Jayne and Jilly
Jayne (on the viewers left)
No one would ever call her “plain” Jayne. For starters her parents decided from the very beginning they would set her apart by spelling her name uniquely (just like Jayne Mansfield). Always big on drama she took acting lessons to prepare her for a career on stage as soon as she could read a script. After getting a break in an off-Broadway show she realized she needed another part-time job to pay her bills. Luckily a friend told her about this Bergdorf Goodman window display that she would be sharing with someone named Jilly.
Jilly (to the right of Jayne)
As the only girl in the family with five older brothers, Jilly was a tomboy. She could pitch a baseball straight down center over home base often striking out whoever was up at bat, skip stones across the lake farther than her brothers & climb trees to the highest branch that would hold her weight. There was never a thought about dresses, make-up, sling back pumps. That is until puberty hit her right between the eyes. Her mom likened her to a caterpillar emerging from the cocoon as a beautiful butterfly. She was brought to NYC to model & got this assignment for Bergdorf’s window display partnering with Jayne. Love those earrings Jilly.
Mannequin Reflections - Behind the Glass
Imagine standing before a stunning window display, a world of fantasy and glamour frozen in time. The mannequins, seemingly alive, pose amidst intricate sets, a testament to the artistry of the designer.
This was the inspiration for my blog series, Mannequin Reflections. Armed with nothing more than my iPhone, I began capturing these captivating scenes, drawn to the unique interplay of light and reflection.
As I experimented with different angles and perspectives, I realized that the glass itself was an integral part of the story. It acted as a mirror, reflecting the world outside and creating a mesmerizing blend of reality and illusion.
It was in these reflections that I found my muse. I began to envision the lives of these mannequins, the stories they could tell if only they could speak.