Vintage goodies we are loving this week!

April 23rd, 2012
Lavender and Lace..this dress is ACE! :) Size XS-S.

Lavender and Lace..this dress is ACE! πŸ™‚ Size XS-S

Vintage silver poodle brooch

Vintage silver poodle brooch

 Twirl round and round in this fab floral circle skirt! Size M

Twirl round and round in this fab floral circle skirt! Size M

This little farmer is going to the market to buy some vegetables to match her green ribbons. Rubbish or what? Anyway, we really dig this 1940s floral dress! Size S.

This little farmer is going to the market to buy some vegetables to match her green ribbons. Rubbish or what? Anyway, we really dig this 1940s floral dress! Size S.

C-U-T-E!! What else we can say about this dress huh? We think it will also look mighty good on a tennis court! Size S/M.  1980s mini flared-skirt dress worn with a 1960s A-go-go belt (New Old Stock)

C-U-T-E!! What else we can say about this dress huh? We think it will also look mighty good on a tennis court! Size S/M. 1980s mini flared-skirt dress worn with a 1960s A-go-go belt (New Old Stock)

Go Angle-manic with this bold 1980s tri-coloured dress, worn belted with a hand-painted silk scarf. Size S/M.

Go Angle-manic with this bold 1980s tri-coloured dress, worn belted with a hand-painted silk scarf. Size S/M.

The Silk way....

The Silk way....

Is this a happy dress or what??!! What a Floral Frenzy number!! :) Size S/M

Is this a happy dress or what??!! What a Floral Frenzy number!! πŸ™‚ Size S/M

Don't these colours remind one of racing cars? Wear this dress to the next F1 race! Vvrroommm Vvrrooomm.... Size M/L. Worn with a black 1980s elastic belt and 1970s Aria Sunglasses (New Old Stock)

Don't these colours remind one of racing cars? Wear this dress to the next F1 race! Vvrroommm Vvrrooomm.... Size M/L. Worn with a black 1980s elastic belt and 1970s Aria Sunglasses (New Old Stock)

Hawt!!! 1980s cap-sleeved party dress with tiered skirt (size S-M), pinned with a Mexican silver face mask brooch. Paired with Berborlys sunglasses and ankle boots.

Hawt!!! 1980s cap-sleeved party dress with tiered skirt (size S-M), pinned with a Mexican silver face mask brooch. Paired with Berborlys sunglasses and ankle boots.

Get mysterious with this Mexican silver face mask brooch

Get mysterious with this Mexican silver face mask brooch

Boots that so comfortable and easy to wear (just zip it up at the side). They'd look good with anything!

Boots that so comfortable and easy to wear (just zip it up at the side). They'd look good with anything!

Groovy floral patterns on this 1970s maxi dress (S/M) with dangly 1970s earrings. Worn with a pair of 1970s Licefa Sunglasses (New Old Stock)

Groovy floral patterns on this 1970s maxi dress (S/M) with dangly 1970s earrings. Worn with a pair of 1970s Licefa Sunglasses (New Old Stock)

 1970s coral bead dangling earrings with faux pearl bead

1970s coral bead dangling earrings with faux pearl bead

Blue and pink, they tickle us pink. Striped 1970s dress paired with a royal blue stretch 1980s belt, and a 1970s necklace with turquoise and pearl beads.

Blue and pink, they tickle us pink. Striped 1970s dress paired with a royal blue stretch 1980s belt, and a 1970s necklace with turquoise and pearl beads.

This awesome 1970s shimmery silver necklace has no fasteners or clasps - you simply tie it as you would a knot, and adjust how high or low on your decolletage you want to wear it.

This awesome 1970s shimmery silver necklace has no fasteners or clasps - you simply tie it as you would a knot, and adjust how high or low on your decolletage you want to wear it.

Sweeeet! Purple polka dot with floral neckline - it's the sort of dress that you can wear to meet your boyfriend's mother. Hee! Size M/L

Sweeeet! Purple polka dot with floral neckline - it's the sort of dress that you can wear to meet your boyfriend's mother. Hee! Size M/L

Here, we've looped a multi-strand necklace round and round the wrist and matched it with a beaded medallion bracelet that pops right in the middle of all that turquoise!

Here, we've looped a multi-strand necklace round and round the wrist and matched it with a beaded medallion bracelet that pops right in the middle of all that turquoise!

