Vintage Heaven: Did these treasures fall out of the sky?

June 19th, 2012

NO. THEY didn’t! Although you would be forgiven if you thought so.

So how is it that we have new vintage arrivals all the time, every week? It’s because we make two to three major buying trips a year, sourcing our a** off for these vintage goodies! We travel the world, carefully selecting choice vintage pieces using our very, very discerning eyes.

And when the job is done, we ship it all back to Singapore, where you can enjoy it, touch it, try it, see it with your own eyes.

All the clothing is one-off, as it’s vintage, unique. They can thus be altered to fit.

So come down and try on that piece you’re eying before someone else snaps it up first and you never see it again for the rest of your life. -.-

This album features a friend we used in one of our previous shoots – Linda Lim of White Antler. She was in our “Notes from the Secretariat” photo shoot!

Check it out! http://www.grannysdayout.com/?s=notes+from+a+secretariat

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

 

It’s a classic. This 1950s black and white striped has lasted decades and will be loved in many more. Worn with a 1950s gold plated Swarovski crystal necklace from Austria, and a black 1960s handbag/sling bag that’s a small tidy size and very cute!

This 1950s Swarovski crystal necklace from Austria could be worn casual – in this case with a 1950s day dress, or amped up with an evening gown. It’s really versatile, if you think about it!

Black 1960s handbag that comes with a detachable sling, so you can hold it, or sling it!

This lovely coin disc necklace is worn as a headband here. Real prerrtty!

Awesome! 1980s burnt orange dress with shoulder pads and a strong silhouette. Perfect for work or a night out on the town.

Match orange with orange! Wear this 1960s plastic choker with a collared top or dress.

1980s clutch bag/sling bag – it’s casual, easy, effortless!

Pretty swirls on this blue and white halter neck 1970s dress (M), worn with two white bangles.

Kawaii! Wear two white bangles together for maximum wow!

1980s floral romper worn with a 1960s floral beaded necklace as a headband!

1960s beaded necklace – pretty enough on its own, but even prettier when worn like this!

Interesting interlaced back of the romper.

Delightful 1950s day dress, beautifully adorned with little pink roses! Worn with a pair of 1980s white leather sandals.

Sweet white cotton dress; perfect for the tropics! Wear it with sandals (like the comfy leather pair shown here) or with floral flats!

Fall in love with this pretty heart necklace!

Going away for the weekend? Pack this pretty floral dress and a 1980s cloisonne necklace (new old stock) in this red American Tourister bag and well, you’re pretty much good to go! 🙂

The mystical unicorn adorns this sweet 1980s cloisonne necklace (new old stock)

A perfectly sweet lacy frock ( S-M), worn with a faux pearl necklace, signed “Trifari”

“Trifari” signed faux pearl necklace.
Since the 1920s, Trifari has been one of the most respected and admired producers of costume jewellery in the United States

Looks like a Missoni from afar, no? Show off your figure in this pleasing double-strap dress awash in a sea of colours!

Intricate star burst design on this necklace from the 1960s!

Mesmerizing 1980s two-tone green party dress! Love that ribbon detail on the bottom front of the dress.


Charming 1950s beaded clip-on earrings with a moonstone like bead in the centre to offset the emeralds. Stunning. Are you green with envy yet? 😉

SEXY 1970s pale lilac dress! Perfect for a night out! Worn here with a faux pearl clutch

Vintage jewellery is a great alternative to adding that special touch, even to modern ensembles. Here, a pair of 1970s drop earrings with faux pearls and beads would look equally at home with jeans and a white shirt.

Perfect for that special do, this faux pearl clutch is exquisite in its shape and simplicity.

Isn’t this just the sweetest 1950s baby blue day dress!?
Worn here with a 1960s Mod navy blue and white sling bag.

A little schoolgirl charm for that Lolita vibe!

This simple 1970s gown is suitable for the classiest of affairs!

How cool is this engraved silver-tone hard metal case bag!?
This minaudière looks almost medieval! It’s big enough to hold a lipstick, powder, cash and cards, and possibly a small phone.

These sophisticated pair of tassel earrings add an instant “Studio 54” feel to any ensemble.
Modernize your look by pairing these beauties with a simple white tee or maxi dress.

This oh-so-pretty 1980s floral bustier dress is the perfect outfit for cocktail parties, garden parties and for hitting the clubs! (Size:M)
We love the peekaboo tulle underneath and the pretty little bow at the side.

1950s-60s Tri-strand necklace in pretty coral pink and white.

Cool graphic prints on this sexy 1970s maxi dress (Size:S)

Pretty!

Be the envy of the urban jungle with this awesome Jil Sander safari style dress (Size:S/M) and an equally awesome 1970s/80s hand-carry luggage. Worn here with a pair of comfy camel brown 1980s woven leather sandals.

This dazzling rhino brooch boasts a pretty array of sparkling rhinestones. Cute!

