New Arrivals!

July 24th, 2012

Vintage jumpsuits are an easy to wear all-in-one fashion!
Turn heads with this stylish yet super-comfy jersey black jumpsuit!

Uber-cool Vintage Rodenstock sunnies!

Brighten up your day with this utterly gorgeous and happy 1970s maxi summer dress.
We love the lovely floral crochet peek-a-boo waist!

Pull off the “understated elegance” look in this gorgeous 1970s maxi dress.

Simple but classy! 1950s Tri-strand faux pearl necklace.

Who says hawaiian shirts have to be loud and brash?!
We love the nudey, muted colour palette on this shirt! Wear it with your favourite denims for a casual cool look!
Worn here with vintage 1970s John Sterling sunnies and an awesome 1970s bowling bag!

Handy for carrying all manner of stuff, not just a bowling ball!

Check this out! Super adorable 1950s checkered dress in gorgeous shades of purple, green and yellow.

This simple black and white dress is a great “transition” piece! Perfect for work and a night out on the town after! 😉

“Blue-tiful” !! This charming 1980s tea-length dress features an all over floral eyelet pattern. Worn here with a bright red clutch and a 1970s tassel necklace.

A closer view of the floral eyelets and the tassel necklace.

Don’t shy away from beige! This 1950s day dress is completely chic in an effortlessly way! Besides, it can also be a perfect backdrop for playing with a variety of colored and textured shoes and accessories!
Worn here with a 1980s olive green elastic belt and a 1960s basket box purse.

We love the slanted button holes on this 1950s dress and the lovely floral motif on the olive green elastic belt.

 

About “Born in the 80s” + GDO//Holly Jean Facebook Contest – Win $50 vouchers!

July 13th, 2012

IT’S EASY to remember fashion in The Eighties as being over the top, prone to the excessiveness and decadence of the decade.

But let us remind you that there was certainly more to it than over-sized shoulder pads, sexy bodysuits and naughty fishnet gloves!

This month, Granny’s Day Out pays homage to the 1980s with dresses from the era that are decidedly softer and flirtier.

Pastel day party dresses, multi-tiered ruffled hems with peekaboo tulle and bustier necklines rule. It’s all very pretty, till the look gets transformed with denim separates and ankle boots, with unexpected pieces of bling upping the ante.

Showing it off on camera is a lovely Singaporean blogger, who goes by the moniker of Holly Jean. Fresh-faced and graceful, she makes the look all her own, adding a charming je ne sais quoi that makes it all look so easy.

Special thanks to photographer Ng K Hon, who shot everything right in his own home, as well as hairstylist Colin Yeo. Both are acclaimed artists in their own right and we are grateful for their invaluable skills and time!

 

HOW TO WIN $50 GDO VOUCHERS!

Alright, it’s CONTEST TIME!

STEP 1: So, you’ve seen the photos of Holly Jean in our clothing below. Now, visit our GDO Facebook Page and ‘LIKE’ it.

STEP 2: Go to the Facebook Album “Born In The 80s”  with all the photos (as seen below) and ‘LIKE the photos. Tell us WHY you like a particular outfit/item/photo to stand a higher chance of winning.

STEP 3: The more you ‘LIKE’/COMMENT, the higher your chances of winning!

Be one of THREE LUCKY WINNERS to walk away with $50 GDO shopping vouchers redeemable for everything in the store (except sunglasses).

Contest ends Friday, 3 August 2012.

Use that mouse! Good luck!

Born in the 80s

July 12th, 2012
Totally rocking it! Holly's wearing a black tube party dress with a tartan tulip skirt, complete with a black bow! Around her neck, a 1950s gilt choker.

Totally rocking it! Holly’s wearing a black tube party dress with a tartan tulip skirt, complete with a black bow! Around her neck, a 1950s gilt choker.

Fascinating loops on this 1950s gilt choker!

Fascinating loops on this 1950s gilt choker!

Paint the town red in this traffic-stopping crimson corset tiered dress. The accessories pull it all together.

Paint the town red in this traffic-stopping crimson corset tiered dress. The accessories pull it all together.

Make it loud, make it count! Awesome 1960s gilt brooches worn on a hat, and a hammered gold-toned choker around the neck.

Make it loud, make it count! Awesome 1960s gilt brooches worn on a hat, and a hammered gold-toned choker around the neck.