Granny's Night Out? Shimmery jumpsuit with spaghetti straps, worn with a gold link ah-go-go belt and heels! We think she'll get picked up!

Granny's Night Out? Shimmery jumpsuit with spaghetti straps, worn with a gold link ah-go-go belt and heels! We think she'll get picked up!

This 1960s gold link ah-go-go belt dresses any outfit up!

This 1960s gold link ah-go-go belt dresses any outfit up!

Decent from the front...

Decent from the front...

Not so innocent at the back!

Not so innocent at the back!

Gorgeous 1980s statement piece with knotted cords.

Gorgeous 1980s statement piece with knotted cords.

 

White is the new black

April 22nd, 2012

“SO WHITE is the mother of all colors
The churning of all yellow, blue, green
Colors sacrifice their egos
To the eternal white.”

John Matthews

Vintage tear-drop shaped beaded necklace with gold-tone accents

Vintage tear-drop shaped beaded necklace with gold-tone accents

Swing it with this white enamel vintage tassel necklace

Swing it with this white enamel vintage tassel necklace

1950s cluster clip-on earrings. Signed "Japan"

1950s cluster clip-on earrings. Signed "Japan"

Ivory Celluloid carved necklace

Ivory Celluloid carved necklace

Pretty choker made out of white oval shaped discs and gold accents

Pretty choker made out of white oval shaped discs and gold accents

 

 

We got blogged!… by Bonjour Singapore

April 2nd, 2012

RANA OF Bonjour Singapore dropped by the shop the other day, with the intention of showing her readers how to wear vintage in a modern and stylish way.

We love the looks she scored with our vintage pieces. And her fabulously tousled hair!

A couple of tips from Rana on wearing vintage: Mix modern with vintage, and add an unexpected twist to create your personal style.

To get more tips on how to wear vintage well, click on the link below to read her post. It’s great for newbies who love the idea of wearing vintage but have no clue where to start.

For prices, reservations and availability of the pieces featured on our page, please call the shop at 6336 9774.

http://bonjour-singapore.blogspot.com/2012/04/grannys-day-out-singapores-hidden.html

Denim bustier, cloisonne necklace, shoes and vintage maroon sling bag from Granny's Day Out.

Denim bustier, cloisonne necklace, shoes and vintage maroon sling bag from Granny's Day Out.

Vintage shimmery body-hugging dress and silver-floral purse from Granny's Day Out.

Vintage shimmery body-hugging dress and silver-floral purse from Granny's Day Out.

Off with that jacket! Vintage shimmery body-hugging dress and silver-floral purse from Granny's Day Out.

Off with that jacket! Vintage shimmery body-hugging dress and silver-floral purse from Granny's Day Out.

Vintage 1970s printed orange dress and printed silk scarf from Granny's Day Out.

Vintage 1970s printed orange dress and printed silk scarf from Granny's Day Out.

Vintage 1970s printed orange dress and printed silk scarf from Granny's Day Out.

Vintage 1970s printed orange dress and printed silk scarf from Granny's Day Out.

 1960s handbag with faux tortoiseshell handle from Granny's Day Out.

1960s handbag with faux tortoiseshell handle from Granny's Day Out.

 Awesome choker: A highly collectible 1980s piece by Alexis Kirk.

Awesome choker: A highly collectible 1980s piece by Alexis Kirk.

 Romeo Gigli maxi dress, embroidered purse and Alexis Kirk choker from Granny's Day Out.

Romeo Gigli maxi dress, embroidered purse and Alexis Kirk choker from Granny's Day Out.

 Fabulous 1950s beads, 1980s Hilite sunglasses and 1970s printed halter top from Granny's Day Out.

Fabulous 1950s beads, 1980s Hilite sunglasses and 1970s printed halter top from Granny's Day Out.

 1950s beads, 1980s Hilite sunglasses and 1970s printed halter top, 1970s bermudas and vintage travel bag from Granny's Day Out.

1950s beads, 1980s Hilite sunglasses and 1970s printed halter top, 1970s bermudas and vintage travel bag from Granny's Day Out.

 Awesome colours on this old-school vintage travel bag!

Awesome colours on this old-school vintage travel bag!

 1980s Thierry Mugler jacket and skirt suit - what a statement piece!1980s Thierry Mugler jacket and skirt suit – what a statement piece!
 Amazing details on this Thierry Mugler jacket.

Amazing details on this Thierry Mugler jacket.

