Dan's Papers - June 19, 2009 -

Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry Collection has recently opened its flagship store in Southampton Village. The spirited collection goes hand-in-hand with the Hamptons lifestyle, the ultimate in casual luxury. In 1992, Tamara Comolli founded the Tamara Comolli® Fine Jewelry Collection. While she started as a single artist, she already had the vision of her own company and brand. Production is primarily based in Italy. Tamara Comolli® jewelry pieces are known to be conversation starters. Pendants can be worn on a simple leather ribbon. The pieces have a following, making the necklaces quite recognizable. The key to the success of the collection is Comolli's ability to combine the separate pieces, always creating a new look and a new design. The milestone for the brand is the 2009 summer in the Hamptons - when the boutique will present for the first time the Collection in its entirety. Fifteen years of brand development will come together, presenting Comolli's vision of fine jewelry: fun, ageless, free from intimidation and, most of all, timeless.

Annie's Organic Café and Market recently landed in the heart of Southampton Village and is open for business. Sit in the beautiful garden and enjoy a refreshing fruit smoothie from the juice bar, or a freshly prepared meal from the exceptional menu. There is also a healthy food market, where Annie's offers the very best in both organic and eco-friendly products - the food you will love to feed yourself and your family. Whether it's from the kitchen or the market, you are guaranteed to enjoy an exceptional shopping experience.

Husband and wife team Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia have opened ANKASA, adjacent to the Kim Seybert store in East Hampton. Decorated with ANKASA's resort and beach luxury home collections in a cool beach palette of navy, ivory and shades of turquoise, the 500 square foot store showcases their entire lifestyle brand. In this inviting, unique store, shoppers will find luxe bedding, pillows, home accessories, wall art, lighting, gift items and even water-resistant embroidered collections perfect for outdoors. Most exciting is the arrival of ANKASA Lifestyle's new ready-to-wear launch, Sachin and Babi for ANKASA, including a collection of hand-embroidered tunics exclusively sold at the East Hampton location. "Babi and I are excited to offer our New York clientele the opportunity to enjoy ANKASA out east, and to introduce new clients to the ANKASA world," said Sachin Ahluwalia. The husband and wife team are sought after by many major design houses, including Oscar de la Renta and Yves Saint Laurent, for their unique textiles, embroideries, and finishes. Welcome to East Hampton.

A new boutique recently opened in Montauk - Kailani, whose name means seawater and sky in Hawaiian. The shop features women's clothing, available in sizes 2 to 22, accessories, housewares, and artwork, all with a Hawaiian flavor. There is something for everyone here, from hand-made beach glass jewelry, dresses for every and any occasion, plenty of bags in leather, straw and canvas, Cocobelle sandals, bathing suits and photography by Clark Little, who recently appeared on "Good Morning America." Stop in and see this unique boutique and say hello to the very charming owner, Samantha.

A new boutique carrying women's fashion, shoes and accessories has opened on the North Fork. Owned by veteran fashion executive, Cheryl Feld, and her partner, Tom Kozal, they are betting on Greenport to be the ideal location for a boutique selling clothes and accessories that women love. "It has a lively mix of women of all ages, from all walks of life - and they all need great looking clothes, at great prices!" said Feld. The store offers great colors and terrific prints, making the merchandise and atmosphere fun. Impulse has a large selection of dresses for every occasion, from a wedding to a day at the beach. It sells knits that fit and travel well, lightweight cotton and linen pants, shorts and tops and cover-ups for the beach or the pool. The shop sells sandals in bright colors, cool metallics, some that are embellished with stones, and also the ever-popular gladiator style. Handbags and beautiful jewelry are also part of the mix here. Keeping the prices moderate, it offers complimentary shopping services and Feld is available to help you pair your outfit with the right accessories for that perfect look. Open seven days a week, catering to women of all ages with sizes ranging from 2XS to 16XL.

Correction: Last week we printed the incorrect Web site for The Lily Pad in East Quogue. The correct site is thelilypadinquogue.com.