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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The Hollywood Museum

(Sign on one of the beauty rooms, where starlets would go get their hair colored)

Mom and I headed out to Hollywood today to check out the Marilyn Monroe exhibit at The Hollywood Museum.  If you've never had the chance to visit the museum, it's a must see for sure.  The museum is housed in the old Max Factor building, where women could go and get their hair and makeup done.  The building itself is worth the trip.  It's old Hollywood Regency Art Deco that can't be missed.  I was in awe, even in the restrooms...they are exactly as they would have looked in the 1930's.  I had to take photos, even of the restrooms.  Monday I will be sharing some photos of the Marilyn Monroe exhibit, but for today, take a look at some of the photos of the interior of the museum, including all the beauty products and rooms that Max Factor himself used.  

(Gorgeous cabinet full of memorabilia in the lobby of the Max Factor building)

(The Blonde Room)

(Lobby of building)

(Hair coloring machine--crazy huh?)

(Lucille Ball's personal jewelry on display)

(Judy Garland's personal make up on display)

(Max Factor Calibration Machine--system used to find the perfect make up for your facial structure)

(Marilyn cabinet in the "Blonde Room")

So, what do you think?  I live for this stuff.  The art deco alone was worth the horrible traffic today.  Stay tuned for part II that includes all the Marilyn photos.

Photos courtesy of Kori Donahue for Blonde Episodes and cannot be reproduced or used without permission