Spotlight_Labor Day 2023

LABOR DAY 2023

18 THE GRAND FINALE OF SUMMER PARTIES

Join Spotlight as we hit up the hottest events of the season, including those for JLo Beauty, Milly, Blue One, RosewaterHouse, Derek Lam, and East Hamptons Library’s Authors Night.

24 HOW TO TURN A SUMMER FLING INTO A REAL ROMANCE

It’s time to bid adieu to summer, but you don’t have to say goodbye to your short-term romantic partner. Podcast host Lindsey Metselaar offers four tips for making it into a long-term kind of thing.

So many women are making waves with their businesses these days. Here are a few of our favorite Hamptons entrepreneurs to follow online.

26 HAMPTONS SUMMER EVENT WRAP-UP

This season on the East End has been one to remember. Scenester Eric Viner looks back at some of this year’s event highlights.

28 HERE’S TO THE EAST END LADIES WHO LEAD

The Surf Lodge’s founder Jayma Cardoso pays tribute to four talented and inspiring women who shine their special light on the Hamptons community.

30 TRANSITION TO FALL WITH COZY HOSTING TIPS

It’s time to shift your summer entertaining gear to pieces that feel more fireplace than poolside. Chefanie founder Stephanie Nass has some ideas how to do it with style.

32 YOU CAN DODGE THAT IMPULSE BUY “Zillennial” finance expert Haley Sacks (aka Mrs. Dow Jones) offers four steps to outsmart those pesky algorithms that convince you to part with your hard-earned cash.

34 HOW TO KEEP YOUR SUMMER WORKOUT MOMENTUM GOING INTO AUTUMN SOTO Method founder Hilary Hoffman offers her top-10 tips to keep you exercising as the warmer months come to an end.

36 BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Meet real estate advisers

Elizabeth Bowden and Erin Sykes, the team at Nest Seekers International who’ve got you covered in both the Hamptons and Palm Beach.

40 FALL-FRIENDLY Swapping out your wardrobe for the change of seasons? These jackets, boots, bags, and more will motivate you!

42 GETTING GORGEOUS (AND MORE!) UNDER ONE ROOF

NYC-based chiropractor Dr. Bushra Helmandi has a created a one-stop-shop med spa offering treatments for all your beauty and wellness needs.

44 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF LEAH KATE

She’s blown up on TikTok with her new music. Now, the singer takes us through a visit to her favorite home away from home.

46 NAME THESE SOCIAL MEDIA STARS

Do you recognize this camera-ready It girl duo that fashion illustrator Trivia Heller has drawn?

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Contributors

THE SPOTTERS

Fall is in the air, and our resident experts are weighing in on finance, events, dating, and more!

ERIC VINER

@LIFEOFVINER

Eric Viner is a techie, philanthropist, fashion aficionado, and supporter of the arts. He’s involved in his family’s nonprofit, Viner Scholars, which sends underprivileged students to universities. Viner also serves on committees at The Met, The Frick, and The Center. He’s often seen supporting philanthropic causes in New York City, the Hamptons, Palm Beach, and Aspen.

LINDSEY METSELAAR @WEMETATACME

Lindsey Metselaar is the host of We Met At Acme, one of the leading sex and dating podcasts in the lifestyle space. In addition to the podcast, she is the CEO of Lindsey’s Lunchbox, a social media food/restaurant consultancy. Given her passion for food, she started her own Instagram handle, better known as @DontExpectSalads, where you can find almost anything but…salads!

JAYMA CARDOSO

@JAYMACARDOSO

Jayma Cardoso, a native of Brazil, is the founder and creative director of The Surf Lodge, the iconic hotel, restaurant, art, and concert venue. She came to New York more than 20 years ago to study at Fordham University. Cardoso worked her way up to become a successful owner and operator of clubs and restaurants in NYC. Today, she is widely recognized as a visionary within the hospitality, wellness, art, and design worlds.

HALEY SACKS

@MRSDOWJONES

Haley Sacks, the “zillennial” finance expert, produces content that’s equal parts hilarious and educational, making financial literacy inclusive and empowering for the tech-savvy social media age. She was named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list in 2020. And this year, she was a winner of the Adweek Creative Visionary Award for Personal Finance Advice. Sacks lives in Manhattan with her miniature poodle, Mystery.

