Christmas Giveaway!

We love a good giveaway, so, how do you fancy winning this metallic Fatima hand clutch bag in time for Christmas? Well simply find us on Facebook and share & like this post then leave us a little comment to let us know. Best of luck folks!

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*Please note the competition has now closed, but don’t worry, there’ll be another one on the way soon!

New Indian Boho Bag Collection

For the ultimate in bohemian chic and the best way to add some instant glam to your outfit,
these boho bags are just what you need! Beautifully handmade in India to the highest quality, this fabulous collection of gorgeous, authentic bags are made from genuine vintage Indian embroidery and embellished with vintage coins, bells, mirrors and tassels. Choose from leather clutch coin bags, brightly embroidered handbags and envelope clutches that even double up as a fancy Ipad holder! These little beauties are all one-of-a-kind so there’s no time to waist! Treat yourself or someone you love with a beautifully original gift this Christmas.
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A snoop inside The Stellar Boutique HQ

If you’re anything like me, having a nose behind the scenes and a peek into other peoples lives is somewhat of a guilty pleasure! So I decided to ‘open the doors’ into the heart of The Stellar Boutique and give you, my loyal customers, a perusal round the epicenter of the online fashion shop.

To call it simply ‘an office’ would be a slight injustice. Not just a stockroom, this little space of mine (converted from an old cow barn in my garden) provides me with the perfect place of focus and inspiration. A trove of vintage treasures and fashion finds, this little den is my ultimate ‘girl-cave’!

Welcome to where it all happens……

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No day at the office would be complete without some four-legged friends for company!!

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The Love sale

There’s never been a better time to treat yourself…

We’re giving you 15% off everything in store at The Stellar Boutique until the 19th of October.

Yes that includes all our vintage clothing and vintage accessories, fashion and boho collections.

So what are you waiting for…..feel the LOVE!

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Smock To Frock blog

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Be Iinspired by Vintage Bohemian

Strut back into the 1960’s to 1970’s, take off your heels, throw on some flat sandles and be inspired by hippy bohemian vintage. The style thats inspired by Gypsy, African, Indian and Native American traditional dress and tribal symbols.

The laid back look of Boho style gives you permission to layer up or layer down for Summer or Winter weather. Its all about accessories like; feathers, headbands, bangles, beads, hoop earrings and tassles. Mixing colours and clashing patterns. They all help in aiding the look of of a Bohemian princess.
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The great thing about dressing the Bohemian way is that you can take your simple, oversized maxi dress you never wear out, add a knitted waist-coat with tassles, some hoop earings, layers of bangles and you’ve got the look quicker than any other “get the look” style.

Great vintage sites to get inspiration are;

Thanks to Smock To Frock for you’re fab post!

Domestic Sluttery blog

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The UK’s best online vintage fashion shops

I’m possibly at my happiest when searching through a rail of vintage dresses. However, I get frustrated by how poor vintage shopping online can be: too many bad pictures, too many items badly labelled. Over years of searching, I’ve around 15 different boutiques I come back to time and time again. Want to experiment with vintage? Trust me: try these shops first.
The Stellar Boutique has something of a bohemian edge. The photographs of its vintage stock – dating from the 1940s through to the 1990s – are a lesson in how to make vintage look contemporary. I love the colours of this 50s shirt dress: I’d quite like her yellow converse and basket too.

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Big thanks to Domestic Sluttery blog for your glowing review

OPEL WREN blog post

opel wrenopel wren 1As you all know I love online shopping and am happy to waste away hours searching for the perfect items on eBay, but  when searching for the perfect fringed jacket recently, I came across ‘The Stellar Boutique‘, it was a real find as the online shop is filled with vintage treasures and genuine Moroccan accessories. I fell in love with every single one of the bags and couldn’t stop myself mentally designing a new flat filled with treasure from their home section.

