'll start you off with this Delia's Susanna Circle Skirt ($35). I can see her having fun in it, like she did in her white halter dress.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Happy Birthday Marilyn.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here is a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more.

Banana Republic
Bluefly
eLuxury
J.Crew
Jildor Shoes
Live Natty
Neiman Marcus
Net-a-Porter
Pink Mascara

Fab Read: Fashionista: A Century of Style Icons

FabSugarUK — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:30:24 -0700

My bookshelves are literally bulging with fashion literature. From street style guides, to history books I am constantly improving my knowledge of the industry. Just when I thought I had my fix of books exploring la mode, Fashionista: A Century of Style Icons by Simone Werle (£16.99) lands in my hands.

This is a treat to flick through offering a range of stylish women from recent years and the 20th century. Of course there are your standard icons like Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Kate Moss and Twiggy, but they are joined by some pleasant surprises. Women like Anna Piaggi, Bjork, Isabella Blow, Mary Quant and Rania of Jordan are unexpected, yet some how obvious ladies who have shaped our trends.

There are glossy pictures showing off some of their most famous wardrobe choices with a brief biography explaining their place in popular culture. It's easy to pick up and flick through – perfect for casual coffee table reading. I think it would make a great gift, even for a friend that doesn't have an enormous fashion interest, or you could just treat yourself!

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Images courtesy of Prestel

Google Images Adds Millions of Historic TIME Magazine Photos

GeekSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:45 -0800

One thing that upsets me about Google Images is the fact that it's sometimes difficult to find older photos - hey, the Internet is only 39 years old. Google is trying to change this by hosting millions of photos from the LIFE photo archive from the 1950s and onward. Search various categories like people, places, events, sports, and culture or add "source:life" to any Google image search to only search the LIFE photo archive. I did this with Marilyn Monroe and these were the results I got - magical, right?!

Marilyn Monroe's Typewriter

GeekSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:00:58 -0700

Usually I'm in awe of vintage typewriters because they're beautiful and hearken to a romantic bygone era of written letters and carefully taking time to express what you're thinking. Now, however, I'm in hushed awe because of who the typewriter belonged to: This was Marilyn Monroe's.

Part of the collection of photos shot by Mark Anderson after her death, the typewriter is just one of the things she left behind that you can squint at, appraise, and see the essence of the woman they once belonged to. I wonder what she composed on that typewriter, and to whom. . .

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