STEPHANIE NASS @CHEFANIENASS

Stephanie Nass is the founder of Chefanie, as well as a caterer, culinary influencer, entertaining expert, and designer. Her eye-catching designs have been featured on the Today show, in The New York Times, and more. She’s the ultimate talent to look to for inspiration on bringing people together over food and art.

HILARY HOFFMAN

@SOTOMETHOD

After a decade-long career in finance, Hilary Hoffman turned her focus toward developing a fitness regimen for anyone deeply committed to self-improvement but strapped for time. SOTO Method was born out of one of her greatest professional strengths. Hoffman’s signature brand of motivation will invite you to challenge yourself on your own terms.

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The end of the summer season always brings out a lot of emotions in me. First, I get nostalgic about how fast the time went. Then I start getting the “winter scaries” (if that’s not coined, it should be!). Next comes the wardrobe panic about whether I’m actually going to like my fall clothes from last year and the thought of having to store some of my favorite items, like my bathing suits and beach bags, away for the next several months. But all this is to say that I’ve also felt a sense of calm in the changing of seasons as I’ve gotten older, because while summer is absolutely amazing, there’s still so much more ahead— to appreciate and enjoy!

I’m already so excited about Hank’s Pumpkintown popping back up; I can’t wait for the Bay Street Theater’s new season of productions; I love cozy nights at Bistro Eté or Shippy’s; and I love sitting at my home by the fireplace. It’s the little things. It’s also the most important time to support local businesses and their founders.

Speaking of which, I’m thrilled to introduce our first issue celebrating Female Founders, the women who are leading the pack in the Hamptons, NYC, and beyond. On our cover, real estate advisers Erin Sykes and Elizabeth Bowden, who work together between the Hamptons and Palm Beach at Nest Seekers International, represent how women can come together and create great success. Read our exclusive interview on page 36.

Also in this issue, you’ll find: A look back at the parties we hosted and attended all month (our JLO Beauty event, Erin Lichy’s cover launch party with Derek Lam and BMW, East Hampton Library’s Authors Night, and so much more); parting words for the season from our resident Spotters, who we adore and appreciate so much; six female founders and their businesses to watch online; and more!

I want to thank all our readers for your constant support this summer! We’ve loved seeing you all across the Hamptons, reading our magazine and seeing you at our events. We will miss you until next summer but hope to see familiar faces as we activate in NYC, Miami, and Palm Beach in the upcoming months!

And a major thank you to our advertisers for all your support! You make Spotlight possible, and we love having you as an integral part of the Spotlight family.

Here’s to seeing you later! Enjoy this Labor Day issue, tag us with a pic of you and your copy, savor the final moments that summer has to offer, and we will see you soon!

Editor in Chief Publisher

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MATCHMAKING WITH EMILY HAHN

Emily Holmes Hahn is the Hamptons’ favorite matchmaker with her thoughtful and modern approach to connecting singles. She’s spent the past 10 years growing her company, LastFirst, on the East End. For more info, visit lastfirst.com.

IT’S THE CHEQUIT’S ANNIVERSARY!

The Shelter Island hotel is celebrating 151 years. The restoration of the hotel pays respect and tribute to such an historic property, retaining the spirit and legacy of the building but making it even better than before. thechequithotel.com

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Once my husband, Chris, and I decided we wanted to raise our family here, I knew that the community would continue to change, and one of the leading factors in that change would be real estate. I wanted to be a part of it!

What kind of experience can clients expect? Customized experiences to their needs. I work with them from the beginning to make sure I have a clear understanding of what they want. My goal is to always provide my clients with exactly what they express they want.

What are you excited for this fall?

The shoulder months have expanded, and there’s so much happening in the area without as much summer traffic. Rentals are buzzing for fall, and the season will be enjoyed by an everincreasing number of visitors and residents.

CLOSING OUT THE SEASON WITH TIM DAVIS

Real Estate Power Broker at Corcoran Group

How has the rest of your summer been?

Busy and exciting! August is the squeezing in of everything I couldn’t accomplish earlier in the summer and one of my most active months for business.

Will the market shift as September comes?

Yes, there’s generally a breather after Labor Day weekend, then we expect to have good activity until Thanksgiving. I often bring on several important listings during this time.

