Dan's Papers - May 22, 2009 - Shop 'Til You Drop

The summer season gets an early start this year, with Memorial Day weekend arriving a week sooner. There are sales, and new inventory, and nice beach days ahead. Let's do some Memorial Day shopping!

The Cashmere Outlet, 43A Jobs Lane, Southampton (631-283-1926), and 58 Newtown Lane, East Hampton (631-324-8341), selling fine Scottish and Italian cashmeres for men and women is having its biggest sale ever! All inventory is reduced 30% to 50% off already discounted prices! In addition, at the Southampton store on May 23 and 24, you will find a designer jewelry sale with many one-of-a-kind pieces.

Going Nuts, 47B Jobs Lane, Southampton (631-283-3901) is having a $6 and $10 Webkinz sale. Stop in for a taste of its delicious Brandini Toffee (on Oprah's fave list). Love the pistachio nuts myself!

Do not pass up Brahmin, 58 Jobs Lane, Southampton! Look for the new Helen Kaminski summer hats and bags that have just arrived. The shop has all new soft spring/summer collections including the most coveted Jacqueline totes, fine raffia Fresco handbags and so many new styles. Check it out. You will be pleased with both quality and price.

J. McLaughlin, Jobs Lane, Southampton, and on Main Street, Bridgehampton has it all going on under two roofs! The new season opens with new clothing and a newly redesigned website that brings the best of style. Look for women's & men's clothing and accessories that are perfect for summer kick-off parties.

Did you know that Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC is weekending in Southampton this summer? It will be bringing the Southampton store, One Hampton Road, your favorite styles from the city, plus hot-ticket events and a few other surprises. There will be "welcome receptions" 4 to 7 p.m., all summer long. Look for the Ray-Ban Trunk Show, May 22 through May 24, and Jacques of London Crouquet Tips, May 23, 8 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

No matter what, Biba always pops up somewhere in the Hamptons! Biba has re-opened at 40 Hill Street and will be celebrating Memorial Day with a bang with a special "Back Room Sale." Don't miss out on the "everything $10 to $20" sale along with the "Take All You Can" sale. Biba is also showcasing the best of summer clothing, shoes, and jeans for women and men along with one-of-a-kind items for the savvy shopper.

Go West, on Montauk Highway in Watermill, is closing its doors and selling everything at very affordable prices. Go West has it all under one roof - classic, western motorcycle boots, cowboy hats, clothing, belts, jewelry, gifts and more for the entire family. After five years here on the East End, the store will continue selling "the best of the west" at its Bohemia location, and online at gowestboots.com. Happy Trails, Ellen!

HOT OFF THE PRESS: I found something that I love, is sold in stores locally, so I shared with it my grandchildren. It's called Chatterbox, a wristband wallet/cell phone/iPod holder all in one! It is designed to fit cell phones, PDAs, personal electronics and fits snugly around your wrist, making it impossible to miss a call or a song! It also holds your IDs and money safely while you run, stroll, shop or walk. It's available in many different styles and colors, in small and larger sizes, prices ranging from $13 to $15, making you virtually hands free. It can also be custom blinged. You will find it locally at: In Home in Sag Harbor, Sneakerology in Bridgehampton Commons, General Home Store and Village Hardware in East Hampton and Verbena Gifts in Greenport.

Mark your calendars for the fifth annual Hamptons Home & Garden Show, June 5 through 7, at the Southampton Elks Lodge Fairgrounds, 605 Country Road 39. The event is the only home improvement marketplace for buyers and sellers on the East End of Long Island. The show has two converging focal points, one is green living, the other is, "green," meaning stretching a homeowner's greenbacks, for greater value, in today's down economy. In a new design and décor section, exhibitors will present cost efficient decorative approaches and vignettes, artisan furniture and memorable art, all at values that make this show a buyer's market. Roam the aisles of more than 200 displays inside the 28,000 square foot tent structure and another 20,000 feet outside. Go, have fun and enjoy!

Until next week, ciao and happy shopping! Have a safe Memorial Day weekend!

Having a sale, getting new inventory, are you a new kid on the block? Comments, questions? E-mail me at shoptil@danspapers.com or via fax at 631-726-0189.