About those mannequins
Melody | Sunday, 25 May, 2008 at 7:56 AM 
So when last it was mentioned, I was traipsing off to see about buying me a looking to see what this town had to offer by way of a mannequin I might photograph wearing my necklaces. I was not disappointed.
I naturally headed straight over to A&B Store Fixtures, because I've never been disappointed in their offerings. Whereas the other times I've shopped there I was looking for filing cabinets and display materials and jewelry carrying cases, this time their mannequins were the draw.
Although I immediately saw a couple of clusters of items that would have offered me plenty of food for thought, I was pointed upstairs for the real search. Before Thursday, I'd never even noticed that there was an upsairs area. But lo and behold, on this little attic balcony area, I found The Land Of Mannequins. And immediately knew two things:
I was certainly not going home with a mannequin that day, That would have been complete overkill.- I was most definitely going to get some photos and show you how creepy/cool that little world was as I walked among them all by myself.
Remember the movie? Okay, I didn't have any odd mannequin-comes-to-life sightings, but there really is an eerie feeling that you're being watched when you walk around a whole cluster of these things.
I guess I should tell you what I actually did buy, eh? I think they're called "forms." I got two of them - solid black and solid white. They hang on hooks, and can display anything from the neck down through the torso. I guess in some ways that was also overkill, considering I really only need a good neck. The neck stands I found, though - including all the ones I already have - just don't provide quite enough of "the real thing." There's something about the presence of a collarbone beneath the neck, followed by a gentle swell of breast that seems most ideal for presenting this style of necklace in its most true-to-life setting. So I now have my new non-mannequins and everybody's happy.
Hm. I guess I'll get back to that whole photography project soon. I'll have to practice to get the right lighting setup - you can see from these tests that I have a bit more work to do before they'll be just right. But soon!
Wanna' see the rest of the mannequin photos? Enjoy!
Reader Comments (6)
That room really is creepy. And for the record, I think your necklaces show better against the black form.
Really, Melody, there is nothing to be afraid of. They won't attack you. Maybe they hope you will"rescue" them!
Now about movies, there was one entitled, I think, "A Mom for Christmas," starring Olivia Newton-John as the mannequin. Problem was, the Father in the movie fell in love with her.... You won't fall in love with any of those guys you showed, will you...?
Dad
Thanks Dena! I anticipate refining my lighting setup and using them both, equally. A little something for everyone.
Dad, yer funny: thanks for the laughs. (Haven't seen a comment from you here in a while. Cool surprise!)
I'd been referring to a different movie, with Andrew McCarthy. Had forgotten the lowly mannequin featured so prominently in our cinematic choices!
Just been busy. Have to slow down once in a while, though.
Dad
Melody isn't that the movie with Kim Cattral fro Sex in the City?
Dad, glad you visit my site when you've got downtime!
Oh my goodness, Tamara, that's right! I never made the connection. 'Cause that movie? Yea, it was a long time ago when I saw it. :) Funny!