What’s most special about September in the Hamptons?

The weather can be the most pleasant with warm ocean temperatures and cool nights—ideal for bonfires on the beach and late-day boat rides. Why is now the time to buy?

The reasons to buy hold true for our market—clean, safe natural beauty, access to New York City.

What’s next for you post-summer?

Travel to Europe and the West Coast and to my home in Newport, which gets neglected during the summer. For more, visit timdavishamptons.com.

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6 FEMALE FOUNDERS AND BUSINESSES TO WATCH

There are so many women making major waves right now, and we love to see it! Here are a few of our favorite Hamptons entrepreneurs with businesses to follow on social media.

WHO: Alison Lou

WHERE: @alisonlou

WHO: Colleen Saunders

WHERE: @hamptonsrealestate

WHY: Colleen Saunders is the executive vice president at Saunders & Associates, one of the hottest real estate firms on the East End. Peruse dreamworthy homes that could be yours on the firm’s IG!

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WHY: Alison Lou’s jewelry is delightful and colorful to look at, and her East Hampton boutique is fab, too. Who doesn’t love browsing some gorgeous eye candy?!

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WHO: Michelle Cordeiro

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WHERE: @the_michellegrant

WHY: Michelle Cordeiro Grant is the founder and CEO of Gorgie, a clean energy drink on a mission to make wellness fun for all. She’s also been summering Out East this year, and it’s always a treat to see her around town!

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WHO: Fallon King and Ava King

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WHO: Dr. Bridget Glazarov

WHERE: @dr_bridget

WHY: Dr. Bridget Glazarov has made going to the dentist something you’re actually not dreading (just take a look at her office!), and she’s the dentist to some of our faves (including Melissa Wood). Dr. Bridget is fashionable and a blast to watch on social media. Take a look!

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WHO: Dylan Lauren

WHERE: @dylanscandybar

WHY: We love our sweets as much as you do, and Dylan’s Candy Bar is a Hamptons staple. Scrolling through gummies, sours, chocolate, and more on founder Dylan Lauren’s account is a tasty treat.

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JOIN SPOTLIGHT AS WE HIT UP THE HOTTEST EVENTS OF THE SEASON!

JLO BEAUTY X SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE

JLo Beauty co-founder and CEO Lisa Sequino and our editor-in-chief and publisher Sydney Sadick hosted the kick-off to the brand’s first activation on the East End at Project Hamptons. Thanks to Delola, Baked by Melissa, and DJ M-SOZ!

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RosewaterHouse is a lifestyle brand run by a motherdaughter duo, Leily Amirsardary Ahmed, and her mom, Roshanak Varasteh. What started out as a hobby quickly turned into a fast-growing lifestyle brand featuring limited-edition eventwear and free-size blouses.

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RosewaterHouse’s mission is to connect women worldwide through a mutual appreciation for culture, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Each of the brand’s collections incorporates references from ancient Persian history, weaving in the rich history of the Middle East with contemporary design.

3Each capsule is made in limited-edition quantities. The latest Capsule Collection—Shalimar x Hamptons—was inspired by a Persian princess named Noor Jahan.

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HOW TO TURN A SUMMER FLING INTO A REAL ROMANCE

While it’s time to bid adieu to summer, you don’t have to say goodbye to your short-term romantic partner. Instead, here’s how to make it a long-term kind of thing!

Spotlight fam! Is it just me, or did we blink and all of a sudden it’s Labor Day weekend? Why does it feel like summer goes faster and faster every year? Especially when you’re having fun and meeting potential romantic interests. We all know summer flings are the best—cue the film classic Grease—but how do we make the best of them and continue that momentum all year long? Here are four ways to make your fling last until (at least) the spring.

1. Take Off the Pressure

There’s nothing more attractive than a busy person with a full life. If you’re pressuring your

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that your fling didn’t happened simply because of summer travel schedules, and this person has genuine intentions with you moving forward.

