Tan to Tamarind II

March 9th, 2011

Looking behind her shoulder in a back alley: Oli wears a 1980s polka dot romper (SOLD) tied at the waist with a scarf (SOLD) and 1980s leather lace-up shoes (SOLD)

1980s polka dot romper tied at the waist with a scarf; 1980s leather Dooney and Bourke sling bag

1980s polka dot romper (SOLD) tied at the waist with a scarf (SOLD); 1980s leather Dooney and Bourke sling bag (SOLD)

1980s Dooney and Bourke leather sling bag

1980s Dooney and Bourke leather sling bag (SOLD)

Emphasise a waistline with a pretty scarf.

Emphasise your waist with a vintage scarf (SOLD)

Oli gets ready to step out with Lambchop in a 1970s maxi printed smock dress, beaded necklace, comfy leather woven sandals and the cutest cane bag from the 1970s!

Oli gets ready to step out with Lambchop in a 1970s maxi printed smock dress (SOLD), beaded necklace, comfy leather woven sandals and the cutest bamboo bag from the 1970s (SOLD)!

Lambchop poses in a 1970s cane bag.

Lambchop poses in a bamboo bag (SOLD)

Comfy 1980s woven leather sandals

Comfy 1980s woven leather sandals

Lounging in a printed secretary blouse with front bow and autumn leaf print gathered skirt

Lounging in a printed secretary blouse with front bow (SOLD) and autumn leaf print gathered skirt (SOLD)

Printed secretary blouse with front bow and autumn leaf print gathered skirt

Oli reads in a printed secretary blouse with front bow (SOLD) and autumn leaf print gathered skirt (SOLD)

Eco books

That's a lot of eco books to read!

1950s sequinned beaded wool sweater; Safari print pleated maxi skirt; 1970s vintage carpet luggage

1950s sequinned beaded wool sweater; Safari print pleated maxi skirt (SOLD); 1970s vintage carpet luggage (SOLD)

Beautiful! 1950s sequinned beaded wool sweater with gold-tone buttons at the back

Most beeyootiful! 1950s sequinned beaded wool sweater with gold-tone buttons

A chinois influence: 1960s Austrian gold-plated beaded pendant, New Old Stock

A Chinois take: 1960s Austrian gold-plated beaded pendant, New Old Stock (SOLD)

1970s high-neck long-sleeved printed poly dress; 1980s Dooney and Bourke leather handbag; Cosmetic case

Look elegant in a 1970s high-neck long-sleeved printed poly dress! In those hands: a 1980s Dooney and Bourke leather handbag (SOLD) and a vintage cosmetic travel case (SOLD)

Cinch it all in with a skinny stretchable belt with leather accents

Cinch it all in with a skinny stretchable belt with leather accents

Wear snakeskin on your toes with these beautiful 1980s beige pumps

Wear snakeskin on your toes with these beautiful 1980s beige pumps (SOLD)

Classic 1980s Dooney and Bourke leather handbag

Classic 1980s Dooney and Bourke leather handbag (SOLD)

Vintage cosmetic travel case

Awesome vintage cosmetic travel case! (SOLD)

Details: A ribbon on a pleated cuff

Details: A ribbon on a pleated cuff

Sit pretty in a 1980s embroidered top, 1950s striped skirt with 80s snakeskin pumps

Beat the heat in a 1980s embroidered top and a gathered 1950s striped skirt (SOLD)

1980s safari shirt wrap romper worn with a thick mesh choker

1980s safari shirt romper (SOLD) paired with a thick link choker (SOLD)

1980s safari shirt wrap romper worn with a thick link choker

1980s safari shirt romper (SOLD) worn with a thick link choker (SOLD)

The cutest suede brown booties with a fringe of tassels!

The cutest suede brown booties with a fringe of tassels (SOLD)!

Waiting for someone? Maxi summer dress; leather satchel; brown leather booties

Waiting for someone? Sit pretty in a maxi summer dress, leather satchel (SOLD) and brown leather booties (SOLD)

Maxi summer dress; leather satchel

This leather satchel (SOLD) adds an edge to any outfit!

Strut around in brown leather booties!

Strut around in brown leather booties (SOLD)!

1980s tasselled pendant, New Old Stock

1980s tasselled pendant, New Old Stock (SOLD)

Vintage beaded long necklaces are great for layering

Vintage beaded long necklaces are great for layering

Oli sashays down the street in an cute mini batik dress, 1970s saddle leather bag and strappy heels

Oli sashays down the street in an cute mini batik dress (SOLD), 1970s saddle leather bag (SOLD) and strappy heels

Mini batik dress and the most amazing saddle bag!

Mini batik dress (SOLD) and the most delightful saddle bag (SOLD)!

Dress up those ear lobes in 1950s Alexal dangly earrings

Dress up those ear lobes in 1950s Alexal dangling earrings (SOLD)

Strappy heels 1980s

Love the way the leather is woven on these 1980s strappy heels!

1980s chocolate houndstooth dress; 1960s crochet handbag; Brown booties

1980s chocolate houndstooth dress with shoulder pads, yeah; 1960s crochet handbag with a wooden handle and frame (SOLD); and those versatile brown booties (SOLD)

We love enamel. Always have, always will. 1980s enamel gold-toned earrings

We love enamel. Always have, always will. 1980s enamel gold-toned earrings (SOLD)

1960s Austrian enamel gold-plated brown flower pendant, New Old Stock

1960s delicate Austrian enamel gold-plated brown flower pendant, New Old Stock

Stunning gold-toned 1970s long necklace with tasselled ends

Stunning gold-toned 1970s long necklace with tasselled ends

All accessories and clothing (except the hats!) from Granny’s Day Out. For enquiries on the items featured, please call the shop at +65 63369774.

Model: Olivia Choong

Photographer: Loh Hsiao Ying

1970s Bamboo Bag

March 9th, 2011

SO, EVERYONE can see what you put in this see-through bamboo bag with all its slats, but who cares, cos it’s so cute!

How funny that we’ve come across such a similar piece to one that we blogged about previously, another cane bag that was identical to a piece featured in a book.

Anyway, we love this bag for its whimsicality. Definitely a head-turner and conversation piece.

Just a thought… Things not to put in this bag: toothpicks and guitar picks! :O

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD.

Dooney and Bourke

March 9th, 2011

THESE TOUGH leather bags with its famous duck logo are a classic in the vintage world.

Sold for at least US$200 in the 1980s, they were made with 100% cowhide, some waterproof. The quality is superb, the leather possessing a distinctive pebble grain leather texture. Dooney and Bourke bags were so popular in the 1980s and 1990s, like leather brand Coach, they were often copied with many fakes in the market.

We love them for their detailing and steadfastness, as well as their timeless appeal. They come in lovely neutral shades of brown, black and maroon.

We have a few in store – come down and have a gander!

The original 1970s leather saddle bag

March 9th, 2011

1970s saddle bag

THIS IS the original saddle bag that really looks like a horse’s saddle!

This unusual shoulder bag from Mexico has lovely details – a suede saddle, buckles, straps, and a wonderfully embossed floral pattern. The leather is thick, hand-tooled, and stitched along the edges. The inner part of the saddle is lined in synthetic fur.

It’s roomy enough for stashing loads of things that girls just love carrying around – a makeup case, a water bottle, a book.

SOLD! Sorry, guys. Only one piece!