Shop 'Til You Drop: Father’s Day Gift Ideas, Plus-Size Fashion & Electronic Wallets
On Father’s Day weekend, June 18 and 19, Sag Harbor will host its annual Arts and Craft Fair and Whale of a Sale Sidewalk Fair. Marine Park on Bay Street will be packed with the handmade gifts, jewelry, prints, and locally made furniture. The sale will continue up Main Street and the village business district, where merchants bring their wares into the open air for special weekend sales. Stop by from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and snag a great deal or find a one-of-a-kind item. Visit sagharborchamber.com for more information.
Looking for gift ideas for Dad this Father’s Day? You should check out the Cashew Smart Wallet. The fingerprint secure wallet has smartphone connectivity, making it one of the safest wallets on the market. You can track it and enter up to 20 fingerprints on the wallet’s access pad. That means you, your kids or your significant other can grab cash, but the guy sneaking through the coat check can’t. If you leave your wallet somewhere, no worries! Your phone will alert you and keep track of the location. Plus, you can alert other Cashew users to keep an eye out for your wallet until you get there. There’s even an electronic buzzer to help you find your wallet between couch cushions and under laundry piles. Talk about smart! You can find Cashew Smart Wallet on Kickstarter.
New Kids on the Block
For the first time ever, luxury Budapest skincare brand Omorovicza is hosting a pop-up spa in America at the Much Ado About Madoo Garden Market and Cocktail Party in Sagaponack. For just two days, Friday June 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Omorovicza will bring their modern interpretation of traditional Hungarian facial massage techniques. They’ve even created a brand new treatment—the Rose Hydralifting Facial—exclusively for this event. The rose-scented gold mask plumps and nourishes skin while repairing micro-damage The treatment takes about 30 minutes and is complimentary to Much Ado About Madoo guests. For more about Omorovicza products, check out omorovicza.com. To learn more about the Much Ado About Madoo event, visit madoo.org
The British luxury holiday brand Heidi Klein opened again this past Thursday at 76B Jobs Lane, Southampton. The brand utilizes high quality Italian fabrics and hand painted designs to create beautiful clothing that will hold up to real life wear. The interior decoration of the store evokes a beach hut and the racks and shelves include everything from sunhats to jewelry to caftans, but make no mistake: these pieces will last long beyond the summer season. Their swimwear and resort wear is exquisitely cut to flatter all figures. Visit heidiklein.com to view their collection today.
Torrid has arrived at the Riverhead outlets! The shop opened at the end of May to much fanfare—it being a favorite shopping destination among young women sizes 12 and up. This season’s collection is on-trend with bold prints and flowy, bohemian vibes. Of course, they always have a selection of classic silhouettes to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a flattering, professional look, or printed skirts and dresses (even in Disney designs!) for a touch of whimsy. Find Torrid at 200 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead. Call 631-269-2732 or visit torrid.com.
Young art lovers rejoice! Lee Krasner: An Artist’s Life is the first children’s book about Abstract Impressionist artist Lee Krasner. Featuring beautiful full-color images of Krasner’s painting alongside line-drawings of scenes from the artist’s life that are just begging to be colored in (yes, it’s a coloring book, too!), this delightful book is the perfect present for any child on the East End. Written and illustrated by Sag Harbor couple Allan Kronzek and Ruby Jackson, An Artist’s Life is traces Krasner’s journey from Brooklyn to Springs on Long Island, her marriage to Jackson Pollock and the evolution of her artistic style. You can pick up your copy in the gift shop of the Pollack Krasner House, 830 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton. Call 631-324-4929 or visit pkhouse.org for more information.
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