Smooth Sailing - Dolly October 1981

October 1981
Model Jenine Clarke
Make-up Petrina Devlin
Photographer Bob Donaldson

A fun and frivolous nautical themed spread here with photography by Bob Donaldson.  It's obviously very silly, but I happen to miss this kind of silliness in fashion nowadays!

The Long And The Short Of It - Dolly November 1981

November 1981
Model Jenny
Photographer John Pinfold
Make-up Petrina

A very sweet editorial from this November 1981 issue of Dolly (one of the cutest Dolly covers ever in my opinion).  Featuring models in the latest in the fashions of 1981 (namely knickerbockers) looking excited, entertained and aghast at various comic issues.

Making Peasantries - Dolly May 1982

A peasant themed spread with photography by Bob Donaldson.  The only thing I'm a bit iffy on in this spread is the hair - it's kinda got a bad perm happening.  That hooded cape however by Daily Planet in the last two shots is just wow!

Along Party Lines - Dolly January 1982

A faaaaaabulous 1982 party dress feature here featuring lots of drop-waisted dresses, taffeta and harem style pants.   So so so adorable.  I love the layout of the pages with the rips and the streamer picture reminds me so much of Clare Grogan of Altered Images!  I actually have a dress very similar to the bow one ... I must check the label to see if it's by 'Pipps' as well.

Let it Rip - Dolly December 1982

December 1982
Model Toni O'Donoghue (Leichner Cover Girl Winner)
Photography Bob Donaldson

The photography in this let it Rip spread is credited to Hans Feurer (a very intimidating sounding name) and it is just fab!  It's kinda like 101 ways to wear a T-shirt with so many inventive ideas!  I can't say I've seen this look recycled at all as compared with a lot of other supremely 80's looks ... I'd like the torn cottons to do a bit of a revival... hmmm on second thoughts maybe not, as revivals usually end up a cheap and pale imitation from the original anyway.

Dolly Magazine February 1981

February 1981
Model Belinda Beckley
Photographer Bob Donaldson

I've been trying to stick with posting at least once a day, so here goes!  This spread is kinda daggy in terms of the fashion, but sweet at the same time.  Some of the outfits do not date well at all, but a couple have fared well including the yellow polka dot/stripy pant combo and the stripy playsuit in the last picture (in my opinion anyway) enjoy!

Dolly Magazine December 1981

December 1981
Model Annie Jones
Photographer unknown

Heat Beaters
Photography by Bob Donaldson

When I first got this issue I was basically in love with everything in it!  It just oozes 1981 all over!  Annie Jones (aka Jane from Neighbours) looks absolutely gorgeous in her frilly blouse and rouge-y cheeks.  I think I can summarise this fashion spread with the following words:  knicker-bockers, bloomers, teased hair, shorts.  Utterly cute.

Oh and spot the odd model out in the shots....