Shelley appeared on many magazine covers throughout her modeling career. One of them was the cover of Mademoiselle magazine in June of 1973. The cover photo was taken by her then boyfriend, photographer Steen Svensson. Dubbed A Look For All Outdoors, her cover look was appropriate for the tennis court, the beach, the hiking trail or any place the sun shine - it made you notice a woman's glow, not her makeup. She wore makeup by Almay, and her hair was done by Christiaan. With a white-collared pink-striped knitted top, Shelley looked summer sensational.
Sunday, July 25, 2021
A Look For All Outdoors 2
Great Investment
Shelley and her husband Harry Winer recently sold their Santa Monica Craftsman-style home. It was built on a secluded half-acre compound and is located a mile from the ocean in Santa Monica’s North of Montana neighborhood. It consists of a 99-year-old main house, a one-bedroom guesthouse, a barn and well-kept backyard with a deck and a pool. It is surrounded by gardens and fruit trees. It has five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a spacious front front porch, hardwood floors and a beautiful sunroom, where Shelley was interviewed in 2002 for E!'s TV Tales: Charlie's Angels.
That Natural Feeling
Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News May 1976 issue. She appeared in the spread called "That Natural Feeling", which showcased designs that were fresh, free and breezy. They were made from soft-touch fabrics - all natural, all soft. She wore pattern number 7351, a wrap top in Ombred strips with long bell sleeves and a self-tie belt. Matching white pants and a shell choker finished her look. And Shelley looked chic and fabulous.
LA Law Guesting 4
Shelley guest-starred in the TV series LA Law during its 8th and final season in 1994. It was an American legal drama series that was set in and around a fictional Los Angeles-based law firm. It had an ensemble cast and featured parallel storylines, social drama - and had a touch humor as well. It was a reflection of the ideologies of the era and tackled both the controversial as well as the sensitive issues of the time. Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jimmy Smits and Blair Underwood were the breakout stars from the cast. The series has been released on DVD since.
Any Day Can Be A Fun Day
Shelley appeared in an ad for Tampax tampons in the early 1970s. The ad showed Shelley in various sporting activities (surfing, camping, horseback riding) and in a very girly activity (putting on makeup). It showed consumers that with Tampax, girls could still lead an active lifestyle. Shelley appeared in sidebar ads for Tampax in 1970 as well. One of them had the tag line "Any Day Can Be A Fun Day" and featured Shelley horseback-riding along the beach. It showed that Tampax could be worn anywhere, doing any activity - like horseback-riding or even swimming. Tampax was for freedom and comfort on the beach, over the waves and under the sun. Shelley was sporty and adorable in the ad.
White House Dinner
Shelley attended a White House dinner in honor of the soon-to-be-married Prince of Wales, Prince Charles of Great Britain, in May of 1981. With a guest list of only 30, the dinner did away with strict protocol and had the prince arrive before the guests - which included Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Alfred and Betsy Bloomingdale, Diana Vreeland and William F. Buckley among others. Shelley was escorted by her Charlie perfume commercial co-star Bobby Short, who also provided the entertainment for the evening in the yellow Oval Room. As the prince was soon to marry Lady Diana Spencer, there were no young women among the guests except for Shelley.
Sewing & Fashion 1973 A
Shelley appeared on the cover of Woman's Day Sewing & Fashion magazine in 1973, as well on its pages. On the cover, she wore coordinated separates which were also featured inside in a spread called "Travel-Happy Coordi-Knits." Inside, she also modeled knitwear (Knit Know-How), rainwear (Weather It Fashionably Come Rain...) and skiwear (Or Come Snow ...Skiwear You Can Sew.) And in all those looks, Shelley looked sensational.
Sunday, July 18, 2021
A Look For All Outdoors 1
Shelley appeared on many magazine covers throughout her modeling career. One of them was the cover of Mademoiselle magazine in June of 1973. The cover photo was taken by her then boyfriend, photographer Steen Svenssen. Dubbed A Look For All Outdoors, her cover look was appropriate for the tennis court, the beach, the hiking trail or any place the sun shine - it made you notice a woman's glow, not her makeup. She wore makeup by Almay, and her hair was done by Christiaan. With a white-collared pink-striped knitted top, Shelley looked sensational.
Action-Packed Smashes
In 2010, Shelley and her husband, Harry Winer, formed Smash Media Productions. Harry is president of the production company and Shelley acts as co-president. Through Smash Media, the couple has produced some documentaries and several movies for the Hallmark Channel. They have also produced a couple of action movies that have been released internationally.
Past, Peasant, Future
Simplicity Fashion News was a monthly pamphlet Simplicity came out with to showcase their latest patterns. The Simplicity Pattern Company had been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and had allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News December 1975 issue. She appeared in the spread called "Past, Peasant, Future", which showcased the peasant look popularized by Yves Saint Laurent in the 1970s. Shelley wore pattern number 7213, a V-neck dress with peasant shawl as collar. It was more higher-waisted than usual and had a very European-style-printed challis fabric for the shawl collar and cuffs. A matching beret and boots finished her look. And Shelley looked chic and fabulous.
LA Law Guesting 3
Shelley guest-starred in the TV series LA Law during its 8th and final season in 1994. It was an American legal drama series that was set in and around a fictional Los Angeles-based law firm. It had an ensemble cast and featured parallel storylines, social drama - and had a touch humor as well. It was a reflection of the ideologies of the era and tackled both the controversial as well as the sensitive issues of the time. Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jimmy Smits and Blair Underwood were the breakout stars from the cast. The series has been released on DVD since.
