Vintage goodies we are loving this week!

April 23rd, 2012
Lavender and Lace..this dress is ACE! :) Size XS-S.

Lavender and Lace..this dress is ACE! 🙂 Size XS-S

Vintage silver poodle brooch

Vintage silver poodle brooch

 Twirl round and round in this fab floral circle skirt! Size M

Twirl round and round in this fab floral circle skirt! Size M

This little farmer is going to the market to buy some vegetables to match her green ribbons. Rubbish or what? Anyway, we really dig this 1940s floral dress! Size S.

This little farmer is going to the market to buy some vegetables to match her green ribbons. Rubbish or what? Anyway, we really dig this 1940s floral dress! Size S.

C-U-T-E!! What else we can say about this dress huh? We think it will also look mighty good on a tennis court! Size S/M.  1980s mini flared-skirt dress worn with a 1960s A-go-go belt (New Old Stock)

C-U-T-E!! What else we can say about this dress huh? We think it will also look mighty good on a tennis court! Size S/M. 1980s mini flared-skirt dress worn with a 1960s A-go-go belt (New Old Stock)

Go Angle-manic with this bold 1980s tri-coloured dress, worn belted with a hand-painted silk scarf. Size S/M.

Go Angle-manic with this bold 1980s tri-coloured dress, worn belted with a hand-painted silk scarf. Size S/M.

The Silk way....

The Silk way....

Is this a happy dress or what??!! What a Floral Frenzy number!! :) Size S/M

Is this a happy dress or what??!! What a Floral Frenzy number!! 🙂 Size S/M

Don't these colours remind one of racing cars? Wear this dress to the next F1 race! Vvrroommm Vvrrooomm.... Size M/L. Worn with a black 1980s elastic belt and 1970s Aria Sunglasses (New Old Stock)

Don't these colours remind one of racing cars? Wear this dress to the next F1 race! Vvrroommm Vvrrooomm.... Size M/L. Worn with a black 1980s elastic belt and 1970s Aria Sunglasses (New Old Stock)

Hawt!!! 1980s cap-sleeved party dress with tiered skirt (size S-M), pinned with a Mexican silver face mask brooch. Paired with Berborlys sunglasses and ankle boots.

Hawt!!! 1980s cap-sleeved party dress with tiered skirt (size S-M), pinned with a Mexican silver face mask brooch. Paired with Berborlys sunglasses and ankle boots.

Get mysterious with this Mexican silver face mask brooch

Get mysterious with this Mexican silver face mask brooch

Boots that so comfortable and easy to wear (just zip it up at the side). They'd look good with anything!

Boots that so comfortable and easy to wear (just zip it up at the side). They'd look good with anything!

Groovy floral patterns on this 1970s maxi dress (S/M) with dangly 1970s earrings. Worn with a pair of 1970s Licefa Sunglasses (New Old Stock)

Groovy floral patterns on this 1970s maxi dress (S/M) with dangly 1970s earrings. Worn with a pair of 1970s Licefa Sunglasses (New Old Stock)

 1970s coral bead dangling earrings with faux pearl bead

1970s coral bead dangling earrings with faux pearl bead

Blue and pink, they tickle us pink. Striped 1970s dress paired with a royal blue stretch 1980s belt, and a 1970s necklace with turquoise and pearl beads.

Blue and pink, they tickle us pink. Striped 1970s dress paired with a royal blue stretch 1980s belt, and a 1970s necklace with turquoise and pearl beads.

This awesome 1970s shimmery silver necklace has no fasteners or clasps - you simply tie it as you would a knot, and adjust how high or low on your decolletage you want to wear it.

This awesome 1970s shimmery silver necklace has no fasteners or clasps - you simply tie it as you would a knot, and adjust how high or low on your decolletage you want to wear it.

Sweeeet! Purple polka dot with floral neckline - it's the sort of dress that you can wear to meet your boyfriend's mother. Hee! Size M/L

Sweeeet! Purple polka dot with floral neckline - it's the sort of dress that you can wear to meet your boyfriend's mother. Hee! Size M/L

Here, we've looped a multi-strand necklace round and round the wrist and matched it with a beaded medallion bracelet that pops right in the middle of all that turquoise!

Here, we've looped a multi-strand necklace round and round the wrist and matched it with a beaded medallion bracelet that pops right in the middle of all that turquoise!

Granny's Night Out? Shimmery jumpsuit with spaghetti straps, worn with a gold link ah-go-go belt and heels! We think she'll get picked up!

Granny's Night Out? Shimmery jumpsuit with spaghetti straps, worn with a gold link ah-go-go belt and heels! We think she'll get picked up!

