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A throwback to the days when I used to display the

A throwback to the days when I used to display the collection at home. These are photos from my study showing some of the iterations of my “in-home exhibit.” Today, with the exception of Marilyn’s two lamps that I own, everything is neatly packed in acid-free tissue and boxes and securely stored away.

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It’s always a pleasure to talk about Marilyn and

It’s always a pleasure to talk about Marilyn and showcase the collection on the official @marilynmonroe social media channels! Check out the first part of my latest four-part series! This time I chat about Marilyn’s personal Erno Laszlo cosmetics. @ernolaszlonyc

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Some costume test shots for The Misfits, her final

Some costume test shots for The Misfits, her final completed film. Some MMC Trivia: I had a chance to buy the Jean Luis designed black dress and jacket in 2006 for “a mere $60,000.00.” An enormous amount of money, but a steal by today’s standards considering the high prices at auction today. Not buying it is one of my biggest collecting regrets. “Coulda, shoulda, woulda…” Ironically and unbeknownst to me at the time, at the same auction where the black costume was offered I bought an auction lot of her furs, which included the white fox fur collar attached to the white sweater that she wore in the same film, though I didn’t make the connection until much later. #marilynmonroe

Literally me right now. Super excited about my rec

Literally me right now. Super excited about my recent work with the official @marilynmonroe social media accounts. I very much appreciate them for giving little ol’ me the opportunity to share items from the collection with such a huge audience of Marilyn’s fans and followers. Stay tuned! It’s to be launched this week. 🤗 #marilynmonroe

Topic of the Day: Marilyn’s Smoking. Whenever

Topic of the Day: Marilyn’s Smoking.

Whenever I see photos of Marilyn with a cigarette I think to myself, “Hmmm… What’s REALLY going on there?” Was she really a smoker? Did she have a nicotine addiction? Was it just that “society” thing that people did to “fit in?” Did she enjoy the nicotine rush? Clearly Marilyn focused on health and fitness. She did yoga, lifted weights and paid attention to what she ate. At the same time, the negative impacts of cigarette smoking wasn’t as widely publicized during her day as compared to today. Were cigarettes just a “prop” that she used when being photographed? There are several examples of her smoking while being shot by professional photographers. Yet she also smoked at public events (press conferences), social engagements (eating out), and business meetings (Edward R. Murrow meeting).

The really interesting thing for me is the fact most photos of her smoking are from the 1950s. There are few (if any?) photos of her from the 1960s smoking. Imagine seeing Marilyn at the JFK gala with a cigarette in her hand at the reception following the event!

What do you think? What was Marilyn’s relationship with the cigarette?

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This or that? Which of Marilyn’s Golden Globe lo

This or that? Which of Marilyn’s Golden Globe looks do you prefer? 1960 (left) or 1962 (right)? #marilynmonroe

Goin’ into the weekend like… 🤗 #marilynmon

Goin’ into the weekend like… 🤗 #marilynmonroe in 1962.

Current mood. Some days just suck. Can’t wait fo

Current mood. Some days just suck. Can’t wait for life to return to normal but who even knows what normal is anymore. Marilyn by Richard Avedon, 1957. #marilynmonroe

Picture It: New York City, March 9, 1955. You’r

Picture It: New York City, March 9, 1955. You’re working as a server at the Astor Theater the night of the world premiere of “East of Eden” starring James Dean. You’re in the kitchen preparing your next tray of food to serve to guests, and MARILYN MONROE walks right behind you!

What do you do??? 😱

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