By Zena Sari

‘No one ever told me I was a pretty girl when I was a little girl.

All little girls should be told they are pretty even if they are not’- Marilyn Monroe

Now you can channel your inner Marilyn thanks to MAC. MAC has released the Marilyn Monroe Collection with make- up pieces that serve her beauty and nourish our make-up palate with an amazing color collection. Marilyn Monroe inspired collection channels the iconic sex appeal and femininity with shades carefully formulated to reflect Marilyn’s style; a tribute to her beauty and grace.

MAC describes it as “A color collection that channels the legend’s luster and sex appeal in shades and formulas meticulously Marilyn.”

Marilyn Monroe, arguably one of the most radiant Hollywood stars to glow our screen, her flirtatious on-screen presence mesmerized all who knew her.

MAC, a globally recognized cosmetic brand is known for its unique shades and simplistic packaging.
Twenty-eight years since its inception, MACs traditional standing of celebrity featured campaign is finally dedicating a collection line of richly colored makeup reminiscent of the 36-year-old actress Marilyn Monroe herself- fifty years after her passing.

Their glossy approach and strategic plan to attach celebrity names such as Lady Gaga,, Nicky Minaj, and as far back as 80′s icons as Cindy Lauper, Debbie Harry and Boy George- have now honored the legendary Marilyn Monroe.

Duplicating Marilyn’s perfect pout with a five-shades of rapturous red Lipstick, her seductive gaze with flirty False Lashes Extreme Black and Glossy Extreme Black mascara. The screen legend enchanting set has an array of four shade sultry Eye Shadows in shimmering metallic and diamond tones provide silver-screen allure, two Beauty Powder to evoke that flawless Forever Marilyn, two Kohl Eye Pencil shades, liquid Brow marker with a finishing touch of five shades Nail Lacquers, only to name a few, would capture the eye of even the most oblivious to Marilyn’s existence.

What makes it a quality more unique is the exquisite encasing. Specially designed, the imagery features ‘The Black Sitting; Marilyn’s 1956 session with famed photographer Milton Greene.
My avid appreciation for simplicity, I was visually impressed by the packaging of MAC’s Marilyn Collection which got me at ‘hello’
The Collection in infectious and has hit the stores this fall.  Go out and charm yourself with these rare pieces from your nearest MAC store or leading retailers.