Tops That Top Them All

Shelley in a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News, 1972

with Colleen Corby on the far left

and Beshka Sorensen in the red top

Shelley appeared in the July 1972 issue of Simplicity Fashion News which featured summer fashions for young misses. In a spread called "Sew Tops That Top Them All", she modeled pattern number 5078 - a pullover top that was off the shoulders and designed with straps. Shelley looked summer-ready and summer-fresh.

a closeup of Shelley

from the spread

Taking A Break

Shelley and Jim Metzler taking a break from filming

their TV series Cutter to Houston in 1983

Shelley starred with Jim Metzler and Alec Baldwin in the 1983 medical drama Cutter to Houston. The series was about three doctors at a clinic in rural Texas. It had a very short run and was canceled before it could find an audience. Let's hope it's released on DVD soon.

Great American Designer

Shelley with Halston and 10 other models in a spread for Vogue, 1972

Shelley appeared in a spread for Vogue in 1972 which featured the great American designer Halston. Halston's simple, no-nonsense style is so modern, anyone can still wear it today and look chic. Halston was one of the first superstar designers; and was one of the first who wanted so much to bring chic to the masses, he designed a line of clothes for JCPenney.

a closeup of Shelley from the spread

Worldwide Following

a Belgian writeup about the 4th season of Charlie's Angels
from OK! magazine, March 1983

When Shelley became a Charlie's Angel in 1979, she became even more famous throughout the world. She initially became famous worldwide for being THE Charlie Girl; but when she became an Angel, her fame became even more widespread. Writeups about her came out all over the world - from the United States to Latin America to Europe and Asia. She gained many more fans in the entire world.

True Red and White 2

Shelley in a spread

for Sears Spring/Summer 1977

In 1977, Shelley appeared on the pages of Sears catalog for spring and summer. She was featured on various spreads throughout the Sears Spring/Summer '77 catalog. In the one called "True Red and White", she modeled fashions in that color combination. She modeled several ensembles. One of them was a red tunic over a flower-printed shirt and red-and-white striped pants. Another was a cardigan sweater over the same flower-printed shirt and the same pants but in just plain white. Her third look was a blazer and pants set with a T-shirt and scarf. And in all ensembles, Shelley looked chic and fabulous. For more details, check out: True Red And White

a closeup of Shelley from the spread

It's Our Kind of Town

Shelley's third stab into series TV was Jack and Mike in 1986 (Her first was Charlie's Angels in 1979 Then in 1983, she did Cutter to Houston). It was initially called Jackie O'Shea (it was a vehicle for Shelley) but was later changed to Our Kind of Town. By the time it went on the air, it was changed to Jack and Mike - referring to lead characters Jackie Shea, played by Shelley, and Mike Brennan, played by Tom Mason.

"With It" Styles

Shelley in a spread

for Simplicity Fashion News,

April 1971

Shelley appeared in the April 1971 issue of Simplicity Fashion News which featured summer fashions for young misses. In the spread called "Be a nifty dresser: sew new knits in 'with it' styles the fit and flatter", she wore patterns 9333 and 9102, a sweater top and a pantskirt respectively. A matching skull cap, a fancy neck piece and a pair of bangles finished her look. And Shelley looked "with it" indeed.

a closeup of Shelley

from the spread