Borrowed Poncho

a closeup of Shelley from a spread for Modern Needle/Craft, 1971

Shelley appeared on several spreads in Modern Needle/Craft magazine back in 1971. In one spread, she modeled "A Poncho Big Sister Can Borrow". It was a smart poncho with a lively stripe detail and generous fringes that anyone could crochet. It could be made in two sizes; the "double" sized version could be worn as a skirt. Shelley showed how each piece could be worn.

Shelley in a spread for Modern Needle/Craft, 1971

Guide to Wine

screen captures of Shelley from Celebrity Guide To Wine, 1990

Shelley took part in the 1990 educational video Celebrity Guide To Wine, a fun and practical guide to everything about wines. It was hosted by international wine expert and Spago reastaurant maitre d' Bernard Erpicum. Aside form Shelley, Dudley Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Herbie Hancock, Kelly Le Brock, Robert Loggia and Steven Seagal joined in the fun. It was released in VHS and LaserDisc format.

Supermodel Spread 3

Shelley, from a 15-page ad/spread for Krizia, 1976

Shelley was one of the highest paid Supermodels by the mid 1970s; and in 1976, she landed a 15-page ad/spread for the Italian designer label, Krizia, which appeared on the pages Italian Vogue. The spread featured fabrics and yarns by Bini, Cantons, Grawitz, Overdrive, Quatrefoil, Rainbowand Solbiati. Makeup was by Deborah, handbags by Bottega Veneta, footwear by Andrea Pfister and Mario Valentino, and accessories by Krizia. It was photographed by Steen Svensson, Shelley's boyfriend at the time.

a closeup of Shelley from a 15-page ad/spread for Krizia, 1976

With The King

screen capture of Shelley and Robert De Niro in The King Of Comedy, 1983

Shelley appeared in the 1983 Martin Scorsese classic The King of Comedy.  The cast of the film was lead by Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis. It took a peak into celebrity culture; a concept that has become relevant and prevalent nowadays. Although the film wasn't quite a box office draw at the time it was released, it has slowly gained a following and has its share of fans - especially now that (unlike in 1983) people have realized the plot of the film isn't so unbelievable after all. The entire cast (including Shelley) delivered great performances in this one. It is currently available on DVD.

Nightwear Knits

Shelley in a spread for Sears Fall and Winter 1972 catalog

Shelley appeared on many spreads throughout Sears Fall and Winter 1972 catalog. In the spread called "Nightwear Knits", she wore a soft, supple, wrinkle-resistant nightwear that could be worn to sleep. Her easy-to-care-for sleepwear consisted of a T-shirt style top and short pants in a red white and navy blue color palette. The top had embroidered stars in the top chest and the shirts had an elasticized waist. Shelley looked cute and ready for some shut-eye.

a closeup of Shelley from the spread

Moving On

Shelley with Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith in a 1980 French writeup

Shelley was cast as Tiffany Welles in Charlie's Angels in 1979; and everyone was so excited to see THE Charlie Girl become a Charlie's Angel. But by 1980, she moved on. She signed a one-year contract with the show which had a three-year option; and she (as well as the producers) opted to leave the show and move on to other things. Shelley told E! in 2002 that she never expected to be in the show for more than a year - which was already plenty for her. But her leaving the show generated so much more publicity. The show had already significantly slipped in the ratings during the 3rd season (from 5th to 12 over-all) and it slipped further in the 4th season (to 18). The slip was unfairly blamed on her. Everything from her looks to her acting to her rapport with Jaclyn and Cheryl were cited as culprits. Her looks? But she was knockout, and a Supermodel to boot. Her acting? But she wasn't given much to say or do until the latter part of the season (and she was great when she was allowed to talk). Her rapport with Jaclyn and Cheryl? But she worked well with them (their best rapport scenes were left on the cutting room floor - see A Fan Defends Shelley at http://shelleyhack.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-fan-defends-shelley.html for more details). So was it really her? Or was she just the scapegoat? 

Great Looks To Button Up

Shelley with Shelley Smith in a spread

for McCall's Needlework & Crafts, 1975

Shelley appeared on the cover as well as the pages of McCall's Needlework & Crafts, spring-summer 1975 issue. In the spread called "Great Looks To Button Up", she modeled three crocheted tops that closed with buttons. The Fluffy Blue, Dainty Flowers and Ribby Lines designs could be made by any reader and were great looks for that summer.

Shelley in the Dainty Flowers

and Fluffy Blue designs

Fluffy Blue was a short-sleeved knitted cardigan with ribbed borders for subtle contrast. Shelley wore them with a scarf by Vera and McCall's pattern 3995 pants. Dainty Flowers was a knitted top with pencil-slim ribbing around the waistline, cuffs and shoulders. It had dainty floral details at selected places. Shelley wore them with a shirt by Right Time and Place Pants.

a closeup of Shelley wearing

the Ribby Lines design

Ribby Lines was a "twinset" made up of a sleeveless U-neck and a V-neck cardigan - both trimmed in a darker color. Shelley wore them with McCall's pattern shirt (3550) and McCall's pattern pants (3996). And in all the tops, Shelley looked sensational.