Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Marilyn Monroe

The other day, a friend and I were discussing the phenomenon of Ms. Norma Jean.  She was saying how she didn't really buy in to Marilyn's sex goddess status, and that she didn't find her all that gorgeous.  I disagree.  I find her to be the epitome of femininity and grace, and the archetype of the tragic heroine; as a Gemini, she obviously straddled many different roles with ease - pin up, recluse, bombastic blonde, misunderstood star, bodacious, brilliant, and ultimately alone.  Here are some of the photos I've scanned of her.  Hope you enjoy them.  As always, please credit if you re-post.  All photos scanned from Vanity Fair, Celebrity Skin, and the book "Too Young To Die".

Do psychics judge what you look like?




Photography by Elle Muliarchyk
New York film maker and photographer Elle Muliarchyk got in touch with me about a guerilla film she's made with a model I love, Meghan Collison.  The film is an experiment to how our "outer shell" affects our lives and fortunes.  Elle had been to lots of clairvoyants and believed how she dressed hugely affected what they told her.
Meghan underwent ten drastic

Monday, November 1, 2010

Pictures I love




Hedy Lamarr, 1930's.  So beautiful!
Here's another little random collection of pictures from my desktop.  I love the vintage look of some of them even though they were taken recently.
Photography by Steven MeiselNatalia Vodianova, 2009


Marlene Dietrich, 1930's.  I love her jewellery

Photography by Sofia Sanchez and Mauro MongielloMariacarla Boscono, 2010


Judy Garland, 1940's


Ursula