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” 😉 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!” 😉 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.

New Arrivals!

March 7th, 2012

 

Kyra’s trying to stand ramrod straight!
Funky! 1970s paisley shirt
Get funky! We love yellow! In this case, a 1970s paisley yellow shirt,
a travel bag and peep-toe heels!
Stunning! 1950s floral dress with a velvet floret centrepiece.
Hard to find.
Sexy 1970s floral halter neck dress – perfect for the beach!
1950s beaded bunch earrings!
Swing, swing, swing round and round and round in this gorgeous
1950s polka dotted day dress
1950s glittery blue beaded double-strand choker with a lovely clasp
1970s snakeprint dress with two different panels down the front
This side looks different!
…… from the other side!
Black and white 1980s enamel earrings
Sweet 80s red and blue day dress worn with a cute plastic ah-go-go 1960s belt
Geometric shapes on a navy and white 1960s ah-go-go belt
BIBA FOR PARISCOP printed jumpsuit with zips. Happening!
1980s hoop earrings – simple and adds a shot of colour!
All about stripes: Could make a great work blouse
with a bow at the side.
    She's wearing a mini 1960s daisy print skirt, but what is she holding     in her hand? A lemon keychain!
                           She’s wearing a mini 1960s daisy print skirt, but what is she holding
                                                      in her hand? A lemon keychain!

 

All vintage clothing and accessories from Granny’s Day Out.

GDO//Fash-Eccentric Facebook Contest – WIN $50 GDO VOUCHERS!

March 1st, 2012

HER NAME is X-Wen. And she is a Singapore-based blogger of all things beautiful…that’s why she’s blogging about us! *shameless self-promotion*

Anyway, one week ago, X-Wen came shopping at GDO and fell in love with a gazillion outfits. She spent three hours at the shop and had loads of trouble deciding which pieces to get!

Click on the link below to read X-Wen’s tips on buying vintage, and all about her Fash-tastic romp at GDO.

http://www.fash-eccentric.com/2012/03/grannys-day-out-how-to-buy-vintage-contest/

BELOW THIS POST: How to win $50 GDO vouchers!

