Some Marilyn Magic

Inspired by the release of " My week with Marilyn", a film detailing the life of a film assistant who met Marilyn Monroe for a week, the team at Keep Me Inspired thought it would be wonderful to take hints from the Hollywood glamour puss and recreate that beautiful look for the festive season. She was labelled as one of the most beautiful women in the world, but you would be surprised as some of the tricks in her beauty routine, such as only wearing "Chanel No.5" to bed and routinely smothering her face with Vaseline every night- although we wouldn't suggest that today. 

To recreate her flawless and sophisticated look lets start with the skin. The 50's didn't provide an incredible range of products like today, but ensuring you have a great washing, toning and moisturising routine is a great start. Marilyn used Vaseline to highlight cheek bones and allow the studio lights to catch her features. Today you'll find a range of highlighting foundations and tinted moisturisers which highlight and reflect the light. 

Marilyn had incredible eyebrows which really peaked in the middle, this doesn't tend to suit everyone. Make use of an eyebrow pencil, or my own particular tip is using power, it sets and it looks a lot more natural than pencil. 

The rouge lips of Monroe became an icon, apparently she used 5 different shades of red to create the perfect pout. Ensure your lips are soft and moisturised. You will find a great array of lipsticks which will not dry out or crack. We love this MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in New Temptation. 

The blond bombshell always looked pristine with platinum curls, choose a shampoo that helps your blond hair shine with minimum effort, and even if you're not blond, make sure you wash and condition your hair with the best natural products, after all Marilyn was originally a brunette before she arrived in Hollywood.