Born in the 80s

July 12th, 2012
Totally rocking it! Holly's wearing a black tube party dress with a tartan tulip skirt, complete with a black bow! Around her neck, a 1950s gilt choker.

Totally rocking it! Holly’s wearing a black tube party dress with a tartan tulip skirt, complete with a black bow! Around her neck, a 1950s gilt choker.

Fascinating loops on this 1950s gilt choker!

Fascinating loops on this 1950s gilt choker!

Paint the town red in this traffic-stopping crimson corset tiered dress. The accessories pull it all together.

Paint the town red in this traffic-stopping crimson corset tiered dress. The accessories pull it all together.

Make it loud, make it count! Awesome 1960s gilt brooches worn on a hat, and a hammered gold-toned choker around the neck.

Make it loud, make it count! Awesome 1960s gilt brooches worn on a hat, and a hammered gold-toned choker around the neck.

She's got spunk! 1980s mini floral dress with tiers, worn with a denim cropped shirt tied above the waist. Bright accessories and ankle boots complete the look.

She’s got spunk! 1980s mini floral dress with tiers, worn with a denim cropped shirt tied above the waist. Bright accessories and ankle boots complete the look.

Punk boots!

Punk boots!

The accessories say it all. Polly's Got A Cracker brooch pinned on a hat, and bright green 1960s beads.

The accessories say it all. Polly’s Got A Cracker brooch pinned on a hat, and bright green 1960s beads.

1980s fuschia leaf-print party dress, worn with an in-your-face 1980s black enamel art deco style choker.

1980s fuschia leaf-print party dress, worn with an in-your-face 1980s black enamel art deco style choker.

Stunning colour! Turquoise green 1980s party dress with a deep V neckline and tulle to puff it all up! Coiled round her neck is a reticulated snake necklace.

Stunning colour! Turquoise green 1980s party dress with a deep V neckline and tulle to puff it all up! Coiled round her neck is a reticulated snake-like necklace.

It's hard to pass up snake necklaces, especially this simple one with its reticulated joints.

It’s hard not to be captivated by this simple yet stunning snake-like necklace with its reticulated joints.

She'll take you out for a ride in this beautiful pastel multi-tiered dress, layered with a little denim jacket with rolled up sleeves..

She’ll take you out for a ride in this beautiful pastel multi-tiered dress, layered with a little denim jacket with rolled up sleeves..

Accents add oomph to your outfit. Here, a 1960s white beaded brooch draws the eye in.

Accents add oomph to your outfit. Here, a 1960s white beaded brooch draws the eye in.

Wow 'em with this short, flirty, sexy thang! 1980s halter black and red dress with a ruched hem.

Wow ’em with this short, flirty, sexy thang! Here, Holly sizzles in a 1980s halter black and red dress with a ruched hem.

Deep purple printed party dress worn with a cropped denim short-sleeved top. Around her neck is a kick-a** 1980s geometric necklace with a faux pearl.

Deep purple printed party dress worn with a cropped denim short-sleeved top. Around her neck is a kick-a** 1980s geometric necklace with a faux pearl.

We love our bling! Need we say more?

We love our bling! Need we say more?

Let 'em see stars with this lovely celestial 1980s tiered dress!

Let ’em see stars with this lovely celestial 1980s tiered dress!

We have fun with our brooches, as you can see. Here, a 1960s white beaded leaf brooch stands out against a black beret.

We have fun with our brooches, as you can see. Here, a 1960s white beaded leaf brooch stands out against a black beret.

Let the colours speak! 1980s party dress with bright and loud prints, paired with a pink beaded necklace.

Let the colours speak! 1980s party dress with bright and loud prints, paired with a pink beaded necklace.

A beautiful 1980s dress awash with shades of blues! We love it with a denim vest and a super sparkly rhinestone brooch.

A beautiful 1980s dress awash with shades of blues! We love it with a denim vest and a super sparkly rhinestone brooch.

Mix up your accessories! In this photo, a graduated grey beaded 1980s necklace sits next to a 1940s rhinestone brooch.

Mix up your accessories! In this photo, a graduated grey beaded 1980s necklace sits next to a 1940s rhinestone brooch.

We get a kick out of pairing pastels with brights. In this pic, Holly shows off a 1980s bustier dress with a bow at the hem, and a dead simple cream choker..

We get a kick out of pairing pastels with brights. In this pic, Holly shows off a 1980s bustier dress with a bow at the hem, and a dead simple cream choker.

Gorgeous off-white crescent pendant with chain links.

Gorgeous off-white crescent pendant with chain links.

Model/Blogger: Holly Jean http://www.hollyjean.sg/2012/07/rocking-80s-look-with-grannys-day-out.html

Photographer: Ng K Hon http://ngkhon.com/

Hairstylist: Colin Yeo http://colinyeo.com/

Stylist: Kyra Ching

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