KidMontauk

I have 2 girls and often I think the world would be a better place if we all could just wear a Tutu once in a while. Like SJP. Instead of a Tutu maybe a romper. A little more socially acceptable.(However Kelly B. has THE BEST TUTU DRESS EVER if you are in the market.) A romper is a one piece with legs and a top all together. You have to step into it and pull it up. Yes, going to the bathroom means you must disrobe, but we are all slaves to fashion at some time or another. A romper is great because it IS one garment. No matching tops and bottoms. It travels well in a beach bag. You can become instantly dressed if you are in your bathing suit and want coverage to go into town.

There are more sophisticated rompers called jump suits, typically with a long bottom half – see photo. Very 70′s chic. Goes well with a high wedge at night. The cork wedge you all should have bought at Kaikai. Again VERY easy dressing, very effortless, very beachy. You are at the beach so live it up! Go have a romp at one of the many Montauk night spots in your fabulous romper.
RYU Jump Suit $120
from Kelly B. 41 The Plaza on the circle next to Fudge n’Stuff
Kelly B. is expecting MANY new styles this week. Hurry!

Did I spell that right? I took Spanish not French.

This weather has been a GIFT! Can you believe how great you feel with a little sun shine?! I was feeling down,drab,and cold. But now with the sun and the unseasonably high temps I can kick up my heals and get out to the playground. I know that is not what you were expecting me to say but this is Kid Montauk, and I do have kids. Wild and tireless ones at that. So off we go after school hopefully every day this week to enjoy the fresh air. I will try my best to be fashionable while doing it.
To show my exuberance I quickly tied a small leopard kerchief around my neck just incase of a chill. I looked in the mirror and WOW what a difference a small detail makes. From normal mom to Fabulous French Possibly Naughty Mom. I like it. I also like that this bit of fabric is just that, a bit. It is small and inexpensive but looks like so much more. You can use almost anything: a bandana, a pretty cloth napkin with a fetching floral print, a piece of fabric cut into a square and frayed a bit around the edges. Stop by any one of our great second hand treasure shops and riffle through the scarf bin. You will definitely come up with something that catches your eye. Tie it around your neck and instantly feel that certain insouciance, that Audrey Hepburn coquettishness.
Have fun!
Peri

I have not been feeling very fashionable with this weather. It’s warm, then it’s freezing, then warm and very windy with chance of drizzle. YUCK basically. So to combat my woes I was thinking about wearing some lipstick. Since Halloween is around the corner this might be either a good or terrible decision.
Most moms in Montauk do not wear a stitch of make up. If they do it is done very well and I don’t notice. However when a friend, who usually is barefaced,  does don some makeup I notice immediately. This is neither good nor bad just really noticeable. I do prefer a clean face. Every one I know has very lovely skin. It must be the humid sea air. So a little shot of bright lipstick can either look fun or like you are trying out your costume early. I would have to say you must wear your lip stick regularly so everyone gets used to your new look.
Last Halloween I had my hair down and dark red lipstick and people did not recognize me. Oh, it must be the lipstick. I think a darker gloss or stain to start out with on a daily basis. Just a darker natural lip, as if you bit your lip. I love the new lip stains that are available in drugstores, Maybeline, Neutragena to name a few. They are sheer but offer matt color that wont come off on your child’s face. Your lips but better. Then as people get used to you with a darker pout they won’t be so shocked when you try out the bright berry red (or think you are in costume).
Peri-