She's got spunk! 1980s mini floral dress with tiers, worn with a denim cropped shirt tied above the waist. Bright accessories and ankle boots complete the look.

She’s got spunk! 1980s mini floral dress with tiers, worn with a denim cropped shirt tied above the waist. Bright accessories and ankle boots complete the look.

Punk boots!

Punk boots!

The accessories say it all. Polly's Got A Cracker brooch pinned on a hat, and bright green 1960s beads.

The accessories say it all. Polly’s Got A Cracker brooch pinned on a hat, and bright green 1960s beads.

1980s fuschia leaf-print party dress, worn with an in-your-face 1980s black enamel art deco style choker.

1980s fuschia leaf-print party dress, worn with an in-your-face 1980s black enamel art deco style choker.

Stunning colour! Turquoise green 1980s party dress with a deep V neckline and tulle to puff it all up! Coiled round her neck is a reticulated snake necklace.

Stunning colour! Turquoise green 1980s party dress with a deep V neckline and tulle to puff it all up! Coiled round her neck is a reticulated snake-like necklace.

It's hard to pass up snake necklaces, especially this simple one with its reticulated joints.

It’s hard not to be captivated by this simple yet stunning snake-like necklace with its reticulated joints.

She'll take you out for a ride in this beautiful pastel multi-tiered dress, layered with a little denim jacket with rolled up sleeves..

She’ll take you out for a ride in this beautiful pastel multi-tiered dress, layered with a little denim jacket with rolled up sleeves..

Accents add oomph to your outfit. Here, a 1960s white beaded brooch draws the eye in.

Accents add oomph to your outfit. Here, a 1960s white beaded brooch draws the eye in.

Wow 'em with this short, flirty, sexy thang! 1980s halter black and red dress with a ruched hem.

Wow ’em with this short, flirty, sexy thang! Here, Holly sizzles in a 1980s halter black and red dress with a ruched hem.

Deep purple printed party dress worn with a cropped denim short-sleeved top. Around her neck is a kick-a** 1980s geometric necklace with a faux pearl.

Deep purple printed party dress worn with a cropped denim short-sleeved top. Around her neck is a kick-a** 1980s geometric necklace with a faux pearl.

We love our bling! Need we say more?

We love our bling! Need we say more?

Let 'em see stars with this lovely celestial 1980s tiered dress!

Let ’em see stars with this lovely celestial 1980s tiered dress!

We have fun with our brooches, as you can see. Here, a 1960s white beaded leaf brooch stands out against a black beret.

We have fun with our brooches, as you can see. Here, a 1960s white beaded leaf brooch stands out against a black beret.

Let the colours speak! 1980s party dress with bright and loud prints, paired with a pink beaded necklace.

Let the colours speak! 1980s party dress with bright and loud prints, paired with a pink beaded necklace.

A beautiful 1980s dress awash with shades of blues! We love it with a denim vest and a super sparkly rhinestone brooch.

A beautiful 1980s dress awash with shades of blues! We love it with a denim vest and a super sparkly rhinestone brooch.

Mix up your accessories! In this photo, a graduated grey beaded 1980s necklace sits next to a 1940s rhinestone brooch.

Mix up your accessories! In this photo, a graduated grey beaded 1980s necklace sits next to a 1940s rhinestone brooch.

We get a kick out of pairing pastels with brights. In this pic, Holly shows off a 1980s bustier dress with a bow at the hem, and a dead simple cream choker..

We get a kick out of pairing pastels with brights. In this pic, Holly shows off a 1980s bustier dress with a bow at the hem, and a dead simple cream choker.

Gorgeous off-white crescent pendant with chain links.

Gorgeous off-white crescent pendant with chain links.

Model/Blogger: Holly Jean http://www.hollyjean.sg/2012/07/rocking-80s-look-with-grannys-day-out.html

Photographer: Ng K Hon http://ngkhon.com/

Hairstylist: Colin Yeo http://colinyeo.com/

Stylist: Kyra Ching

Tips on identifying genuine vintage pieces + Win $100 GDO vouchers in Cleo this month!

July 10th, 2012

IN THIS month’s Cleo magazine, we help readers identify the real McCoys from the imposters in the world of vintage fashion!

Gang tattoos!

July 9th, 2012