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SELF CARE

Low — Blunt Metro Ellen Porteus ($79)
Rainy Day Wonder

I've lost dozens of umbrellas to wind gusts and rain squalls, so it's easy to see why over 1
billion umbrellas end up in landfills each year. But Blunt's compact, convenient, super
lightweight and collapsible Metro umbrella has a sturdy tensioned canopy (patented and
trademarked, of course) that really performs. So far so good for mine, and I'm really picky
about getting my hair wet. This baby seems like it meets its makers' claim and really is
"built to survive extremes." Choose from 10 colors and three special edition options; this

one from Melbourne artist Ellen Porteus is the kickiest.