Blouse, Skirt, And Vest Ensemble

a closeup of Shelley

from the package cover

of Simplicity Pattern 5297, 1972

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. In 1972, Shelley appeared on the package cover for Simplicity Pattern 5297. It was a pattern for a misses' skirt in two lengths, a blouse, and a vest. The blouse had a high round neckline, a collar, a back zipper, and long set-in sleeves that gathered to snap-fastened cuffs (lace edging details and ribbon bows were optional). The skirt could be made in either ankle-length or mini-length. The lined vest was top-stitched, had a low-round neckline, and fastened with either loops and buttons or chain and button closings... as preferred. Shelley wore the blouse in white and with lace edging details, the ankle-length skirt in black, and the vest in a predominantly-red check pattern. Matching black hose and black pumps finished her look. A black ribbon bow tie for women and a fancy ring accessorized her look. And Shelley looked chic, fab, elegant and pretty.

Shelley on the package cover

of Simplicity Pattern 5297, 1972

Dinosaurs, Diamonds, and Angels 3

a closeup of Shelley from a promo pic

for Charlie's Angels, 1979

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.

Shelley as Tiffany Welles in Look-In mag's

Charlie's Angels comic/picture strip, 1980

From 1979 to 1980, during the airing of the 4th season of Charlie's Angels, Shelley's Tiffany Welles character was featured in the mag's Charlie's Angels comic/picture strip. Along with her co-Angels Kelly Garrett (Jaclyn Smith) and Kris Munroe (Cheryl Ladd), Tiffany solved cases for Charlie for several issues, two pages a week. Her first case debuted on November of 1979 and her final case ended on October of 1980. The mag also featured occasional writeups about Shelley as well as posters of her and the Angel team of that season.

Shelley Hack with Jaclyn Smith,

David Doyle and Cheryl Ladd

in a promo pic for Charlie's Angels, 1979

Charlie in Mexico

Shelley in a promo pics

for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1976

Shelley was THE quintessential Charlie Girl. She catapulted herself as well as the brand to worldwide recognition and success. There were others before her, but it was Shelley that captured the imagination of many worldwide. A few months after she began endorsing the brand, it became the no. 1 scent in the entire world. Charlie Girl Shelley was gorgeous, sexy, young as well as vibrant and confident. She was an inspiration to many worldwide and appeared in numerous Charlie ads in different languages.

Shelley in a 1978 Spanish-language

Mexican Charlie perfume ad promoting

a contest sponsored by Revlon Charlie

In 1978, Shelley appeared in a Spanish-language Mexican Charlie perfume ad promoting the "The World Belongs To Charlie" contest. The text on the ad translates as follows:

PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITION

The World Belongs To Charlie

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Revlon Charlie has organized "The World Belongs To Charlie" contest, where you can be the Charlie Girl of 1978. This contest will run from June 15th to July 31st.

"The World Belongs To Charlie" and it's a dynamic, fresh, and youthful world full of surprises, with the activity and lifestyle that characterize the Revlon Charlie fragrance.

This world can be yours, and you can be the Charlie Girl. If you're young, cheerful, adventurous, stylish, open-minded, sporty or all of the above, you can participate in the exciting "The World Belongs To Charlie" contest organized by Revlon has for you.

Just go to the Perfume Department of any major department store or self-service store and fill out a "The World Belongs To Charlie" entry form.

RULES

Female Mexican nationals, legal residents between the ages of 18 and 32 are eligible to participate in this contest.

Employees of Revlon, S.A., its affiliated companies, its suppliers, its advertising agency, employees of various advertising media, and their families are not eligible to participate. Neither are individuals who have professionally pursued artistic or modeling activities.

The winner of this contest will be selected from among the 10 finalists, based on their personality and cultural background, by a jury.

The finals of the contest will be held at Revlon, S.A., on August 31, 1978.

PRIZES

The first place winner will be selected 

from among the 10 finalists. 

The first place winner will receive:

National Savings Bonds valued at $50,000.00

A wardrobe valued at $40,000.00

A supply of Revlon products worth $10,000.00

Total Prizes: $100,000.00

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill out an entry form and submit it before July 31, 1878, to the Charlie counter of your favorite department store (the Perfume Department) or directly to Ms. Ema Torres Sarabia, Revlon Promotions Department, Av. Vision del Norte No. 3395, Mexico City 22, D.F.

