My Week With Marilyn

By now, if you are a Marilyn fan -- or, you aren't -- you've heard about "My Week with Marilyn," the new film coming out November 23rd starring Michelle Williams as the late and great Marilyn Monroe.

What amazes me most is how much controversy this little film has stirred up in the entertainment world. People have gotten protective, vicious and judgemental real quick with any mention of Marilyn Monroe; or someone else portraying her. {Myself included.}

The buzz started real early on, with the casting of Michelle Williams and the age old question "Is she right to play Marilyn?" Honestly, who can decide that? Isn't an actresses' job to become someone else? It has everything to do with talent and less to do with the actual resemblance. Or did I miss something in Theatre 101?

I don't know a lot about Michelle Williams, acting wise. I liked her in "Brokeback Mountain" and obviously, knew she was the love of Heath Ledger's life before his passing.

Do I think she is a good Marilyn? Yeah, I do. But that's beside the point. There is MUCH MORE to being Marilyn than the hair, the fashion and the voice. It's about attitude and believability. Judging by some of the clips I've seen, I think she's got it in the bank.

My only gripe may be with the actual storyline of the film itself. It appears to be quite dramatic and sensationalized and frankly, the only "fictitious" film about Marilyn I enjoyed and felt did her some justice was "Norma Jean and Marilyn" from 1996 (must-see, by the way!).

I just hope this movie doesn't continue to propel the false beliefs about Marilyn and her life. But, if all else fails, it will surely be entertaining!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving, my friends and family! I will be back in a few days =)

Here's a Laugh for Ya!

This is one of my all time favorite film scenes ever. Makes me laugh every single time. Marilyn is someone who always makes me smile and feel calm.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Much love, Sarah

~Dose of MM~

Happy Friday (the 13th!!!!) everyone! Enjoy your weekend :-) xoxo

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Photo by: Milton Greene

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One of the best scenes in Cinema! I always get butterflies when I watch it. ♥

Radical Retro!

The coolest site I've come across in a long time:
www.Modcloth.com

Wow, such fun stuff. Love the vintage clothing, the kitschy little trinkets for the home. And, they are very affordable!

Soda fountain dress:

I love starburst clocks!

Some Like it Hot swimsuit:

Minty & fresh:

One Line a Day Journal:

Frying Pan-da:

So sophisticated!

A Perfect Pink Monroe-esque dress!

Girly Gloves:

Party Favor Necklace:

T G I F ♥

I'm off to the park with my daughter, to enjoy this BEAUTIFUL weather Boise is having! Enjoy the 77 degree weather everyone - I definitely will :) xoxo

~Dose of MM~

“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they go right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart, so that better things can fall together.”     

 
—Marilyn Monroe

~Dose of MM~

♥ !

Mourning of Marilyn

Rest in Peace, Marilyn.

I love you ♥



***from Wikipedia:
On August 5, 1962, LAPD police sergeant Jack Clemmons received a call at 4:25 a.m. from Dr. Ralph Greenson, her psychiatrist, proclaiming that Monroe was dead at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California.At the subsequent autopsy, eight milligram percent of Chloral Hydrate and 4.5 milligram percent of Nembutal were found in her system, and Dr. Thomas Noguchi of the Los Angeles County Coroners office recorded cause of death as "acute barbiturate poisoning," resulting from accidental overdose. Many theories, including suicide, circulated about the circumstances of her death and the timeline after the body was found. Some conspiracy theories involved John and Robert Kennedy, while other theories suggested CIA or Mafia complicity.

Marilyn Monroe, Bus Stop

Marilyn Monroe
Originally uploaded by Music2MyEars

Just stunning! ♥

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Hollywood at Home: Marilyn Monroe: architecturaldigest.com

Must check this out - if you love decor and/or Marilyn Monroe:

Hollywood at Home: Marilyn Monroe: architecturaldigest.com

www.architecturaldigest.com

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I Want It!

Etsy is, undoubtedly, the coolest shopping online community there is. If you have eccentric, vintage, creative tastes, then THIS is the place for YOU.

Here are a few clothing items I am literally *drooling* over right now:

I always wanted to be a "sweater girl". I just think they are so darling, but alas, I kinda look like a vampire (even on my most normal day) so I don't think I could have carried the look off, haha! But, I love love love cardigans & sweaters from the 40s & 50s!:



Oh! And the dresses!!! I could be very happy wearing these every single day.









And, of course, anything pink, girly & glam - I want that too.



This is my DREAM. I started all of my own writings on a typewriter, believe it or not. This would be heaven!



How cute are these? And, notice how similar they look to the chipmunk figurines of my Mother's from my previous post? ~Look at me, I'm Sarah Dee!~: Country Living, Boise Style">



And, are you kidding me? Marilyn? On a bracelet? YES!

Even better than the real thing?

I have been an "obsessed freak" about many things in my life, but none more than:
Marilyn Monroe....and anything Parisian.

I recently acquired an inexpensive perfume(from AVON) that is rumored to be a knock-off of the classic, and famous, Coco Chanel No. 5 (that Marilyn herself wore).

I don't know if it is or not....but, it sure smells delicious! So sophisticated. And, how can you not love the simple, classic, modern design?

Oh yeah, I am also an obsessed freak about perfume. FYI.

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From one of my most favorite flicks ever, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" - gotta love the captions!

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*Sigh*

I just adore her.

I saw "The Misfits" last night for the first time. Very strange, seeing it was actually her final film before her death in 1962.

It really moved me. Not the movie. But seeing her, in her last months of life and obviously, so completely lost.
But, always beautiful and always inspiring.

Long Live Marilyn.

Marilyn Coma.

Those who know even the teeniest thing about me, know one thing: I literally hyperventilate & drool when Marilyn Monroe is mentioned. I adore her....to the point of near OBSESSION.


http://www.thisismarilyn.com/sarahdee/

If you love Marilyn, even just a little, this site will be much fun! :)

XOXOXO