Bright And Cheery Dresses In An Anti-Depressant House

March 19th, 2014

In the US, one of the pads we rented was so hippie and bohemian, we just had to do a little photo shoot in it!

The place was bright and cosy, and packed with loads of personality. The walls were drenched in a riot of colours, and the interior included rejuvenated vintage furniture and plenty of patterned upholstery. Scattered all over the place were the owner’s own artwork and photographs. Healthy shiny plants reigned indoors and out.

It was eclectic and vibrant – perfect for us both. We felt the colour therapy rejuvenated us at the end of each work day.

Here’s Kyra modelling some of the vintage dresses we’d purchased on our trip, and which are on their way to you (THIS WEEK)! They’re awesome pieces, equally deserving of the environment they were photographed in!

Enjoy!

1970s baby doll candy striped maxi dress. That’s the kitchen!

1980s polka dot dress with pink piping. That’s our front door!

Close up of a 1940s lace dress.

Rare and beautiful 1940s blue maxi dress with lace details. That’s our backyard!

1950s brown and cream polka dotted dress. Classic and timeless. That’s the beaded curtain leading to the front room!

Surprising low back on an otherwise conservative 1950s dress.

Embroidered 1960s structured bag – so rich in detail!

Green 1970s Hawaiian print dress. That’s the hallway!

1970s black rattan sling with gold trim, perfect for taking day into night!

Blue Hawaiian print dress with a pink hibiscus motif. You can tell we love our Hawaiian prints!

There was a lemon tree in our neighbours’ garden which extended over to our backyard. We helped ourselves to their lemons (!!)

1950s cocktail dress – looks great with heels or sneakers!

1970s jacket and pant suit, next to a 1970s style beaded curtain!

Structured vintage bags with plenty of character, waiting patiently for their new owners!

Vintage overnight slouchy carrier.

Kyra wears a full suit with top, skirt and a bandana that can be worn on the head or around the waist. Or a bag, if you wish. It’s rare to find a full set of anything these days.

1970s full suit with the cutest colours!

1960s black rattan handbag with an unusual white beaded handle, sharing space with the owner’s artworks.

About ” Something In The Air”

February 19th, 2014

There once was a Captain

It wasn’t a He

Her name was Lara

So fabulous, was she!

 

With bucket loads of attitude

She takes to the highest altitudes

“I say, this is your Captain speaking,

“Fasten your seatbelts, stop squealing!”

 

Up in the air, it’s no-nonsense in epaulettes

Back on land, curvy dresses flatter her silhouette

You’d scarce recognise her

She causes quite a stir!

 

A beauty to behold in dramatic frocks

In somber shades of jet, ebony and soot,

Sweet, sexy, severe and stylish

Her black dresses are timeless, and classy to boot!

 

So book a trip with us

We suggest you check in early

You don’t need a visa or passport

And baggage allowance is unlimited, surely!

 

 

Sweet Deals:

Enjoy 20% Off all vintage black dresses. Members who have earned miles with us enjoy an extra 10% off.

*Limited offer while stocks last.

 

*Earn miles with Granny’s Day Out by spending $300 over a three-month period and enjoy 15% off storewide and special promotions on a regular basis.

 

Wishing you a pleasant ride,

Granny’s Day Out

Something In The Air

February 19th, 2014

 

Darling 1950s taffeta dress.

Exquisite collar details on this 1950s taffeta dress.

Magnificent 1950s Lilli Diamond ruched cocktail dress with tiered lace.

Graceful 1960s sleeveless dress with lace bodice and pleated skirt.

Statement 1970s harlequin maxi gown.

Elegant 1960s cocktail dress with textured tone-on-tone prints and pretty bow details.

Sexy 1970s wrap dress with tie-front bow.

Cute 1980s off-shoulder floral print romper.

1970s ascot-tie knee-length dress with sheer sleeves and pleated skirt.

1950s 3/4 sleeve high-neck dress with box-pleat skirt and pretty lace details.

Party the night away in this 1980s tiered party dress with glittery accents.

