Presto! A Party Hairdo

Shelley in a pic from a spread

for Seventeen magazine, Nov 1966

Shelley began modeling in late 1964. Shelley was discovered by A&P supermarket heir and publisher Huntington Hartford at a debutante ball when she was just 14 years old. It was her first time to be invited to one and her mother instructed Shelley, "If  any older men bother you, go powder your nose." And she kept powdering her nose all night because "A guy kept bothering me," Shelley said, "He kept coming up to ask, 'Have you ever thought of being a model?' " After careful consideration, and with the help of her mother, a former Conover model, she finally decided it was a better summer job than waitressing. They went to went to New York to see Eileen Ford (a friend of her mother's) for representation. In 1964, Shelley appeared in a spread in Hartford's Show magazine, in the September 1964 issue. In November of that same year, her face was on the covers of both Seventeen and Glamour magazines.

Shelley in a spread

for Seventeen magazine, Nov 1966

In the November 1966 issue of Seventeen, Shelley appeared on a spread called "Presto! A Party Hairdo." It featured hairdos any teen girl could do for themselves - based on the hairdo they would normally sport, but with a special twist for an evening flavor. Shelley modeled a hairdo that could easily be made more special if one usually wore her hair pulled back and tied with a bow. With braiding, looping and pinning, the look could be easily achieved by anyone (instructions on how to achieve it were included). And Shelley looked sensational in both the day and evening hairdos featured on the spread.

Shelley in a pic from a spread

for Seventeen magazine, Nov 1966

Personal Foul 21

screen captures from the Jack and Mike

episode "Personal Foul," 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a married yuppie couple living in Chicago, trying to find time for each other in their busy schedules. Shelley played Jackie Shea, a star columnist at The Mirror, a widely-circulated Chicago paper. Her column was awaited by everyone every week. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur. Other cast members were: Nora Adler (Jacqueline Brookes), Jackie’s editor;  Anthony Kubecek (Kevin Dunn), Jackie's assistant; Carol (Holly Fulger), the head waitress at Mike's restaurant, Brennan's Grill; and Rick Scotti (Vincent Baggetta), an attorney who appears occasionally. In the episode "Personal Foul," a college professor is suspended for trying to flunk the school's star basketball player, and Mike is upset that Jackie's covering the story, since it's his alma mater and he's the team's No. 1 supporter. The episode was originally aired in September 30, 1986.

screen captures from the Jack and Mike

episode "Personal Foul," 1986

To continue, Jackie and Mike are at home, getting ready for bed. Jackie is in her usual pajamas; and Mike is wearing a robe in bed, reading. Mike apologizes for his reaction to Jackie's lingerie reveal a few nights before. Mike says he just wasn't in the right state of mind at the time, but he admits he thought she looked sexy in them. Jackie admits she looked pretty silly in them, but says he forgives him. She joins him in bed and asks him if he's cold - to which he answers he isn't. Jackie "orders" him to take his robe off so she can keep him warm. Mike is amused. He gets off the bed and says he'll put on some music - which Jackie agrees to. Mike plays some rock music, turns around to face Jackie, and, just like she did a few nights ago, jokingly reveals his (definitely unsexy) striped boxers underneath his robe. Jackie is in stitches. Laughing, she stands up and puts her arm around her husband's shoulders. They both go to bed.

screen captures from the Jack and Mike

episode "Personal Foul," 1986

All Aboard The Charlie Express

pics of Shelley for Charlie perfume, 1982

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl and appeared in many, many ads for the brand. In 1982, she appeared in a newspaper ad for Charlie called the "All Aboard The Charlie Express" which was a promo tie-up with American Express for Mother's Day that year. To join, all anyone had to do was register at any Macy's Cosmetic Department counter (no purchase necessary) to get a chance to win a fabulous 15-day trip for two (for their mom or for themselves) to a faraway place of their choice along with pocket money. The promo also offered customers a chance to purchase the "Charlie Steamer Trunk," which contained six eye shadows, two blushers, two lipsticks, two lip-glosses, one double-tip eye-shadow applicator and a 6 oz. champagne bottle filled Charlie cologne... for only $10.00 with any $5.00 purchase from the Charlie collection. And Shelley was gorgeous in the fabulous ad.