 β™₯β™₯β™₯ 1960s maxi dress with embroidered hearts from Granny's Day Out. β™₯β™₯β™₯

β™₯β™₯β™₯ 1960s maxi dress with embroidered hearts from Granny's Day Out. β™₯β™₯β™₯

 Another highly collectible piece: Black figure hugging dress with a baggier torso from Alaia, Paris. To die for!

Another highly collectible piece: Black figure hugging dress with a baggier torso from Alaia, Paris. To die for!

 Wear a brooch in your hair! Parrot brooch from Granny's Day Out.

Wear a brooch in your hair! Parrot brooch from Granny's Day Out.

 

The Art of Adornment

March 20th, 2012
Vintage hippie metal bib with interlocking floral links.

Hippie metal bib with interlocking floral links.

 Vintage multi-strand gold-toned chains with faux pearls.

Vintage multi-strand gold-toned chains with faux pearls.

 Simple vintage bronze ethnic choker with a wavy pattern.

Simple vintage bronze ethnic choker with a wavy pattern.

 Amazing vintage Trifari set of a choker, dangling earrings and bracelet. Wear them all, or one at a time. It's a classic set that's lasted more than 50 years, and if kept well, will bring joy for many, many more.

Amazing vintage Trifari set of a choker, dangling earrings and bracelet. Wear them all, or one at a time. It's a classic set that's lasted more than 50 years, and if kept well, will bring joy for many, many more.

Amazing Trifari full set of a choker, dangling earrings and bracelet. Wear them all together, or one at a time. It's a classic set that's lasted more than 50 years, and if kept well, will bring joy for many, many more.

Such joy! Hehehe!

Loop it round and round! This chunky beaded necklace with bronze and brown accents have two free tasseled ends that allow you to play with any combination you desire.

Loop it round and round! This chunky beaded necklace with bronze and brown accents have two free tasseled ends that allow you to play with any combination you desire.

A close-up of the chunky beaded necklace with two free tasseled ends.

A close-up of the chunky beaded necklace with two free tasseled ends.

Simple and stunning! 1950s silver-toned bracelet with links.

Simple and stunning! 1950s silver-toned bracelet with links.

Splish, Splash, Splosh! 1950s silver-toned bracelet with links.

Splish, Splash, Splosh! 1950s silver-toned bracelet with links.

 From left: 1960s West Germany beaded gold-toned ring with a coral stone; 1960s faceted gold-toned ring; 1960s West Germany beaded gold-toned ring with a tortoiseshell-like stone; 1960s gold-toned ribbon-effect ring.

From left: 1960s West Germany beaded gold-toned ring with a coral stone; 1960s faceted gold-toned ring; 1960s West Germany beaded gold-toned ring with a tortoiseshell-like stone; 1960s gold-toned ribbon-effect ring.

 From left, 1950s West Germany gold-toned ring with a tortoiseshell-like stone; 1960s gold-toned ribbon-effect ring.

From left, 1950s West Germany gold-toned ring with a tortoiseshell-like stone; 1960s gold-toned ribbon-effect ring.

 From left: 1960s West Germany beaded gold-toned ring with a coral stone; 1960s faceted gold-toned ring

From left: 1960s West Germany beaded gold-toned ring with a coral stone; 1960s faceted gold-toned ring

Background: 1960s gold-toned medieval necklace with brown beads; Foreground: Gold-toned ring with brown beads and crystals

Background: 1960s gold-toned medieval necklace with brown beads; Foreground: Gold-toned ring with brown beads and crystals

 Fabulous gold-toned necklace that criss-crosses over your decolletage - reminds us of a waterfall somewhat. Stunning!

Fabulous gold-toned necklace that criss-crosses over your decolletage - reminds us of a waterfall somewhat. Stunning!

 I am woman, hear me roar. Powerful lion head imagery on a pendant - you don't wanna mess with this one.

I am woman, hear me roar. Powerful lion head imagery on a pendant - you don't wanna mess with this one.

 Wow! Dramatic faceted black beaded dangly earrings paired with a faux pearl collar that makes a wonderful statement piece.

Wow! Dramatic faceted black beaded dangly earrings paired with a faux pearl collar that makes a wonderful statement piece.

 Tie this round your neck - high, for a more dramatic effect; low, for a can't-care-less effect. Beautiful piece with glitzy gold baubles and faux pearl beads.

Tie this round your neck - high, for a more dramatic effect; low, for a can't-care-less effect. Beautiful piece with glitzy gold baubles and faux pearl beads.