4. Let Your Intended Miss You Missing someone is a huge part of how people actually start to develop feelings. If you’ve been around all summer, and easy to see and make plans with, why don’t you take some time apart? Men typically fall in love when you’re absent, not when you’re present. Of course, you’d have to have spent ample time together before that, but there’s no harm in letting someone’s feelings for you grow in your absence. If after being apart, he continues to pursue you and wants to see you as the seasons change, that’s how you’ll know it’s not just a fling.

fling to be something, the other person will feel that pressure and likely get scared. If you continue to enjoy each other’s company, and let it naturally turn into what it will, you’re way more likely to get the result that

you both want. Ultimatums, especially with the scaries of summer coming to an end, don’t work.

2. Plan Your Next Adventure

Summer may be coming to an end, but the weather is still on point, maybe even nicer! There’s no reason not to make your next plan with this person and have something to look forward to. A trip together, if you haven’t had that oneon-one time yet, is a great way to test your compatibility with each another for a more

long-term relationship.

3. Make Sure You’re Not Being Played

If you’re in the Zeitgeist, you know that situationships are prevalent in today’s dating scene. A situationship is defined as a romantic situation that lacks commitment or the associated norms and expectations. If your fling started because one of you wasn’t interested enough in the other to actually commit, chances are you won’t move past the summer. Make sure

If you’re looking for some great movies that feature summer flings, I’d like to share some of my favorites with you. Besides Grease, a few mustsees include Dirty Dancing, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and (500) Days of Summer. I’m also a big fan of the underrated 2001 rom-com Summer Catch Just because the season is ending, doesn’t mean your dating tips have to. For more, you can follow @wemetatacme on Instagram or tune in to “We Met At Acme” wherever you listen to podcasts. Have a great date-filled autumn! T

Metselaar and husband Steven Greene

Lindsey Metselaar

HAMPTONS SUMMER EVENT WRAP-UP

Where has summer gone? This season on the East End has been one to remember—the galas, fashions, latest pop-ups, retail stores, and restaurants. Here’s a look back at some of this year’s event highlights.

BY ERIC VINER

Hetrick-Martin Institute’s Schools Out

The annual Hetrick-Martin Institute’s (HMI) School’s Out Benefit raised a historymaking $600,000. The organization welcomed hundreds of generous guests to the Water Mill residence of Jose Castro and Nathan Orsman. The money raised goes directly

from the East End community was palpable, all with the common goal and commitment to empower and uplift the lives of LGBT+ youth.

the BODY | The Watermill Center’s Annual Summer Benefit

Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Hamptons Happening

The 19th-annual Hamptons

Happening benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation honored leaders in fashion, business, and cuisine. More than 300 guests attended the annual event, one of the most prominent of the summer season. More than $450,000 was raised and will be invested toward groundbreaking cancer research, including the SWCRF Mission Possible research program, a new project that will support six leading investigators this fall. At the event, SWCRF presented Chef Ralph Scamardella, EVP and chief culinary officer of Tao Group Hospitality, with this year’s Hospitality and Service Award; Lori and Scott Levine, co-founders of Scott’s Protein Balls, received the Outstanding Product Award; Denise Albert, CEO and co-founder of My Cancer Family, took home the Community Service Award; and Anna Zuckerman, founder and chief designer at Anna Zuckerman, was the 2023 recipient of the Fashion Cares Award.

The Parrish Art Museum Midsummer Dance and Party

The Parrish Art Museum is always one of the highlights of the summer, and this year was no exception. The two-day affair took place at the Museum in Water Mill and raised more than $1 million in support of the museum’s programs and education initiatives. More than 350 guests flocked to the Friday Midsummer Dance Party, including artists, art collectors, curators, philanthropists, and supporters. The event’s cochairs Ivy Getty and Laurence Milstein welcomed guests. Saturday night marked the annual Midsummer Dinner gala, which honored Katharina Otto-Bernstein, Fred and Robin Seegal, plus artists including Eddie Martinez, Sam Moyer, and Hank Willis Thomas, all of whom have work on view at the Parrish’s milestone 125th-anniversary exhibition “Artists Choose Parrish.” During the cocktail hour, a fashion presentation—courtesy of Max Mara, one of the presenting sponsors—featured models wearing the Resort 2024 collection.

to HMI’s youth to ensure they have the resources needed during the summer months when school isn’t in session. As the nation’s oldest youth organization catering to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and asexual individuals ages 13–24, HMI’s initiatives were the highlight of the occasion, which brought out many notable guests, including Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. The evening included special performances by mermen and synchronized swimmers. The outpouring of love and support

