“We’re making adjustments we’ve never made before,” said Billy Lawson, owner of Shoe Inn, which operates locations in East Hampton and Westhampton. “Our Hamptons stores used to be a way to extend our margins … [but] this year, we opened on Memorial Day with a sale. We [have to compete] with New York prices.”

I feel better knowing it’s not just me…

The inimitable social club, the Women’s Mafia, run by our good friend Marcy Clark, is thrilled to host a designer showcase, this weekend in the Hamptons.  Sought-after women’s wear designers Alissa Smith and Alisha Trimble welcome you to Smith boutique for a little shopping, nosh and bubbly.  Both designers are known for their limited edition ready-to-wear pieces, their use of select vintage & silk fabrics and their affordable custom-made services.

The Women’s Mafia Designer Showcase
Featuring Alissa Smith & Alisha Trimble
Saturday, July 25, 3PM-9PM

Smith Boutique
28 Nugent Street Southampton, NY
Phone: 631.283.1510
www.alishatrimble.com
www.alissasmith.com
www.womensmafia.com

Want to attend but don’t have a place to stay in the Hamptons? Through the Women’s Mafia you can get special rates at a gorgeous sharehouse with full amenities (we stayed there this weekend) just a short cab ride to the boutique! Call 212-579-4844 or visit www.davidshapiro.net and say the Women’s Mafia sent you.

Tomorrow, Daniel and I are heading to the Hamptons courtesy of Women’s Mafia founder Marcy Clark and The Hampton’s Concierge David Shapiro. We will be there for three full days of relaxation, fun in the sun, and, of course, parties. The plan, hang on the beach, visit the boutiques, and sneak into the La Perla Party tomorrow night. With our phones in hand, Daniel will be his usual Twitter Bug and update you on all that is The Hamptons!

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With the Hamptons season almost here, seems like all designers are trying to get their piece of the pie, DVF will open a store (May 1st) , and Carmen Marc Valvo has designed a line of plates, to be sold exclusively for QVC.

According to WWD, the designer has developed Carmen Marc Valvo Home, tableware, serving pieces and decorative items. Entering the category is a first for Valvo, who said he entertains frequently in the Hamptons and “really gets obsessive about the food, flowers and matching the napkins to the plates.”