Marilyn Monroe

STATS:
Name: Norma Jean Mortensen
Born: June 1, 1926 (Gemini), Los Angeles, California
Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Measurements: 37C-24-35 (Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Occupation: Actress, singer, model
Signature Designers:
William Travilla designed the famous white dress in The Seven Year Itch and many of her other memorable costumes (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Bus Stop, How to Marry a Millionaire, There's No Business Like Show Business); Orry-Kelly (Some Like it Hot); Jean-Louis designed her famous gown worn to sing "Happy Birthday" to the president
Signature Films: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Some Like it Hot, The Seven Year Itch, Bus Stop, How to Marry a Millionaire, Niagara

ICONIC ENSEMBLES:

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Seven Year Itch, Bus Stop, How to Marry a Millionaire, Niagara

STYLE RESOURCES:
» ONLINE:
Marilyn Monroe Costume Tests - collection of Marilyn's costume tests & design sketches
Travilla Collection - official website for William Travilla's clothing designs for Marilyn
TheFashionSpot.com: Marilyn Monroe - huge thread dedicated to Marilyn and her style
MarilynFan.Org: Marilyn Timeline - a timeline of MM's looks from her birth to death
Everlasting Star - the best MM fansite and message forum I've come across
Wikipedia Entry
IMDB Page

MARILYN-INSPIRED:
Marilyn has inspired so much that it's hard to begin tracking all things mirroring her.

"W" Magazine Kate Moss Editorial; photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

» ONLINE:
Love Marilyn: Marilyn Imitators - a list of someone of MM's most prominent imitators

GET THE LOOK:
» Guides:
Miss-Vintage.com: Marilyn Style - wonderfully in-depth analysis of MM's beauty and style

» Products:
Marilyn-inspired swimsuits - a number of various Marilyn-inspired retro swimsuits
Marilyn Monroe Paper Dolls - An impressive paperdoll collection that includes over 50 beautifully, accurately rendered fashion items.