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Vintage sunglasses to shade your eyes in style!

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Summer may be drawing to a close but the sun is still shining and our desire to look chic in sexy shades never dies!

With vintage still reigning as the hottest trend of the moment there’s never been a better time to grab yourself a pair of original vintage sunglasses to shade your eyes in style!

As always, we’ve created a collection with the most current trends in mind, bringing you vintage cat eye sunglasses, oversized Jackie-O style, 90s round frames, retro 70s classics, 80s ski glasses, 50s clubmasters and of course, the ever popular aviators and wayfarers.

And with brands like Benetton, Polaroid, Rudy project and Carrera you can treat yourself to some quality designer sunglasses at a fraction of the cost!

VIEW THE VINTAGE SUNGLASSES COLLECTION HERE

Hand of Fatima

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We’ve been seeing this symbol everywhere right now, there is a Fatima hand frenzy in the fashion world!

The hand of Fatima, also known as Hamsa, origins are unknown but it predates Christianity. A universal sign of protection, it is a talisman symbol and those who wear it believe it will protect them from harm against evil forces and bring them goodness, abundance, fertility, luck and good health.

It has evolved to become regarded as a sacred and respected symbol in Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shamanism, Jain beliefs and now in the new religion of Fashion!

We’re seeing beaded bangles, long pendant necklaces and the symbol on boho bags all about town. where did the trend come from? Who knows…. in these unsafe times are we superstitiously looking for protection or are we just following a trend some celebrity started by accident? The later is more likely we think, but it looks so good we don’t care!

View our hand of Fatima jewellery here and Fatima hand decorated boho bags here

Summer Accessories Collection 2013

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Time to stock up on your summer accessories!

Some new additions have been added to our summer accessories collection and are now available to buy from The Stellar Boutique.
Specialising, as usual, in all things vintage, retro and boho we now have some great sunglasses, jewellery and bags brand new in store.

Whether it’s for that fast-approaching festival, a summer holiday or those everyday summer occasions, The Stellar Boutique
is here to help you prepare.

We have some lovely round-framed, 60s style sunglasses in a selection of colours and patterns. Such a classic design is a must-have
this summer, not to mention the additional ‘cool factor’ due to the instant association with John Lennon. If round frames aren’t your thing
we also have a selection of butterfly-framed sunnies complete with multi-coloured 80s design and some gorgeous can’t-go-wrong wayfarers
in a variety of colours. All complete with 100% UV protection, banishing that summer squint in style.

Also fresh in-store, a selection of vintage-style, boho and tribal jewellery to complete your summer wardrobe this year. Ranging from long,
flowing boho-style feather and pendant necklaces to the chunkier Aztec pieces, we have some brilliant and interesting new items.
Make a statement with our beautiful body necklace and tribal style bracelet-and-ring combinations.

Finally, to carry around those summer essentials (whilst looking the part too!), check out our new bags and rucksacks.
We have a great take on the classic satchel, using elements from the Aztec design (which is just about everywhere in the fashion world right now)
and combining it with the neon colour scheme of the 80s. As well as looking original and standing out, this is a great practical bag which can be
dressed up or down. If you are of a more casual persuasion, we have two new rucksacks available, perfect for festivals and summer adventures.
A gorgeously embroidered thick cotton-feel rucksack to complete that tribal style outfit or a stonewash soft denim rucksack for that retro 80s influence,
the choice is yours!

SHOP THE COLLECTION HERE

Vintage Scarf Collection arrives!!

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A fabulous collection of vintage scarves from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s have just arrived in store.
Such a versatile accessory, they can be worn round your head, round your neck, as a top or simply
round your waist to give your outfit that boho vibe. However you choose to wear it, you can be sure
there’ll be a gorgeous vintage scarf to suit your style here at The Stellar Boutique!

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Scarves with their sumptious feel and vibrant colours can definitely provide the “wow factor”.

The history of the scarf dates back at least as far as ancient Rome. The ancient Romans developed the scarf into a diverse men’s fashion accessory, whether knotted to a belt or worn around the neck. Of course, this style was quickly adopted by women also, and the scarf has since become synonymous with women’s fashion.

Recently the scarf has experienced something of a revival, once again becoming a must-have item by women around the world. Head scarves and wraps grow ever popular with celebrities and convey elegance and sophistication.

Scarves have the advantage of flexibility in how they’re worn – around the neck, tied at the wrist, around the strap of a handbag or simply tucked into a belt for that hint of relaxed boho style.

The future of scarves looks bright and these fashion items now represent a huge opportunity for an exciting use of colours and patterns.

Check out this video for some quick ideas on different ways to tie a scarf around your neck:

25 Ways to Wear a Scarf in 4.5 Minutes!

For a guide on how to achieve that seemingly effortless (but sometimes tricky!) 1940’s vintage headscarf, take a look at this:

How to Tie a Headscarf

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100 Years of Support!

