It looks as though we are celebrating more than one 90th birthday bash this year. To commemorate a legend, The Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour is holding a new exhibition in honour of Marilyn Monroe's 90th birthday and what better way than to look … [Read more...]
MARILYN MONROE CHOCOLATE AT COMPARTES, LA
by Chrissy Iley LA is not really the place you think of as chocolate heaven - in fact I don’t normally eat American chocolate. An auntie gave me some Hershey’s kisses once. As much as I loved her actual kisses and her, the chocolates tasted … [Read more...]
MARILYN MONROE FOR MAX FACTOR
by Annie Vischer We're always hearing about new beauty ambassadors and faces of cosmetic ranges, but Max Factor have gone and stunned many with their latest leading lady. They have signed Marilyn Monroe as their 'global glamour ambassador'. … [Read more...]
MARILYN MONROE LOVE LETTERS TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER
by Annie Vischer I don't think any of us can recall a time when the world of fashion and entertainment hasn't been ever so slightly Marilyn Monroe obsessed. Before her death in 1962 she was an icon, and she continues to be. Next month a … [Read more...]
125 YEARS OF THE EIFFEL TOWER IN PICTURES
by Valirie Morgan Happy Birthday, Eiffel Tower! This year marks 125 years since the Tour Eiffel's completion in 1889. Since then, it has become the iconic image of Paris and the entire country of France. More than 250 million people have … [Read more...]
Love, Marilyn
We remember Marilyn Monroe as a sex symbol of the past - a blonde haired beauty with a whimsical laugh. But fifty years after her death - two boxes of Marilyn's diaries were found - and her personal life was revealed. So who is Marilyn Monroe - the … [Read more...]
Stella McCartney’s Red Nose Day Tees
Some days are destined to be t-shirt days, like Red Nose Day on March 15 for example. This year get Stella McCartney's help looking and feeling good by sporting her designs and inherently helping a cause sponsored by Comic Relief. The … [Read more...]
Inside Chanel, Marilyn Monroe & Chanel No.5
Inside Chanel, the retrospective site dedicated to the unearthing of the iconic fashion and beauty brand, has launched new, never seen before footage of Marilyn Monroe, the Hollywood starlet who in one simple, innocent phrase, launched the legend of … [Read more...]
Christie’s Pop Culture Auction
You definitely will not bag a bargain, but what you will acquire is a piece of Pop Culture iconography as renowned-auction house Christie’s place the likes of Madonna’s conical Jean Paul Gaultier corset and an original signed photograph of Marilyn … [Read more...]
Hollywood Costumes at V&A
Iconic Hollywood costumes will go on display in London this autumn, including that gorgeous green dress Keira Knightley wore in Atonement. Some of the most memorable outfits to ever grace the silver screen will be showcased in a special exhibition … [Read more...]
“Smash” To Make UK Debut
America's hit musical drama series "Smash" will make its way to UK televisions this month in all its singing, dancing glory. Packed with music, dance and drama, "Smash" is perfect for Broadway enthusiasts and Glee fans alike. The NBC series … [Read more...]
Monroe Costume Exhibition
Londoners can get a rare glimpse at Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe in this exhibition at Getty Images Gallery, now on. In commemoration of the 50 years since Monroe’s death, the ‘Marilyn’ exhibition will pair unique photos of Monroe with original … [Read more...]