Shop 'til You Drop: Stocking Up on Fun Hamptons Essentials
Hamptonites like everything to be well manicured, so it’s fitting that Vive has found its way out East. Often called “The Netflix of Beauty,” it’s the only beauty subscription service that allows women to book unlimited blowouts for $135 a month at top tier salons in the Hamptons. vive.co
Whether you’re in tip-top shape or you’re looking to kick-start a healthy routine, sign up for Tracy Anderson’s Vitality Week (30 Park Place, East Hampton, $1,200) for what is sure to be a transformative experience. The trainer to stars like Jennifer Lopez will be personally teaching in her East Hampton studio during the intensive course, which takes place from July 23 – 26. In addition to two hours of classes a day there will be a daily one-hour health-related lecture. tracyanderson.com
Also out here now is Madame Paulette’s VIP Traveling Unit, a Mercedes sprinter here to fix all of our sartorial logistical woes. Now we don’t have to worry about stains, rips or hem length issues, as they’ll clean and press, have on-site tailors, and have destination valet to pick up dry-cleaning. madamepaulette.com
Marie France Van Damme (mariefrancevandamme.com), a resort and ready-to-wear collection will be showcasing their wears at L’Objet a La Plage (9 Main Street, Southampton), from July 11 to 12.
Garnet Hill Seasonal Store has just opened in Bridgehampton (2424 Main Street). The store offers a “touch and feel” experience for bedding sets in soft linen, crisp cotton and heavy woven silks, cashmere robes, relaxed basics in apparel, and more—a first for the 39-year-old catalog and online retailer. If you need a posh last minute housewarming or special occasion gift, this is a place to beeline to. garnethill.com
Never forget your sunblock, and for the little ones Kiss My Face has just launched Kids Defense Mineral Air Powered Spray Lotion SPF 30 (Provisions, Bay and Division Street, Sag Harbor, $19.99). It’s a convenient air powered, eco-friendly spray sunscreen that’s water resistant for up to 40 minutes, non-irritating, and so fast-absorbing the kids won’t mind it. Plus the spray can keeps hands mess-free.
For a more interactive approach, Phuse, the new whimsical beauty brand with products like What a Lightweight Dryer and 11 Things I Love About You Leave-in Conditioner, is sold through shopping parties. How’s that for a fun touch to your next East End summer soirée? phusebeauty.com
Speaking of summer entertaining, one of the founders of Crumbs Bake Shop, the famous cupcake bakery, has just launched a new brand, Liqs Shots (liqsshot.com), which sells portable, ready-made cocktail shots ($9.99 for a three-pack). The four signature flavors are: Tequila Cinnamon Orange, Vodka Cucumber Lime, Vodka Lychee Grapefruit and Vodka Kamikaze, each of which has between 80 and 120 calories (for 50ml), and uses 45-proof vodka or 55-proof tequila.
Keep the little ones preoccupied with a pair of adorable, interactive shoes from Fayvel ($50). The brand stocks the first-ever vegan sneaker for kids, and the sneakers come with customizable hand-drawn Frieze Tags. The idea is that kids with the same shoes can trade the Velcro patches—making memories and inspiring creativity. The shoes are available in two styles, one with laces and one without, and in four colorways for kids three to nine. fayvelwear.com
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