My boyfriend had a weekend planned with friends diving and hanging out with “the guys” for a bachelor party. I decided to take advantage and spend some time with my parents.  Originally we were thinking of going to an island but instead we decided to go to Montauk, which we could drive too and take the doggies – Corinthos & Barrett.  I have to tell you the dogs made us laugh so much that they were built in entertainment so  I am glad we decided to take them.

We stayed at the Montauk Yacht Club which is such a nice hotel.  It is classic and the staff is lovely and everything is very clean.  It was a perfect “FAMILY PLACE”. They also welcome dogs so in my book this place is A++++.  It reminds me of a place that Jackie O would stay – very nautical and fun and just simple but classy.  Out of all our meals there I enjoyed lunch the best – we had a nice table outside, enjoyed fish tacos and the sun.

Now my parents are oldies but they are hipsters…. I really think my parents can pass as “SENIOR HIPSTERS” ha ha.

We hung out at Rushmeyers and they just chilled… we ate delicious food and tried the Watermelon Beer on the menu. We hung out near the tepee and on the swings and just really enjoyed ourselves.

Next up we had to end the night with ice cream and got the BEST !!! at JOHNS DRIVE IN. If you are in Montauk and you don’t have ice cream at John’s you are missing out.  Holy moly – the root bear floats, the swirl ice cream with rainbow sprinkles, everything is DELICIOUS and HOMEMADE. It is a really fun place.

The next day the sun came up and we chilled by the pool – later in the day we brought Barrett on her first beach excursion – she didn’t love it. She was a bit scared. My dad kept saying – what do you expect – she is only 18 months old… it was very cute. We tried. We will try again because I think once she gets used to it she might love it.

That night we ate at the SURF LODGE…. and my parents and I got to enjoy THE DRUMS… my dad’s favorite band!!! ha ha – my dad actually knew of them and they were amazing. The sun was setting as they were playing and it was amazing to see them live in such a small venue. I love the surf lodge. I stayed there before and love the rooms, the hammocks and the ENDLESS SUMMERS ( these wine/grape cocktails – that are very lite but delicious).  The new restaurant, THE BYRON is fantastic.  I had the fluke and it was perfection and the tomato & cheese starter was wonderful.  My parents loved the spot. Yet, we did move on for dessert – back to John’s Drive In, where we caught the tail end of the Celtics game. Yes, I am a Celtics fan now that my boyfriend is from Mass and they were winners last night !

We woke up the next morning and we enjoyed some brunch and on the way back we checked out the new suprise behind Cynthis Rowley’s store – MILK BAR ! holy moly it was just like being in New York… birthday truffles, crack pie, composte cookies… and a very cool setting.

The Cynthia Rowley store is adorable – one of my favorite designers not only for her clothes but her charm and concept – it is all so amazing !

We had a very enjoyable ride back to the City and I have to tell you I am back at home with Barrett laying next to me and so sad the parents aren’t here chilling with me.  I love my parents and I am so grateful for them.

I have been to Montauk a bunch if you have any questions hit me up !

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Something else we did was we went swimming with DOLPHINS.  It is called DOLPHIN DISCOVERY. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience. I hate tourist traps and silly stuff and I was really thinking we were about to be in the biggest tourist trap when we signed up for this but the total opposite happened. We had an incredible experience, we swam with the dolphins, got to learn a ton about them and then we were able to have them pick us up and take us for a ride – this was truly wild ! a bit scary being under two dolphins control but incredible – I truly believe this is one of the coolest things I ever did and highly recommend it.

I stayed at a nice place but if I was to go back I would stay at the RITZ CARLTON – in the middle of the ocean they have a tube that is lined so you can lie in it and just relax.  It is a bit intimidating being in the middle of the ocean but it is an also an awesome experience to be one with nature.

We did check out a day boat trip to “RUM ISLAND” another very cool experience – the island is like a camp with very pretty trendy pastel colors and the food is really great.  The coolest part too is the boat ride over.  It was a great day trip and  I would recommend that for anyone going to Cayman Islands.

I had some great meals but my most favorite was CALYPSO GRILL – this place is first notch.  It is an incredibly cute spot with amazing food. Order the sticky toffee pudding – it is the most amazing dessert I ever had and I have a HUGE sweet tooth. It was so flavorful I will remember that taste forever.

I have to thank Ales Struna at  www.journeysofthespirit.com for helping me pick a great vacation spot.

She just wrote about me on her blog… I feel so special…

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012

what I wore: Last Weeks Events

This past week was a busy one for me! I was lucky enough to attend 2 amazing events! The first was the CNNCTD+100 Launch Party at The New Museum.  I was privileged to get to work with CNNCTD+ launched Sound Graffiti, a new concept that has placed “playbuttons” across NYC educating people on contemporary culture. Roman Grandinetti, the creative director behind Sound Graffiti and CNNCTD+, worked with different local neighborhood curators to create each box. I along with 25+ fashion designers and industry leaders recorded a button talking about the garment district and what it meant to us. This Fashion District button curated by Caravan Stylist Studio for CNNCTD+ was part of the 100 project. You can hear what I said along with YEOHLEE, Rebecca Minkoff, Lisa Smilor of CFDA, Dean Simon Collins of Parsons, Ryan Daly of the Fashion Center and many others! Check the play button out at 1412 Broadway in the plaza in the heart of the Fasion District! Thank you Claudine De Sola of Caravan Stylist Studio for curating a beautiful “playbutton”! 

CNNCTD+100 Launch Party New Museum, NYC Photographer: Jonathon Ziegler /PatrickMcMullan.com More images of the evening here

My mom is rad and she is loved by many – thank you mom for being the best friend, mom, worker bee – you are awesome!

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