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| Designer Edith Head |
Friday, December 31, 2010
Hairstyle Inspiration: Jane Greer
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| Jane Greer |
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Vintage Ceil Chapman Dress
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| Ceil Chapman beaded satin wiggle dress |
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| Bust detail |
The bust detail on this dress reminds me of the below portrait of ElizabethTaylor.
At Auction: Marilyn Monroe Worn Dress...From Robert Slatzer?
Up for auction at Don Presley Auctions is a black dress allegedly worn by Marilyn Monroe, originally from the collection of none other than Robert Slatzer, alleged husband and confidant of Monroe. Of course, accompanying the dress and serving as "provenance" are snapshots of Slatzer with Marilyn at Niagara Falls. These photos serve as the one piece of evidence that Slatzer was ever associated with Marilyn, even if only as a fan posing for a photo with the Hollywood legend, much less her husband.
The lot description:
MARILYN MONROE DRESS
Two-piece eyelet-trimmed black ensemble with 20th Century Fox studio label, purported to have been worn by Marilyn Monroe. Includes books, pictures and letter from former husband Bob Slatzer stating that the dress was owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe for provenience. 20th Century Fox Label. Dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s.
Slatzer himself reported that he and Marilyn were married during a quick weekend trip down to Mexico from Los Angeles and when Fox Studios found out, it was demanded that the marriage be annulled. Interestingly, it's been verified that Marilyn wrote a check in Los Angeles the same weekend Slatzer reported that they were married, thus raising serious doubt and suspicion that they ever were actually married. Further, many of Slatzer's other outlandish claims have never been verified (Marilyn had a red diary in which she wrote about her relationships with the Kennedy brothers, Marilyn called him the night she died, Marilyn always carried a bag of change so she could talk on a payphone rather than her home phone because it was bugged, etc.).
Regardless of his claims, none of Marilyn's close personal friends ever verified that Slatzer even knew Marilyn. Also, his name has never been found in any of Marilyn's personal address/phone books. In my opinion, this dress up for auction was never worn by Marilyn. Unfortunately, buyers are bidding. The current price: $325.00. View the online auction listing here.
Spend Eternity with Marilyn: Different Crypt, Same Story
Yet once again someone is attempting to sell a crypt along the same wall in which Marilyn was interned at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles. The starting bid is $250,000.00. The crypt is currently available on eBay.
The auction description:
CRYPT NEAR MARILYN MONROE
A once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a crypt just three spots from Marilyn Monroe at the Westwood Cemetery in Los Angeles, Ca. Bidder can be assured of spending their eternal days as close to the legendary actress as possible. Bidding will start at $250,000
To view the online eBay auction listing, click here.
To view MMC Blog posts on the Richard Poncher crypt directly above Marilyn that was for sale, see below:
Spend Eternity Next to Marilyn...Or Perhaps Not
The Crypt Above Marilyn Monroe is Back Up for Auction
Crypt Above Marilyn Remains Unsold
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Vintage Madame Grès Greek Style Evening Dress c. 1955
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| Detail of evening dress designed by Madame Grès in 1955 |
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| Greek style evening dress designed by Madame Grès in 1955 |
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| Back of evening dress designed by Madame Grès in 1955 |
Hairstyle Inspiration: Lizabeth Scott
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| Lizabeth Scott's bombshell waves |
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Style Inspiration: Vintage Givenchy Gown c. 1955
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| 'Les Muguets' (Lily of the Valley) - Hubert de Givenchy - 1955 |
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| 'Les Muguets' Detail |
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| 'Les Muguets' back |
Hairstyle Inspiration: Ruth Hussey
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| Ruth Hussey |
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