Dan's Papers - June 6, 2008 - Shop 'til You Drop with Maria Tennariello

Now that the Memorial Day weekends, are behind us, (I considered the last two weekends Memorial Day weekends, because people forget about our soldiers and think parties, BBQs, pools and beaches.) So I celebrated twice remembering our troops. Now let's shop!

Did you know that Kimberly's Tennis and Sport shop at 83C Main Street in Westhampton Beach is having blow out sale? There is a cool 50% off last years Nike, Polo, Ellesse, and Sergio Tacchini tennis and sport gear. And just a reminder, Kimberly's is not only a tennis shop, they also carry a wide rang of fitness, yoga, running apparel and shoes. The shop is filled with some of the best and most comfy active wear that includes Scout Performance, NUX MPG, IVEE Pure Lime, Gigi, just to name a few. There is one of the largest selections of Lacoste ladies and men's lines. Just arrived are the new Ralph Lauren and Nike tennis lines just in time for Father's Day.

We all know by now that designer Jackie Rogers has just opened their doors at 50 Jobs Lane in the Village of Southampton. Her newest collection is called Gin Lane and has been barreling out in New York City and in Southampton. The collection is primarily seersucker that is very cool and sexy and is available in many different colors. A new addition to the Jackie Rogers collection is a most welcomed men's shirt collection. You rock Jackie!

Hildreth's Home Goods always has some sort of sale going on throughout the summer season. I waited for the Lloyd Flanders all weather wicker sale saving you 35%. This sale applies to in stock inventory, while on special orders you can save 15%. The Flanders sale ends on July 1, 2008.

If you are in the mood to look better than ever in the make-up department, stroll over to Saks Fifth Avenue on Hampton Road and Main Street in Southampton for their Estee Lauder buy this get that with a $55 purchase. Exclusive to Saks, Estee Lauder is offering the deluxe lizard-pattern tote and companion cosmetics bag filled with a luxurious collection including Re-Nutriv skincare, a complete new makeup look and more, through June 14. I love these promos...get a little bit of everything good.

On Hill Street in Southampton at Sunrise to Sunset The Beach - Lifestyle Store, that is considered a one-stop-shop for beach clothing and accessories, check out the new inventory that is ready to go for summer. The new arrivals in men's boys, ladies and girls include swimwear, sportswear, wetsuits and accessories, surfboards, boogie boards, skimboards and wakeboards. There are water-skis, life vests, inflatables lawn games, chairs, lotions, sunglasses, toys, water fitness, snorkel equipment, and this is where I get my CROCS. Get going, the merchandise is flying out the door!

For something special and different, don't forget that The Retreat Boutique has moved to 352 Montauk Highway in Wainscott under the awning behind Janovic Paint store. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday.

Amagansett has a lot going on there this summer. There are great restaurants and lots of local shopping. Just arrived, in Espo's Surf & Sport at 2101 Montauk Highway look for surfboards, bathing suits, wetsuits, boogie boards, beach apparel, sunglasses and lots of hot accessories. Espo's now delivers from Southampton to Montauk. Log onto their website at esposurfshop.com

In Montauk at Livable Home, a lifestyle store for the stylishly inclined located at 6 South Elmwood Avenue (with the yellow and white striped awning), look for unique and eclectic gifts and accessories for all occasions. There are fantastic home goods, entertaining supplies, and kitchenware along with beautiful handmade jewelry, cosmetics and toiletries. You won't believe this shop - it has a little bit of everything for every gift giving event and more. Log onto the website at livablehomestore.com for a look at shopping outside the box!

Until next week. Ciao and happy summer shopping!

If your shop is having a sale, new inventory or you are a new business or have relocated, and you want everyone to know about it, please e-mail me at shoptil@danspapers.com and at Newkids@danspapers.com or via fax at: 631-726-0189. I would love to hear all about it!