This 1960s gold link ah-go-go belt dresses any outfit up!

This 1960s gold link ah-go-go belt dresses any outfit up!

Decent from the front...

Decent from the front...

Not so innocent at the back!

Not so innocent at the back!

Gorgeous 1980s statement piece with knotted cords.

Gorgeous 1980s statement piece with knotted cords.

 

Vintage Sunnies @ GDO

March 24th, 2012

VINTAGE NEW Old Stock sunglasses from Europe: first hand, never worn! From the 1970s-1980s in mint condition. One piece only!

Sunglasses from Curly Sue Vintage available exclusively at Granny’s Day Out.

For reservations and enquiries on prices, please call the shop at 6336 9774.

 

John Sterling

Mondi, Germany

Marine

Safilo, Italy

Gala, France

Aria, France

Berborlys

Rodenstock, Germany

John Sterling, Italy

Mondi, Germany

Luxotica, Italy

 

 

Vintage Items We Are Loving This Week!

March 17th, 2012
We love this 1970s “floral-able” sundress! Paired with
a 1970s white enamel necklace
Swirly whirly filigree white enamel necklace – goes with most things!
Get down and boogie with this fab checkered jumpsuit!
Teal the deal with this 1980s Leslie Fay dress!
“The old home town looks the same, as i step down from the train….
it’s good to touch, the green green grass of home” 😉 Cool casual 1950s
day dress, paired with a brown leather belt and Samsonite suitcase!
Forget those trolley type suitcases and hand carry this awesome
1980s Vintage Samsonite Hardshell suitcase instead! Customise this
baby with travel stickers or just use it as part of your house decor!
Have fun in the sun with this 1970s floral halter dress!
1980s gold-tone and red enamel flower shaped earrings
“Boop Boop Be Doop!” 😉 Get noticed in this sexy
1980s ruffled cocktail dress!
We absolutely love this colourful oversized 1980s
chunky knitted pull-over!!
Stunning and dramatic multi-strand 1960s neck-piece. Signed Monet.
Stunning and dramatic multi-strand 1960s neck-piece.
Signed “Monet”.
Pretty needlepoint evening purse with mother-of-pearl accents
Pretty needlepoint evening purse with mother-of-pearl accents
Rustic leaf-motif box bag with bronze strips and a woven handle
Rustic leaf-motif box bag with bronze strips and a woven handle
Beautiful cloisonne jewelry from the 1980s - New Old Stock, never worn! Bird necklace + Peacock earrings!
Beautiful cloisonne jewelry from the 1980s – New Old Stock,
never worn! Bird necklace + Peacock earrings!
All vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories from Granny’s Day Out.

Vintage Nina Ricci Sunglasses, First Hand, never worn!

March 5th, 2012

SHADE THOSE peepers from the sun with this pair of vintage Nina Ricci sunglasses. First-hand, never worn, and what a beaut.

GDO//Fash-Eccentric Facebook Contest – WIN $50 GDO VOUCHERS!

March 1st, 2012

HER NAME is X-Wen. And she is a Singapore-based blogger of all things beautiful…that’s why she’s blogging about us! *shameless self-promotion*

Anyway, one week ago, X-Wen came shopping at GDO and fell in love with a gazillion outfits. She spent three hours at the shop and had loads of trouble deciding which pieces to get!

Click on the link below to read X-Wen’s tips on buying vintage, and all about her Fash-tastic romp at GDO.

http://www.fash-eccentric.com/2012/03/grannys-day-out-how-to-buy-vintage-contest/

BELOW THIS POST: How to win $50 GDO vouchers!

