Stellar26

I jogged passed here on Saturday and stopped in. I then rushed home to come right back with my credit card! They were having their anniversary so they had appetizers and drinks in the store. I tried on a few dresses and a woman that worked there offered me a beer or wine. Who doesn’t want an alcoholic beverage while shopping. I bought 3 summery/​beachy dresses at about $ 40 each. I think I’m ready for the summer :) Great clothes, accessories and really helpful/​friendly staff!

The owner and her staff make you feel right at home as soon as you walk through the door.
You can look around and try things on without getting that funny feeling that your every move is being stalked by a nosey sales associate.
They have a great selection of shirts, pants and accessories for both him and her. They also sell Roxy brand shoes and hats. However, the one thing I really love about this place is that all their jewelry is hand made by the lovely and local CC Bella!
Every necklace I looked at was so beautiful and after trying on a few I decided to splurge on a necklace entitled «charm.» It’s a simple gun metal chain with crystal and silver charms that are engraved with words like love and embrace. I really love this necklace and it’s become one of my favorite pieces.
Next time you see me, I’ll probably be wearing it.

Great Selection of guys button ups (Penguin, etc). I go there a couple times a month and pick up a new shirt here and there. Check out the sale rack!
Also got a really cool Penguin hoodie! been wearing it ever since.

Here I am again, Unilocaling about Stellar 26.
This time, I wanted to first plug the gift wrapping, which consist of a cord with wooden beads tied around a box. I recently shipped a gift with this wrapping, and it arrived in perfect shape. The same good result happened when I carried a colleague’s wrapped gift in my briefcase. The wrap is pretty, eco-​friendly, and wears really well.
The other note is about a gray plaid Billabong hat I purchased at S26 as a gift. I was watching The Bachelorette (forgive me), and saw THE SAME HAT on Jesse, the professional snow boarder. It just goes to show that Carrie and Daniel have the latest in laid back style at their store!

This place is fantastic. It has the pub not club atmosphere and has a nice selection of funny t-​shirts and well as quality clothing in general.
The best part of this is that while I was there, they were having some sort of event so not only did I get some great clothing, I also got to eat and drink while conversing with some awesome people. They also have some nice decorations from around the world and you can actually buy them too!

With any «retail» clothing store (e.g. not thrift), while I browse what’s full price, I purchase what’s on sale. I do not consider my style «hip and trendy» but rather «fun and quirky». With hippie chic style comes items that may be a season or so old, but my wallet thanks me.
I got an adorable flapper-​esque dress from here by Spicy for like $ 8. Yes, that’s right. The staff is helpful and friendly, and as it’s two doors down from my pottery studio, it’s easily browse-​able before getting dirty with some stoneware. I wouldn’t go after class ends (even if they were open) cause it’d be mean to get the great stuff there covered in clay!

I stumbled upon Stellar26 while visitng a friend in Lincoln Square recently, and I will definitely be back. This boutique has a great selection of both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Some of the items were a little pricey (though not when you compare them to other boutiques in Chicago), but most were reasonable. The owner was working the night I stopped in, and she couldn’t have been nicer!

Supporting independent shops is cool! I was excited when Stellar 26 moved into the neighborhood.
They displayed cute shirts and jewelry in the window above the planter boxes filled with colorful plants.
Each time I have come in, I manage to find a small item for myself. Mostly I am interested in the jewelry they carry. $ 15 for a simple ring? I’ll take it. I don’t, however, find the clothes to fit my no-​longer-​in-​my-​twenties style. Check out the scarves and hats in the back during winter months.
A few tidbits:
There is occasionally a dog on site.
Don’t let the too-​dim lights fool you. Try it — they may be open!
Look out for summer sidewalk sale racks.
I rounded up from 3.5 for the fact that they buy locally and support good causes.

Great little boutique that has equally cool stuff for both guys AND girls. Amazing to find a store that pulls off both.
The staff is all really cool, and they carry a lot of locally-​crafted products in addition to the big names.
A great find in the neighborhood for unique and cool clothes and accessories!

Adorable store!
Beautiful clothes (I hate to say «special items,» but I will, for lack of a better word) and accessories, nicely merchandised, with a talkative, helpful staff.
It’s nice to see a local shop that carries wearable clothes that fit well and won’t vacuum out my wallet. I’ve gotten more compliments on the short-​sleeve flowered cardigan I bought there than most other articles of clothing I own.
I’ll be back, and I’m sure to find another gem when I do return.
Finally, an instance in which great window displays actually reflect what’s inside the store!

This is a small clothing store in the Lincoln Square area that my fiancé and I stumbled upon. They carry Penquin and Quicksilver brands and generally caters to surfer/​beach fashion.
The great thing about Stellar26 (besides the great clothes), is the people. I usually expect going into a store and coming out with clothes, but this time I came out with clothes and a few new friends. We came back later that night just to chit chat with the owner and a bunch of her friends. Thats not the kind of store you find every day!
Stellar26. Go for the clothes. Stay for the friends.