Aloha!

October 20th, 2012

This playful and cheery vintage hawaiian print romper (Size: M) is easy to wear in our blessed all year round “summer” weather!
We love rompers as they are such versatile pieces – you can wear them as it is ( like in this picture), layer it with a blouse or sweater over the top, or or with a skirt! πŸ™‚
We’ve jazzed up the outfit here with a 1960s multi-strand beaded necklace and a green silk scarf tied into a cute turban-style headband.

Happy Customers!

October 19th, 2012

Zee, we think you look velly chio in what you bought at GDO, hehehe! Short spunky hair goes great with sexy stringy backs!
On another note, this dress was a little long in the torso for Zee, so we altered it to fit her perfectly. β₯

KAWAIII !!
This 1970s blue polka dot dress was actually a really long maxi dress which looked a little dated but May saw the potential in this – so we shortened the sleeves, altered the length to above the knee, and, Ta-dah!!
The result? A really cute day dress that looks fresh, modern, but still retaining all the vintage details!
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It’s so hard to find 1950s dresses these days, and Cheryl seems to know that! This customer zoomed in on the few we have in the shop right away, and found this lovely number that fitted her to a tee.
Cheryl told us: “The moment I tried this dress on, I knew I had to have it.”
We’re so happy this dress has found its rightful owner! Please don’t ever part with it, Cheryl!

Our camera-shy customer, Diana, has a penchant for vintage jewellery!
Today, she layers two necklaces together to make the look her own. A 1980s floral pendant on a chain and a floral cylindrical beaded necklace sit wonderfully together on her neck.
She says it reminds her of Chinese porcelain bowls. We say it looks like vintage Chinese hot flasks too!

 

We got blogged!

October 19th, 2012

Student, blogger and model Shanice Koh, modelled some of our outfits and blogged about GDO!

Thanks Shanice! We love the styling and the pics! πŸ™‚

To read more, click on the link below to view her blog.

New Arrivals!

October 19th, 2012

We totally dig this unusual and quirky 1980s blue dress with a woven under-layer which look like it’s a separate piece when it’s actually part of the same dress!
It’s such a fun and casual dress; perfect for weekend excursions! πŸ™‚
(Size: Sm/M)
Worn here with a 1980s cinch belt in lovely autumn tones, and a pair of brown 1960s cluster earrings!

Spice up your work wardrobe with this fun yet girly floral and stripes dress! (Size: M)
Keep it appropriate for work by styling the outfit with simple and chic accessories.
Worn here with a burgundy Etienne Aigner sling purse and a pair of 1980s floral cloisonne earrings.

This simple black jumpsuit channels relaxed glamour and is a great alternative to an evening dress! (Size: M)
Featuring a halter neck style with a sexy keyhole bust and an unusual back, this smokin’ number would indeed create a hot silhouette for curvy ladies.
Paired here with a 1980s snake brooch and a couple of 1960s gold-plated Austrian crystal rings.

Here’s another one to fall in love with.
The dress: This 1950s sheath (Size: XS) screams pure elegance – it’s the perfect one to wear to work, and then to a nice dinner or social event after. Cut close to the bodice, it shows off your every curve and is incredibly sexy in an understated way.
The jewellery: We upped the classiness by matching it with 1950s pearls – a double strand of smaller pearls, and a single longer strand of bigger pearls. On her fingers, a ring from the 1960s boasts lovely blue Swarovski crystals.
The bag: It’s a delightful little navy blue purse from the 1940s with a little crystal-encrusted bow in the front. It comes with a sling rope that we have tucked inside, so it can be used as a clutch, or a shoulder bag.
We at GDO are so lucky to see such lovely things at work every day!

This lovely long green dress (S) from the 1970s features a sexy halter neck and ruched bust. A simple floral pattern leads your eye downward to a floral garden “growing” from the hem up. Feminine and bold, it’s not for wallflowers!
A pair of 1960s clip on earrings in the simplified shape of a peacock’s tail with a stunning blue marquise crystal in the centre adorns the ear lobes.
Sweet.

Pleaty Please!
This enchanting 1970s sky-blue maxi dress is ultra-feminine, classy and timeless! Featuring a full accordian pleated skirt, a draped bodice, and a cute little bow at the waist, it’s definitely one statement piece you would want to wear for many years to come! (Size: M)
We’ve paired it here with an exquisite faux pearl beaded clutch, and a pair of 1980s faux pearl danglies.

Man oh man! Finally, something for the gentlemen!

October 12th, 2012

GDO presents: Cufflinks for the gentlemen!

There’s something for every sartorially inclined man – whether he’s serious and no-nonsense, or flighty and flashy.

They make great gifts for the men in your life – your special someone, father, brother, or BFF!

Plus, we wish they were earrings.

Fit for the stars: Gold hexagon cufflinks with carved stars from the 1970s.

Goldtone faceted rectagular cufflinks with black onyx stones.

Simple rectangular cufflinks with diamonds embedded in a starburst design.

Quirky – looks a little like ship’s wheels.

We love these – so quirky, so fun!

Bring out the Mad Men in him with these 1950s cufflinks.

1950s pop-of -blue would go great with all those white and blue striped shirts!

We love 1970s starburst designs – need we say more? This one is silver toned with a blue crystal embedded inside.

Hold your horses! For the bold or creative types!

Oval starburst cufflinks – so old school!

Classic!

Live life a little, wear horses on your wrists!

These look a little like empty photo frames – awesome!

Unusual 1950s pair with a reddish brown stone and overlapping gold detail.

They look like green eyes! Yes, make his co-workers green with envy because he has these and they don’t!

This shape reminds us of Toblerone!

Classic and manly – cannot go wrong!

1950s dead stock cuff links – another favourite of ours!

Take him on a flight of fancy with these birdies.

Let’s ride the waves together!

Classic pair with a black stone. We love the squares with rounded corners!

Art deco style cufflinks from the 1980s.

These look like tire tracks. Wah, ho man wor!

What do these remind you of? Very vaguely, Hokusai’s great wave!

A chinois touch to an elegant pair.

Make his co-workers blue with sadness because he has these and they don’t!

Art deco wins our hearts.

1950s turquoise stone cuff links.

Anything that reminds us of Mad Men gets our thumbs up!