X-Wen wears a 1970s black and white striped jumpsuit with ruched sleeves; 1980s belt with a gold buckle; 1960s silver-tone mod bangle; 1960s gold beaded purse; 1950s gold-plated European rings; 1980s white leather flats.
X-Wen wears a 1970s black and white striped jumpsuit with ruched sleeves;
1980s belt with a gold buckle; 1960s silver-tone mod bangle;
1960s gold beaded purse; 1950s gold-plated European rings; 1980s white leather flats.
Fash Glam! 1960s gold beaded purse; 1950s gold-plated European rings.
Fash Glam! 1960s gold beaded purse; 1950s gold-plated European rings.
Mix silver with gold: A 1960s silver-tone mod bangle, and a 1980s belt with gold-tone buckle.
Mix silver with gold: A 1960s silver-tone mod bangle,
and a 1980s belt with gold-tone buckle.
Shod your feet in these comfy 1980s white leather flats!
Shod your feet in these comfy 1980s white leather flats!
X-Wen wears a 1970s daisy-print hot pink dress and 1980s peep-toe sling backs, paired with a delightful 1940s-50s Czechoslovakian beaded faux pearl purse.
X-Wen wears a 1970s daisy-print hot pink dress and 1980s peep-toe
sling backs, paired with a delightful 1940s-50s Czechoslovakian
beaded faux pearl purse.
Lovely sequinned swirls on a 1940s-50s Czechoslovakian beaded faux pearl purse.
Lovely sequinned swirls on a 1940s-50s Czechoslovakian
beaded faux pearl purse.
X-Wen wears a 1980s floral frock with bootiful 1980s beige booties.
X-Wen wears a 1980s floral frock with bootiful 1980s beige booties.
X-Wen wears a 1970s yellow jumpsuit with big pockets (on her body!), a French silk scarf (on her head!) and 1980s leaf-print pumps (on her feet!).
X-Wen wears a 1970s yellow jumpsuit with big pockets (on her body!),
a French silk scarf (on her head!) and 1980s leaf-print pumps (on her feet!).
Silk scarf worn as a semi-turban hairband - very French!
Silk scarf worn as a semi-turban hairband – very French!
We love X-Wens energy! This 1980s bustier party dress with tulle paired with high-heeled black leather boots will put anyone in high spirits!
We love X-Wen’s energy! This 1980s bustier party dress with tulle paired
with high-heeled black leather boots will put anyone in high spirits!
Shes a funny one! If you want to be a high-fashion bag model, hold the bag away from you. X-Wen wears a 1980s red and black striped woolen dress with a black braided leather belt, black high-heeled boots, and holds up a 1980s black sling bag for the world to see.
She’s a funny one! If you want to be a high-fashion bag model,
hold the bag away from you. X-Wen wears a 1980s red and black striped
woolen dress with a black braided leather belt, black high-heeled boots,
and holds up a 1980s black sling bag for the world to see.
X-Wen looks happy in this brightly-coloured candy striped dress, worn with a 1980s orange and white plastic bangle, 1980s brown leather sandals and a 1970s woven clutch bag.
X-Wen looks happy in this brightly-coloured candy striped dress,
worn with a 1980s orange and white plastic bangle, 1980s brown
leather sandals and a 1970s woven clutch bag.
Eyeing this organic woven clutch bag?
Eyeing this organic woven clutch bag?
GDO loves big and loud rings: Left: 1960s gold-plated ring with dangling coin-like discs; Right: 1960s wwirly gold-toned rings with Swarovski crystals. Both New Old Stock (never worn).
GDO loves big and loud rings: Left: 1960s gold-plated ring with
dangling coin-like discs; Right: 1960s wwirly gold-toned rings
with Swarovski crystals. Both New Old Stock (never worn).
X-Wen wears a super-comfy 1960s maxi printed lounge dress, paired with a 1960s ah-go-go fish link belt. Kawaii-neh!
X-Wen wears a super-comfy 1960s maxi printed lounge dress, paired
with a 1960s ah-go-go fish link belt. Kawaii-neh!
Wear fish around your waist! Gold-toned 1960s Ah-go-go fish belt, New Old Stock
Wear fish around your waist! Gold-toned 1960s Ah-go-go
fish belt, New Old Stock
Super glam! This is a great little 1980s shimmery party dress. X-Wen tries it with a 1970s black/silver patterned purse. We think she looks great!
Super glam! This is a great little 1980s shimmery party dress.
X-Wen tries it with a 1970s black/silver patterned purse.
We think she looks great!
Stop them in their tracks! Its perfect for that up-coming formal do (no invite yet, never mind, buy first). Its a stunner of a 1980s royal blue gown with black piping.
Stop them in their tracks! It’s perfect for that up-coming formal do
(no invite yet, never mind, buy first). It’s a stunner of a 1980s royal
blue gown with black piping.
Gorgeous black piping sets off the royal blue on this formal gown. Check it.
Gorgeous black piping sets off the royal blue on this formal gown. Check it.

Alright, it’s CONTEST TIME!

STEP 1: So, you’ve seen the photos of X-Wen in our clothing above. Now, visit our GDO Facebook Page and ‘LIKE’ it.

STEP 2: Go to the Facebook Album GDO//Fash-Eccentric Contest with all the outfit photos (as seen above) and ‘LIKE‘ the photos. Easy peasy!

STEP 3: The more you ‘LIKE’, the higher your chances of winning! Be one of THREE LUCKY WINNERS to walk away with $50 GDO shopping vouchers redeemable for anything in the store, except the sheepskin rug.

Contest ends Sunday, 18 March 2012.

Good luck!