The Watermill Center’s Annual Summer Benefit is always a high point of the season, celebrating art and experimentation to support the organization’s year-round programming. This year, the benefit kicked off with more than 20 performance installations by the Center’s artists-inresidence, located throughout the Center’s expansive property. The event focused on the body’s role in creating art. “the BODY” offered a moving approach by diverse cultures, including time-based performance, video, sculpture, and painting. There was also an unexpected occurrence (a rainstorm!), but the weather didn’t stop Robert Wilson’s restaging of his piece “Ubu,” which featured live narration by the avant-garde theater director himself. The evening marked the first time that one of the Watermill founder’s pieces has been performed in New York in nearly a decade. T

Anna Zuckerman, Denise Albert, Scott Levine, Lori Levine, Ralph Scamardella

Alexander Hankin, Lilah Ramzi

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Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa

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HERE’S TO THE EAST END LADIES WHO LEAD

A look at some of the talented and inspiring women who make up our Hamptons community, shining their light on all of us!

Being a female founder is like being part of a super special club, especially in the Hamptons, which is a close-knit community. I feel so fortunate to count many amazing women who have businesses Out East as friends, people I admire both professionally and personally.

My fellow Montauk resident, Cynthia Rowley is simply an icon; she has built an impressive fashion empire, yet you’ll find her on every given weekend in her boutique. The key to her success is clear—it’s her! She’s hands-on, and you can see her DNA and signature style in everything she does. Over the years, I’ve been lucky to collaborate with Cynthia; whether it’s me selling her iconic wetsuits at The Surf Lodge boutique, or Cynthia hosting her surf camp at the property, we’ve always been able to pick up the phone, brainstorm on an idea, and make whatever needs to happen, happen.

Then we have the absolutely beautiful inside-and-out Christie Brinkley, creator of her own Bellissima Prosecco brand. The model/actress and her children Alexa, Jack, and Sailor are so special to me and have been faithful supporters and patrons of The Surf Lodge; they are family to us. Christie is such a multifaceted woman who never ceases to amaze me, and she has worn countless entrepreneurial hats throughout her remarkable career. It was an honor to host the launch party

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for Bellissima Prosecco in 2018 at The Surf Lodge and to witness its impressive expansion since. There’s nothing Christie can’t do. Michelle Walrath, a longtime friend whom I’ve known before even opening The Surf Lodge, has a fantastic juice and health-food eatery, Organic

Krush, with several locations, including one in Amagansett. Watching Michelle on her entrepreneurial journey and expanding her business to many locations has been gratifying. She’s unbelievably passionate about creating great-tasting food that’s good for you and wanting to share that with others. Michelle is one of those superhuman women who manages to do it all—a business owner, wife, mother of four, and the most supportive friend. And how could you talk about female founders and entrepreneurs Out East and not mention the incomparable Joey Wölffer? She’s maintained a successful family business

and legacy while at the same time forging her own path and expanding the brand from Wölffer Estate Vineyard to Wölffer Kitchen in Amagansett. There have been several new product launches in between, too. Joey also has an incredible curated boutique in Sag Harbor filled with luxe finds, many of which are sustainable and upcycled, a cause she’s highly dedicated to. Throw in an accomplished equestrian career and overseeing Wölffer Estate Stables in Sagaponack, and you can see that she’s simply a force

and the embodiment of a female founder multiple times over.

Looking back on opening

The Surf Lodge 15 years ago, being a female founder in what has traditionally been a maledominated hospitality world, I count myself privileged to have watched these women and so many others build remarkable businesses that continue to leave me inspired. T

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ADVANCING MEDICINE. ENHANCING YOU

TRANSITION TO FALL WITH COZY HOSTING TIPS

The new season is just days away, and it’s time to think about shifting your summer entertaining gear to pieces that feel more fireplace than poolside. Our resident entertaining Spotter is back with some ideas.

BY STEPHANIE NASS

As the crisp breeze rolls in, it’s the perfect time to invite dear ones and embrace the turning of the seasons. Hosting in autumn is delightful, and incorporating seasonal elements can make it even better. From delicious treats and tea cocktails to warming décor, here are some tips to host an inviting fall gathering that guests will relish.

