Bustles 'n' Bows - Dolly September 1986

Seeing as it's now the beginning of Autumn here in Australia, I thought this soft and dreamy Fashion Workshop spread featuring bows and bustles would be apt.  It's so soft and feminine and kinda reminds me of British pop stars Pepsi and Shirley.  Hope everyone had a fantastic Easter !!

I Should Be So Lucky - Dolly September 1991

By request, here is an article by Joanne Elvin, featuring the contest winners who got to meet a Home and Away star - Greg Benson, a Neighbours star - Kristian Schmid and the lovely Dolly model Alison Brahe!  Joanne Elvin who wrote this article incidentally is now the editor of Glamour magazine UK, and was so kind to contact me last year to forward her thanks for the uploads bringing back loads of memories from her time at Dolly.

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!

Set To Work - Dolly September 1983

I hope you enjoy this spread starring a very young Nicole Kidman as much as I do.  I adore 1983 for fashion and this features the kind of suede ankle boots that I am obsessed with!  I am actually searching for some like Nicole is wearing in the last pic.  If anyone has any to give away in a size 5.5, then you know who to contact!  Photography is by Kenny Middleton.

Brian Rochford Advertisement - Dolly September 1986

Following from the previous post, I found another fabulous Brian Rochford ad - this time from 1986.  I love the pop art influenced wind cheater with the freestyle Reebok aerobics sneakers (I managed to buy a pair of similar ones a few years ago when they re-issued them but with a lilac trim).

South Pacific Advertisements - 1982

Dolly Magazine August 1982

Dolly Magazine September 1982

Here's a couple of advertisements for clothing label South Pacific, I don't know much about them except that their wares featured heavily within the pages of Dolly during 1982 and that their ads are cute.  I'm not sure of the models names, but I think one of them was either Melanie or Melissa and another was in Dolly a lot.  I wonder which came first - the label or the song by the amazing Australian band The Dugites....

Fiorucci Advertisement - Vogue Australia September 1978

A really cool, colourful, fun and above all characteristically Fiorucci advertisement from 1978.  As I don't think we have Fiorucci here at all in Australia, I had a look at their website (linked above) and saw that they're pretty much staying true to that aesthetic to this day.  It's kinda cool to see they're doing a collaboration with Ikea - and have a range of ice-cream lamps that I would loooove to own, but alas...

Calypso Capers - Dolly September 1982

A simply stunning editorial with a mixture of drawings and photography showcasing the Calypso themed fashions.  I am a huge fan of frills, and these pictures encompass everything I love.  Soo sooo cute!

French Dressing - Dolly September 1987

September 1987
Model Aliya
Photography Graham Shearer

Another fantastic spread featuring Emma Balfour with photography by Grant Matthews.  Emma Balfour definitely suits the French theme and I particularly like the shot by the vintage bar.  The shot where she's wearing the Lindy Lane ra-ra skirt is gorgeous as well - hmmm I've never seen anyone look that good at my supermarket!

Juke-Box Hits - Dolly September 1980

September 1980
Model Kate McGurgan
Photography John Pinfold

Hope you enjoy this photo spread from this September 1980 issue of Dolly.  It's been a while since I've posted a 1980 issue, and it's because many of the fashion editorials from this year feature blurry Picnic At Hanging Rock kind of spreads which bore me a little bit.  But this one is fabulously full of colour and fun!  I especially like the addition of the latest records out at the time including Mi-Sex and Michael Jackson among others.