X-Wen wears a 1970s black and white striped jumpsuit with ruched sleeves; 1980s belt with a gold buckle; 1960s silver-tone mod bangle; 1960s gold beaded purse; 1950s gold-plated European rings; 1980s white leather flats.
X-Wen wears a 1970s black and white striped jumpsuit with ruched sleeves;
1980s belt with a gold buckle; 1960s silver-tone mod bangle;
1960s gold beaded purse; 1950s gold-plated European rings; 1980s white leather flats.
Fash Glam! 1960s gold beaded purse; 1950s gold-plated European rings.
Fash Glam! 1960s gold beaded purse; 1950s gold-plated European rings.
Mix silver with gold: A 1960s silver-tone mod bangle, and a 1980s belt with gold-tone buckle.
Mix silver with gold: A 1960s silver-tone mod bangle,
and a 1980s belt with gold-tone buckle.
Shod your feet in these comfy 1980s white leather flats!
Shod your feet in these comfy 1980s white leather flats!
X-Wen wears a 1970s daisy-print hot pink dress and 1980s peep-toe sling backs, paired with a delightful 1940s-50s Czechoslovakian beaded faux pearl purse.
X-Wen wears a 1970s daisy-print hot pink dress and 1980s peep-toe
sling backs, paired with a delightful 1940s-50s Czechoslovakian
beaded faux pearl purse.
Lovely sequinned swirls on a 1940s-50s Czechoslovakian beaded faux pearl purse.
Lovely sequinned swirls on a 1940s-50s Czechoslovakian
beaded faux pearl purse.
X-Wen wears a 1980s floral frock with bootiful 1980s beige booties.
X-Wen wears a 1980s floral frock with bootiful 1980s beige booties.
X-Wen wears a 1970s yellow jumpsuit with big pockets (on her body!), a French silk scarf (on her head!) and 1980s leaf-print pumps (on her feet!).
X-Wen wears a 1970s yellow jumpsuit with big pockets (on her body!),
a French silk scarf (on her head!) and 1980s leaf-print pumps (on her feet!).
Silk scarf worn as a semi-turban hairband - very French!
Silk scarf worn as a semi-turban hairband – very French!
We love X-Wens energy! This 1980s bustier party dress with tulle paired with high-heeled black leather boots will put anyone in high spirits!
We love X-Wen’s energy! This 1980s bustier party dress with tulle paired
with high-heeled black leather boots will put anyone in high spirits!
Shes a funny one! If you want to be a high-fashion bag model, hold the bag away from you. X-Wen wears a 1980s red and black striped woolen dress with a black braided leather belt, black high-heeled boots, and holds up a 1980s black sling bag for the world to see.
She’s a funny one! If you want to be a high-fashion bag model,
hold the bag away from you. X-Wen wears a 1980s red and black striped
woolen dress with a black braided leather belt, black high-heeled boots,
and holds up a 1980s black sling bag for the world to see.
X-Wen looks happy in this brightly-coloured candy striped dress, worn with a 1980s orange and white plastic bangle, 1980s brown leather sandals and a 1970s woven clutch bag.
X-Wen looks happy in this brightly-coloured candy striped dress,
worn with a 1980s orange and white plastic bangle, 1980s brown
leather sandals and a 1970s woven clutch bag.
Eyeing this organic woven clutch bag?
Eyeing this organic woven clutch bag?
GDO loves big and loud rings: Left: 1960s gold-plated ring with dangling coin-like discs; Right: 1960s wwirly gold-toned rings with Swarovski crystals. Both New Old Stock (never worn).
GDO loves big and loud rings: Left: 1960s gold-plated ring with
dangling coin-like discs; Right: 1960s wwirly gold-toned rings
with Swarovski crystals. Both New Old Stock (never worn).
X-Wen wears a super-comfy 1960s maxi printed lounge dress, paired with a 1960s ah-go-go fish link belt. Kawaii-neh!
X-Wen wears a super-comfy 1960s maxi printed lounge dress, paired
with a 1960s ah-go-go fish link belt. Kawaii-neh!
Wear fish around your waist! Gold-toned 1960s Ah-go-go fish belt, New Old Stock
Wear fish around your waist! Gold-toned 1960s Ah-go-go
fish belt, New Old Stock
Super glam! This is a great little 1980s shimmery party dress. X-Wen tries it with a 1970s black/silver patterned purse. We think she looks great!
Super glam! This is a great little 1980s shimmery party dress.
X-Wen tries it with a 1970s black/silver patterned purse.
We think she looks great!
Stop them in their tracks! Its perfect for that up-coming formal do (no invite yet, never mind, buy first). Its a stunner of a 1980s royal blue gown with black piping.
Stop them in their tracks! It’s perfect for that up-coming formal do
(no invite yet, never mind, buy first). It’s a stunner of a 1980s royal
blue gown with black piping.
Gorgeous black piping sets off the royal blue on this formal gown. Check it.
Gorgeous black piping sets off the royal blue on this formal gown. Check it.

Alright, it’s CONTEST TIME!

STEP 1: So, you’ve seen the photos of X-Wen in our clothing above. Now, visit our GDO Facebook Page and ‘LIKE’ it.

STEP 2: Go to the Facebook Album GDO//Fash-Eccentric Contest with all the outfit photos (as seen above) and ‘LIKE‘ the photos. Easy peasy!

STEP 3: The more you ‘LIKE’, the higher your chances of winning! Be one of THREE LUCKY WINNERS to walk away with $50 GDO shopping vouchers redeemable for anything in the store, except the sheepskin rug.

Contest ends Sunday, 18 March 2012.

Good luck!

 

 

The Disenchanted Mistress

May 3rd, 2010

Black figure-hugging dress with shoulder pads, high neck and side gold-tone buckle - SOLD

Black and white 1980s polka dot double-breasted short-sleeved shirt dress; Thick black belt with gold buckle worn back to front - SOLD

Black and white printed double-layer 1980s dress with ruffled shoulders, shoulder pads, and belt - SOLD

Gorgeous 1970s dress with puffy shoulders and triangular lace front - SOLD

1950s pale blue dress with bow - SOLD

Black 1960s dress with sequins - SOLD

1950s black wrap dress worn back to front, with scallop detail and side bow - SOLD

1980s blue dress with black collar and black elastic waist band and breast pocket - SOLD; 1950s West Germany gold-plated brooch with black crystals

1980s blue dress with black collar and black elastic waist band and breast pocket - SOLD; 1950s West Germany gold-plated brooch with black crystals.

