Shop 'til You Drop... With Maria Tennariello

The dog days of summer have arrived. The summer is winding down and the shops are gearing toward fall fashions and accessories. Instead of pinks and greens, we are seeing tans and grays...it is amazing how color affects our world! Let' shop.

While shopping in Westhampton Beach, stop in at Main Street Sweets/Ben & Jerry's for a free sample of their brand new flavor, Banana Split! Just for the record, the store has just received a very high inspection score from field manager Ed "white gloves" Peistrup for outstanding cleanliness, quality and service.

Hampton Shoe Vixen on Montauk Highway, East Quogue is going western to honor the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Vixen is giving away free cowboy hats to anyone grabbing a pair of Michael Kors or Juicy Couture boots and will be offering fifty styles of boots for $39.99, from now through fall. There is also a spectacular $10.99 sale in progress until Labor Day and ladies designer shoes below cost.

Get set for the annual Fandango's annual fun summer sale starting August 31. Sitting pretty at 38A Main Street in Hampton Bays, all clothing, jewelry and accessories are 20% off, including merchandise for fall. Fashions range from casual cottons and linens to very dressy beaded tops and accessories. Stop in and play 'dress-up' with the friendly staff that is always there to help you decide what looks best. Take a look at the new inventory of beautiful and unique clothing that will fit everyone's pocketbook. Fandango is also a good source with their large selection of jewelry.

Mermaid lovers are finding Mermaids & Magic tucked nicely at 10 Jagger Lane in Southampton. The younger girls are buying birthday gifts for friends and family here as well as the weathervanes, fairy doors, pirate toys and, of course, lots of mermaids and angels. My daughter Michele collects mermaids and angels and they are hanging from every tree in the yard and on every wall in the house. Erica, the owner, is also building and offering fairy and miniature mermaid house events and will be doing fairy house birthday parties. Open Monday through Saturday, give a call at 631-283-6670.

Just a reminder that Apricot Lane on Hampton Road in Southampton is currently receiving full lines of back-to-school fashions from Free People, Rock Revolution and more, also the latest jeans and tops. Look for Raviani Handbags, Hobo Handbags, Mary Francis collectibles and in-stock handbags priced from $30 to $600, and featuring top labels, all at reasonable prices. Also, jewelry that ranges from fun costume pieces to quality accent pieces, quality knit sweaters and suits, comfortable cottons and cotton spandex blends are available at very affordable prices. You don't need a big sale here, the prices always reflect one. Open year round, the shop is open seven days a week.

This is the sale everyone waits for at Fortunoff on Montauk Highway in Southampton...Right now the store is having a summer clearance sale and there is enough inventory for everyone to take advantage of. Look for great deals on all outdoor furniture, furnishings and accessories including BBQs and umbrellas.

The Bombay Company in the Bridgehampton Commons is closing their doors on Labor Day weekend. Because of the closing sale they have increased their storewide sale from 40 to 60% off the regular priced merchandise. There is still plenty of furniture, dinnerware and accessories at great prices. You can pick up some great furnishings for the college dorm at very affordable prices. Open seven days a week.

Thursday evening, August 23 at 6 p.m. starts the original Jean Sinenberg Prestige Show - Hamptons 41st Annual Summer Antiques Festival and Sale at the Bridgehampton Community House, benefiting East End Hospice. There will be antique dealers both local, out-of-states and world-wide, exhibiting and selling their goods. The show and sale will run through Sunday, August 25.

Hot off the press, The Down Factory Store at the Elegant John, Montauk Highway in East Hampton has a new inventory of Italian sheet sets, mady by a very famous hi-end manufacturer that is ready for you to dress your beds with. Queen and King sets are 600 thread count, Egyptian cotton in white and ecru, amazingly priced at $550 and $650.

Ferrari Boutique, 23 Newtown Lane in East Hampton is celebrating the end of summer with a fall and holiday preview with complimentary drinks and a 50% discount on summer merchandise and samples. The extravaganza is being held on Thursday, August 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. and if you spend $500 or more, you will get a free Numerology reading. I'm there!

Until next week. Ciao and happy shopping!

If your shop is having a sale, has 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 Newkids@danspapers.com or via fax at 631-537-6755. I would love to hear all about it!

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