Shop 'til You Drop

with Maria Tennariello

The Hampton Classic 2008 officially opens on Sunday, August 24, through Sunday, August 31. Stay tuned next week for a shopping spree at the Hampton Classic's Boutique Garden that will be up and running through the entire week with an unbelievable variety of equestrian jewelry, boots, clothing, and accessories as well as local and non local vendors selling their wares. Look for Tracey Tooker Hats, at the Boutique Garden, she is and has been there every year. Stay tuned...

At Jimmy's, 167 Main Street, in Westhampton Beach this weekend, they are showcasing Randi Rahms Red Carpet Oscar Worthy couture evening collection, along with the fabulous and edgy Zac Posen's collection. For more information call Jimmy's at 631-288-7000.

At Fandango, 48A W. Montauk Highway, in Hampton Bays, their Annual Summer Sale is now in progress and will run until August 31. All merchandise, including new arrivals for Fall 2008, are reduced drastically. There are great accessories, handbags and jewelry also on sale. Get there while the flavor lasts!

Well, all of us shoppers are really feeling sad about Victoria's Mother, 64 Jobs Lane, Southampton, leaving the area after 30 years in business here. Andrea Brown, the owner, is having a So Long, It's Been Good To Know You Sale, offering 50% off all merchandise in the store. For information and to say thank you and farewell, give Andrea a call 631-287-0745.

Apricot Lane, on Hampton Road, Southampton, is having a Back to School Sale with 40-70% off select merchandise.

At Saks Fifth Avenue on Main Street and Hampton Road in Southampton, look for new fall inventory that includes Prada Fall handbags, footwear and accessories. Shop the collection and look your very best for the upcoming fall season.

Rose Jewelers, on Main Street, Southampton, is celebrating the end of summer with the Mazza Collection of Watercolors, on view, Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23. Don't miss the colorful and unique collection that everyone is talking about.

Nearby at Old Town Crossing, on Main Street in Southampton, there are some brand new items from their European container that have recently arrived. There are beautiful candles from Paris, engraveable wine stoppers and collars, imported wood boxes, silver serving pieces, brass and glass candlesticks. Think early holiday and corporate gifts for those special people on your list.

Biba, Southampton, on Windmill Lane, is having a Huge Blowout Sample Sale, emptying out Emma Caine's warehouse and boutique, that include dresses, tops, tunics, sandals, handbags, pants and T-shirts. Everything is priced to go from $20 to $99 starting Friday, August 22, running through Sunday, August 31. Do not miss this fantastic end-of-season sale. Call 631-287-1770.

At the Bridgehampton Commons, where there is always plenty of parking available, step into Williams-Sonoma for their cool annual Summer Sale, which gives you a last chance to save up to 75% off select items throughout the store, including cooking and tabletop merchandise. The deals are too good to pass by, so stock up on some, I hate to say it right now, holiday gifts. Yikes!

Sag Harbor is my town and I love the 'Main Street Stroll...' The news of Labl's End of Summer Sale had me running there this week. This sale will save you 35% off tank tops, shorts and selected footwear and 25% off everything else, making room for new fall inventory, back to school clothing and more. Remember "for every pair of TOM's that your purchase, they will have a Margarita at Superica." Not bad, huh? This sale runs through August 22, so get going...

Getting my color and pedicure done at the Style Bar Salon & Spa at One Bay Street, Sag Harbor, is a pleasure, not a chore. This is a full service, full-staffed salon and spa with a large selection of hair products, hair jewelry and more at your fingertips. Give a call for an appointment or information at 631-725-6730. And for all that have e-mailed me for the formula for my color, sorry, I don't know the answer to that. You will have to ask Mary or Sean...

Until next week, ciao and happy Back-To-School and late summer sale shopping!

E-mail shoptil@danspapers.com, newkids@danspapers.com or via fax at: 631-726-0189. I would love to hear all about it!

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