Absolutely delightful 1980s grey and white polka dress!
(Size: S/M)

Spritz up a simple outfit with this interesting grey, black and gold chain link necklace

Slip into a carefree mood with this boho cotton dress (Size:S/M) paired here with a colourful woven belt and a pair of 1980s leather woven sandals

Cool and colourful pattern that matches almost everything!

These woven leather sandals are not just super comfy but they go with everything as well!

Play your cards right with this cute Queen of Hearts playing card pendant!

This playful crochet and cotton baby-doll dress is a fresh and feminine take on summer style! Play up the look with colour-pop necklaces and sandals!

Eye-catching beaded necklace

Cute 1960s white and blue striped summer dress (Size: M). Worn here with a purple cinch belt and a navy blue 1960s purse.

Linda trying to pass off as a mannequin as part of our window display….hee hee
A passer-by wanted to take a picture of her!

Whirl around town with this purple cinch belt!

♫ Isn’t she lovely, isn’t she wonderful…♫
Gorgeous tropical print dress in black with chilli red flower prints (Size: S)

1950s ruby red flower shaped clip-ons.

Sweet floral sundress (Size:S); 1960s yellow beaded necklace

Brighten up your day with this brightly coloured floral printed 1980s sundress! (Size: S/M)

Why, Hello Blue-tiful!!
These funky 1980s earrings will definitely add pizazz to your outfit!

Go dotty with this fabulous black and white polka dot dress!
(Size: S)

You can’t go wrong with these funky Mod black and silver dangle earrings!

Stunning dark olive-green stone ring , marked “Napier”.
It’s also adjustable, so one size fits all!

Pair this lovely detailed brown dress with earth-toned wedges, an armful of bangles, and an oversized sunhat!

Sexy! Here’s a closer look at the details of the dress. we love the corset-style interlacing at the back.

Sensational red jumpsuit with prints of small black flying birds!

Make a statement with this bold 1980s beaded necklace with an interesting combination of plastic and wood!

This timeless black suede sling purse doubles up as a clutch, making this bag a very versatile accessory!
It’s structured with a hinged, goldtone metal frame that opens into a unique diamond shape which provides a full and easy access to the interior.

This 1950s dress is a darling!!! We love the little prim v-shaped collar, the girly ruffled bottom and the oh-so-cute small round black buttons, each with a sparkly rhinestone middle!

Wheel of fortune!

 

Vintage Designer Sunnies @ GDO

June 19th, 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 dark brown plastic frames

Rodenstock matt gold and silver frames

Omyl tortoiseshell and gold frames

Monde Exclusiv matte gold frames

Tada! Sexy curves on this Charles Jourdan

Ze Charles Jourdan logo on ze Charles Jourdan legs

Yves Chantal silver frame with red enamel details

One of our favourites - the Safilo with its unusual shape! Very quirky

Metzler - lovely shape and details on this unusual pair

Metzler - lovely shape and details on this unusual pair

Half tortoiseshell, half metal on this John Sterling groovy frames!

Another quirky one - the Lacoste with its tortoiseshell legs

Front of the lacoste

Omyl dark gold metal frames

About “Summer Paradise”

June 11th, 2012

IT’S SUMMER all year round in sweltering Singapore!

To get away from the stifling hot city streets, we took our model Andrea Yeo to Sentosa.

The fresh air was exactly what we needed. With delicious cocktails by our side, and sand between our toes, the shoot was a breeze. Andrea hardly broke a sweat – she’s a hot yoga instructor, that’s why. (And by hot, we mean chio, as well as hot yoga, as in, yes, yoga in a heated room.)

At Tanjong Beach Club, we dressed her in cute little beachy outfits, which exuded a shy hint of sexiness. A little terry playsuit hinted at fun. Halter neck tops and dresses revealed a little skin. A Hawaiian boy’s shirt acted as a fun cover-up. And a long wrap skirt doubled up as a sarong dress. For accessories, bright, shiny baubles made an appearance, as well as a little silver charm bracelet.

Come view our entire new summer collection at the shop – this is but a small representation. Everything is one-piece only.

All clothing, jewelery and sunglasses from Granny’s Day Out.

For reservations and prices on the pieces featured here, please call the shop at 6336 9774

Summer Paradise

June 11th, 2012
Andrea sizzles by the pool in a 1970s vintage blue halter dress (S/M) with bright floral accents.

Andrea sizzles by the pool in a 1970s vintage blue halter dress (S/M) with bright floral accents.

Half orange, half white! Fun vintage bangle adds some pizazz to a sun dress.

Half orange, half white! Fun vintage bangle adds some pizazz to a sun dress.

Chillin' by the bar in an embroidered 1970s halter top (S/M) worn with really cute high waist purple printed shorts (XS). A green beaded bracelet adds a jingly touch, and vintage sunglasses top it all off.

