# Romantic Boudoir Editorials Kate Upton's 'Blond Bombshell' Photo Shoot Channels Marilyn Monroe By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-02-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blond-bombshell References: [fashioncopious.typepad](http://fashioncopious.typepad.com/fashioncopious/2012/02/blond-bombshell-kate-upton-by-sebastian-faena-for-muse-29-editorial.html) & [musemagazine.it](http://www.musemagazine.it/it/magazine) Channeling a [Marilyn Monroe feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign), the Blond Bombshell editorial is a seriously steamy series of images that combines the romance of the past with a modern aesthetic. The Blond Bombshell photo shoot was captured by photographer Sebastian Faena for Muse Magazine and features [stunning model Kate Upton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-line) as she moves from her apartment to a train station and finally a cafe. Her beautiful, big blonde hair and amazing curves make her look exactly like Marilyn as she stares into the camera with her bedroom eyes. The Blond Bombshell series is filled with [monochromatic images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-the-script-campaign) contrasted with softly muted ones to create the perfect balance of shades. If you're looking for photographs that will transport you back to another era, be sure to check out the Blond Bombshell series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining vintage styles with modern aesthetics will appeal to nostalgic consumers. - **Marilyn Monroe-inspired Content:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating content inspired by cultural icons can attract fans of that icon and generate buzz. - **Monochromatic Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Playing with contrasts and tones in photography can create unique visual experiences and capture attention. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating classic styles into modern clothing lines can attract customers looking for unique vintage-inspired pieces. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using iconic looks and celebrity inspiration in marketing campaigns and product lines can attract loyal fans of that iconic figure. - **Photography and Creative Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining traditional photography techniques with modern editing and styling can create visually stunning experiences for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-holiday-campaign.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Vintage Glamour Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-beauty-icon-lipsticks.md) - [Comfortably Chic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-muse.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Model Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerbomb.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md)