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

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! ๐Ÿ™‚ 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!! ๐Ÿ™‚ 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.

 

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.