No Sweat - Dolly May 1983

There is nothing like 80's sportswear!  This photo spread photographed by Graham Shearer features the stunning Collette and Julie Savona modelling layers of pastel sweats in contrasting colours with gorgeous complimentary make-up by Debbie Carson to go with it.  And of course when one wants to work up a sweat then it is only customary to wear a full face of make-up isn't it!

Dolly Magazine 20th Anniversary Issue November 1990

November 1990
Models Alison Brahe, Sarah Nursey, Collette & Belinda Riding
Photography Michael Schenko

Models Anna-Louse, Amanda, Elly, Greg & Justin
Photography Michael Schenko

'It's our party and we'll rage if we want to' feature on Dolly staff members
Photography Michael Schenko

This issue I definitely remember having at the time - featuring the all time fave covergirls!  Within the magazine, it was interesting to read of Sarah Nursey having spent three years living in an Israeli Kibbutz after finishing school!

I chose this fashion spread because I really love the heavy focus on lurex and sequins - oh and that vintage green dress on Anna-Louise is simply gorgeous!

The final image is for Roxan who left a comment on here the other day - I love that you're here posing with Bruce Samazan during his E-Street days.  I adored him back when!  I love the outfits too - the early 90's was still quite interesting for fashion I feel - am seriously wanting that Saba anorak Aileen is sporting.

It's Australia Day - 80's Style

January 1983
Model Collette
Photography Ken Middleton

'Down-under down to a T'
Dolly Magazine January 1983
Photography Warren Webb

'Just Deserts'
Dolly Magazine January 1983
Photography Ken Middleton

Hostess Pavlova Shells Advertisement
Dolly Magazine January 1985

'A Short Yarn'
Dolly Magazine January 1989
Photography Marco Franchina
Model Jackie

The Philips Sunpanel Advertisement
Sheila Magazine Summer 1980

What's good (and not-so-good) about Australia
Dolly Australia Special (Year Unknown - probably 85-86)

Well if you're in Australia you'll either love or loathe this day - being Australia Day.  For those who loathe it, this day elicits images of bogans draping themselves in the Australia Flag and acting loud and unruly.  If you love it ..... well I guess I'm not sure how you feel as I am in the loathe camp.  Although I thought it would be rather fun to look back and see what it was like back when.  And hey, it doesn't seem too bad - in fact, it seems kinda fun!

My personal favourite image is the Philips Sunpanel advertisement.  It's such a blast from the past - the days when you wanted to tan 24-7 - even when in bed!

I'm not sure I agree with the good/bad list of Australian things, like Brian Canham being bad - noooo way!  I guess by this point though perhaps Pseudo Echo may have been considered passe.  Although I think I'm with them on the whole budgie poo being bad!  Oh and Skippy being good - aaaabsolutely, love me a bit of Skippy the bush kangaroo!

Anyway, enjoy the post and the day, me true blue mates out there!

Dolly Magazine February 1984

February 1984
Model Sarah Nursey
Photographer Graham Shearer

Grey Matters fashion spread
Make-up by Richard Sharah
Photography by Greg Barrett

It is a new year, and I've updated Glossy with a new look banner - which I'm quite happy with!

Back to this particular fashion spread however, with the legendary Richard Sharah (who was known for doing Steve Strange of Visage's make-up in the Fade to Grey video clip) doing his trademark make-up on the models (one of whom is none other than Collette!)

Dolly Magazine February 1983

February 1983
Photography by Ken Middleton
Model Collette

Deluxe Tux fashion feature

On Parade fashion feature

Collette modelling a woollen make it yourself sweater

After the artiness of The Face, I've decided to do a turnaround and upload some colour and fun from Dolly!  The cover star of this issue is none other than Collette of Ring My Bell fame in her early modelling days, in a look reminiscent of a softer version of Boy George.  I think she looks waay better as a brunette.

The guy with the moustache in the Deluxe Tux spread really really looks like a cross between Dave Ball from Soft Cell and the singer from Modern Romance.