Surf's Up
Shelley appeared in an ad for Tampax tampons in the early 1970s. The ad showed Shelley in various sporting activities (surfing, camping, horseback riding) and in a very girly activity (putting on makeup). It showed consumers that with Tampax, girls could still lead an active lifestyle.
The Prince and the Angel
Shelley attended a White House dinner in honor of the soon-to-be-married Prince of Wales, Prince Charles of Great Britain, in May of 1981. With a guest list of only 30, the dinner did away with strict protocol and had the prince arrive before the guests - which also included Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Alfred and Betsy Bloomingdale, Diana Vreeland and William F. Buckley among others. Shelley was escorted by her Charlie perfume commercial co-star Bobby Short, who also provided the entertainment for the evening in the yellow Oval Room. As the prince was soon to marry Lady Diana Spencer, there were no young women among the guests except for Shelley. "Very cozy evening," Bobby Short said afterwards, "It was choreographed brilliantly."
Polyester Jeans
Shelley appeared in many spreads throughout Sears Spring Trough Summer 1972 catalog. In the spread called "Double-Knit Polyester Jeans... with their top partners", she modeled the jeans look that was popular during the era. The spread featured a big selection of jeans in different fabrics, waist styles and proportions. Shelley wore the Modified Boy-Cut Jeans which was two-toned and smartly styled with contrast-color at the waistband, front pockets and buttons at the front closing. The legs had an easy flare. She wore the jeans with a Shirt-Style top that had white cuffs, collar and placket. Matching flat footwear finished her look. And Shelley looked terrific and classic.
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Crochet Fashions
Shelley appeared on many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging covers during the 1960s and 1970s. In 1973, she appeared in pattern packaging 5885 which contained crochet instructions for misses' hat, mittens and scarf. Shelley wore the hat and the scarf both made from multicolored yarn. The hat has a rolled ribbed brim. The mittens have ribbed cuffs. And, of course, Shelley looked fab in both of them.
Jack and Mike Series
In a sense, Shelley has been lucky when it came to series TV. Most pilots are never picked up by the network and many actors have appeared in more than a bunch of them. Cutter to Houston, the 1983 TV series she starred in was picked up be the network - although it had a short run. Jack and Mike, another series she headlined, was picked up in 1986 and lasted longer. She played Jackie Shea, a respected journalist for the big-city daily, the Chicago Mirror. Tom Mason played her husband Mike Brennan, owner of three trendy restaurants in the city. They lived fast-paced lives and their careers often interfered with their plans to find time together... for romance. The other cast members were Nora, Jackie’s editor at the Chicago Mirror; Anthony, Jackie's assistant; Carol, the head waitress at one of Mike's restaurants; and Rick, an attorney who appeared occasionally. The series, created by Sara Davidson, was filmed on location in Chicago, Illinois.
Here's Looking at You, Kid!
LA Law Guesting 2
Shelley guest-starred in the TV series LA Law during its 8th and final season in 1994. It was an American legal drama series that was set in and around a fictional Los Angeles-based law firm. It had an ensemble cast and featured parallel storylines, social drama - and had a touch humor as well. It was a reflection of the ideologies of the era and tackled both the controversial as well as the sensitive issues of the time. Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jimmy Smits and Blair Underwood were the breakout stars from the cast. The series has been released on DVD since.
Camping Trip
Shelley appeared in an ad for Tampax tampons in the early 1970s. The ad showed Shelley in various sporting activities (surfing, camping, horseback riding) and in a very girly activity (putting on makeup). It showed consumers that with Tampax, girls could still lead an active lifestyle. Shelley appeared in sidebar ads for Tampax in 1970 as well. One of them had the tag line "A Tip for the Camping Trip" and featured Shelley putting up a tent, setting up camp and enjoying nature. She was the embodiment of the modern girl - self-confident, a good conversationalist, and she knows what's right for her. And of course, she used Tampax. And Shelley was adorable in the ad.
Busy '80s Actress
Shelley was a busy working actress in the 1980s. After her career-boosting appearance in Charlie's Angels, she was determined to prove that she was more than just a pretty face. She tackled stage a via the Jack Heifner play Vanities and gained critical praise for her work. Her other stage efforts resulted in the same outcome; she was praised for her work in Elizabeth Diggs's play Close Ties and Garson Kanin’s Born Yesterday. This lead into more serious feature film work such as Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy and Joseph Ruben's The Stepfather. She also got to work on TV movies with seasoned actors such as George Segal, Dick Van Dyke, Sid Caesar and Paul Michael Glaser.
Classic Denim Jeans
Shelley appeared in many spreads throughout Sears Spring Trough Summer 1972 catalog. In the spread called "Classic Denim Jeans", she modeled the jeans look that was popular during the era. The spread featured a big selection of jeans in different fabrics, waist styles and proportions. Shelley wore the Solid-Color Jeans, a boy-cut pair in bright red. Her top was a colorful knit pullover that had short sleeves, a snapped-up placket and a square-cut in-or-out bottom. Matching flat footwear finished her look. And Shelley looked terrific and classic.
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Birthday Greetings 2021!!!
Shelley Breaks into Acting
Shelley became a certified Supermodel in 1976 via her turn as THE Charlie girl, Revlon's "it" girl. She signed one of the most lucrative modeling contracts in the business and never looked back. Her Charlie Girl tenure catapulted her and the brand to worldwide success and popularity. So what was next? Hollywood obviously. In 1977, she had a very memorable bit part in the Academy Award winning Woody Allen film Annie Hall. And by 1978, she was cast in her first leading lady role in the movie If Ever I See You Again. Of course, to promote the movie, she went around doing talk shows and interviews. By then, she had decided to stop modeling (except for Charlie, for which she was under contract) and pursue an acting career full-time. And in 1979, we all know what happened.