The Lovely Mrs. Carter

If you're lucky enough to afford tickets, Beyonce's tour, "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour" went on sale yesterday.  Tickets start at $199 for the nosebleeds.  A little too rich for my blood.  Did you happen to catch her on the Grammy's?  I thought she looked fabulous.  I've always thought she was classy, beautiful, and oh so talented.  What better choice with the upcoming tour than the lovely Mrs. Carter for the cover of the March issue of Vogue?  I'm dying over the red dress.  How about you?

All photos by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue Magazine

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Fashion Friday Style Icons

Leo DiCaprio 

It's that time again--Fashion Friday!  I hope you can link up with me.  I wanted to get the link up earlier this week, since I've been so far behind, with apartment hunting and such.  I think I found a place today, but we'll see if everything goes through...prayers please!

So much of what we see in fashion comes directly from the style icons of Hollywood.  It's always been that way.  Women and men wanted to emulate and look like the stars they watched on film.  Vanity Fair Magazine featured some of these style icons and their fabulous fashion.  Here are some of my favorites.

Fred Astaire

Grace Kelly

Marlene Dietrich

Bette Davis

George Clooney

Joan Crawford

Penelope Cruz

Nicole Kidman

Johnny Depp (of course my favorite!

All photos courtesy of Vanity Fair Magazine

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Marilyn Monroe--The Exhibit

(MM's green beaded necklace)

Saturday night I shared some photos of The Hollywood Museum with you.  I have more photos today, but these are from what I actually went to the museum for, The Marilyn Monroe Exhibit.  The exhibit runs until September 2nd, so if you get a chance to come out to Hollywood, it's well worth the trip.  Take a look at some of the items they have on display.

(MM's trunk)

(Some of MM's outfits)

(MM's personal directors chair)

(One of MM's dresses as seen in the film in the background)

(MM's Screen Actor's Guild card)

(MM's personal checks)

(One of my favorite parts of the exhibit, MM's personal books)

(MM's personal makeup)

(MM's eye drops--check out the label "Mrs. A. Miller")

(List of MM's residences.  She moved over 40 times in her career)

(MM's personal makeup chair)

(I loved this photo, I've never seen it untouched, notice her gallbladder scar on the bottom left of her stomach)

(Green Pucci silk sweater owned by MM.  One of her favorites)

(MM's sweater)

(Sad, but fascinating.  One of the prescription bottles found on MM's nightstand the night she was found dead)

(Mexican tiles from MM's last residence in Brentwood)

(MM's personal living room sofa)

(Great way to finish off the day at Mel's!)

(Mel's black and white shake...what a dream)

These are just a few of what you can see at the exhibit.  I've always had a fascination with Marilyn Monroe, so it was especially exciting for me to attend.  If you didn't know, my blog was actually originally created as a tribute of sorts to MM.  Check out the sidebar on my blog for more details.  I'd love to hear your feedback on the photos!

All photos taken by Kori Donahue for Blonde Episodes.  Images cannot be reproduced or used without permission.

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Beauty At Any Age?

Lauren Bacall

I hope you all had a great week.  My spring break was a little bit rained out, but at least I got some time to rest.  I can't believe I only have about 6 weeks left of school and I'm off for the summer!  Let the countdown begin!  

With so many considering or even getting plastic surgery these days, it's nice to know there are still those who would rather "age gracefully."  As we age, the experiences of our lives begin to show on our faces.  That couldn't be more evident then in the the following photos of Hollywood's finest.  

Robert DeNiro

Al Pacino

Clint Eastwood

Jeff Bridges

All photos courtesy of Andy Gotts from PDN.com

What do you think?  Age gracefully or avoid it at all costs?

Doris Day

I wanted to focus on a singer today, and got the best of both worlds with Doris Day. Not only did she have an amazing voice, but was a very talented actress as well. Born Doris Von Kappelhoff, in 1924, "While still a teenager, she changed her last name to Day when she began singing on radio. She worked as a vocalist in the bands of Barney Rapp and Bob Crosby before joining Les Brown's band in 1940 and making several popular recordings, among them “Sentimental Journey.” Day went solo in 1947 and achieved great success as a recording artist. Her singing was distinguished by crystal-clear tone and the ability to convey great emotion without histrionics."

Doris made 39 films and recorded over 650 songs. She had that "good girl" image that was often in contrast with some of the sexy film sirens of the day. One of my favorite songs, "Que Sera Sera," (which is on my playlist) won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in Alfred Hitchcock's The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), and it ultimately became her signature song.

After things started to become more "free" in America in the 60's, her films were not as popular with some any longer. She had a wholesome appearance, some even calling her "the world's oldest virgin."

Doris had some financial troubles, because of poor choices made by her 3rd husband, Marty Melcher. Melcher died April 20, 1968. "After nearly two decades as a top star, Day was shocked to discover that her husband of 17 years and his business partner Jerome Bernard Rosenthal had squandered her earnings, leaving her deeply in debt. Rosenthal had been her attorney since the late 1940s, and he represented her in May 31, 1949, in her uncontested divorce action against her second husband, songwriter, George W. Weidler. In February 1969, Day filed suit against Rosenthal and won the then-largest civil judgment (over $20 million) until that time in the state of California."

Doris still lives in Carmel, CA, under a different name, Clara Kapelhoff. She still remains one of the most loved actresses and singers of all time. Here are some photos I love of the wholesome Doris Day.