Wainscott Welcomes Juice Lane
May 20, 2013 | by Sharon Feiereisen
Juice Lane offers a variety of cold-pressed juices with local, organic ingredients.
On Memorial Day Weekend, identical twin brothers, entrepreneurs, and health enthusiasts Ian and Justin Browne will open cold-pressed juice shop Juice Lane, conveniently located next to Barry’s Bootcamp in Wainscott.
>>Read More5 Beach Bag Picks
April 24, 2013 | by Cait Rohan
A classic beach tote in a neutral tone will match all your bathing suits.
Nappa Beach Tote, Calypso St. Barth ($275). 117 Main St., Sag Harbor, 725 1711
Your usual aviators are funner in iridescent colors.
Aviator sunglasses in green mirror/gold, Ray-Ban ($160). Singer22, 11 Old Westbury Rd., East Hills, 1-877-ISHOP22 x 222
A fast-drying, spray-on sunscreen means less mess.
Quick dry body spray SPF 40, broad spectrum UVA-UVB with SolSci-X, MD Solar Sciences ($19). mdsolarsciences.com
Powerful humectants like honey, beeswax, and shea butter keep lips kissable.
Honey vanilla lip balm, Naturopathica ($12). 74 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton, 329-2525
When the sun goes down, a classic hoodie to keep warm never goes out of style.
Hoodie, Free in St. Barth ($110). Sunbarth, 53 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 873-4121
6 Styles to Transition Between Seasons
March 27, 2013
Spring’s classic motorcycle jacket comes in the color of sunshine, flowers, and another seasonal style staple—the rain jacket.
Classic motorcycle jacket in yellow, Shari's Place ($1,495). 44 Glen Cove Rd., Greenvale, 516-484-7400; available this summer at Shari's Place's new boutique at 29 Main St., Southampton, and online at the new sharisplace.com starting next month
A light-colored carryall is ideal for spring, and the spacious interior can tote along any extra layers for the season’s unpredictable temperatures.
Trapeze Bag in Flesh, Celine ($2,600). Gail Rothwell, 66 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 324-6666
Speaking of layers, a cardigan is another spring essential. We love this sweater’s wear-with-anything neutral base, but the neon trim keeps it interesting and seasonally appropriate.
Koren linen cardigan with neon trim, Christopher Fischer ($250). 52 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 204-9090; 67 Main St., East Hampton, 907-0900
Nothing says warmer weather like shortened hems. These side-zip jeans showcase your gorgeous gams and best spring kicks.
Clean capri in clean rinse, J Brand ($180). Lifestyle, 127 Main St., Sag Harbor, 725-1667
The candy colors of this poncho speak to spring and summer, while the stripey pattern gives it a just-back-from-vacation vibe. Apropos now, but wearable on chilly summer nights, too.
Linsey wrap in sunfish, Goddis ($220). Blue 1, 124 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 288-5830
Longer days mean more sunshine. Invest in beach-ready shades right now.
PO3023S 56 Suprema Sunglasses in 953/85 Dark Horn, Persol ($310). Singer22, 11 Old Westbury Rd., East Hills, 1-877-ISHOP22 x 222
Spring is officially here, and with the change in seasons comes a change in style. See six pieces that will help you transition to warmer temperatures—and even take you through the summer.
—CAIT ROHAN
Rolls-Royce Wraith Debuts in Geneva
March 13, 2013
It’s symptomatic for Rolls-Royce to look backwards before moving forward when the time for contemplation of a new model is imminent. With a storied history—founder Charles Stewart Rolls was in his twenties when he co-founded the company and, as a young pilot, became the first man to double cross the English Channel non-stop—and a reservoir of creativity at its disposal, the British automaker proudly staged the world debut of its dynamic new Wraith recently at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show.
Wraith, titled after a mystical Scottish spirit, represents new potential direction for Rolls-Royce and extends its level of luxury, refinement, and hand-craftsmanship, but also presents unique positioning defined by power, style, and drama. Originally conceived in 1938, the rebirth of the current fastback and its perfectly engineered features and technical contour introduces a younger demographic to the Rolls-Royce brand. The sleek and vigorous Wraith is purely driver oriented with its Ghost-based 6.6-liter V12 that now outputs 624-horsepower (European spec), allowing it to reach 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. With this in mind, the majestic gran turismo becomes the most powerful Rolls-Royce in the history of the company.
