Shelley appeared in many sewing catalogs when she was a model. In 1971, she appeared on the cover and pages of the Simplicity School Catalog Spring/Summer catalog. In one spread, she wore pattern no. 9277, a tunic, maxi-skirt and bell-bottom pants set. The top-stitched sleeveless tunic had a low "U" neckline. The maxi-skirt had no waistband, had a front button closing, and had a self fabric ruffle at the lower edge. The pants had an elastic waistline casing. Shelley wore a plain version of the tunic over a printed version of the maxi-skirt. She finished her look with a pair of sling-back sandals. She accessorized her look with a matching belt, a fun bracelet, and a clip on her hair. And Shelley looked so adorable and ready to go off to school. And Shelley looked young, fresh and up-to-the-minute. (For more, check out: Simplicity Catalog 1971 A and Simplicity Catalog 1971 B)
Sunday, February 9, 2025
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1986 Event
In the mid 1980s, Shelley was often seen and captured by the paparazzi in numerous events around Hollywood. In March of 1986, she was spotted in a couple of events. In March 19, she was spotted in West Hollywood at the premiere party of The Temptations' music video "A Fine Mess." In March 21, she was again spotted in West Hollywood (on Sunset and Queens) giving a talk under the "Shoot Los Angeles: World's Film and TV Capital" billboard. The billboard was meant to encourage filmmakers to stay home, to film their work in Los Angeles.
Fabulous Coats
Shelley appeared on numerous catalogs during her Supermodel days. One of them was the Simpsons-Sears catalogs. Simpsons-Sears was a joint venture between the Canadian retailer Simpsons and the American retailer Sears. Simpsons-Sears was Canadian catalog and department store chain that sold various goods. Shelley appeared in the Simpsons-Sears Fall and Winter 1975 catalog. In the spread that featured fabulous coats for the cold season, Shelley wore the extra-special coat that was so simple yet so sophisticated. It came in both tweed-patterned and solid color wool-nylon fabrics. The top of the sleeves as well as the collar were overlaid with genuine natural rabbit fur. It had two slash pockets, two breast pockets, and a belt. Shelley wore both versions and accessorized them with a matching scarf tied around her neck. And Shelley looked simple yet fabulous and sophisticated.
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Look-In magazine was a kiddie/teen UK magazine that featured two-page comic/picture strips of the most popular television shows of the era. Subtitled as "The Junior TV Times," its first issue came out in 1971 and its final issue came out in 1994. Many popular American TV series were featured in the mag including Kung Fu, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, CHiPs, Battlestar Galactica, Mork and Mindy... and, of course Charlie's Angels.
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A Forstyth Thriller
Shelley appeared in the first installment of the telefilm series Frederick Forsyth Presents. It was a set of six telefilms by internationally acclaimed author Frederick Forsyth; and they were all original spy thrillers. The first of them, A Casualty of War, was aired in December of 1989. The film was about the efforts of the British Intelligence to uncover an arms smuggling operation in Europe. In the film, Shelley played Monica Browne, the love interest of retired British secret service agent Tom Rowse (played by English actor David Threlfall) who was recruited to intercept an arms shipment from Libya to the IRA. But Monica had her secrets.
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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. Aside from the pamphlets, they came out with books, magazines and pattern packages. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News, on their November 1975 issue. In the spread called "A Wrap, A Zip, A Tie - For Jiffy Dresses", she modeled the Jiffy reversible skirt, pattern number 7699. It had no zippers and was simply wrapped and tied around the waist - perfect for women on the go. With it she wore a stretch knit sweater, pattern number 6624. A pair of matching boots and a pair of matching opera-length necklaces finished her outfit. And Shelley looked chic-sational in it. (For more, check out: Chic-Sational 1975 C and Jiffy Fashions)
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Headliner Shelley
Shelley once sat down for a talk with David Frost, the renowned English journalist who became famous for interviewing political figures, among them Richard Nixon whom he interviewed in 1977 - post his presidential resignation (which was the basis of the 2006 play Frost/Nixon and became a feature film in 2008). It was probably aired as part of Headliners with David Frost, a six-week miniseries which was aired in 1978. Other guests, it seems, included Truman Capote, John Travolta and ex-CIA director Richard Helms.
