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THIS MONTH Totally (Awful) ’80s Styles You’re not imagining it: Eighties trends are verywhere this season. And while some stuff is worth recycling—we’re loving all the bright and bold jewelry—a lot of it should never make a comeback. These are just a few examples, taken from our
LHJ ’80s hall of shame.
©THE SHORT, FEATHERED MULLET
Perfect if you wanted a ;uf;er version of
Anthony Michael Hall’s do in Sixteen Candles.
Which company ships the
best buds? We asked the
major services to send us
their prettiest bouquet under
$50. And the winners are . . .
FIRS T-RATE
Flower Delivery
Tele;ora You get the most blooms for your buck with this
bouquet. The mix of roses,
orchids, chrysanthemums
and alstroemeria made it a
clear winner. Shipping: $15
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ProFlowers
This bouquet
smelled amazing
thanks to the sprigs of freesia.
Though the tulips were closed
when it arrived, they blossomed
quickly. Our verdict: A fab,
unfussy pick. Shipping: $25
2
LHJ DO-GOOD DEAL
Order from ProFlowers from now
until September 1 and $5 of your
purchase will go to Haiti relief; you’ll
also get a free vase. Visit
LHJ.com
/;owers for more details.
©SHOULDER PADS
Yup, when these babies
were in style everyone looked
like a member of the NFL.
©JUMPSUITS
A look that’s always best
left to small children, your
mechanic and prisoners.
©SPACKLED-ON MAKEUP
From a “makeup lessons from
the pros” article; um, what
kind of pros did we interview?
BOOK SMARTS
Surprising, helpful fun facts we learned from the latest releases.
Blooms
Today
We loved
the stunning, super-bright
arrangement of lilies, roses
and daisy mums; the purple
;ller gave it even more pop and
a nice texture. Shipping: $15
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WHY 5-INCH
STILETTOS AREN’T THE
MOST TORTUROUS
SHOES EVER CREATED.
In 15th-century Italy and
Spain, 11-inch platform
heels were not unusual;
the tallest surviving pair
is 20 inches high.
—Bad Shoes and the
Women Who Love Them,
by Leora Tanenbaum
A GREAT WAY TO
DITCH CLUTTER.
Invite your friends over
to get their advice on
what you should lose.
Serve wine; after a glass
or two, your pals won’t
hold back! —Life’s Too
Short to Fold Fitted
Sheets: Your Ultimate
Guide to Domestic
Liberation, by Lisa Quinn
HOW TO MAKE A
SHAVING CUT STOP
BLEEDING. Dissolve
an aspirin in some warm
water and use a cotton
ball to dab the mixture
on the cut. —Babushka’s
Beauty Secrets: Old World
Tips for a Glamorous
New You, by Raisa Ruder
and Susan Campos
secretly love taking their
kids to the Twilight movies.
LADIES’ HOME JOURNAL
JUNE 10
