Beauty Icon: Marilyn Monroe

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Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe. The bodacious beauty with the undeniable sex appeal was known for her trademark red lips and voluminous hair with tonnes of body.

This classic look still lives on today and is a favourite with regular appearances on the red carpet, in magazines and on the runway. Celebrate her timeless beauty with these Marilyn-inspired make up looks.

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Venga 2 months ago Marilyn forever
Jane 4 months ago Gwen Stefani pulls the look off so so well.
SuperStylish 4 months ago She really impacted the fashion world!
SuperStylish 4 months ago She really knew how to grab attention!
SuperStylish 4 months ago What a legend!
Sabbyxox 6 months ago Love the red lips!
hayley_shortie_22
hayley_shortie_22 6 months ago love the blonde hair and red lip. pity my skin tone doesnt like red
shelleyspiker 6 months ago Such a classic look, one of my faves.
Elunia 6 months ago Her look is timeless and no one else can pull it off like her.
aimsrose 6 months ago Such a simple and gorgeous style - no wonder it's timeless!
sheree-lily 6 months ago one of the greatest to have lived
ragdollbaby 6 months ago I love that look. Wish I could pull it off, but sadly end up looking trashy :(
fizzybubbles 7 months ago the gaga's sunnies are way too cool...fabulous!
monowie 7 months ago amazingly stylish!
Sparkles17 7 months ago Truly timeless beauty.
Sparkles17 8 months ago I love the 50's sexy but feminine.
Nita
Nita 8 months ago Marilyn was gorgeous, completely sensual. I don't think everyone can pull off her look, like Gwen Steffani, she looks harsh. But Michelle Williams looks amazing.
sss 8 months ago Classic look!..
jessicawheelock 8 months ago Michelle Williams is gorgeous
petapanz 8 months ago still love her hair style
fifi73 8 months ago Same! There may be stars "trying" to copy their style, but no one comes close to the originals.... ;)
MsKimo 8 months ago She is beautiful!
vikki18 8 months ago beautiful!
cadam 8 months ago so elegant
Narao10 9 months ago amazing red lips!
mandystsai 9 months ago No one looks as good as her though...
Cindizzle 9 months ago Marilyn, Audrey and Twiggy. My favorites!
KatP 9 months ago I love her!
leckytomato 9 months ago she is like legendary!!
Penel
Penel 9 months ago a beautiful icon, forever remembered
Cinthia 9 months ago stunning
thugsy 9 months ago Stunning
doogs 9 months ago I love her
bardie 9 months ago poutiful ;)
jarjar 9 months ago LOVE
judi1 9 months ago Marilyn certainly was an iconic beauty!
Chanels_Allure 9 months ago She is so freakily similar to Marilyn Monroe
Fashionista8P
Fashionista8P 9 months ago she is just so perfect
dina 9 months ago Love Marilyn...so stunning!
Ian 9 months ago Will there ever be another that we stil worship 50 years after their death I dont think so, is only one. Marilyn
romvar 9 months ago Loved the movie "My Week With Marilyn". She was glamorous and beautiful yet a little insecure.
Tashie 9 months ago Love!!
teekendall 9 months ago she was so glamourous. unfortunately today she would be considered grossly overweight.
jreilly 9 months ago oh stunning
fifi73 9 months ago Same! Beauty comes in all shales and sizes, but mainly comes from the inside....
make up magic
make up magic 9 months ago she was a stunner. i love the blonde hair and red lippy
foxoduck 9 months ago I think she was much more beautiful as a brunette :)
newbie
newbie 9 months ago vewy!
newbie
newbie 9 months ago agreed
newbie
newbie 9 months ago finally!
Jenny 9 months ago so amazing!
MsKimo 9 months ago Classic beauty
sommy7
sommy7 9 months ago Marilyn lives on forever
shell0606 9 months ago Beautiful:)
AmberB 9 months ago Very glamorous!
djchilds 9 months ago She was one of a kind :)
Emily
Emily 9 months ago Yes! Love that she represented the real woman! x
donkeydior 9 months ago Marilyn has always been an iconic beauty. And she wasn't a size 6 either!
cindyhu_1234 9 months ago prewty!
yslyenom 9 months ago Enduring beauty
smurfette
smurfette 9 months ago red lips really suit her
T1NA 9 months ago soooo glamorous!
indiana 9 months ago OH I LOVE HER ALMOST AS MUCH AS AUDREY!!! BOTH TIMELESS
CazM 9 months ago She set the trend with beautiful curls that we still love today. Love the pics!
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