There are cotton scarves in an array of prints from skulls, stars and feisty leopard print all at £9.

And a stunning collection of genuine Pashminas made from the softest pashmina wool with a beautiful choice of colours including duck egg blue, charcoal grey, satsuma orange and rose pink at just £18 !!!

So many of you have been patiently awaiting their arrival, so here is a little taster of what’s in store…..

Fashion-forward accessories made in quality materials at an affordable price? Yes, the luxury Danish company Friis & Co makes it all possible.

Classic wardrobe staples like oversized clutch bags are made relevant again when crafted in luxurious leather and sprinkled with studded accents, while strappy sandals with towering heels make a bold statement with tribal embellishments.

Money is no object in this seasons’ collection as prices range from £8 for a colorful chunky link bracelet to just £107 for a pair of studded gladiators heels.

The real stars of their collection however, are their unapologetically sexy snakeskin stilettos and cleverly constructed leopard print handbags which are sure to make even the most modest fashionistas drool.

Friis & Co understand what women want; non-fuss accessories that are incredibly appealing and that come at an equally tempting price. Check out the full collection at The Stellar Boutique.

These budding stylists/photographers/models have created some inspirational looks mixing vintage, grunge, boho, preppy and rock chick glam, which pretty much sums up the way I feel about fashion right now…..

PURE Olympia

‘PURE’ at Olympia, a vast exhibition spanning numerous halls and floors, houses established labels along side fresh new fashion brands. Catwalk shows and trend seminars help buyers keep their jewel clad fingers firmly on the fashion pulse. I managed to catch the trend seminar with Lorraine Kelly’s fashion guru of GMTV, Mark Heyes, talking us through the key trends emerging for A/W 10.

Here’s a round up of some of the looks unveiled at the show….

• Military – it seems we cannot get enough of the Army & Navy look! Military has been in fashion for the last 10 years now and is still very prevalent for A/W 10
• Fatigued looks – anything with a battered washed out effect is bang on trend
• Animal motifs – birds in particular are having their moment!
• Folk – this on going trend of late is moving more towards the Native American vibe, think feathers, tassels and beaded embroidery
• Eighties – still the big vintage trend, loose tops, bold print leggings and shoulder pads are still key this season
• Fifties – the classic 50s silhouette, nipped in waists and 3/4 length skirts are making a come back
• Digital prints – bold, futuristic prints have been big all year but look for cut out geometric shapes and panelling to bring this look forward
• Denim on Denim – that once cringe worthy fashion faux pas is rocking the streets and catwalks
• Gothic – cobweb knits are big for autumn, a trend inspired by the current vampire obsession
• Trousers – It’s all about khaki. Cargo style harem pants, loose carrot shaped 80s trousers and jodhpurs are the key styles to look out for
• Soft, feminine tailoring – best suited to fine knitwear
• Preppy – the baseball jacket is making a come back, think ‘Vampire Weekend meets Teenwolf’ !
• Florals – still big this season but moving towards a more ‘furnishing floral’ look (now you can make good use of those dodgy old curtains!)
• Nudes – still the main colour pallet but with more ballet shades coming through
• Aviator – time to ditch your beloved biker jacket in favour of the wool lined aviator jacket

denim on denim teamed with the Aviator jacket

bold, digital print leggings

a glammed up preppy look

And here’s a little glimpse of one collection by ‘Glamorous’ on its way to The Stellar Boutique this Autumn. Fresh off the rails the collection will be on sale in October. The range is a beautiful mix of soft knits, military tailoring, cargo harem trousers, girly jumpsuits and a chunky, oversized cable knit cardi perfect for those cosy winter evenings!

Over the same weekend is an alternative, much smaller trade show called Margin, in The Music Rooms on South Moulton lane. I love this small independently run exhibition set up to support up and coming designers who don’t have the big budget to exhibit at larger shows. It gives you the opportunity to discover hot new talent and is generally slightly edgier, less commercial fashion. Super cool jewellery label ‘Stolen Thunder’ were exhibiting this year. I have been following this hot new design duo for the last 12 months and have decided to stock a few pieces this coming autumn. Even more excitingly, they recently collaborated with one of my favourite female artists of the moment, Marina and the Diamonds, and designed a collection of jewellery to support her recent sell out tour, The family jewels. I have some of the rings and pendants from this range on order as well as their quirky, nostalgic bamboo pieces. Here is Marina and the Diamonds at Glastonbury wearing the signature diamond glasses …….. Elton John GET INVOLVED!!!

Stolen Thunder brooch

Stolen Thunder necklace

After spending time selling her vintage finds in Portobello, Greenwich and Spitalfields markets, Stella decided to set up her own online shop, The Stellar Boutique. Having worked on the idea for two years, Stella decided on the name because it incorporated her name (Stella) without actually being directly about her. The boutique officially opened its ‘virtual doors’ in July 2009. Here, Stella gives Neandra Etienne a glimpse into her vintage world, talks about her love of James Dean and why she’s still a hippie at heart.

