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Meet Shelterpop - The New Decor Blog That Makes You Feel Right at Home

Filed under: Haute Home

From beach to beach house: Retro swimwear becomes wall art. Images courtesy of Petrie Point Designs

Love style? Then you'll be obsessed with AOL Home's long-awaited blog, Shelterpop. It's up, running and ready to get your decorating juices flowing.

Want to infuse your abode with a touch of fun and a whole lot of personality? Then this is your decor destination.

The blog is bursting with inspirational ideas, like this brilliant fashion-turned-art find.

Petrie Point Designs scours estate sales and vintage trade shows around the country to purchase incredible retro swimsuits which it then transforms into framed works of art. Love!

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YSL, Alexander McQueen and Others Phone 'HOME'

Filed under: Style in the News

Saving the world, one scarf at a time. Photo courtesy of Alexander McQueen

Is this what E.T. would see if he came down for some Reese's Pieces today? The skeletal outline looks pretty ominous, no?

Actually, this is a limited-edition scarf designed by Alexander McQueen in an effort to boost recognition of "HOME," a breathtaking aerial documentary that pleads for a global environmental initiative.

The film "HOME" is being released today (June 5) internationally, with numerous free screenings. It will also air on The National Geographic Channel at 9 pm ET and can be found online at YouTube. Appropriately, it happens to be World Environment Day.

The McQueen scarf, a manipulated representation of the dying Earth morphed into a skull (not your grandmother's silk paisley number, is it?), will be available exclusively at Alexander McQueen boutiques and at alexandermcqueen.com early this month for $285 – but you can pre-order on the site now. Click, click, go, go!

And it's easy to make an impact, just by shopping. Here, a handful of other high-end designers that are getting in on the "HOME" action...

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'HOME' Schooled

Filed under: Style in the News

Earth Matters! The environmentally aware film "HOME" opens tomorrow. Image courtesy of PPR.

Last night I caught a screening of "HOME," the beautiful new documentary that states, in no uncertain terms, the current and urgent issues facing our planet.

The film, which is being released tomorrow (June 5) in 100 countries and 23 languages in honor of World Environment Day, is a colossal collaboration among scientists, movie-makers, and even the world's biggest fashion backer.

"HOME" was entirely supported by PPR -- the French company that can lay claim to Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Puma, Sergio Rossi and more. Even more impressive is that PPR's CEO, Francois-Henri Pinault, is not expecting any return on this particular and large ($14 million) investment.

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Scrumptious Spring Scents

Filed under: Haute Home

altru candleWe've already told you our secret stinky home fear, so we doubt you'll be surprised to hear that we have candles of all kinds in our homes. Sometimes we want something fresh and fruity, and other times we're craving a warm and spicy scent. And other times, we want our guests to think we've been baking, so we want something really, really yummy burning.

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Wear It Today, Return It Tomorrow

dressHow annoying is it to pay hundreds of dollars for a dress that you'll probably only wear once? Or worse, not having the money to buy that DVF gown you've been drooling over? Apparently, Wear Today Gone Tomorrow founder Madeline Passarelli heard your cries and has answered your prayers. "The thrill of new clothing wears off after the first or second wear ... and it's just too expensive and wasteful to have a closet full of clothing you don't wear." Thus Wear Today Gone Tomorrow was born, allowing women to borrow designer clothing at 90% off of the retail value for that special event and then allowing them to return it the next day -- no nagging sales people required.

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Delirium & Co. Candles Make Our Home Smell Happy

Filed under: Haute Home, Product Reviews

candleYou know that commercial where the people walk into a beautiful home, but fall over because it stinks? That's never going to happen to us -- not only because we don't leave stinky garbage out, but also, because we just discovered an amazing candle from Delirium & Co. that makes our house smell the way we imagine happiness smells. And happiness smells good.

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Urban Design for Haute Homes

Filed under: Haute Home, Interviews

Urban Design Photography for haute homesToday's featured indie designer is Maleah Matthews of Urban Design Photography. Maleah offers up gorgeous professionally printed, affordably priced prints that are just right for adding an artistic touch to your perfectly styled home.

