July 24th, 2013
Available at Granny’s Day Out, The Gift Box, Takashimaya Level 3.
Beautiful Edwardian necklace from the 1910s. It’s so pretty!
Vintage designer jewellery! 1970s Givenchy brooch.
Vintage perfume bottle worn as a pendant on a chain, from the 1970s!
Vintage bracelets to adorn your wrist!
Vintage 1930s rose carved necklace
Brooches galore!
Gorgeous 1960s neck piece featuring little floral enamel squares linked together, with tassel drops.
Old world glamour at GDO! 1950s crystal earrings from the UK, never worn
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March 20th, 2012
FINALLY. A photo shoot dedicated to vintage costume jewellery!
If you’re anything like us, you just might understand.
1. Perhaps you’re the sort of woman who changes her jewellery every day.
2. Perhaps you’re the sort who decides – in reverse – what jewellery to wear, before picking out an outfit.
3. You ponder over whether you should adorn the neck, ears or wrists.
4. You mull over wearing earrings and a necklace together is too much.
5. You contemplate how many huge rings you can possibly stack on your fingers without them getting in the way of eating and typing.
6. Perhaps you don’t hide your jewellery in a velvet box. Instead, you display it for all – more likely, just you – to see.
7. You marvel at the construction of old jewellery and mutter under your breath, “They just don’t make them like this anymore.”
It’s borderline obsession. And we hope we don’t sound airy in our heads.
“The Art of Adornment” is devoted to chunky vintage jewellery: the bigger, the bolder, the better.
For the shoot, we photographed a lovely girl by the name of Michelle Yow. The scene was set at House and Beauty Emporium – two spaces beautifully awash with natural light in the Dempsey area.
Blessed with big doe eyes, sun-kissed skin and an infectious smile, Michelle was a breeze to shoot. We draped her with baubles from the ‘50s to the ‘80s, each piece a statement on its own – neither shy or reticent, nor meant for shrinking violets. Easily taken from day to night, dressed up or down, these fun, easy trinkets add spunk to any simple outfit.
Many heartfelt thanks to Spa Esprit for the use of their premises; Larry Yeo, makeup extraordinaire and hairstylist Alvin Foh of Ritz Hair Salon for their time and talent; and our photographer friend Vernon Leow for these lovely images!
For enquiries on these vintage gems, call our hotline at 6336 9774!
Model: Michelle Yow
Make-up: Larry Yeo, using Majorlica Majorca cosmetics, http://www.larryyeo.com/
Hair: Alvin Foh of Ritz Hair Salon using Loretta products
Stylist: Kyra Ching
Text: Loh Hsiao Ying
Photographer: Vernon Leow http://www.vitalimages.com.sg/
Location: House and Beauty Emporium http://www.dempseyhouse.com/
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March 20th, 2012
Hippie metal bib with interlocking floral links.
Vintage multi-strand gold-toned chains with faux pearls.
Simple vintage bronze ethnic choker with a wavy pattern.
Amazing vintage Trifari set of a choker, dangling earrings and bracelet. Wear them all, or one at a time. It's a classic set that's lasted more than 50 years, and if kept well, will bring joy for many, many more.
Such joy! Hehehe!
Loop it round and round! This chunky beaded necklace with bronze and brown accents have two free tasseled ends that allow you to play with any combination you desire.
A close-up of the chunky beaded necklace with two free tasseled ends.
Simple and stunning! 1950s silver-toned bracelet with links.
Splish, Splash, Splosh! 1950s silver-toned bracelet with links.
From left: 1960s West Germany beaded gold-toned ring with a coral stone; 1960s faceted gold-toned ring; 1960s West Germany beaded gold-toned ring with a tortoiseshell-like stone; 1960s gold-toned ribbon-effect ring.
From left, 1950s West Germany gold-toned ring with a tortoiseshell-like stone; 1960s gold-toned ribbon-effect ring.
From left: 1960s West Germany beaded gold-toned ring with a coral stone; 1960s faceted gold-toned ring
Background: 1960s gold-toned medieval necklace with brown beads; Foreground: Gold-toned ring with brown beads and crystals
Fabulous gold-toned necklace that criss-crosses over your decolletage - reminds us of a waterfall somewhat. Stunning!
I am woman, hear me roar. Powerful lion head imagery on a pendant - you don't wanna mess with this one.
Wow! Dramatic faceted black beaded dangly earrings paired with a faux pearl collar that makes a wonderful statement piece.
Tie this round your neck - high, for a more dramatic effect; low, for a can't-care-less effect. Beautiful piece with glitzy gold baubles and faux pearl beads.
Dramatic ethnic-inspired black and white beaded necklace
1950s choker with silver-toned oval accents - elegant and classy with a twist!
Stun them dead with these knock-off-their-socks dramatic reticulated gold-plated earrings from the 1950s. They look heavy, but are surprisingly very light!
From left: Chunky silver cuff with onyx stone, marked Mexico, TB-44, 925; Thinner silver bangle with onxy stone, marked Mexico, TP-75, 925.
Beautiful orange rhinestone beads that dangle on your ears with every turn of your head!
Back view of the beautiful orange beads that capture light with every move!
This horned animal necklace wards off evil. Just kidding. We have no idea what this horned beast is, but we think it's fierce!
A closer view of the horned beast.
1960s charm bracelet with faceted turquoise baubles.
Drop dead gorgeous! 1950s-1960s rhinestone earrings with a coral bead in the middle, citrine marquise stones and a tasselled drop. You can't quite see it here, but three of the four tasselled ends hold three round beads, and one holds, surprisingly, a tiny citrine stone. Attention to detail, is what we say!
Breathtaking! We love this feather-patterned bracelet from the 1950s marked "Lisner". On her finger, a 1960s gold-toned hammered ring with a pearl in the centre.
Gold-toned necklace with tassels on a cameo pendant.
All vintage jewellery from Granny’s Day Out.
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