Saturday, September 23, 2023

The Million Dollar Face

Shelley on the cover
of Mademoiselle magazine, January 1974

Shelley was a fresh-faced beauty during her Supermodel days. While other models projected unabashed sexiness, Shelley projected a fresh, wholesome, somewhat innocent and androgynous look that was perfectly in sync with the era. It set her apart from the other models of the time. But when she smiled, it was a totally different ballgame. It was downright sexy and could light up an entire room. She had a smile that could disarm and melt hearts.

details about Shelley's cover
for Mademoiselle magazine, January 1974

Shelley appeared on many magazine covers throughout her modeling career. One of them the cover of Mademoiselle magazine in January 1974. It was taken by her then boyfriend, photographer Steen Svensson (credited as Steen Svenssen). Dubbed the "Million Dollar Face," her cover look was described as positively radiant and elegant in an unselfconscious way, like the very rich. She wore makeup by Max Factor, and her hair was done by Malerie of Davian. With her shirt and sweater by Kasper for J.L. Sport, she looked absolutely sensational.

an outtake pic of Shelley's cover
for Mademoiselle magazine, January 1974