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.

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