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About “Runaway Train”

November 2, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

WE LOVE super long dresses, and let us tell you why!

They are the epitome of femininity. They can be girlish or womanly. We love the feel of fabric swishing and swooshing around our ankles. We love pairing them with sandals and feeling like gypsies. We love wearing them with huge earrings and feeling like bohemians. And best of all, we can sit around like hooligans without showing the world our panties!

This month, our beautiful friend Kels shows us how to pull off long vintage dresses with flourish, in our latest photo spread Runaway Train.

Train travel (not talking the MRT!) has such a beautiful old-world charm and romance to it. For this shoot, we staked out old train tracks all over Singapore, and were amazed at how much of the island we haven’t seen, if we don’t go out of our way to see it.

We hope you enjoy Runaway Train as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

To enquire about the dresses featured here, please call us at the store (6336 9774).

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Runaway Train

November 2, 2009 by admin 2 Comments

1970s double layer long green flowy chiffon dress; Round vintage luggage - SOLD

1970s double layer long green flowy chiffon dress; Round vintage luggage - SOLD

1970s double layer long green flowy chiffon dress - SOLD

1970s double layer long green flowy chiffon dress - SOLD

Cute 1960s floral maxi dress with a corset waistline - SOLD

Cute 1960s floral maxi dress with a corset waistline - SOLD; Round vintage luggage - SOLD

1970s purple floral maxi halter dress - SOLD; 1970s luggage - SOLD

1970s purple floral maxi halter dress - SOLD

1970s purple floral maxi halter dress - SOLD; 1970s luggage - SOLD

1970s purple floral maxi halter dress - SOLD

1970s red, black and white graphic print maxi dress - SOLD; black elastic belt; vintage suitcase

1980s dress with a white bodice and floral print skirt - SOLD; vintage luggage - SOLD

1980s dress with a white bodice and floral print skirt; vintage luggage

1980s dress with a white bodice and floral print skirt - SOLD; vintage luggage - SOLD

1980s dress with a white bodice and floral print skirt - SOLD; vintage luggage - SOLD

1980s dress with a white bodice and floral print skirt - SOLD

1960s flower power dress; 1960s pair of floral fabric suitcases - SOLD

1960s flower power dress; 1960s pair of floral fabric suitcases - SOLD

1970s cheongsam-like floral maxi dress - SOLD; Old brown suitcase

1970s cheongsam-like floral maxi dress - SOLD

1970s cheongsam-like floral maxi dress - SOLD

1970s brown floral maxi dress with butterfly sleeves - SOLD; Vintage brown makeup box

1960s maxi dress with smocking detail and ribbons- SOLD

1970

Flouncy purple printed gypsy dress - SOLD; Old brown suitcase

1970s bird print maxi dress with belt - SOLD

1970s mock neck pink dress with floral bottom - SOLD

1970s mock neck pink dress with floral bottom - SOLD

1970s mock neck pink dress with floral bottom - SOLD

1970s bright turquoise floral maxi halter dress - SOLD; Skylark luggage bag

1970s bright turquoise floral maxi halter dress - SOLD; Skylark luggage bag

1970s printed maxi dress with bird motifs - SOLD

1960s psychedelic floral print maxi dress - SOLD; Old makeup box

1960s psychedelic floral print maxi dress - SOLD; Old makeup box

1960s psychedelic floral print maxi dress; Old makeup box

1960s psychedelic floral print maxi dress - SOLD; Old makeup box

Model: Kelly

Photographer: Loh Hsiao Ying

All clothing and luggage from Granny’s Day Out. Jewelry from Usha. Check out Usha on their website and Facebook page.

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Black + White

July 13, 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Vintage 1980s black dress with sequins and ruching in the centre

Vintage 1980s Romeo Gigli black stretchy dress with netting

Gorgeous and flouncy! 1950s tube gown with a full skirt and tulle underskirt, black and white cummerbund that stretches to the back to form a huge bow

Gorgeous and flouncy! 1950s tube gown with a full skirt and tulle underskirt, black and white cummerbund that stretches to the back to form a huge bow

Vintage low-cut shimmery 1980s party dress with gold flecks and ruching in the centre. Vintage 1970s faux diamond rock necklace

Vintage low-cut shimmery 1980s party dress with gold flecks and ruching in the centre. Vintage 1970s faux diamond rock necklace

Vintage 1980s tube party frock with multi-layered skirts; 1970s vintage silver brooch

Vintage 1980s tube party frock with multi-layered skirts; 1970s vintage silver brooch

Absolutely divine. 1970s designer dress with huge translucent sleeves.

Absolutely divine. 1970s designer dress with huge translucent sleeves and a keyhole in the back

1980s mama-san dress! Vintage black dress with side drape and sequins

1980s mama-san dress! Vintage black dress with side drape and sequins

Vintage 1950s black dress worn off-shoulder. Tulle underskirt, nipped in waist

1980s spaghetti strapped dress with ruching down the centre front

Vintage 1960s velour mini dress with lace piping

Vintage 1960s velour mini dress with lace piping; Black/white enamel bangle

Vintage 1960s velour mini dress with lace piping; Black/white enamel bangle

Vintage 1960s velour mini dress with lace piping

Vintage 1960s velour mini dress with lace piping; Black/white enamel bangle

Vintage 1970s chunky silver earrings

Massive 1980s gold-tone and black beaded earrings

Model: Martina Schwaller

Stylist: HsiaoYing Loh

Photographer: Tennant Lim. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tennantlim; http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6459514889

Location: Supperclub

All vintage dresses, jewelry, accessories and bags from Singapore vintage shop Granny’s Day Out.

ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN SOLD!

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The Yellow Brigade

June 11, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

Photographer: Miss Curly Sue

Model: Jessica Fedora

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Her Royal Blueness

April 6, 2009 by admin 1 Comment

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New in store!

January 2, 2009 by admin 1 Comment

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A Midsummer Daydream

December 19, 2008 by admin Leave a Comment

Model: Claresta Koh

Styling Assistant: Rachel Tan

Photographer: Loh Hsiao Ying

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Great new pieces in the store right now. Hurry quick!

November 3, 2008 by admin 2 Comments

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Storing your vintage jewelry

July 25, 2008 by admin Leave a Comment

Necklaces, necklaces, piled on top of one another. That's not the way to store your jewelry!

IF YOU love your vintage jewelry like we do, make sure you store them with care!

After all, they don’t make them anymore. And they don’t make them like they used to. Plus it’s near impossible to find a replacement for your favourite piece of Weiss, Coro or Eisenberg.

Don’t stack your jewelry pieces on top on one another. When rubbed against one another, prongs might be shifted and stones can get dislodged. Scratches may also be formed.
Do keep your jewelry, especially the ornate beaded or crystal pieces, in separate pouches or boxes made of soft cloth.
Small individual ziploc bags are good for individual pieces. If a stone gets dislodged, you’ll find it in the bag!
Store beaded jewelry, especially if it is strung on silk or string, flat on a surface, with the beads facing upwards. Many types of string stretch overtime.
Extreme heat changes, such as hot car interiors, can cause damage, ruin the finish, affect the glue and loosen the stones.
Make sure that your jewelry is completely dry, after any cleaning is done, before you store it.
Not all jewelry boxes are created equal. Some woods give off fumes that may damage the jewelry. Metal of plastic boxes are a better bet.

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About “Runaway Train”

Runaway Train

Black + White

The Yellow Brigade

Her Royal Blueness

New in store!

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Great new pieces in the store right now. Hurry quick!

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