● FOOD Treat your friends to a delectable cheese platter featuring Mecox Bay Dairy cheese. Its artisanal cheeses, made from local ingredients, offer a delightful range of flavors that pair beautifully with fall produce, nuts, and preserves. If you opt for a more indulgent appetizer option, Caviar Kaspia offers cool Russian nesting dolls full of its signature product. For a full meal, choose a fall-inspired menu featuring seasonal produce and flavors. From roasted butternut squash soup to pumpkin risotto and apple crumble for dessert, a thoughtfully planned menu, sourced from local purveyors like Green Thumb and Balsam Farms, will delight your guests. For an additional dessert, pick up a fruit pie from Fairview Farm at Mecox in Bridgehampton.

● COCKTAILS Offer tea-based cocktails and ciders. A chai tea latte mixed with rum, cinnamon, and a hint of honey

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is timely and unique. If you don’t have time to make a cocktail, you can serve bottled hard cider from a brand like Angry Orchard. For nonalcoholic options, consider serving hot apple cider with mulling spices or herbal tea punch with fresh fruits and sparkling water in a stylish Hydros pitcher.

● DÉCOR Incorporate the colors of the environment into your party. MacKenzie-Childs hand-painted ceramics bring an element of playfulness and elegance to your table setting. And you can present provisions on a beautiful tray, like a leatherembossed option from Leatherology. Finally, opt for dried flowers in rich

autumnal colors as your floral décor. Hydrangeas especially add charm. You can dry the hydrangeas from your backyard or enlist a local florist to do it for you. We love Sag Harbor Florist. Also, Ora la Casa de las Flores delivers to the Hamptons.

ACCESSORIES Keep a stash of cozy accessories for your guests; Max Mara wool scarves, Dudley Stephens fleece sweaters, Lingua Franca cashmere sweaters, and our own Chefanie blankets are great to have on hand. Offer them to your guests so they can wrap themselves up and feel comfortable throughout a chilly evening.

FIRE In these last weeks of mild temperatures by the ocean, consider a bonfire on the beach or lighting a fire pit in your backyard. The dancing flames draw everyone together, igniting storytelling and lasting memories. T

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Stephanie Nass

YOU CAN DODGE THAT IMPULSE BUY

Don’t spend your money chasing trends! Our resident finance expert Haley Sacks (aka Mrs. Dow Jones) is here to help you navigate the spending waters ahead of all that enticing fall shopping!

Living in the age of overinfluence is exhausting. Every time we open social media, we’re told about another item we can’t live without, and it can lead to impulse purchases. In fact, surveys have found that Americans spend anywhere from $150 to $300-plus a month on impulse purchases, and that’s only what people are willing to admit or what they can remember.

These purchases don’t happen by chance; they’re a result of highly targeted algorithms designed to play on your emotions and influencers selling you products before you can even think twice. And while algorithms and influencers aren’t going to go away anytime soon, here are four steps you can take to curb your impulse buying!

STEP 1

Remove Apple Pay from your phone and credit card auto pay from your browsers. Say goodbye to Apple Pay on your phone and those sneaky credit card auto payments that are saved in your browsers. I want you to feel the pinch of getting up to fetch your credit card and typing in those digits. Trust me, it works wonders to keep you in check!

STEP 2

Unsubscribe from promotional e-mails and stop romanticizing sales. Time to declutter that inbox!

Unsubscribe from e-mail lists that keep luring you with tempting deals. Let’s face it, just because it’s on sale doesn’t mean it’s “free.” Resist the allure of multiple items that are on sale, instead focus on getting

that one thing you genuinely desire.

STEP 3

Follow the 72-hour rule. Picture this: You stumble upon the newest Cult Gaia heels. It’s a love-at-first-sight situation. You get hyperfixated. You’re 100 percent sure that life would be incomplete without them. Hold

up, rich person! Give it a solid 72 hours before you press buy Let the initial adrenaline rush wear off and use that time to ponder whether it’s really worth your hard-earned cash and precious closet space.

STEP 4

Ask yourself three simple questions.

BY HALEY SACKS

Question 1: If I could have the money in cash, would I take the cash or the item? For example, if you’re yearning for a new sundress for $250, would you rather have $250 in cold hard cash, or the dress? If you choose the cash, then delete the item from your cart.

