Double Trouble - Boy Oh Boy Dolly Special

Dolly Special (Year approx 1988-89)
Models Simon, Anika & Matt
Photography Warwick Orme

I'm not too sure of the date for this Dolly Special, but judging by the brogues in this feature, my guess is '88 - '89.  The models here are Shaun and Carla, with photography by Marco Franchina.  Speaking of the brogues in this spread, I see they are from Succhi and I remember it being located in Melbourne Central (in Victoria that is) when it first opened, and their shoes were sooo fabulous with striking designs and very high quality.  Of course I could not afford their shoes, but used to go in and browse the array.

Wild And Woolly - Dolly April 1988

A celebratory Wintery post from me to welcome the end of Summer as of yesterday - wooohooo!!  This spread is from this issue of Dolly, with photography by Alvarez and models Mary and Kylie.  I really love these woolly combinations and am a huge fan of woollen colour blocking paired with brogues.  Many of the jumpers here are from Jump and I have a great vintage cardigan by them that I adore.  I'll have to do a Jump advertisement feature very soon!

Cover Girl Contest - Dolly January 1988

January 1988
Model Kate Fischer (Covergirl winner)
Photography Marco Franchina

Seeing as there's been a few comments wondering about the various Dolly Covergirl winners, I thought I'd do a post featuring one.  The winner for this year - 1988 was Kate Fischer who achieved notoriety for a number of things including being engaged to James Packer, and starring in the film Sirens alongside Elle Macpherson.

I do think out of all the finalists, she does stand out the most, although Talitha reminds me a lot of Heather Chandler in the film Heather's (one of my favourite films of all time).  It's funny to see Guy Pearce and Craig McLachlan in the shots during their Neighbour's hey-day.  I loved Craig's character so much that I named my Cabbage Patch doll Henry after him hehe!

Girl on the Spot - Dolly November 1988

November 1988
Model Emma Balfour
Photographer Unknown

Girl on the Spot
Photography Martyn Thompson
Model Emma
Hair & make-up Michelle Deveraux

A gorgeous editorial here featuring gingham mixed with polka dots.  It is definitely a very '88 look - especially if the outfits were paired with a pair of brogues.  Emma Balfour is the model on the cover and the fashion spread and she made it quite big in the modelling world.  I think she even made an appearance in the last season of Australia's Next Top Model.  I always like seeing where the clothes are from, and I can see Sportsgirl and Cherry Lane items in the mix.  I may do a Sportsgirl ad feature very soon I think..

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....

Myer & Grace Bros Advertisements

Dolly Magazine August 1985

Dolly Magazine May 1986

Dolly Magazine April 1986

Dolly Magazine April 1988

Dolly Magazine April 1988

I'm trying to keep up with the regular posts, so here's a new one featuring a range of Myer/Gras Bros. advertisements from a few Dollys.  I have a soft spot for the polka dot items, as well as the 'That's Cute' sleepwear underneath featuring Alison Brahe in it.

It's also funny to see how the '88 look of brogues and loafers is kinda big right now.

Dolly Magazine April 1988

April 1988
Photography Martyn Thompson
Model Sally

'Everything's Rosy' Fashion Feature
Photography Martyn Thompson

After a brief hiatus, here we have a new post!  We've now skipped through to 1988 with a Rosey feature from Dolly Magazine - a very atypical look for the late 80's.  I'm a big fan of mary jane's and especially with a floral embellishment!

Enjoy!