Chillin' by the bar in an embroidered 1970s halter top (S/M) worn with really cute high waist purple printed shorts (XS). A green beaded bracelet adds a jingly touch, and vintage sunglasses top it all off.

We love this combo! Sexy but not slutty!

We love this combo! Sexy but not slutty!

Sea-green beaded bracelet.

Sea-green beaded bracelet.

Show off your legs in a terry cloth playsuit (S) with white piping! It's adjustable at the side so you can choose how short you want it to be. Worn with a multi-colour beaded necklace and a bright orange beaded bracelet.

Show off your legs in a terry cloth playsuit (S) with white piping! It's adjustable at the side so you can choose how short you want it to be. Worn with a multi-colour beaded necklace and a bright orange beaded bracelet.

Bright baubles add fun to any beach outfit.

Bright baubles add fun to any beach outfit.

She blows bubbles by the beach. Wear a skirt with a bikini top for a girly twist. In this case, it's a beautiful seagull-print blue skirt (M)! Vintage Balenciaga Sunglasses by Curly Sue Vintage.

She blows bubbles by the beach. Wear a skirt with a bikini top for a girly twist. In this case, it's a beautiful seagull-print blue skirt (M)! Vintage Balenciaga Sunglasses by Curly Sue Vintage.

These bubbles are not easy to produce!

These bubbles are not easy to produce!

Vintage silver charm bracelet with boat and automobile charms.

Vintage silver charm bracelet with boat and automobile charms.

Vintage sunglasses give that oomph to any beach outfit!

Vintage sunglasses give that oomph to any beach outfit!

With a yellow beaded necklace twirled around her hair, she squints at the camera wearing a hot little pink thing (M/L).

With a yellow beaded necklace twirled around her hair, she squints at the camera wearing a hot little pink thing (M/L).

She laughs!

She laughs!

 

We love little boys' Hawaiian shirts, cos they always look quirky and unusual compared to everything else that every other girl wears on the beach! The rayon fabric keeps you cool, and the prints make you smile. This one is a size S/M.

We love little boys' Hawaiian shirts, cos they always look quirky and unusual compared to everything else that every other girl wears on the beach! The rayon fabric keeps you cool, and the prints make you smile. This one is a size S/M.

Cute prints from every angle!

Cute prints from every angle!

Is she a Bond girl, hehehe! Crochet vest (S) shows peekaboo skin when worn over a brown bikini. Matched with a long sea shell necklace.

Is she a Bond girl, hehehe! Crochet vest (S) shows peekaboo skin when worn over a brown bikini. Matched with a long sea shell necklace.

Strike a pose! This nice wall at TBC is a perfect backdrop. Here, a super long Hawaiian print long wrap skirt doubles up at as a halter sarong dress.

Strike a pose! This nice wall at TBC is a perfect backdrop. Here, a super long Hawaiian print long wrap skirt doubles up at as a halter sarong dress.

It's the bee-yoo-ti-ful print that makes the skirt what it is!

It's the bee-yoo-ti-ful print that makes the skirt what it is!

Four cool chicks who shop at GDO!

June 5th, 2012

HERE ARE some photos of four cool girls who shop at GDO.

They come from all walks of life. But what ties these four together is their awesome way of
wearing vintage clothing splendidly, in their own individual ways.

They totally own their looks!

: P

Aspiring burlesque dancer Violet Jade Grey in a sailor collared polka dot jumpsuit scored from Granny's Day Out last week. CUTE!

Aspiring burlesque dancer Violet Jade Grey in a sailor collared polka dot jumpsuit scored from Granny's Day Out last week. CUTE!

Spotted during Asian Fashion Exchange Week! Fash-Eccentric! blogger X-wen striking a pose for a photographer on Orchard Road. She is totally rocking this look with a 1960s top from Granny's Day Out! Looking hot, babe!!

Spotted during Asian Fashion Exchange Week! Fash-Eccentric! blogger X-wen striking a pose for a photographer on Orchard Road. She is totally rocking this look with a 1960s top from Granny's Day Out! Looking hot, babe!!

Jean Yong, one of the organizers of Blueprint, looking totally groovy in this 1970s striped palazzo jumpsuit she got during our weekend at Blueprint Emporium. :)

Jean Yong, one of the organizers of Blueprint, looking totally groovy in this 1970s striped palazzo jumpsuit she got during our weekend at Blueprint Emporium. 🙂

Here's one of our customers, Grace Tan, wearing GDO from HEAD TO TOE for her birthday! Grace (girl on right) is smiling away here in a vintage striped dress, belt and "nurse" shoes from Granny's Day Out.  All her friends loved her outfit. So do we!

Here's one of our customers, Grace Tan, wearing GDO from HEAD TO TOE for her birthday! Grace (girl on right) is smiling away here in a vintage striped dress, belt and "nurse" shoes from Granny's Day Out. All her friends loved her outfit. So do we!