Love the teardrop shaped cut-out on this 1980s party dress.

It’s all for fun! 1980s summer dress with ruched bodice and eyelet skirt.

All clothing and accessories from Granny’s Day Out.
Please call the shop at 6336 9774 for enquiries.

 

Model: Lara Lozano (Yes, she really is a captain pilot!)

Photographer: Gwilym Mortimer

Stylist: Kyra Ching

Location: HOGS Bar & Restaurant

About ” Come Full Circle”

October 2nd, 2013

Round and round the world we go

To and fro, we ebb and flow

No beginning, yet no end

Just like the seasons’ hottest trends

Playful, youthful, cute and fun

Classic, timeless, they’re second to none

Big and bold, or small and sweet

Polka dots and circles are hard to beat

So thus the theme for this month’s shoot

With Wei fen as model, pretty and spunky to boot

We used an app, it worked like magic

we’re sure you heard of Hipstamatic

They all came together one rainy day

It was windy, wet and awfully grey

But the sun must have seen us, it must have been wowed

As it soon came back out, and chased away the clouds

Come Full Circle

October 2nd, 2013

This 1970s cream ascot-tie blouse with brown polka dots pairs easily with denims for a dressed down look or a pencil skirt and heels for a more sophisticated vibe.

You can’t go wrong with this super adorable 1960s blue polka dot shift dress!

1960s blue polka dot shift dress with ribbon accent; 1960s white circular earrings.

How cute is this 1960s clear lucite bangle with black 3D polka dots!?

Fun 1980s high waisted black and white polka dot romper with suspender-style straps.

1980s high-waisted polka dot romper with suspender-style straps and cross back.

Almost but not entirely round 1980s red and gold earrings.

Red hot polka dot long-sleeved dress with a drop waist and a flirty flare skirt.

Go bold with this funky 1980s white and black polka dot romper! Paired here with a 1980s navy blue belt with a round nautical buckle.

1980s white and black polka dot romper; 1980s belt with a round nautical gold-tone buckle.

Bold 1980s navy blue round enamel earrings.

Angular lines meets dots on this quirky 1980s printed dress!

We definitely can’t get enough of circles and dots!

Delightful 1980’s dress with dots and lines combo; 1980s white and blue polka dot heels.

1980’s black and white polka dots and stripes dress with bright red round buttons and piping accents.

Eye-catching 1960s vermillion and gold-tone dome link bracelet.

Stylish and Chic 1980s white and blue polka dot heels.

Sway hello to this charming and fun 1980s deep pink and black polka dot skirt!

1980s deep pink and black polka dot skirt with side pockets; 1970s stretch bracelet made out of black circular domes.

Wear dots to work! Work worthy 1970s light olive-green ascot-tie dress with small little darker green polka dots all over; 1980s green cinch belt with round interlocking buckle; 1980s black leather quilted chain strap bag with cute little round gold-tone accents and tassel detail.

1970s light olive-green ascot-tie dress with small little darker green polka dots all over; 1980s green cinch belt with round interlocking buckle.

1980s black leather quilted chain strap bag with cute little round gold-tone accents and tassel detail.

Green 1980s soccer tee with big white soccer ball print ( Did you know that Oelwein is a name of a city in Fayette country, Iowa?); Sheer and flowy 1980s black and white polka dot panel skirt.

Green 1980s soccer tee; Sheer and flowy 1980s black and white polka dot panel skirt.

Wear this darling everywhere! 1980s black and white polka dot jumpsuit with a sweetheart neckline and attached belt.

1980s black and white polka dot jumpsuit; 1980s gold-tone choker with tiered circular rings.

1980s black and white polka dot jumpsuit.

 

All clothing and accessories from Granny’s Day Out.

Please call the shop at 6336 9774 for enquiries on prices.

 

Model/Make-up Artist  : Tan Wei Fen (tanweifen@gmail.com)

Photographer/Stylist: Kyra Ching

Many thanks to Huda for loaning us her super-adorable polka dot umbrella. 🙂