Newest Angel

a writeup about Shelley from Co-ed magazine 1980

Shelley became one of Charlie's Angels in 1979; and was immediately hounded by the paparazzi. Magazines put her on their cover, and writeups about her were everywhere. In March 1980, Co-ed magazine said Shelley made "glamour and self-confidence look easy"; and, of course, they were pertaining to her Charlie perfume commercials and print ads. They also said she made "crime-solving detective work seem just as simple."

a writeup about Shelley from Co-ed magazine 1980

Creating a Revolution

Shelley THE Charlie Girl was in the spotlight once again in:
Classic Ad Review: How Charlie Created a Revolution in a Jumpsuit
http://adage.com/article/classic-ad-review/classic-ad-review-charlie-created-a-revolution/311479/

Shelley first came to the attention of the world as THE Charlie Girl. She appeared in a commercial for Charlie by Revlon and shot to fame. The message of the commercial she made was so groundbreaking for women that it became an icon of the era. For more info on that go to:

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHARLIE

Shelley did many commercials for Charlie by Revlon

Shelley was and is THE quintessential Charlie Girl. It was her image that sparked the imagination and inspired women (and men as well) all around the world. Her glamour, self-confidence and fabulousness just leapt out of television and print ads. After the initial commercial she did with Bobby Short, she appeared in a slew of other commercials for the brand. So far, seven of them can be viewed on YouTube.

1970s Beauty

Shelley in a beauty pic from the late 1970s

Shelley was one of the unforgettable beauty icons of the 1970s. In 1978, Mademoiselle magazine said, 'Shelley's brand of beauty is all-American and wholesome; you just like her." The mag added "Shelley projects in photographs: like a '60s cheerleader all grown up." She had a smile that could light up a room and a presence that grabbed people's attention. But, to add to Mademoiselle's assessment, Shelley also had an unselfconscious sexiness to her, as seen in those Charlie perfume she made.

Folio 1973 D

Shelley in a spread for Folio Collections: 

Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was the Saks Fifth Avenue catalog Folio Collections. Saks Fifth Avenue is a high-end department store located in Manhattan, New York City, that sells luxury goods. In the Folio Collections: Saks Fifth Avenue Signs of Spring and Summer 1973 catalog, she appeared in the spread called "Win, Place or Show". She modeled a shirtdress that spoke softly but carried a big impact. It was a multi-print knee-length shirtdress with a sash around the waist by Oscar de la Renta. Shelley looked fab and ready for any day-to-evening affair.

closeups of Shelley in Oscar de la Renta from the spread

Bright Touches

a closeup of Shelley from a 1971 Columbia-Minerva leaflet

Shelley appeared in many brochures and leaflets during her tenure a Supermodel in the 1970s. In 1971, she appeared on the cover of the Columbia-Minerva leaflet called Chill Chasers. It contained "bright touches to warm gay spirits fom top to toe". Shelley modeled design number CC-1, a head scarf, which was perfect for the coming cold weather. Shelley, of course, looked sensational.

Shelley in the cover of the 1971 Columbia-Minerva leaflet Chill Chasers

At A Play

Shelley at the St. James Theater, NY, in 1981

Shelley watched the October 1981 performance of Mike Burstyn in the play Barnum at the St. James Theater in New York. Mike Burstyn succeeded Jim Dale in the title role that very night. Barnum is a musical based on the life of showman P. T. Barnum. Other attendees were Tony Bennett and Theodore Bickle (who played Peter Wycnski in the 1st season Charlie's Angels episode "Angels on a String").

Chenille and Fur

Shelley in a spread for Seventeen mag, 1965

Shelley appeared in many spreads throughout Seventeen magazine's November 1965 issue. In the spread called "Chenille is the Password", she modeled fashions that were perfect for winter that year. From helmets to sweaters, as long as they had "pussycat textures", they were in.

a closeup of Shelley from a Seventeen mag spread 1965

Shelley modeled a practical but fashionable option to wear in the slopes, a furry helmet. Her checkerboard print fur helmet was a perfect compliment to her black turtleneck and crisp white coat ensemble. Shelley looked stunning.

another closeup of Shelley from a Seventeen mag spread 1965

Shelley also modeled a V-neck chenille sweater in blues and greens which was paired with stretchy twill pants, both by Pantree. A white turtleneck top under her sweater finished her look. Shelley looked fresh and ready for those cold winters.