The Model-Turned-Actress Stigma

Shelley in promo pics

from the 1980s

Shelley began a career in modeling during her teens in the 1960s and eventually reached the pinnacle of her profession in the 1970s, as she became one of the highest-paid Supermodels of the era. Like  many a Supermodel, Hollywood came knocking on her door. But it seems that her success in modeling had become both an asset and a hindrance to her acting career. Modeling may have opened Hollywood doors for her, but "There's a funny prejudice in general against models who act," Shelley stated. "I guess it's because they look for pretty girls who haven't necessarily studied acting," she added. But whether modeling or acting, for Shelley (who studied acting at Herbert Berghof Studios under Jack Wolzer in New York in the 1970s), it's a business where one is self-employed. In order to succeed, Shelley said, "You do that by studying, being prepared, by being responsible when you are working. The same as any other career." It was a way to beat the stigma that came with being a model-turned-actress.

a writeup about Shelley from 1990

Sweater Set, 1975

a closeup of Shelley

from an ad for Jacobson's, 1975

Shelley appeared in many ads during her Supermodel days. She appeared in several ads for Jacobson's which was a regional department store chain that focused on high-end apparel, fine jewelry and home furnishings. It was known for personalized fashion shows as well as its posh atmosphere. In 1975, Shelley appeared in an ad for Jacobson's wearing an outfit by Tiktiner. Tiktiner was a family-owned and run fashion business based in the French Riviera, founded by Dina Tiktiner Viterbo. By 1975, the brand was known for high-quality two- and three-piece coordinated ensembles at couture-level prices. In the 1975 ad, Shelley wore a Tiktiner navy and white companion pointelle sweater set over a Tiktiner below-the-knee gabardine skirt. A casual belt, skin-colored hose and cross-strap high-heeled sandals finished her look. A complementing scarf and chunky earrings accessorized her look. And Shelley was high-end chic and breathtakingly beautiful in the ad.

Shelley in an ad for Jacobson's, 1975

The Beatle and THE Charlie Girl

an imagined pic of Shelley with John Lennon

(would be great if a real one would surface)

In the past months, some netizens have been sharing a story about Shelley meeting music legend John Lennon in the late 1970s. The story recounts how the two had met at an art gallery in Manhattan through mutual acquaintances in the art community. The post-Beatles Lennon had become philosophical in his later years and had developed a passionate interest in global issues as well as in the influence of pop culture in generation-shaping. Well-read Charlie Girl Shelley, who has a degree in history, has an interest in variety of intellectual subjects and concepts as well as in various women's issues. The two formed a bond that would result in a genuine and lasting friendship. They exchanged letters; and Lennon even gave Shelley a hand-drawn sketch he called "For the Other Charlie" which Shelley framed and kept in her home. Lennon's passing in 1980 devastated the Charlie Girl turned Angel and she mourned in private. Is the story true? Well, taking into consideration that both are intellectually curious individuals and are both very private, maybe it is. It would be wonderful if there were pics taken of them together though. Thank you so much to Vikings Old History, THE REO BROTHERS NATION WORLDWIDE (REOmania), and Grandmas Just Wanna Have Sarcasm at FB as well as boobie1shoe and bud_larosa at IG for sharing the story. Thank you too to my friend Andy for sharing this info.

an AI overview about Shelley and John Lennon's

friendship in the late 1970s

Cutter Doctor

Shelley in a promo pic

for the TV series Cutter to Houston, 1983

Shelley's second foray into series TV was Cutter to Houston. It was about three young doctors recruited to run a small hospital in the fictional rural town of Cutter, Texas. Shelley played Dr. Beth Gilbert, an ambitious surgeon on temporary assignment in Cutter. Beth aspired to become a heart surgeon in Houston. Jim Metzler played idealistic GP Dr. Andy Fenton, who grew up in Cutter and was glad to be back in the town that financed his medical education. Alec Baldwin played internist/ladies man Dr. Hal Wexler, who was getting through his probation, having been relegated to Cutter for being a little too fast and free with his prescriptions. Other regular cast members included K Callan as Nurse Connie Buford, Susan Styles as Nurse Patty Alvarez and Noble Willingham as Mayor Warren Jarvis. It was first aired on October 1, 1983; and after 4 original episodes, it was announced cancelled by October 29, 1983. Replays and three more original episodes were aired until December 31, 1983. There were two more completed episodes; but they weren't aired during the show's initial 1983 run. Let's hope the entire series is finally streamed somewhere.

Shelley in a promo pic

for the TV series Cutter to Houston, 1983