Shelley in a newspaper ad

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1982

Oscars '80

Shelley at the 52nd Academy Awards, 1980

On March 10, 2024, the 96th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, and will be attended by Hollywood's brightest and most talented stars. In 1929, the first Academy Awards ceremony was held, and it was an intimate 15-minute affair. Dressing up wasn't really a must and there was no press coverage whatsoever. But by the 1950s, the ceremony had become a glitzy affair with the stars turning up in fabulous designer gowns. And the studio system made sure the stars were glamorous and ready to be photographed. In the 1960s, as the studio system came to an end, the stars began dressing themselves up for the affair. In the early 1970s, the natural look was in and glamour was out - which was just as well, because few stars could afford to dress up for the ceremonies. But by the late 1970s, glamour came back in vogue again.

pics of Shelley at the 52nd Academy Awards, 1980

In April 14, 1980, Shelley attended the 52nd Academy Awards. It was held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles and was hosted by Johnny Carson. And after nearly a decade of anti-fashion, Hollywood was returning back to glamour, and the newest stars were showing everyone how it was done. New York clotheshorse and Supermodel Shelley Hack was one of the Hollywood's newly-minted superstars; and she was all about glamour that evening. In her black cross-strapped evening ensemble, matching gold accessories and with her nearly-platinum blonde mane blown straight, Shelley was drop-dead gorgeous and utterly glamorous at the event. For more on the best dressed at the 1980 Oscars check out: The Best Dressed at the Academy Awards

pics of Shelley at the 52nd Academy Awards, 1980

Dress For The Time Being 1

a closeup of Shelley

wearing Simplicity Pattern 9879 

from Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

Shelley appeared on many Simplicity pattern catalogs, brochures and packaging during the 1960s and 1970s. The Simplicity Pattern Company is the leading manufacturer of sewing patterns and sewing pattern guides which are distributed throughout the world. They have been manufacturing sewing patterns since 1927 and have allowed fashionistas on a budget and sewing aficionados to create clothes in a reliable manner. Shelley appeared in Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's Spring-Summer 1973 issue. In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread called "Dress For The Time Being." It featured patterns for dresses that could be worn during any time of the day. Shelley wore Simplicity Pattern 9879 - a mini-dress and bag combo. The simple-to-sew dress had a Mandarin collar and patch pockets. A pattern for a simple round snap-fastened shoulder bag was also included. A cute headscarf and open-toed footwear finished her look. And Shelley looked fabulous and ready for any activity during any time of the day.

Shelley was featured on a spread

on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's

Spring-Summer 1973 issue

Dress Smartly At Any Age

Shelley in a fashion pics

from a spread on the German mag

Brigitte Mit Constanze, 1971

Shelley was one of the most visible Supermodels in the 1970s. She appeared on the covers and pages of many major magazines around the world. In 1971, Shelley appeared on the pages of the November 12 issue of Brigitte Mit Constanze, a German women's magazine which featured fashions, home styles and health. In the issue, she appeared on the spread called "In jedem Alter schick angezogen" (Dress Smartly At Any Age). It featured wardrobe pieces that would best suit the magazine's readers - no matter how young or old they were. Shelley wore various shirts, sweaters, skirts, trousers, coats and boots; and finished her outfits with various kinds of footwear. She accessorized her outfits with various headgear, necklaces, bags and sunglasses. And, of course, Shelley looked smartly dressed, up-to-date and fabulous in the various stylings.

Shelley in a fashion pics

from a spread on the German mag

Brigitte Mit Constanze, 1971

Japanese Souvenir Program 2

If Ever I See You Again

souvenir program, Japan 1978

In 1978, Shelley got her first leading lady role in the film If Ever I See You Again. Shelley was cast in the role of Jennifer Corly, the main protagonist's love interest. The producer and leading man of the film, Joseph Brooks, told one reporter, during the audition process, "I saw scores of girls on the East Coast, the West Coast and points in between - and SHE walked in. I know that sounds overly dramatic. But when (Shelley) walked into the room, I turned to my assistant and said, 'She's got it! She's got the part.'" Shelley's side of the story, "I was amazed at how quickly Joe made up his mind. I didn't read for the part or take a screen test. I walked in and he told the other people in the room that I was the girl he was looking for." The film didn't do so well at the box office; but the title song "If Ever I See You Again" as interpreted by Roberta Flack reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The film was released worldwide including in Japan, where the film's original soundtrack and a souvenir program were produced.

If Ever I See You Again

souvenir program, Japan 1978