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“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade.” 
Soooo true, Mr. Dickens. 💜
 
Spotted during my most recent trip to Paris, this compact umbrella by Mouveau Design is simply too chic to pass up. Sadly, shipping to the U.S. costs the same as the product — but hopefully you won’t lose it as easily as all of your other (boring) umbrellas. #projecting
 
Cleanse away the winter blues with this deep cleaning device from Dermapore. They say “the skin you want is lying just beneath the skin you see.” I am no aesthetician, but I do 💜  this blackhead vacuum.
 
Love a good deal on a flight, but loathe the research? Let Scott’s Cheap Flights and his team of experts monitor the latest, greatest price drop. Just join, enter your preferred airports, and then start packing.
 
When I first got my start as a photographer, I knew the names of only three standouts in my field — and David Bailey was one of them. 
Take a moment to (virtually) travel to Sotheby’s London show: Bailey’s Parade. I hope the work inspires you as much as it does me.
 
Postal Petals started out as a pandemic passion project and has grown to a (literal, ha) farm-to-table produce box service but for florals. Bonus: Practice your tablescape skills using its design and arranging tips.
 
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MOOD is fundraising for World Central Kitchen. Why? Because my buddy José Andrés (pictured here from an old photo shoot of ours) and his fearless team are on the ground serving thousands of fresh meals to Ukrainian families. 
 
Consider making a donation — of any size — if you can.
 
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We use no affiliates and make no $ from our suggestions. All opinions belong to Melanie.  © Melanie Dunea
Woman with makeup © Irving Penn
Woman with plane © Ellen von Unwerth
Jean Shrimpton © David Bailey
Gorgeous flowers © Nick Knight
José Andrés Me! © Melanie Dunea
Other images procured from sited websites. Photographers unknown.