Posts Tagged ‘fashion’

Fashion in the Sand~ Going Back Again

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Do you remember wearing Clark’s Wallabees in grade school? There were always a few kids with them. Kind of nerdy. Then Hush Puppies came along. I think Hush Puppies are actually Wallabee knock offs. Who’da thought. Well, Clarks are back with a whole new look for women (The same oldy but goody Wallabees are still available- you can get them for your husband! Now they are considered SEXY) They are offering very sexy and VERY COMFORTABLE cork wedges with soft suede straps. So cool, so effortlessly chic. Best of all play ground appropriate!

My friend, Michele, sported a pair to school while dropping of her son. She had on a plaid mini skirt with these sandals. A whole lot of moms were looking at her feet asking about her shoes. They looked great. Perfect for Montauk. Dressed but not out of place. She showed up again at pick up that afternoon and said she had not taken them off all day, can you imagine staying in heals all day!? Very comfy. Go with everything. If you have to / want to buy a pair of sandals, buy these! Since they are sold over at Gosman’s you can bring the kids and set them up with ice cream while you get shoes. Shoes AND ice cream – does life get any better?

Fashion in the Sand-Beachy Bedrooms

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

As usual I was walking around town being a tourist taking in all the new retail spaces in Montauk. There is so much to look at and BUY this season! I have been wanting to update my younger daughter’s room. Typical of being a second child close behind the first I never really had time to decorate her room. The rug is from the living room, the pictures on the wall are moved around from other places in the house, and the paint was never refreshed. She keeps asking for a rainbow sparkle with hearts paint job. Sounds like a bad trip paint job to me.

As I was walking around, I came to Gansett Lane. This is their second season in Montauk. It is a wonderful home shop filled with all sorts of decorating pieces from gorgeous couches to VERY AFFORDABLE water goblets. There is quite an extensive section for kids. I immediately saw the remedy to my daughter’s blah room! A new woven cotton rug in pale aqua and lavender stripes! The best was it was only about $200 for a 6×9 rug. This is a steal for such a large rug. I quickly purchased it, brought it home, and put it down in place of the old one. WOW! What a wonderful difference. It made the room bright, fresh, and so beachy. We all love it. She did say that she was expecting a new paint job when I told her to go see the surprise in her room. Oh, well. Such is life with Little Ones!

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Fashion In The Sand: Be Aware of What You Wear!

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Clothing with a Conscience

I recently got to watch HBO’s special “From Rags To Riches To Rags”. Did you know that in the 1970′s about 95% of ALL THE CLOTHES sold in the USA were MADE in the USA!! Do you remember that commercial on TV with the ladies singing “Look for the union label…” .What happened to the union label? (more…)

Fashion in the Sand- “Shop” for free!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

I was East Hampton the other day and was watching people walking around. People watching is a favorite sport of mine. It requires very little equipment, can be done with a coffee or other beverage in hand, and best of all is FREE. Sometimes I really want to shop for real with spending money and all that but I just can not afford it at that moment. So the next best thing is to go help a friend shop with her money. If there is no one around that wants to spend their money then the third best thing is to people watch. I get wonderful ideas watching what other people wear. Not just women. There are plenty of very fashionable men in EH.

I saw a woman from the back and she had the most wonderful colors or pale peach to beige. Wow, I have those colors at home but never thought to put them together like that. Her scarf was flowing behind her and she looked so cool. Another woman I saw had on this leopard print scarf but it was just peaking our from her dark grey sweater. Just a little hint. Her jeans were perfectly old, I don’t remember her shoes…but she too looked awesome. OOH, IDEAS ARE FLOWING! The last girl I really took notice of had on tight jeans, a tight navy checkered shirt and really cool riding inspired boots. Hmmm I can do something like that too.

Off home I went feeling like I just bought bags of clothes but spent absolutely nothing but my time (which is precious in itself). I went straight to my closet and pulled stuff out to style. There was no need to buy anything! I could have a new look just by looking at people. Using their fashion sense and making it my own. Thanks to all those unknowing people in EH! So much better than window shopping. Real people wearing clothes instead of mannequins in windows.

Another very interesting way to see style is checking out the host of style blogs that are popping up. My absolute favorite is http://www.thesartorialist.com I always get a new idea.

Peri-

Fashion in the Sand- July 1, 2009

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

periblog2summerstockSo the sun has finally shone itself and upon us! After all the rain I took myself out to shop as a celebration. Thank goodness April finally ended. I was getting a bit loopy and wondering if I would never put away my fleece and cashmere. Now all those cute little cover ups can be covering up a bathing suit and not being worn as a scarf with your fleece as you shiver on the beach watching your kids dig holes. HooRay, rush the kids out to the beach. Of course do not forget the sunscreen.
Then after the beach head over to Gosman’s Dock for hotdogs for the kids and little necks for mom and dad. Take a walk around and check out the shops and definitely stop into Summer Stock. This is where I selected the very festive and 4th ready outfits for brother and sis. The sweaters are both from Claver at $56. The shorts from Jeanine Johnson $44 and the red print dress Funky Kids $34. Of course those comfy chunky cotton sweaters can be worn all year long and bring back fond memories of summer, July 4th celebrations, and melted butter running down your chin.

Just to recap my shopping pick this week:
Summer Stock
at Gosman’s Dock
631-668-3243

~Peri

FLYER JUl2

Fashion in the Sand- June 24, 2009

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

peri's1Welcome to Kid Montauk’s Fashion Blog, “Fashion In the Sand”.  I am very excited to do this since Montauk is slowly but surely becoming a great place to shop for the whole family. There are quite a few new shops in town this season and I will visit every one! Well, I already have. I have noticed that the price point in Montauk is much more affordable than some of the other Hamptons. Each week I will high light an outfit for about $100 for mom or Dad and some weeks for kids at about $50.

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