Meet the talented designer (and long time friend) behind the new ‘sjv’ jewellery collection

Here at The Stellar Boutique we’re beginning to feel the festive spirit and with Christmas just around the corner what better way to celebrate than with a fabulous new range of sterling silver jewellery! We are delighted to showcase this exclusive collection of unique, hand made silver jewellery by a very talented designer and special friend , Sarah Jane Vinall . introducing ‘SJV Jewellery design’.

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Sarah Jane Vinall, the talent behind the ‘SJV’ collection , gained her degree in Product Design in 2001 at the University for the Creative Arts and it was There that she developed a flare jewellery design . It was also There at Uni where Sarah and I first met! Sharing an equal love for contemporary design , traditional artisans , all things shiny , student life and general good times it was inevitable we would become friends for life!

Upon graduating Sarah spent the following two years travelling around Asia and the Spanish Islands becoming inspired by the traditional practices of design, soaking up different cultures and techniques . On returning to England she started her own successful label designing up-cycled jewellery and accessories , selling her creations at the famous London markets , Spitalfields and Portobello road . From there she went on to work with some of the best fashion stylists and fashion photographers , including Kate Davis-MacLeod , and her jewellery featured in numerous shoots in the national press . In 2006 Sarah was commissioned to design and create the catwalk accessories for designer Michiko Koshino at London Fashion Week for her Spring/Summer collection . After taking time out to have her daughter , Savannah , she has returned to her passion . Getting busy in her workshop she is back with a stunning new collection  With beautiful contemporary design inspired by traditional artisans , creating unique pieces that do their bit for Mother Earth! IMG_1751 Every item is handmade to the highest standard using recycled materials with honest , traditional crafts . Passionate about reprocessing different artefacts and giving unwanted everyday objects a new lease of life in another form , she maintains the constructed elements of a design piece , exposing it to show the craftsmanship and uses recycled precious metals for her work . Many pieces bear a raw , hand textured finish so that the wearer can be assured each piece is completely individual . IMG_1754

……AND HERE IS THE NEW COLLECTION…..

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SHOP THE COLLECTION HERE

Two great friends with the same vision , hatching a plan (over a glass of Sangria in the Spanish sunshine) to combine forces and showcase the ‘SJV’ jewellery collection exclusively at The Stellar Boutique…..Enjoy

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Each piece of SJV Jewellery is hallmarked by the London Assay Office, to give you the guarantee of the recycled precious metal content of the item you are buying.

Boho babes, are you ready for festival season?!

It’s that magical time of year when the sun finally comes out to play along with the festival fashionistas in their boho ensembles! Get ready to party on through some of the best festivals this summer and make sure you’re fashion ready with that perfect outfit for all the crazy shenanigans that will come your way!

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Here at The Stellar Boutique we’ve got all your festival fashion essentials covered! Boho fashion, 70s vintage, metallic tattoos, boho bags, sunglasses, festival t-shirts, hippie jewellery and that one must have summer item….Levi’s high waisted denim shorts!

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Tales from behind the lens

Running an online fashion shop often means being a ‘Jack of all trades’! There are so many different aspects of the business that need daily attention and naturally some are far more interesting than others! That’s why I always look forward to the photo shoots. It’s the one time where I get to bring out my creative side, raid the clothing rails, play dress up and hang out with my friends who I rope in to help as they very kindly offer their time and talent as models for the boutique!

Living on a farm certainly has it’s perks when it comes to shooting, there’s never a shortage of interesting backdrops. As we cavort about the house and garden following the light and using every feasible location, by the end of the day the house is an explosive mess of clothes, accessories and make-up in a scene of fashion devastation! It’s exhausting but it’s also a whole lot of fun!

Here’s a little peak at some scenes from behind the camera that you don’t usually get to see.

….And of course the animals just love to get involved too, any excuse for a photo bomb!

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New collections! Treat yourself to a summer festival essential with 10% off everything

Festival season, our favourite time of year, is almost upon us so what better time to bring you our latest fashion and jewellery collections! We’ve got it covered with beautiful bullet pendants, crystal charm necklaces, metallic tattoos, boho indian coin jewellery and T-shirts fit for any fashionista’s summer essentials.

What’s more, we’re giving you 10% off everything for a limited time only! Enter promo code ‘launchparty’ at the checkout to receive our gift to you!

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Launch Party!

homepage banner 10We’re delighted to announce that The Stellar Boutique has had a shiny new make over and there’s tons of gorgeous new pieces now in store! So……

New Shop + New Collections = 10% Off!

That’s right, we’re giving you 10% of everything in store including all our brand new collections to kick start the celebrations!

Just enter ‘launchparty’ at the checkout and get 10% of all items in your basket 🙂

Happy shopping xx

 

 

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Join our whimsical world on Instagram @thestellarboutique

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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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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!