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I checked out the about me section of the website and was fascinated to hear more about Stellas life, so I got in contact with her and wanted to share this amazing woman with you guys. The shop was created by owner Stella as an outlet to showcase designers and artists from around the world, she is pretty much living the dream, living in a hippy farm house in the Spanish countryside with in her own words ‘a menagerie of dogs, cats, goats, sheep and chickens’.
After graduating from University for the Creative Arts with a degree in fashion design in 2000, Stella went on to design for Topshop in London; assisted at the Times newspaper’s fashion department; worked in visual merchandising for Levi Strauss and Marks & Spencer; and spent time as a stylist both independently and for the BBC. With such a huge range of experience under her belt, she was able to successfully launch her own label in 2002 which was sold in Topshop, Oxford Street amongst others. She spent 3 years on her stall in Portobello Market, selling hand picked vintage to the likes of Stella McCartney and Kate Moss, being able to count Kate Moss as one of your regulars is a huge achievement and something I am very jealous of!
She has spent the last 10 years working in the fashion industry and travelling the globe collecting treasure which has provided the inspiration for The Stellar Boutique, I love this idea because I am such a hoarder I love to pick up bits and pieces whilst away in the hope that one day I could use them. I wanted to share some of my favourite pieces from the website, you can the website out here and I hope you like what you see as much as I did!
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Big thanks to Sophie at Opel Wren blog for this fabulous post!

New boho bag arrivals just in time for summer!

Summer has arrived! It’s been long anticipated but here at The Stellar Boutique we’ve been working around the clock, jet setting to warmer climates in order to provide our customers with an abundant collection of gorgeous bohemian bags just in time for the festival season! Each of our individual and diversely versatile boho bags have been authentically sited in the souks of the enchanted city of Marrakech, all individually hand crafted and unique – their authenticity cannot be found anywhere on the High Street!

Our new installment of boho bags, like all of our existing boho products at The Stellar Boutique, represent Moroccan culture in its entirety and have been sourced with our customers in mind! All genuine leather, these bags are the real article, with vintage style saddle bags that have been studded and laser cut totally by hand and diminutive satchels and rucksacks that have adorned in Moroccan kilim tribal carpet, with designs tailored specifically for us.

We look to give our customers something different and love to go that extra mile, finding on trend bohemian pieces that have been uniquely hand tooled and decorated with fashion forward pieces that can be used for seasons to come!

We’ve truly outdone ourselves with our latest boho bag collection, bringing a vast collection of diverse silhouettes for every occasion, decorated with studs and pigmented stones, tribal in design and excessive Berber fringing and made exclusively from soft and wearable Moroccan leather.

Here at The Stellar Boutique we purchase our bags directly from the craftsmen of Morocco and are therefore able to ensure a fair trade policy and conduct. We work together to bring you distinctive North African delights straight from the emporia and delivered directly to your door!

As always, our leather boho bags are exclusive to The Stellar Boutique, guaranteeing free spirited individuals unique fashion that cannot be found elsewhere!

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New Boho Bags!

Boho Moroccan Kaftans Back In Stock!

Here at The Stellar Boutique we are celebrating the beginning of summer and, of course, festival season by bringing in a touch of the exotic with our hot array of Moroccan kaftans that are now back in stock.

The perfect summer essential to add a touch of bohemian glam, these gorgeous kaftan dresses are the genuine article, sourced from deep within the souks of the enchanted city of Marrakech. Each one has a traditional Moroccan embroidered trim and with the distinctive Arabian design on the front and back these kaftans have a true authenticity that won’t be found in your average high street store.

Incredibly versatile, these kaftans are an essential ‘must-have’ in every individuals’ holiday wardrobe. Perfect for throwing over your sun-kissed bod on the beach, they provide ideal protection from the sun but are loose, airy and light enough to keep you cool whilst making a style statement at the same!

Alternatively, team them with a boho belt, some gladiator sandals and a tassel bag and ‘Rock the Kasbah’ for the ultimate festival look for summer 2014.

Or simply wear yours to potter about in at home or the garden on those lazy, bohemian afternoons!

Either way, these kaftans are perfect for that super stylish, exotic summer cool.

Because we purchase our kaftans directly from the artisans of Morocco, we are able to ensure a fair trade policy. Working together to bring you unique North African delights straight out of the souks and delivered directly to your door.

As always, these beautiful kaftans are exclusive to The Stellar Boutique, guaranteeing you stylish and original fashion that cannot be found anywhere else!

Moroccan Kaftans, Back In Stock!
Moroccan Kaftans, Back In Stock!

Summer Vintage, first installment!

Summer is in the air and festival season is on the horizon! Now is the time to freshen your wardrobe and get ready for the sunny days ahead. Make this the summer of love and indulge in some authentic bohemian vintage. Our latest collection of vintage clothing is fun and flirty with a sassy, boho hippie revival! We’ve gone all out on tassels, Navajo T-shirts, Levi’s denim cut-offs and cute vintage summer dresses. Treat yourself and own the original!

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View the Vintage Clothing collection here