Purple Reign: A celeb following lends cachet to this luxury line of African wax-print designs handcrafted in the USA. A portion of the proceeds benefits City of Joy, a Congolese community for victims of violence; $425-$455 at Marisols (marisols.org).
Flower Power: Doves, a jungle of florals, and positive messages make for a fanciful pattern on the Artist Circle umbrella; $25 at The Sak in Sea Girt (732-449-3510).
Bright Spot: C. Wonder’s two-tone, signature logo umbrella offers the push-button convenience of single-hand opening; $24 at C. Wonder in Paramus (201-909-5737).
Fun Finds: That Smile Looks Good On You
The magic of makeup aside, nothing looks better on you than happiness. But is there a formula for fostering good feelings? Amherst College psychology professor Catherine Sanderson will share surprising and not-so-surprising findings in “Science of Happiness,” a two-hour lecture at Montclair State University on March 2 at 2 pm.
The program is hosted by One Day University, a traveling classroom that presents top-notch professors from schools across the country delivering special versions of their best lectures at varying venues. Visit onedayu.com to register; $69 with coupon code NJM.