 Dramatic ethnic-inspired black and white beaded necklace

Dramatic ethnic-inspired black and white beaded necklace

1950s choker with silver-toned oval accents - elegant and classy with a twist!

1950s choker with silver-toned oval accents - elegant and classy with a twist!

 Stun them dead with these knock-off-their-socks dramatic reticulated gold-plated earrings from the 1950s. They look heavy, but are surprisingly very light!

Stun them dead with these knock-off-their-socks dramatic reticulated gold-plated earrings from the 1950s. They look heavy, but are surprisingly very light!

 From left: Chunky silver cuff with onyx stone, marked Mexico, TB-44, 925; Thinner silver bangle with onxy stone, marked Mexico, TP-75, 925.

From left: Chunky silver cuff with onyx stone, marked Mexico, TB-44, 925; Thinner silver bangle with onxy stone, marked Mexico, TP-75, 925.

Beautiful orange rhinestone beads that dangle on your ears with every turn of your head!

Beautiful orange rhinestone beads that dangle on your ears with every turn of your head!

 Back view of the beautiful orange beads that capture light with every move!

Back view of the beautiful orange beads that capture light with every move!

This horned animal necklace wards off evil. Just kidding. We have no idea what this horned beast is, but we think it's fierce!

This horned animal necklace wards off evil. Just kidding. We have no idea what this horned beast is, but we think it's fierce!

A closer view of the horned beast.

A closer view of the horned beast.

 1960s charm bracelet with faceted turquoise baubles.

1960s charm bracelet with faceted turquoise baubles.

 Drop dead gorgeous! 1950s-1960s rhinestone earrings with a coral bead in the middle, citrine marquise stones and a tasselled drop. You can't quite see it here, but three of the four tasselled ends hold three round beads, and the last hold, surprisingly, a tiny citrine stone. Attention to detail, is what we say!

Drop dead gorgeous! 1950s-1960s rhinestone earrings with a coral bead in the middle, citrine marquise stones and a tasselled drop. You can't quite see it here, but three of the four tasselled ends hold three round beads, and one holds, surprisingly, a tiny citrine stone. Attention to detail, is what we say!

 Breathtaking! We love this feather-patterned bracelet from the 1950s marked "Lisner". On her finger, a 1960s gold-toned hammered ring with a pearl in the centre.

Breathtaking! We love this feather-patterned bracelet from the 1950s marked "Lisner". On her finger, a 1960s gold-toned hammered ring with a pearl in the centre.

 Gold-toned necklace with tassels on a cameo pendant.

Gold-toned necklace with tassels on a cameo pendant.

All vintage jewellery from Granny’s Day Out.

Vintage Items We Are Loving This Week!

March 17th, 2012
We love this 1970s “floral-able” sundress! Paired with
a 1970s white enamel necklace
Swirly whirly filigree white enamel necklace – goes with most things!
Get down and boogie with this fab checkered jumpsuit!
Teal the deal with this 1980s Leslie Fay dress!
“The old home town looks the same, as i step down from the train….
it’s good to touch, the green green grass of home” πŸ˜‰ Cool casual 1950s
day dress, paired with a brown leather belt and Samsonite suitcase!
Forget those trolley type suitcases and hand carry this awesome
1980s Vintage Samsonite Hardshell suitcase instead! Customise this
baby with travel stickers or just use it as part of your house decor!
Have fun in the sun with this 1970s floral halter dress!
1980s gold-tone and red enamel flower shaped earrings
“Boop Boop Be Doop!” πŸ˜‰ Get noticed in this sexy
1980s ruffled cocktail dress!
We absolutely love this colourful oversized 1980s
chunky knitted pull-over!!
Stunning and dramatic multi-strand 1960s neck-piece. Signed Monet.
Stunning and dramatic multi-strand 1960s neck-piece.
Signed “Monet”.
Pretty needlepoint evening purse with mother-of-pearl accents
Pretty needlepoint evening purse with mother-of-pearl accents
Rustic leaf-motif box bag with bronze strips and a woven handle
Rustic leaf-motif box bag with bronze strips and a woven handle
Beautiful cloisonne jewelry from the 1980s - New Old Stock, never worn! Bird necklace + Peacock earrings!
Beautiful cloisonne jewelry from the 1980s – New Old Stock,
never worn! Bird necklace + Peacock earrings!
All vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories from Granny’s Day Out.