Neandra Etienne for QoV: What has been your most favourite item in the shop?

Stella: It’s difficult to narrow it down to just one piece! Some of my current favourites would be the Raj style vintage brooch in the vintage jewellery section for it’s quirkiness, the floral jumpsuit is pure Eighties vintage at it’s best, the Chanel style twin set is particularly cute and I love the Eighties Americana biker T-shirt as it’s so iconic and incredibly current! That’s one item I really wanted to keep for myself!

QoV: If you could step back into time, what decade would you travel to and why?

Stella: Oh, good question! Well, I’ve always been a huge James Dean fan so I’d have to go back to the Fifties at about age 15 and experience the dawning of  ‘the teenager’! That would mean I would be in my twenties to get the very best out of my favourite era – the Sixties. To have been a part of the hippie movement and of course to experience Woodstock would just be amazing. For me, the music, fashion and philosophy of that decade has defined so much of what we are today. Peace and love all the way!

QoV: Describe what a typical day is like for you?

Stella: My typical day starts at around 9am. Feeding the menagerie and walking my dogs is first on the agenda. Next is a trip into town to the post office to send off the customer orders from the last 24 hours. Then, armed with a coffee and a roll up, my laptop (and music) goes on at around 11am and I start by working my way through the mountain of emails from press, customers, designers and suppliers.

This can often take up the majority of my day but I try to keep the afternoon free for photo shoots and uploading new products. I have to prise myself away from the computer at around 6pm for the second dog walk of the day, then it’s back to work which usually ends anywhere between 2-4am in the morning. I am a bit of a night owl and I find I am at my most creative and productive in the early hours.

QoV: How do you feel the vintage market has changed since you first opened?

Stella: It’s very interesting to have witnessed the evolution of vintage clothing over the last 15 years. When I started collecting, it was simply called ‘retro’. It’s only really over the last 10 years that the term ‘vintage’ has been used for clothing as opposed to just cars & wine etc.!  Of course there have always been vintage collectors, but the last decade has seen a massive shift in attitudes towards vintage clothing.

There used to be a lot more resistance towards the concept of wearing ‘second hand’ clothes. Fortunately, it’s no longer viewed in such a way and I am delighted that the rest of the world has cottoned on. Vintage clothing is now very much ‘in vogue’ and has been propelled into the limelight by iconic fashion figures such as Juliette Lewis, Kate Moss and Chloe Sevigny.

QoV: Have you got any advice or tips for new customers wanting to visit your shop?

Stella: The concept for The Stellar Boutique derived from the idea that you can shop for your wardrobe, home and lifestyle all under one roof. I wanted to create an outlet where shoppers can buy something original and one-off that they won’t find in the average high street store. I make it my mission to scour the globe looking for unique items to encourage people to have fun with fashion and experiment with their own personal sense of style.

I try to distance myself from the current ethos of teaching your customers ’how to dress like a celebrity’ like at so many other online shops. This only leads to the death of originality. Look out for the menswear new and vintage collections which are coming soon, meaning you’ll be able to pick up a little something for the man in your life at the same time – perfect guilt free shopping!

Just Arrived – The Stellar Boutique vintage jewellery collection

A dazzling new collection of vintage jewellery has arrived at The Stellar Boutique.  The new range features an assortment of vintage necklaces, vintage bracelets, vintage brooches and vintage earrings from the 1940s right through to the 1980s. So if your a fan of all that sparkles, get yourself over to this online vintage shop and snap yourself up that vintage jewellery gem.

The Stellar Boutique on-line fashion store is a collection of vintage fashion classics mixed with on trend, ready-to-wear pieces. Featuring contemporary designers and boho vintage pieces, it’s a great place to find one-off items and unique, on-trend designs.

The current vintage sale has got some real bargain pieces. We adore this Eighties black velevet bag with its Eiffel Tower logo and gold chain shoulder strap, a certain Miss Bradshaw would surely snap up such a bargain at £17.50.

These Eighties silver and gold heels would look great mixed with a simple black outfit, and at £21 won’t break the bank.

View the full vintage clothing collection here.

This fun & flirty selection of dresses and playsuits are an essential for your summer holiday wardobe.
Playful, sexy and oozing with girly charm, the collection combines feminine florals with sassy stripes and cheeky polka dots.
Each piece selected with todays trends in mind, they are cute modern classics inspired by the 80s with a lovable price tag to match!

Choose from a sexy underwired bra dress in sweet floral print & lace – £27, a sleek & chic Breton stripe dress – £19,
an 80s style tulip dress in a bold and bright floral print – £25, and a charming polka dot playsuit – £22.

Wishing you a magical summer of love…..
The Stellar Boutique

Come and view the online fashion collection here.
The Stellar Boutique fashion shop

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