Friday, March 22, 2024

True Classics '74

a closeup of Shelley
from a spread on the JCPenney
Spring and Summer 1974 catalog

Shelley appeared in many catalogs throughout her modeling career. One of them was JCPenney. She appeared in many spreads on the JCPenney Spring and Summer 1974 catalog. In the spread called "True Classic," she wore tailored classics in earthly tones of brown and white in blended double knits and jersey knits. Shelley wore The Classic Shirt-Jacket And Pants ensemble. It was a 2-piece suit in polyester and cotton double knit with the look of flax. The jacket had a front-button closing, pointed shirt collar, a rounded shirt-tail bottom and long sleeves with button cuffs. It also had a breast patch pocket and all-over contrast top-stitching. The pants had cuffed, slightly flared legs, an elasticized waist and matching contrast top-stitching as well. A vinyl belt was also included. She finished her outfit with the Scarf Hat and The Spectator Sling-Back footwear. She accessorized her look with The Chain Necklace. And Shelley looked truly classic and utterly fabulous.

Shelley was featured
in a spread on the JCPenney
Spring and Summer 1974 catalog

Japanese Souvenir Program 5

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

Chanel No. 5

a closeup of Shelley
from an ad for Chanel, 1970

Shelley appeared in many ads during her Supermodel days. Before she became THE Charlie Girl, she actually appeared in other fragrance ads. In 1970, she appeared in an ad for Chanel No. 5. It had the tagline "Every Woman Alive Loves Chanel No 5." Shelley was gorgeous in the Chanel ad. She later appeared in other Chanel ads... in 1971 and 1972. Check out: Chanel Girl and Chanel Girl Too

Shelley in an ad for Chanel, 1970

Cry Uncle

screen captures of Shelley
from a promo for the Jack and Mike
episode "Cry Uncle", 1986

Shelley's third foray into series TV was Jack and Mike. It was about a young 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 newspaper. Her husband was Mike Brennan (played by Tom Mason), a successful restaurateur. The series was one of the most promising shows in the 1986 fall TV lineup. In November 18, 1986, the 7th original episode of the series was aired... entitled "Cry Uncle." In the episode, Mike gets an unexpected visit from his sister Kathleen and her 15-year-old son Evan. It seems they're on the run from her ex-husband. It also seems they're hiding a dark secret. Then Mike discovers that the boy his sister left in his care is actually a missing child being sought by his father. Evan was played by a very young Chris O'Donnell, while Kathleen was played by Carol Potter. Al Nuti played Brian Moore.

screen captures of Shelley
from a promo for the Jack and Mike
episode "Cry Uncle", 1986

The Charlie Art Collection

pics of Shelley for Charlie perfume, 1981

Shelley was THE Charlie perfume girl from 1976 to 1982. She was dubbed as THE quintessential Charlie Girl because she was the embodiment of the brand's ideal - gorgeous, sexy, young... as well as independent, confident and loving every minute of it. In 1981, she appeared in an ad for Charlie called "Spring Blooms in Charlie Country with The Charlie Art Collection." It was a promo for The Charlie Art Collection - which was a glamorous cosmetic kit containing 12 colors for the eyes, cheeks lips and nails... plus a bottle of Charlie perfume spray. The kit also contained a LeRoy Neiman Cityscape Artwork (he named "Spring Blooms in Charlie Country") ready for framing. The promo offered customers a chance to purchase The Charlie Art Collection for only $10.00 with any  purchase from the Charlie collection. And, as always, Shelley was gorgeous in the fabulous ad.

Shelley in a newspaper ad
for Charlie perfume and cosmetics, 1981

Bona Fide Hollywood Superstar

Shelley in a promo pic from 1978

Shelley was an up-and-coming Hollywood star in the mid-to-late 1970s. She had gained worldwide Supermodel fame as THE Charlie perfume Girl and was poised to become the next big thing in Hollywood. Her film debut was a cameo role in the 1977 Academy-Award-winning Woody Allen film Annie Hall (check out: Film Debut 1977). Later, producer Cubby Broccoli talked to her about testing for the leading lady role in the Bond film Moonraker (check out: Angels as Bond Girls). Then in 1978, she landed her 1st leading lady role via the movie If Ever I See You Again (check out: 1st Leading Lady Role). In 1979, she had a guest-starring role in the TV series Married: The First Year (check out: Shelley Plays Linda and Shelley Plays Linda 2). Also, in 1979, she starred in the TV movie Death Car on the Freeway (check out: Death Car TV Movie ). In 1979 as well, she auditioned for the role of Tiffany Welles in the hit TV series Charlie's Angels... and she got the part. Her Angels casting made Shelley a Bona Fide Hollywood Superstar.

Shelley in a promo pic from 1978

Smocks Take The Lead

a closeup of Shelley
wearing Simplicity Pattern 5520
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 "Smocks Take The Lead." It featured patterns for smocks tops that could be worn on its own or over shirts or over sweaters. Shelley wore Simplicity Pattern 5520 - a smock/mini-jumper or a smock/tunic and pants ensemble. Shelley wore the tunic and pants version and finished it with a pair of matching open-toed high-heeled footwear, a pair of fun bracelets and a necklace with a fancy pendant. Shelley looked fabulous as always.

Shelley was featured on a spread
on Simplicity Young Ideas Catalog's
Spring-Summer 1973 issue