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Happy Chocolate Mousse Day. Mmmm.  
Watching the markets lately has been an (emotional) roller coaster — not to mention a little tough to keep up with daily. Personally, I dig Seeking Alpha’s stock market newsletter to help me make heads or tails of breaking news and short-term trends, as well as stay in the know. 
 
A zillion darkrooms ago, Ami Vitale and I just wanted to pass our high school Intro to Photography class. Today, she not only documents gorgeous wildlife as an environmental photojournalist but also gives us a way to chip in.
 
Her new initiative, Vital Impacts, is a virtual shop packed with beautiful nature photography. Bonus! 100 percent of profits will be donated to @directrelief, which is working in Ukraine to provide aid to people affected by the conflict.
Hurry, this flash print sale ends April 20.
 
These swim trunks from Orlebar Brown are the closest any of us will get to appearing in a Slim Aarons photograph. Guess we should all start working on our summer bodies, eh?
 
It is no secret that drinking water is the key to a youthful glow. (Even celebs have been known to show off for the paparazzi with ridiculously gigantic water bottles in tow.) 
But do they all have to be an eyesore and so wasteful? Nope. Japan-based Zojirushi makes the perfect chic thermos for those with discerning taste. It also keeps drinks hot or cold for hours.
 
Designer Janessa Leoné’s hats are so fabulous, I break all the rules and keep mine on inside. I think I may splurge on one from its packable collection, which, the company vows, will “spring back to life” once you land in paradise. 
 
A Final Thought:
I am just over halfway to my World Central Kitchen fundraising goal. If you’re able to contribute (which can be done anonymously), the link is in my Instagram profile. Note: You can access the link to the fundraiser only from your phone (cue eye roll). I’ll be sure to write Zucky to tell him how annoying that is.
 
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Magnifying glass © Walter Chin
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