Shop ‘til You Drop...

With Maria Tennariello

Everything is coming up red roses…… Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and the shops are all dressed up in red, ready to serve you the perfect gift for that perfect person in your life…… Let’s do some shopping!

Mermaids & Magic, neatly tucked away at 10 Jagger Lane in Southampton, has great new merchandise for Valentine’s Day and hostess gift giving. Choose from the large selection of unique frames, heart jewelry, wreaths, jewelry boxes, cards, scarves, purses, lamps that look like roses, heart shaped trinket boxes and great color changing candles. New to the shop are the “Words of Wisdom” spiritual leather bands that are really all the rage – Jennifer Aniston wears them! Open daily, except Wednesdays and Sundays, this is a great place to shop and the prices are really affordable!

Don’t miss out on the Renovation Sale at Dazzelle on Jobs Lane in Southampton. This sale will save you 30% to 70% off all ladies’ clothing, eveningwear, sportswear, Barbour and accessories.

Elegant new chocolate is a big hit at Saks Fifth Avenue stores, including Saks on Hampton Road and Main Street in Southampton. Sweet Inspiration, Belgian chocolates in exquisitely beautiful boxes, is now available for Valentine’s Day. The special Valentine’s Day box is named “Goodwish” and contains eight delicate chocolate sculptures, including Italian Renaissance cherubs, each engraved with the word “Love,” retailing for $14. Goodwish is the creation of Sag Harbor’s Amanda Hunter, whose array of award-winning sculpted chocolates has been her sweet inspiration.

At Hildreth’s on Main Street in Southampton, look for a brand new line of luxurious soaps from Italy, beautifully sculpted and scented in Lily of the Valley, Lavender, Tuberose and Gardenia. All of the soaps are reasonably priced and ready to go for Valentine’s Day.

Leggiadro on Main Street in Southampton is having a Winter Sale with 40% to 60% of select merchandise. There are lots to choose from in women’s clothing and accessories, including dresses, tops, scarves, hats and more.

Go West’s brand new Western Outlet, located at 760 Montauk Highway in Water Mill, has it all going on with a large selection of western boots, apparel and accessories. Right now, Go West is offering up to 75% off of selected merchandise – you can purchase boots for as low as $30 and clothing for as low as $10. Now, that’s a sale!

In the Bridgehampton Commons, the Vincent Da Silva at Gil Ferrar Salon wants you to look lovely for your sweetie and is offering 50% off of all retail with each visit to the salon along with a gift of an in-house hair treatment. This salon is known for their personal attention to clients and complimentary hair consultations. A gift certificate might be the way to put a big smile on your Valentine’s face…… Go for it!

Bridgehampton’s B. Glorioso’s new location, at 2405 Main Street, has the perfect sweet for your sweetheart – pearls, pearls, and more pearls! The shop is always filled with great clothing and accessories, including jewelry that will delight everyone…… The prices are always affordable here and there is so much in the shop to choose from.

At Mudusa on Park Place in East Hampton, you can save 50% to 75% off of selected items for the months of January and February. In the mix are ladies unique clothing and accessories that are just fabulous!

East Hampton Pharmacy on North Main Street in East Hampton, is filled to the rafters with a fine array of beauty and bath products and great gifts for Valentine’s Day. Look for Anthony products, Aunt Sadie’s candles, Illume candles, Hubner Oils, California Baby, Kiss My Face (my favorite), Hampton popcorn, Lavender Meadows, KarenKlein candles, greeting cards and unique gifts at affordable prices.

White’s Pharmacy on Main Street in East Hampton has great fragrance gift ideas for Valentine’s Day… Look for Channel No. 5, #19, Pleasures, Calmer, Polo, Zen and Joy, just to name a few.

In Montauk, at Gurney’s Inn Sea Water Spa, you can give your favorite person a Gurney’s Gift Card on this special day. In light of Valentine’s Day, Gurney’s is adding a free month for each six months of membership, saving you at least $70. If you sign up right away, you are also eligible to compete in their Valentine’s Day/Longest Kiss Competition. The winning couple will receive a one-week RCI vacation and complimentary Valentine’s dinner. How ‘bout that!

If you’re planning a getaway for Valentine’s Day, Whites Drug & Department Store on the Plaza in Montauk is having a 50% Off All Summer Clothing Sale…… One, Two, Three and you’re ready to go!

Until next week…Ciao and Happy Winter Sale Shopping!

If your shop is having a sale, new inventory, or you are a new business, and you want everyone to know about it, please e-mail me at: Shoptil@danspapers.com or NewKids@danspapers.com, or via fax, 631-537-6755. I would love to hear from you.