To the Hamptons!

Each summer, just like the movie "March of the Penguins", my crowd of loyal friends makes the annual drive down the Long Island Expressway to the Hamptons. Like the penguins, who instinctually make their annual trip, we also migrate to find mates, soak up the sun, and enter the Hampton's sea to recover from the winter.

And just like any migratory group, our "Beach Society" has certain rules:
1. Blanket and umbrella placement is important: you've got to get a spot early and make sure it's close to the water, not too crowded, but of course - close to the cutest guys on the beach.
2. Find the addresses to all the best parties - thank God for GPS
3. Pack a weekend bag that includes a variety of outfits from beach cover-ups to black-tie attire to cover all manner of possible social occasions.

This summer, my blackberry will be filled with all the important numbers, including the one to call the unemployment office to claim my weekly benefits. But my weekend bag is unconscionably empty. But as always: POSH to the rescue!

Kim and I just spent a few hours downstairs while my fellow volunteers were setting up the Sale (remember - POSH starts on Wednesday with the Benefit Preview, before opening to the public on Thursday - get your tickets soon!), and already I know what I'll be making a bee-line for when the sale opens later this week.

It's sad that Sagg Main Beach has started eroding, but at least with POSH coming up, my new Hamptons clothes won't erode my wallet!

These pants just screamed "Hamptons" to me, I couldn't resist: Maxou, size 10, $15. Top: Izod, size M, $15.

Maybe I AM teaching Kim a thing or two, she picked this outfit out on her own! Dress: Ralph Lauren, size 4, $30. Blazer, size 10, $25.

Beach cover-ups: Cho, size 10, $30 each

I absolutely adored how slimming this was on me! Silk skirt, size 6, $15. Top: Sagaie Chemise, size 2, $15.

Kim picked this one out on her own too, I was so proud of my little fashion misfit! Vintage, no label dress, size 8, $40. And you've just got to see the other photo of this here: they don't make bead-work like this anymore.