Sunday, September 6, 2015

Make It Argyle

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen Says Make It, 1971

Shelley appeared on the pages of Seventeen Says Make It, the 1971 issue. She appeared in several spreads including the spread called "Make It Argyle" which featured fashions in argyle print that could be knitted by the mag's readers.

Shelley and a male model in he-she sweaters

Shelley, along with a male model, wore he-she fashions in the "Knit Two... Together" section, which featured fashions for a young couple, in argyle of course. Shelley modeled a sleeveless scoop (in argyle), a cute pair of charcoal colored shorts and a pair of argyle-cuffed sock. With it, she wore a shirt by Inwood and shoes by G.H. Bass. Shelley was very preppy and very lovely.

Shelley modeled a pull-down cap and a knitted scarf

Shelley also modeled fashions that could keep a girl warm during the cooler months of 1971. In the "Double-Take..." section, she wore an argyle pull-down cap and a "seemingly endless scarf" that would be great for those cool days. Charcoal colored shorts, a shirt by Inwood and a bracelet by Monet finished her look. And in her outfit, Shelley was a sight to behold.

More Bridesmaids

screen captures of Shelley from Bridesmaids, 1989

Shelley appeared in the TV movie Bridesmaids back in 1989. It was about four women who rekindle their friendship when they all go back to their home town, after being apart for several years, for the wedding of a fifth friend. The telefilm had been replayed many times since its premiere, because it is truly a delight to watch. Sela Ward, Brooke Adams and Stephanie Faracy co-starred with Shelley. Jack Coleman and Audra Lindley rounded out the cast. If you can find a copy, watch it.

more screen captures of Shelley from Bridesmaids, 1989

Sun-Lightener

Shelley in an ad for Sun-in, 1970

Shelley appeared in many ads throughout her modeling career. In 1970, she appeared in an ad for Sun-in, a sun-lightener - hair coloring that you just spray-on, dry under a dryer and shampoo. Sun-in was for young women who either wanted to lighten their hair color or have streaks in their hair. In the ad, Shelley showed them how to do it and what the result was.

a closeup of Shelley with her hair under a dryer - from the ad

Hand-Picked

Joseph Brooks and Shelley in a pub still
for If Ever See You Again, 1978

Shelley starred in the 1978 feature film If Ever I See You Again. She played leading lady opposite Joseph Brooks, the director and producer of the film. According to Brooks, when Shelley came in to audition for the role of Jennifer Corly, he knew he had found his leading lady. He turned to is assistant and said, "She's got it!" He hand picked her for the role.

Featuring... The Tweed Look

Shelley in a spread for Sears Fall Winter 1974 catalog

Shelley appeared in many spreads for Sears Fall Winter 1974 catalog. In the spread called "Featuring.. The Tweed Look", she modeled the Pointed Collar Dress. The lovely dress had the collar, front yoke, cuffs, all-around inset at midriff and skirt in a tweed-inspired fabric - and was mixed in with a solid-colored fabric at the chest and the sleeves. The dress was perfect a day to evening outfit. And Shelley was just stunning in it.

a closeup of Shelley from the spread

Super Night of Entertainment

Shelley in an ad for "Angels on the Street"
a Charlie's Angels episode aired in 1979

In 1979, Shelley joined the cast of one of the most entertaining shows on the tube, Charlie's Angels, joining incumbent Angels Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd. The show had been around for three seasons and was showing signs of wear and tear. During its 3rd season, Charlie's Angels dropped from #4 to #12 in the ratings. The series needed a big boost - which it got when Kate Jackson was suddenly fired and Supermodel/Charlie Girl Shelley Hack was hired to replace her. The publicity mill was non-stop; and the two women made headlines that year. The TV series got a lot of extra publicity out of it.

With Love From JCP

Shelley in a 4-page ad for JCPenney, 1971
 
Shelley appeared in many ads for JCPenney in the 1970s. One was a 4-page ad about fashions any girl could make, with love and on a budget. In the ad, Shelley modeled the Battle Jacket (McCall's pattern number 2939) and a pair of Fatigue Pants (McCall's pattern number 2938) - both made with fabrics available at JCPenney. She was shown wearing the outfit as well as making it. And Shelley made her outfit look chic for 1971.
 
 closeups of Shelley from the ad