1980s blue dress with black collar and black elastic waist band and breast pocket - SOLD; 1950s West Germany gold-plated brooch with black crystals.

White 1950s bustier polka dot dress with satin cummerbund and tulle underskirt - SOLD

Long-sleeved 1980s grey dress with black printed triangular front and shoulder pads - SOLD; 1980s suede black belt with gold buckle - SOLD

1950s fuschia pink floral dress with two front faux pockets and bows - SOLD; 1950s tri-strand pink and white beaded necklace - SOLD.

1980s grey dress with embroidery, styled after the 1940s! - SOLD

1980s flapper-style black drape dress with an uneven hem

1980s black and white printed shirt dress with shoulder pads and thin waist belt - SOLD; 1950s jet round clip-on earrings worn on collar - SOLD

1980s printed dark pink dress with shoulder pads - SOLD

All vintage dresses and jewelry from Singapore vintage shop Granny’s Day Out.

Model: Maya-Lynn Gilmour

Photography: Tennant Lim

Stylist: Loh Hsiao Ying

The Dating Game

March 3rd, 2010

Casino Royale: 1980s printed dress with ruffles - SOLD

Casino Royale: 1980s printed dress with ruffles - SOLD

Off to the races! 1950s pastel green printed dress with gathered bodice - SOLD

Off to the races! 1950s pastel green printed dress with gathered bodice - SOLD

Off to the races! 1950s pastel green printed dress with gathered bodice - SOLD

Garden wedding: 1970s floral ruffled dress- SOLD

Meet the parents: 1970s white pleated dress - SOLD; 1980s gold stretch skinny belt - SOLD

Meet the parents: 1970s white pleated dress - SOLD; 1980s gold stretch skinny belt - SOLD.

Meet the parents: 1970s white pleated dress - SOLD; 1980s gold stretch skinny belt - SOLD.

First date: Show off some curves with a 1970s halter floral dress - SOLD.

First date: Show off some curves with a 1970s halter floral dress - SOLD.

First date: Show off some curves with a 1970s halter floral dress - SOLD.

Meet you at the bookworm club: 1970s high-neck Gunnies lace top - SOLD; Black high-waist skirt with frill.

Meet you at the bookworm club: 1970s high-neck Gunnies lace top - SOLD; Black high-waist skirt with frill.

Let's go dancing at the masquerade ball: 1970s pale blue cowl-neck gown - SOLD.

Let's go dancing at the masquerade ball: 1970s pale blue cowl-neck gown - SOLD.

Join me for a walk by the river: Striped pinafore uniform - SOLD; 1980s kitsch plastic charm necklace - SOLD.

Can I buy you a drink?: 1980s sequined butterfly top - SOLD

Can I buy you a drink?: 1980s sequined butterfly top - SOLD

Let's go away, just you and me: 1970s psychedelic coat - SOLD

Let's go away, just you and me: 1970s psychedelic coat - SOLD

See you online... at http://www.grannysdayout.net!

Coffee, sometime?: Naughty Lolita-ish 1970s polka dotted frilly romper with side bow.

Coffee, sometime?: Naughty Lolita-ish 1970s polka dotted frilly romper with side bow.

Coffee, sometime?: Naughty Lolita-ish 1970s polka dotted frilly romper with side bow.

Let's go shopping: 1970s high-waisted jumpsuit - SOLD

Let's go shopping: 1970s high-waisted jumpsuit - SOLD

Meet you at Maxwell for chicken rice: 1980s Virginia Beach sleeveless tee - SOLD

Meet you at Maxwell for chicken rice: 1980s Virginia Beach sleeveless tee - SOLD

Botanic Gardens, here we come!: Hawaiian floral dress - SOLD

Botanic Gardens, here we come!: Hawaiian floral dress - SOLD

Let's hit the beach: Terry cloth romper with embroidered sailboats - SOLD

Let's hit the beach: Terry cloth romper with embroidered sailboats - SOLD

All clothing and accessories from Singapore vintage shop Granny’s Day Out.

Model: Stephanie Er

Stylist and Photographer: Loh Hsiao Ying