The Only American
Jumpers 1970
Shelley appeared on many magazines and catalogs during her tenure as Supermodel in the 1970s. She appeared on many covers, fashion spreads, and sewing patterns for McCall's... for their magazines, catalogs, and pattern covers. In October of 1970, she appeared on the McCall's pattern catalog. In the spread called "Jumpers Go to All Lengths," she modeled McCall's pattern number 2479... a misses' jumper that could be made in three lengths. It had a center back zipper and buttoned side openings below the high-cut armholes. It also had a buttoned back belt and lined pockets. Shelley wore the mini-skirt version over a short-sleeved sweater with a high neck and finished it with a pair of low-heeled Derby footwear for women. And Shelley looked fabulous.
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Look-In magazine was a kiddie/teen UK magazine that featured two-page comic/picture strips of the most popular television shows of the era. Subtitled as "The Junior TV Times," its first issue came out in 1971 and its final issue came out in 1994. Many popular American TV series were featured in the mag including Kung Fu, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, CHiPs, Battlestar Galactica, Mork and Mindy... and, of course Charlie's Angels.
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Shelley was The Charlie Girl from 1976 to 1982; and she appeared on many promotional pics for the Revlon brand. In February of 1980, Charlie and it's male perfume counterpart Chaz (also by Revlon) teamed up to promote the 1980 Winter Olympics... which was held in Lake Placid, New York from Feb 13 to 24 of that year. Pics of Shelley together with the then current Chaz Man Tom Selleck were taken and used to promote The Sporting Life Kit, a promotional gift set containing both Revlon Charlie and Chaz products (Charlie perfume, Charlie Body Silk, Charlie After Bath Tonic, Chaz perfume and Chaz Moisturizing After Shave Balm). It was available to all Charlie and Chaz fans for just $10.00. By 1980, Shelley wasn't just a Supermodel; she was already a big TV star due to Charlie's Angels. Tom Selleck, on the other hand, would become famous later that very year when his own TV series Magnum, P.I. premiered.
In the East Coast
In 1980, after a year in the hit TV series Charlie's Angels, Shelley was ready to move on and was determined to make the most of the opportunities that fell on her lap as a result of her instant Angels superstardom. She first tackled stage (via the plays Vanities and Close Ties) and won critical praise for her efforts. Then she got the part of a lifetime... a supporting role in a Martin Scorsese film (The King of Comedy) opposite Robert De Niro. Four months after auditioning for the part, her agent called and told her she got the part. The movie was going to be shot on location in New York and New Jersey; but then production was delayed. Shelley said, "I couldn't work because I read for The King of Comedy, and got the part. The picture was delayed and I couldn't take a chance on doing anything else." So in 1981, Shelley was frequently spotted by the paparazzi in the East Coast, in New York City. In October of 1981, Shelley was spotted with constant companion, Bruce Nivens, at Jack Martin's Restaurant at the private party for the Yankees. In December of the same year, She was again spotted with Bruce Nivens attending a Broadway show in NYC.
Chic-Sational 1975 C
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. Aside from the pamphlets, they came out with books, magazines and pattern packages. Shelley appeared on the pages of Simplicity Fashion News, on their November 1975 issue. In the spread called "A Wrap, A Zip, A Tie - For Jiffy Dresses", she modeled the Jiffy tucked-bodice dress with obi tie... Simplicity pattern number 7617. The bright scarlet red dress was a standout and could be worn from day to night. A fabulous scarf, an envelope clutch and a pair of ankle strap pumps - all in varying shades of tan - finished her outfit. And Shelley looked chic-sational in it.