lifeaccordingtolea – Expanding my Horizons Part 2

June 3, 2012

So another week another website y’all should check out. This time it’s The Stellar Boutique which sells a wide variety of gorgeous ladieswear, menswear and home goodies as well as vintage wares.

Up-and-coming designers and one-off pieces mean this website is a whole galaxy away from generic high street stores but surprisingly their items are well priced and good quality.

I especially love the Norwegian Wood jewelery– the fringed necklaces would add impact to any outfit.

Grlfashionista’s Blog

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.

Winter Vintage Shoes & Boots 2012 Collection

With Christmas just around the corner you may well be feeling the urge to treat yourself to some fancy new footwear.

Whether you’re looking for stylish yet practical boots to keep your feet warm in the ice and snow or sparkly dancing shoes for the festive Christmas parties, The Stellar Boutique has the answer!

Take a peek at the latest vintage shoes and vintage boots collection just arrived in store…..

We’ve got fabulous vintage boots in various styles to suit all occasions. Ranging from 70s leather mock croc boots, cosy 70s fur lined boots for extra snugness, 80s retro moon boots, glamorous 80s evening boots and classic vintage 80s biker boots. So you can keep warm and stride in style!

Or if it’s shoes you’re after we’ve got something for everyone from 70s gold and silver disco shoes, 80s suede heels in vibrant purple and jade, sexy 80s stilettos and sensible but stylish day shoes from all eras.

With prices cheaper than buying new, there’s never been a better reason to go vintage!  You can snap up a bargain and dress in authentic one-of-a-kind clothing that is unique to you!

View the full collection here

Winter Vintage Collection

Now winter’s closing in its time for a wardrobe change. Check out our new vintage collection
for some great pieces to wrap up and get cosy in! Party season’s not far off too and
we’ve got plenty of 70s & 80s glamour to make your outfit stand out from the crowd!

Invest in a winter jacket that never goes out of fashion, we’ve got Levi’s and Wrangler denim jackets
and Original 1940’s US army jackets. Also in store now, chunky 80s oversized cardigans and jumpers,
vintage blazers and stunning vintage blouses.
All our vintage clothes are hand picked one-offs, helping you achieve original style at affordable prices.

Summer Vintage clothing Collection 2012

What better way to welcome in the summer than with a fabulous new collection of vintage clothes!

This season with have a whole host of vintage delights to spruce up your wardrobe including 70s chunky summer knits in baby blue, yellow and mint green, 70s summer dresses, 80s t shirts, funky leggings, 60s shawls, boyfriend blazers and aztec print shirts.

Vintage clothing collection

SHOP THE VINTAGE COLLECTION HERE

Fashion illustration by Caroline Tomlinson

When my old school friend Caroline Tomlinson befriended me on facebook earlier in the year it was a real blast from the past!

I hadn’t seen her since we used to sit together in art class at high school over 15 years ago! It brought back many happy memories of giggle filled sessions getting creative and causing mischief with our fellow classmates! Art had always been my favourite lesson and as I remember, Caroline always shone as an exceptionally gifted artist. So I was thrilled to discover she’d continued her talents and followed a career path as a freelance illustrator and designer.

Deciding she needed more fashion inspired illustrations for her portfolio Caroline contacted me to discuss a possible collaboration with The Stellar Boutique. As you can imagine I was over the moon! Having seen her previous work and discovering she’s carved out a very successful profile in the world of design and illustration (graduating with a distinction in her MA from the prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London) I was really excited about the concept and we set to work choosing some of the key pieces from The Stellar Boutique’s latest vintage clothing collection.

Slick, vibrant, quirky and contemporary these images capture the spirit of The Stellar Boutique beautifully.

Thanks Caroline !

See more of Caroline’s work here…

www.carolinetomlinson.com

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New Vintage Clothing Collection October 2011

Here at The Stellar Boutique we are always working hard to bring you the very best selection of vintage clothing from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. We cherry pick our vintage clothes with today’s trends in mind, selecting fun, quirky and classic vintage pieces perfect for any fashionista’s wardrobe.  Bringing you quality vintage clothing at affordable prices.
This collection sees the arrival of 60s retro shift dresses, 70s floral and lace maxi dresses, midi length skirts, 50s kitch shorts and bold 80s culottes amongst other fabulous pieces.

Vintage clothing is becoming ever more popular with today’s fashion conscious stylistas seeking to find those key one-off items. Dressing in vintage allows you to dress more creatively, giving you a unique, individual look that enables you to stand out from the high street crowd.

The Stellar Boutique provides vintage lovers with a full range of vintage clothing, vintage jewellery and vintage accessories
spanning the decades.

View the full vintage clothing collection here.

Moroccan Boho Belts at The Stellar Boutique

As we await summer’s arrival (a long wait by any means…) everything can seem dull until that period of hot daylight lounging and warm summer night barbeques. However, at The Stellar Boutique we have decided to try any means necessary to moderate that locational prolonged wait for you, by bringing you a new selection of exotic boho belts direct from the warm climates of Morocco! Each product is a genuine article, obtained profoundly within the souks of the magical city of Marrakech.

These boho belts are absorbed with Moroccan culture and ethnicity, ranging from Jim Morrison inspired 60s disc belts to the utilisation of excess fabric in the form of a tribal carpet belt with the implementation of leather, incorporated with traditional and authentic Moroccan carpet – a development of the renowned bohemian carpet bag!

Versatile and a “must-have” in the backpack, perfect that festival look by using the tan disc belt to cinche that lace vintage dress in at the waist. Alternatively, hook the boho carpet belt on a pair of cut off denims and combine with gladiator sandals, (a typical cardigan to accommodate the unpredictable weather) and a boho vintage tassle bag for the definitive bohemian aztec festival look this season!

Because we purchase our belts 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 exquisite belts are exclusive to The Stellar Boutique, guaranteeing you stylish and original fashion that cannot be found anywhere else!  

Festival Fashions of 2011

With festival season fast approaching, look for covetable pieces suitable for fashion savvy music lovers!

Think 70s bohemia with flowing maxi dresses, floral headbands and denim shorts. Whilst wellies, oversized sunglasses and raincoats remain festival essentials.

By day, take inspiration from the original festival fashions of the Seventies and keep the look effortless with loose-fitting cottons, crochet and easy hanging fringing as perceived by Gucci and Roberto Cavalli.

By night, propose Studio 54 allure with shorts in lavish materials and flowers in your hair, as seen at Dior and Marc Jacobs.

Take to a vintage feel in regards to eyewear; pursue gargantuan glasses at MaxMara with the crayola bright and lively offerings from Prada and Fendi.

Isabel Lucas at Coachella - Layering with a twist.
Daring sheer shirts and Denim at Coachella.
Florals and a festival beauty regime at Fendi.
Alessandra Ambrossia at Coachella - Endless Vintage styling.
Alexa Chung at Coachella - An Autumnal crushed velvet dress with a quilted Chanel bag.
Working 70s Bohemia Chic at Coachella.
At Coachella - Chambray and Denim.
Eliza Doolittle at Coachella - Energetic and Californian Girl.
Graceful and Effortless festival hair at Erdem.
Practical, andogynous and dishevelled at Coachella.