Shop 'til You Drop: Hamptons Mother’s Day Made Easy
Celebrate mom on the East End! Beauty and lifestyle boutique, LURKshop (28 West Water Street, Sag Harbor) is ramping up to satisfy the beauty needs of Hamptonites with new and exclusive brand offerings, just in time for Mother’s Day. Known for a meticulously curated selection of luxury green beauty and lifestyle brands, LURKshop will be offering 25–50% off during their preview sale until May 22.
Also gearing up is L’Objet a la Plage. The new shop just opened its doors at 9 Main Street in Southampton and showcases luxury tableware and home décor items alongside a meticulously curated assortment of goods from around the world.
For the preppy mama, Country Club Prep, the one-stop online retailer for preppy apparel, is returning preppy to its rightful owner, the Hamptons, and setting up a pop-up shop in the former Dash space at 64 Jobs Lane. in Southampton.
Preppy wear and tabletop accessories aside, if there’s one thing that’s on every Hamptonite mom’s mind, it’s getting beach ready. Plan a fitness day with mom. Start off by tickling your taste buds with Vega (myvega.com). The brand, started by vegan endurance athlete Brendan Brazier, has just launched two new flavors (Mocha and Coconut Almond) of their all-in-one protein shake mix Vega One. It’s the perfect workout recovery fuel. So pack the powder in your gym bags, along with New Balance’s new sneakers, Leadville 1210v2 (newbalance.com). Sleek with a minimalist design, they’re ideal for Hamptons workouts. You can put them to use come Mother’s Day at Elements Fitness Studio (66 Newtown Lane, Suite 11, 2nd floor, East Hampton), which now has updated barre classes and a new retail boutique.
Here’s the latest workout: RampShot! Invented and manufactured on Long Island, this four-person party sport is taking over East End beaches. Available locally from Olympia Sports in the Bridgehampton Commons and from rampshot.com.
Pamper mom with a mani/pedi at Warren-Tricomi, which just reopened at 64 Park Place in East Hampton. Or go the DIY route with Essie’s Bridal 2015 collection (Kmart, 2044 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton). Don’t be stumped by the name. The mix of neutral and bold shades make it the perfect spring/summer polish collection no matter your age or marital status. You’ll also want to head to AERIN (83 Main Street, Southampton) and pick up the Limited Edition Gradual Tan for Face & Body; what better way to feel young than with a faux glow? And don’t forget to help mom keep wrinkles at bay with sun protection. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Pure Mineral Sunscreen Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 40 (sephora.com) is a notable favorite, as it works to treat while preventing future damage. It’s also non-greasy, non-chalky, fragrance-free and won’t clog pores.
By night Dr. Hauschka Night Serum (Provisions of Sag Harbor, Corner of Division and Bay Streets), is the perfect lightweight anti-ager. Not only will it absorb quickly, it’s oil free and hydrating, allowing skin to breathe as it fights the signs of aging while you sleep.
Hair-wise, help mom gear up for the season with Phyto’s Plage collection (The Salon, 6 Amagansett Square). The cult favorite products include Hair & Body Shampoo, Recovery Mask, Protective Sun Veil and their new Sublime After Sun Oil. Not only do these products smells fantastic and hydrate even the most parched strands, they work to protect hair color from sun and environmental damage.
Dan’s Papers editor and Hamptons Epicure foodie guru Stacy Dermont recommends outfitting mom with Aerosoles sandals (aerosoles.com). The brand can’t be beat when it comes to stylish comfort at an affordable price. And, if all else fails, no one ever went wrong with tequila. To that end, toast mom with Tequila Avión (tequilaavion.com). Produced with fifth-generation agave growers, from agave found in the highest regions of Jalisco, Mexico, their tequilas have won countless awards and are widely available at East End liquor stores.
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