?Polo has closed and the Hampton Classic has opened. To me this means summer is soon to be behind us……However, the shopping continues……Let’s Shop!

At Renaissance, the boutique located at 42 Main Street in Southampton, there is an “end of summer sale” in progress with 30% off all summer merchandise. New fall fashions and accessories have just arrived and are ready to go. Look for Ann Ferriday, Luna Luz, and the new Italian line of fashions by Passion Italia that include shirts, robes and much more. Don’t miss out on the beautiful “Love Heals” necklaces that can also be purchased here. The shop is open every day.

Shop for a cause; join Saks Fifth Avenue at the corner of Hampton Road and Main Street in Southampton and CancerCare Present Shop of the Hamptons for a day of great shopping on Saturday, September 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you donate $50 to CancerCare, you automatically get a $50 gift certificate from Saks to be used on your purchase of $200 or more that can be used by September 15, 2006. There will be raffles and refreshments and lots of shopping!

Rags on Jobs Lane in Southampton is having a “tent sale” behind their store on Labor Day weekend. There will be great merchandise from last season and everything will be selling at 50% to 90% off. There will be Lucky jeans, Juicy sweaters, Rebeca Taylor suits, and more, all at unbelievable prices. Don’t miss this one!

Stubbs & Wooton on Jobs Lane in Southampton has just started their “end of season sale” offering you 50% off on selected slippers, slides and heels. I know it’s an early thought, but you can stock up on some holiday gift ideas now……Oh well, I try to get done early for the holidays.

Making way for new shipments this fall, Waterstone Pottery on Mariners Drive in Southampton will be having a Labor Day Weekend sale. All Terracotta, cement, metal and glazed pottery will be 20% to 50% off. Now’s the time to stock up……

Have you had your eye on one of Gerri Rafferty’s elegant fresh water pearl and semi-precious stone necklaces that have been seen on the gals at all the swell parties from the Parrish Gala to the Red Cross Ball? Then now is your chance to save 20% on the Dublin designer’s creations at Bravura Art and Objects, 22 Nugent Street, Southampton. Included in the offerings are a three strand grey freshwater pearl and labradorite hand knotted necklace with sterling and Balinese labradorite clasp and and a five strand freshwater pearl/garnet with sterling and garnet clasp now on sale from $525 to $420 and from $750 to $600 through the Labor Day weekend.

If you’re looking for Roxy of the Hamptons Hound store on Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton, you will find her at the Hampton Classic boutique selling her Hamptons Hound duds……However, the Bridgehampton shop (across from Starbucks), is having a “rained out sample sale” extended starting Friday through Sunday of Labor Day weekend. This special sale will save you up to 70% off samples and overstock merchandise that include select Bottega Venata items, Von Dutch hoodies and T-shirts, bandanas, Puppia T-shirts, satin coats, dog collars and leads, dog beds and carriers. I’m there with Tino my mini Schnauzer……

The much sought after “Farmer’s Market Wreath” ($54) is now available at designer Pamela Ferrari’s boutique is a colorful addition to Newtown Lane, East Hampton. The boutique, nicely tucked away in a charming alley between Calypso and Catherine Malandrino has just celebrated their first anniversary. To celebrate, Pamela is offering shoppers a half price “summer sale” and “select items sale along with a “fall sample sale.” You can also get a sneak preview of fall with the bold ‘Rock Chic’ velvet separates, etched in Pamela’s exclusive print design.

Anastasia Holland located at 66 Newtown Lane (above Babette’s Cafe, suite 2, enter rear of the store) in East Hampton has extended her “sample sale” through the Labor Day weekend. For the discriminating women, designer accessories and ready to wear unite in a private shopping showroom setting. The Gail Toma ™ Collection of silk scarves, Three In One Convertible Scarf, cape and shrug, jeans to black tie, take you from daytime to evening. This is a must see collection not to be missed! For hours and information call 631-267-6099.

At D J Hart on Main Street in Sag Harbor look for her famous summer sale on fun clothing jewelry and accessories. Also, D J’s fall clothing is arriving on a daily basis, so get going!

Until next week. Ciao and Happy Labor Day Shopping!

If you have any questions or comments, or your shop is having a sale, and you would like everyone to know about it, I would love to hear from you via e-mail at newkids@danspapers.com or you can reach me by fax at: 631-537-6755.