Fabulous Fall Shopping on the East End

Well the kids are back at school, and luckily the weather is now holding strong despite a bit of rain and high winds last week. But the foul weather didn’t deter me from checking out the local version of Fashion’s Night Out. As I was strolling through Southampton all day, I scooted over to Alex + Ani on Jobs Lane and enjoyed the festive atmosphere while I (surprise, surprise) shopped! My purchases netted me a free gift of my choosing, and I went with a fleur de lis gold bangle. Love it when fashion is both eco-friendly – they’re made from recycled materials – and fashionable! Then it was off to Brahmin and J. Crew to check out some of their fall fashions. Many Hamptonites have taken out our fall wardrobes in anticipation of the cool weather, and both these stores are worth a looksee! There is much excitement happening on the East End this fall and lots of great shopping as well. Here are some places to check out on the East End.

Starting with a great cause, Panera Bread takes a bite out of hunger on Long Island. Beginning on Monday, September 17 through Friday, September 21, Panera Bread and various Long Island locations, including our local Bridgehampton eatery, will be encouraging people to donate a can or box non-perishable food item for Island Harvest. If you bring your donation to Panera before 11 a.m. each day, you will receive a free grilled breakfast sandwich. Help those who need it the most, and donate what you can for this great cause. Island Harvest is the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island. For more information, please visit www.islandharvest.com. Panera Bread is located in the Bridgehampton Commons.

Hildreth’s Home Goods located in East Hampton and in Southampton offers a wide variety of elegant furniture and furnishings for the home. Choose from Hildreth’s signature Coastal Living Collection, premier patio and outdoor furniture, elegant sofas, children’s bedroom furniture, dining room furniture and much more. In addition, Hildreth’s carries a superior collection of fine linens, bath towels, sheets, housewares, home accessories and quality fabrics. For more information, please visit www.hildreths.com. Hildreth’s is located on Main Street in Southampton and Montauk Highway in East Hampton.

Let There Be Light scented soy candles are the perfect choice to give your home that extra warmth we seek in the fall. Let There Be Light are 100% eco friendly soy candles made by hand and poured with love by creator Christine Bohrer of Bridgehampton. Offered in an array of lovely scents for the home.  For more information visit etsy.com or email christinebohrer@hotmail.com.

This fall, Flying Point is excited to bring you an excellent selection of apparel and footwear for men, women and kids with styles from TOMS, Superga, Nike, VANS and Supra. For those colder days, get your Uggs, Hunter Boots or BOGS, and don’t forget to line your boots with a cozy pair of socks from Stance, comfy flannels, beanies and denim from VANS, RVCA, Volcom, Free People and Quiksilver. In addition, check out their selection of backpacks, duffels and iPhone/iPad/Laptop cases from Herschel & Incase and outerwear by Patagonia and The North Face. Stop by Flying Point Men’s, Women’s or Kid’s stores in Southampton, the Men’s or Women’s/Kid’s in Sag Harbor (new for 2012!) and the Bridgehampton Premium shop, all of which are open seven days a week, year round. Visit www.flyingpointsurf.com for more information.

Worth New York located in the Tanger Outlets is the go to boutique for great fall fashions for women. Peruse Worth’s collection of colorful and stylish designs to help transition your wardrobe into the latest trends and classical favorites. Their colorful palette includes popular fall colors like amber, bark, blaze, brick, blue yonder and deep olive to name a few. Visit www.worthnewyork.com to check out their look book and fall favorites. Worth New York is located at the Tanger Outlet Center, 200 Tanger Mall Drive, Suite 510 in Riverhead. Call 888-481-1181.

Now that the fall season is upon us, we would love to include all the year-round shops and hours. Please email us your information – our readers want to know. If you have any special event sales or new store openings, please email us at shoptil@danspapers.com.