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Home Decor Goes Crazy With Shortcut Quilts

Filed under: Haute Home, Interviews, Books

Crazy Shortcut Quilts - learn how to make easy quilts like this one, even a beginner can do it!Do you have all the makings of a textile artist inside of you, just itching to get out? Maybe you've always wanted to learn how to sew your own clothes or curtains and quilts to dress up your home, but the thought just seems intimidating? Well, today's featured artists, mother and daughter team Marguerita McManus and Sarah Raffuse, offer up advice to novice sewers and make it easy to begin creating your own modern quilts that will perfectly match you decor. One day it's quilts, and the next it's Project Runway here you come!

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Set the Mood With Febreze Scented Candle

Filed under: Haute Home, Product Reviews

Febreze candleNow that the holidays are here, that means more visitors than usual. Suddenly, folks start stopping by (hopefully with gifts, or cookies, or maybe even both), and heaven forbid your home smells anything short of delicious! To help you keep your stylish rep, Febreze has introduced their scented candles, and no home is ready for the holidays without one.

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Indie Designer Interviews: Jodie Flowers

Filed under: Haute Home, Interviews, Kids and Babies

Jodie Flowers handmade monsters and artWe love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with Louisiana artist Jodie Flowers Santora. Jodie creates quirky accessories to brighten up your home as well as fun monster patches your kids will love to wear.

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Get lit - Stylish lighting tips for your home

Filed under: Haute Home

The importance of good lighting is often overlooked, but as all good fashionistas, like Cher in Clueless, it's vital that one not stumble into some bad lighting, if it can be helped. And when you have home field advantage, there's no reason whatsoever to have a bad lighting concept. With just a bit of planning, you can get your room to glow.

Domino has five great tips for lighting your home beautifully, and we're including our suggestions on how to best make it happen in the gallery. We'll make sure your lighting concept is hip, flattering, and completely useful!

Housewarming gifts from Sweet Grass Farm - So fab, you might keep them for yourself

Filed under: Haute Home, Fragrance, Skin Care


We've had moving on the brain lately. We're not sure if it's because we live in a college town and are starting to see the students creep back into town, with their cars overstuffed with bedspreads and bookshelves and beer, or because we moved fairly recently and are still feeling the effects (i.e. still can't find anything), but the fact of the matter is, we've been thinking about it.

And when we think about moving, we immediately think of housewarming parties. Trust us, we can turn just about anything into a party!

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VS Pink: Victoria's Secret goes to college

Filed under: Handbags, Haute Home, Events: On the Scene, Accessories, Style in the News, Clothing, Shoes, Vintage and Retro, Swimwear and Lingerie, Dresses, Fragrance, Skin Care, Celebrities with Style, Style for a Cause, Get the Look


We know, it's still summer, but before long school will be starting and Victoria's Secret wants you to be ready, hence the Pink Collegiate Collection.

Victoria's Secret describes PINK as "a fully articulated lifestyle collection for young women" and "includes 9 different items, including fleece pants, hoodies, panties, tees, and totes... available in approximately 375 stores, many of which are in close proximity to the universities in the program." Thanks to a partnership with The Collegiate Licensing Company there are 33 schools featured thus far and more (hello, Arizona?) will be added shortly.



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CB2 is who?

Filed under: Haute Home, Stores We Love, Accessories, Steals and Deals


Every day is a picnic.Sale! CB2.com has some gorgeous dinnerware on sale, such as the green chrysanthemum plates you see at right. $2.95-$4.95 apiece, people!

CB2 has a lot of chic, reasonably-priced stuff. Some of it's just on the cool edge of crazy. Look at this vase. Who would think that CB2 is actually Crate and Barrel?

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Give your home a Zensual makeover

Filed under: Haute Home, Fragrance


Whether you've invited just a couple of pals or a whole bunch of people over, whenever you have guests in your home, you want it to make a good impression. That means putting away your dishes and maybe doing a little vacuuming ... but what about the first thing people notice when they come in the door? What about the scent?

A pleasant aroma can immediately set the tone of the evening, so you want to make sure you get it right. We're really digging Zensual. They offer a variety of intoxicating scents in both candle and diffuser form -- candles for when you want that romantic glow, and diffusers for when it's just too hot to deal with a flame.

Gallery: Get Zensual

Bamboo & SugarcaneItalian Bergamot & MimosaMokara Orchid & VioletMoroccan MintItalian Bergamot & Mimosa

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How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

    Kevin Winter, Getty Images | Jon Furniss, WireImage

    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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