Summer is on its final hour and I’m grateful we had one last weekend in the Hamptons before headed to Charleston for fall. I was invited to the annual PureWow party for The Coterie and had so much joy mingling with fellow influencers and discovering a few new brands. The new athletic line by Carrie Underwood was especially amazing to check out and I’ll be sure to highlight a few of my favorite picks in upcoming fitness content (girl has new goals, and adorable workout outfits make them more achievable, naturally). It was an amazing event with plenty of sunshine and time spent poolside surrounded Watermill’s lush landscape. I’m so happy to be a part of The Coterie and thank PureWow for inviting us!

The Hamptons is more than multi-million dollar homes and believe it or not, it transcends the elitist escape it’s famously known for. Yes, it’s a place to party. Yes, it’s a place to indulge in luxury. Yes, it’s a place to network. However, Long Island’s most famous string of towns is more than Manhattan’s playground. It’s a diverse mix of local New York farmers, successful creatives, endless vineyards, and locals who have proudly called the Hamptons home for generations.  Whenever we go, we try to mix our parties up with how the locals live. Routine stops at the farm stands are always in order. In the mornings, we always order a stack of pancakes at John’s Pancake House (a local Montauk haunt). Mid-afternoon iced latte at Jack’s. Evenings are always spent escaping soirees a touch early, just so we can have a bonfire on the beaches on East Hampton with friends.

A few of my most magical summer moments were created in the Hamptons. I’m so grateful we had a chance to create a few more before big new adventures.