Christina Aguilera's pop art

04-07-2006 19:50

Christina Aguilera's has revealed the artwork on her new album was inspired by Marilyn Monroe.The 'Dirrty' singer - who is seen in the photographs suggestively posing on a bed in a sexy outfit, with bright red lipstick and a coiffured blonde hairstyle - says she was influenced by the screen legend and other movie sex sirens when creating her new look.She said: "I'm referencing Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Carole Lombard and Greta Garbo. "We wanted an old Hollywood feel where you're kind of in the bed, but also being inviting. We got to play a little dress-up. A huge element of this is also a 1920s circus theme."The 25-year-old star's new style is a far cry from the raunchy hotpant-clad image she promoted for her 'Stripped' album - which featured worldwide hits 'Dirrty' and 'Fighter'.She said: "For the 'Stripped' record, it was a very real and honest place for me, but it was also a darker place. So I feel really lifted. Things are lighter for me. I'm happier now than I have ever been."