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This month we celebrate the 100th birthday of the Bra! To commemorate this momentous occasion we’d like to show you the highlights during the life of this most important garment.

It all started in 1913 when Mary Phelps Jacob, a New York City socialite, was granted a patent for inventing the modern bra. She used two handkerchiefs and a pink ribbon to create the “Backless Brassiere”. Amazingly, cup sizes did not exist until the 1920s and its hard to imagine a one size fits all bra but it appears that was the case for about 10 years! The first padded bra came in 1947, created by businessman Frederick Mellinger with the first push-up bra a year later, and wallop the cleavage was born!

In 1968 feminists protest the Miss America pageant, calling bras “instruments of female torture”. Though the protesters intended to burn their bras, they were not able to because of the police. Instead, they ended up throwing them into a garbage can, but the term “bra burners” stuck.

1990 saw Madonna get her cones out in a bra designed by Jean Paul Gaultier for her Blond Ambition tour and subsequently started the trend of underwear as outerwear that is still going strong today.

In the year 2000 fashion goes too far as Giselle Bunchen goes down the Victoria Secret runway in the most expensive item of underwear ever created, the $15 million ‘Red hot fantasy bra’ made from Thai rubies & diamonds.

So here we are 100 years later, blessed to be able to choose vintage treasures from any era we like or take comfort in the latest designs, may you live another 100 years yet!

Men’s Vintage Skinny Ties have arrived!

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If you’re going to wear a tie, go skinny or risk looking like a banker!

Skinny ties have been around since the 50s and have never truly gone out of fashion, strongly
linked to the music scene from the Beatles’ Rock n Roll, through to 80s pop and today’s modern icons
like Pete Doherty.

A hallmark of the stylish man for more than 50 years, its likely they are here to stay so invest today! These versatile accessories are no longer confined to the office and can be worn every which way bringing vintage cool to your best suit or jeans & t-shirt alike!

The Stellar Boutique‘s range of vintage skinny ties have been hand picked for their originality, quality and relevance to current trends. We have classic 50s & 60s leather ties in various colours, 80s power ties, vintage designer ties and square ended woven ties in our new collection. So if your wardrobe needs an affordable accessory to spruce it up for the new year check it out at thestellarboutique.com


Its Christmas Jumper Time!

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Like it or not Christmas is here again and even the fashion world cannot escape it! Year after year the Christmas jumper makes a comeback and raises its vintage appeal as time passes by. Its unlikely you’ll see any of these creations on the catwalks of the world but Christmas jumpers, love them or hate them are not going anywhere!

Here are some of The Stellar Boutiques favourites…. from online fashion shop christmassweaters.ca  a naughty addition to their ugly sweater family that has an innocent first glance and a very interesting take on the second look. Feast your eyes on this erotic reindeer sandwich! Also from their 2012 collection, ‘frosty the nose thief’ with his decorative carrot nose crotch!!… On a more serious note, we love the understated slouchy knit ladies jumpers and kitsch tight fitting numbers inspired by 40s vintage fashion. There’s even Christmas jumper dresses for something a little unusual. So embrace the fun side of fashion and get in the Christmas spirit…. go on, get one!

Pinch of Sparkle – Vintage BOOM

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From second hand tat, to stylish couture- vintage fashion is everywhere. And with the rise in online sales it’s no wonder that online vintage boutiques are doing well. But why NOW has vintage moved online? And will it stay there?

As I browsed the many online vintage sites I came across The Stellar boutique, (thestellarboutique.com) with its easy, accessible layout and models showcasing the products I had finally found the vintage experience I had once been dreading. I scrolled through pictures, decades, starting with the 70s my favourite era! And after half an hour of browsing I noticed my basket had three items in it. Item number one a pair of 70s sunglasses, item number two an Aztec beach bag from the 60s and item number three a 50s compact mirror that gave me a flashback to my childhood. My nana had a mirror exactly like it, which she would use to put her red lipstick on.

I loved this new vintage experience so much I rang my friend Lucy to thank her, the only thing she had to say was “I told you so” and as much as I hated it she was right. Finally, a way for people like me to avoid the musty smell, the vicious blondes and the rails and rails of stale clothing.

Grlfashionista’s Blog

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Adorable and Fun. Two words that describe the vintage that is The Stellar Boutique. “The Stellar Boutique was created out of a love for all things original and authentic.” It provides its customers with not only unique vintage clothing and accessories, but also with both vintage and new home goods. And while I find the home goods charming, I definitely tend to stray towards the vintage clothing and accessories which she has so expertly separated into decades for me! Her strength: Vintage bags. If you are in the market for a great vintage bag, then you should definitely check Stellar out. Especially if you love leather, fringe and studs! Which I definitely do! Another thing I love about Stellar: The Rings. Huge, beautiful chunks of stone in silver just begging to be bought! It’s seriously hard to resist! Check out more about Stellar here.