One of the world’s most iconic screen sirens may have died back in 1962, but did Marilyn Monroe ever really leave us? Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer, who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Christened Norma Jeane Baker, Monroe has always had a special place in my heart – I’ve read every book about her, watched all her movies and have always been infatuated with the haunting mystery that she held in her eyes. Yes, she was a blonde bombshell and looked the picture of ‘Hollywood’ donning her famous red pout and billowing white dress, but every now and then a photograph would capture her sadness, and I found myself intrigued and wanting to know more about her and what or who it was that sadly cut her life short. If I could bring one person back for just a day to ask them all my unanswered questions – I would certainly choose Marilyn.
Well, I may not have all my questions answer, however, it would seem the brand ‘Sexy Hair’ is just as infatuated with the actress. Monroe appears in a new series of ads for Sexy Hair, which has billed the ad campaign with the tagline, “Styles Change. Sexy is Forever.”
For Miss Monroe, “forever” is certainly not too far from the truth. As reported in the Huffington Post “Sexy Hair licensed the rights to Monroe’s name, quotes and image from Authentic Brands Group, which owns all the rights to her estate, and will be launching an extensive campaign come October”.
And so the iconic actress once again makes headlines. Following in the footsteps of Vanity Fair – for which she has graced many a cover, Christian Dior – who also harnessed the power of Monroe in the 2011 J’Adore Dior commercial starring Charlize Theron with a digitized Marilyn, Grace Kelly and Marlene Dietrich, Sexy Hair has also captured her timeless appeal.
So, what do you think of the new ads featuring Monroe? Do you feel sad that she is selling hair product? Or are you happy to see her star in her own campaign? Personally, as a huge Monroe fan, I think its fabulous and Miss M would be happy to still be winning leading roles in campaigns such as this…
Ange x
Gurlinterrupted
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye
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Costing a fraction of the price of designer potions – you can pick up a tub for just a couple of dollars from your local chemist, health store, etc. Being hailed as a miracle fix for everything from greasy hair to a bloated stomach and lacklustre skin. The salts’ healing properties were discovered in the early 17th century when a farmer living near Epsom, Surrey, discovered a spring rich in magnesium sulphate.
First spotted at the BeatPR Media Showroom day – I have obsessed over these sunnies, from the Sunglass Hut & OPSM SS 13/14 Collection ever since. They are the Burberry Spark Cat-Eye Nude Rose Sunglasses. Crafted in nude acetate, the cat-eye sunglasses are finished with contrast metallic nickel arms and feature scratch-resistant lenses in light mirrored silver. I swear I even dreamt that I owned them and woke up severely disappointed when I realised that alas, I do not own these lovelies! They are by far the nicest pair of sunglasses I’ve seen in, well, forever! PLUS they suit me – no easy feat let me tell you! I find it so hard to find a pair that fit and suit me; and these do. The nude-rose colouring compliments my skin colour, I love the mirrored lens and the metallic finish on the arms is perfection personified! If I do not own this pair of Burberry sunglasses there could be tears – REAL TEARS! Until these are mine I very much doubt I will be seeing the world through ‘nude-rose’ tinted glasses.
Even the name invokes delight! Made in New Zealand using solely sustainably harvested ingredients (from the Snowberry Gardens) and packaged with biodegradable, recyclable materials, Snowberry is certified carbon zero. But as we all know, it’s all about the actual product. Is it good enough to rave about? Heck it wouldn’t be on here if it wasn’t newsworthy. The items I’ve been using from this delightful range: the Simply Delicious Moisturiser, Starbright Moisturiser and New Radiance Face Serum.
Inspired by carefree festivals like Coachella and Glastonbury, Hope and Freedom Fest is the latest drop from ORLY to hit our shores. The collection features six hippie-chic colours ranging from creamy pastels and shimmering shades to show stopping glitter. With super-cute names such as Elation Generation, Melodious Utopia, High On Hope and Coachella Dweller, these little beauties will be sure to bring out your inner-indie. I love these itty bitty bottles of nail lacquer, they apply perfectly, they fit in your pocket or purse (see: OCD dream) so you don’t have to put up with chipped nails when you’re on the go and this colour collection is making me yearn for spring, summer and music festivals.
