I want to talk about style in this blog. How certain people and things always remain classically cool and vintage and inspire new generations!
Today, during my weekly search for fashion and vintage odd and ends, I came across several Marilyn Monroe framed photos at a local yard sale.
Talk about a style icon, every medium (Movies, TV, books, songs and other merchandise) she was the complete memorable beauty and style package. She was way ahead of her time in securing national and worldwide attention! She remains after all of these decades, the role model for glamour!
Here are those photos:
Marilyn looked stunning in all types of clothes from a t-shirt and jeans, to summer dresses, and especially in evening wear! There are many fashion imitators out there, trying to steal away her fashion spotlight--but there will never be another Norma Jeane Mortenson!!!
On August 5th, the 50th anniversary of her death we pay tribute to a beautiful woman on the outside, and within--featuring a few of her many quotes:
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.”
“We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.”
“Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.”
― Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn
In addition, I also came across a vintage, bright yellow, Yamaha motorcycle for sale:
It looked like a bike from the 70"s that was super cool to ride around the town. The design of the bike was simple, but classic and I could imagine this bike, today, being used in either print and/or online ads as a prop for Guess Jeans, or Lucky Brand jeans, or another designer company, with beautiful models gathered around.
And lastly, who doesn't love Snoopy? The squirrel bag is so, cute, too, right?
I found the most adorable vintage, country felt designed Snoopy bag at the same yard sale as the Marilyn Monroe photos. Even after more than 50 years this dog still shows us some new tricks!
So, you see you never know what you'll find each week. Here's to another great day of shopping the streets!
Have a great weekend!
Barbara
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