Early Marilyn

Crikey, the other day LIFE published these never before seen photographs of Marilyn Monroe from one of their shoots in LA's Griffith Park. Aren't they totally captivating? I can't help wondering how little we really know about this incredible icon. The photos are from 1950 when Marilyn was only 24 years old. What a beauty. Love! xo

P.S: Have you read Fragments? I recommend diving into it.
P.P.S: Icons & their stripes, and those awesome jump vintage photographs:)

(Thanks, Balazs. Photos by Ed Clark)