Hallmark coach doors open into the Wraith’s rich cabin, which is composed of Phantom-grade leathers and Canadel Panelling wood veneers. A bespoke touch of imagination is displayed by way of the lustrous night roof lining, conceived by the hand stitching of 1,340 fibre optic lamps. For enthusiastic owners who position themselves directly behind the wheel, innovative technology dubbed Satellite Aided Transmission applies GPS mapping algorithms to forecast the driver’s next move using current location-base and drive characteristics. The system then pre-chooses the most suitable gear from the 8-speed automatic ZF transmission appropriate for the impending topography ahead.
Expect deliveries by the end of the year to early 2014 with a current European price of €245K. Further pricing details for additional markets such as the U.S. will be revealed at a later date. It’s currently a moment of introspection for Rolls-Royce as they position themselves for supplementary growth, heightened levels of performance, and inflated expectations from their loyalists.
—KIMANTI D. RAWLINS, automotiverhythms.com
New Biography Reveals Private Life of Lilly Pulitzer
March 05, 2013
Kathryn Livingston is the former executive editor of Town & Country and a long-time chronicler of the beau monde. In her new book, LILLY: Palm Beach, Tropical Glamour, and the Birth of a Fashion Legend (Wiley, $25.95), she writes about the woman whose dresses became the default casual wear for America’s preppy. A sometimes rebellious daughter of wealth and privilege who dropped out of finishing school to become a nurse's aide in Appalachia, Pulitzer was a working mother at a time when mothers, especially fabulously rich ones, didn't work. Interestingly enough, the notoriously private fashion legend began her career by opening an orange juice stand in the heart of one of America's most luxe enclaves. This book chronicles her remarkable story.
What prompted you to write this book?
KATHRYN LIVINGSTON: What I hoped to do next was a biography of an exemplary American woman who embodied what’s at the top of the American Dream, but whose private ups and downs through several eras were also reflective of modern American social history. In the fickle world of fashion, she is one of the very few who has been able to make a smashing comeback. While she is as colorful as her merrily printed styles for men, women, and children, there has never before been a published biography of her.
Where does Lilly live today?
KL: In Palm Beach, Florida. Now in her early eighties, she pretty much shuns the limelight. A family-centered woman, she is often surrounded by her visiting children, their spouses, or even ex-spouses, plus Lilly’s eight grandchildren and sister. Her nine-bedroom house is every bit as unique as she is: A bold turquoise front door leads through a terra-cotta foyer into a bright yellow living room the size of a ballroom, filled with colorfully upholstered, pillow-strewn sofas and easy chairs, eccentric mementos, and elegant antiques.
Have younger women embraced the Lilly Pulitzer line the way that they did Diane von Furstenberg’s classic wrap dress a number of years back?
KL: Absolutely. It has been embraced by a whole new generation of young women, men, and children. The brand, which started out as a Palm Beach snob uniform in the ’60s and became a much-copied fashion craze across the U.S, is now considered an American classic.
How has resort style changed since you were an editor at Town & Country?
KL: Amazingly, not much. It’s still civilized barefoot ease, casual classics. The effortless chic of a hibiscus-bright cable-knit sweater casually tossed over the shoulders of a pastel-hued polo shirt worn with crisp white cotton pants and sandals for women and loafers for men is still a perfect seaside club uniform by day in Southampton or Palm Beach. Lilly’s trademark gold gypsy hoop earrings are as popular today as when she originally wore them when she launched her business. Prints are big in fashion once more. So in a sense, fashion has caught up with Lilly.
Lilly Pulitzer is emblematic of a certain era’s wasp style. How would you describe wasp style today?
KL: Low-key but up-to-date. Never flashy. Never looking like you’re trying too hard. Being aware of trends but knowingly sifting out the latest as to what is appropriate for an occasion, what is practical for a specific task. Clean-cut and fresh-scrubbed. Sporty and seemingly effortless. Uncluttered silhouettes, no superfluous ruffles. Good jewelry but not too much of it. Carefully put together but carried off with an air of nonchalance. This style’s assured stance starts in prep school, with mastered traditions, dress codes, awareness of rules. It’s a style acquired by osmosis [that] relies on the tried-and-true: Oxford cloth shirts, khaki pants, navy blazers, cashmere sweaters and shawls, well-cut suits in fine natural fabrics.
—CATHERINE SABINO
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