A Different Accent - Dolly April 1984

Hope you enjoy this somewhat risqué feature from April 1984 Dolly as modelled by Sarah Nursey and photographed by Greg Barrett.  I am crazy for the look with the chains.. I'd love to try to do that makeup for myself, and the rag look with the checkered fabric is so so stunning!!!!

The Spy Who Loved Me - Dolly December 1984

Hope you enjoy this post from the end of 1984 as modelled by Annette... I'm not sure who the photographer of this feature was unfortunately, as it's strangely not credited.  I really like the second photo with the see through raincoat paired with checkers and stripes.  I've noticed that Jendi - the makers of that coat are actually still around making fashion accessories!

Black with a Dash - Dolly April 1984

Hope you enjoy this latest post from the pages of Dolly '84 featuring black as the focal point.  Loving the East of Eden T-shirt and somewhat controversially the Hitler one!

Kate Durham Accessories - The Great Aussie Fashion 1984-1985

Stunning spread showcasing jewellery and accessories by Australian designer Kate Durham and photography by Polly Borland.  So dreamy, colourful and fun!

Parakeet by Robyn Lambert - The Great Aussie Fashion 1984-1985

I just picked up this faaabulous book called 'The Great Aussie Fashion: Australian Fashion Designers 1984-1985 from Savers for $10 the other day.  I actually saw it at an op-shop about a decade ago and stupidly didn't buy it as back then cool books like this were a dime a dozen.  However as more and more people go op-shopping, these treasures are few and far between.  Anyway, it's a very thick book and showcases so many fantastic Australian designers, and here is a gorgeous spread by Robyn Lambert for her Parakeet line.  The first image is breathtaking.  Enjoy!

Behind Closed Doors - Dolly September 1985

Happy new year Glossy readers!!  And if you're thinking of making some interior decorating changes in 2013, here is some inspiration from Dolly magazine in September 1985.

Personally, my absolute favourite room is the one branded 'Sensible', although, the character description for 'Sensitive' is definitely more me.  I just adore that four poster bed by Numeri, it killlls me!  I must have it!

16 Candles Advertisement - 1984

For your enjoyment this cool pop art style advertisement for the famous John Hughes film 16 Candles starring the 80's darling herself Molly Ringwald!

Rough Stuff - Dolly March 1984

March 1984
Model Francesca Raft
Photography Graham Shearer
Styling Patricia Merk

This is a very 1984 fashion spread entitled 'Rough Stuff' featuring heavy duty fabrics.  Photography by Graham Shearer and I can only identify one of the models - Sarah Nursey of course - the ultimate Dolly model herself!  A gorgeous set of photographs, and I do like the look of tying the bottom of the pants above the ankle, as seen in the second last image.  The co-op pinafore dress is very much of this time as well .. I know I have definitely seen some ads in the issues for Co-op which I'll have to upload soon.

80's Esprit Advertisements - Round Two

Dolly magazine October 1983

Dolly magazine September 1989

Dolly magazine September 1984

Dolly magazine August 1986

Dolly magazine July 1985

Dolly magazine April 1988

Due to the popularity of the first post I did with a selection of Esprit advertisements from the 80's, I thought it was time to put some more up.  As I was a huge Esprit fan in the early 90's, the brand does hold some great memories for me.  My favourites from these pictures are the first one and probably the last one.  In the last post I was going on about the iconic Esprit tote bag (which I was proud to carry around when I was in Year 7), and alas I still don't have one!  Hmm.... may have to check ebay....