Question 2: Do I already have something similar to what I want to buy now? This is especially true for clothes, shoes, and makeup. Do you really need that slightly redder lipstick when you already have three others? Or yet another pair of white sneakers? The answer is no!

Question 3: Does this purchase support my financial goals? Say your credit card bill is due soon, and you have enough to pay your statement balance in full. But you just found a new art piece that would look amazing in your living room, and buying it would allow you to only pay your minimum. Sure, the art piece might pull your space together, but does this purchase support your financial goals? Probably not.

Okay, so if after running through these four tips, you’re still head over heels for that item, congrats, you’ve found “the one”! But if your desire starts to fade away, two times congrats! You’ve dodged that impulse buy.

Remember, the goal is not to not spend money. It’s to spend money on things that have value, and to protect yourself from being overmarketed to. There are thousands of companies that are bidding for your attention and purchasing power. I challenge you to be more intentional with your spending. T

REMEMBER, THE GOAL IS NOT TO NOT SPEND MONEY . IT’S TO SPEND MONEY ON THINGS THAT HAVE VALUE.

Haley Sacks

CLASSIC AMERICAN ELEGANCE

IN THE EAST END OF NEW YORK

Our Cape Resort properties offer a wonderful gateway to the fabled East End. Each with a storied history and a waterfront location, both Baron’s Cove and The Pridwin are eager to welcome you.

All of our hotels and cottages have their own personality—but all share the same warm, vibrant spirit and reflect

our commitment to giving our guests an authentic, all-American resort vacation.

In Sag Harbor, Baron’s Cove boasts an incredible harborside location, as well as a second-floor restaurant serving fresh Long Island fare and cocktails. This beautiful 67-room inn is the perfect pairing of timeless charm and Hamptons chic, with nostalgic touches throughout.

On Shelter Island,The Pridwin shines. For nearly 100 years, this grand resort has provided hospitality—and after a recent top-to-bottom renovation, seamlessly integrates luxury amenities, service and programming for all generations.

For us, it’s the simple pleasures that matter most. We look forward to welcoming you.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR SUMMER WORKOUT MOMENTUM GOING INTO AUTUMN

We know you’ve been prioritizing fitness this summer, but it can be daunting to think about continuing your workouts following the warm months. Our resident fitness expert is here to offer her top-10 tips to motivate you all year-round.

BY HILARY HOFFMAN

1. Text a Friend

Whether you’re taking an inperson or virtual fitness class, invite a friend to join. When I was working at Goldman Sachs, the only reason I made it to my 5 a.m. workout was because I had two colleagues joining me. I could stomach canceling on myself, but canceling on them? That’s what got me out the door and running down the block.

2. Commit to a Challenge

Committing to a challenge or a set workout program takes the guesswork out of building strength. I started my 42-Day Transformational Program for those committed to consistency. If you set your mind to achieving a goal, you’ll see results.

3. Embrace Versatility

Add activities into the workout mix. The best part of summer is all the beach games, and you can carry this into the fall with tennis, basketball, golf, playing catch on the West Side Highway (yes, I do this), volleyball, or whatever sport you enjoy taking part in. Remember, this counts as your fitness.

4. Set Nonnegotiable Days

Set two (or three) days per week that are nonnegotiable workout days. Treat this time with the same importance as you would a

doctor’s appointment. It’s been said, “If you don’t make time for your wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for your illness.” Don’t let that happen to you.

5. Workout When Tired, Not Exhausted

The key to staying motivated is understanding the difference between feeling tired versus exhausted. I’m a terrible sleeper. If I didn’t work out on the days when I felt “tired,” it would never happen. So on days when you feel sluggish, push through. However, if and when you feel exhausted, that’s when you pause and take a break. Because that sensation is telling you to slow down. Giving ourselves the grace to respond accordingly reaffirms the fact that you get to choose. And when we

keep choosing to show up for ourselves, strength happens.

6. Stay Flexible

Recovery days don’t have to happen every Tuesday. I let my energy level dictate whether I need to take a break. If you wake up seven days straight feeling fabulous and motivated to work out, capitalize on it. When stress, diet, and fatigue set in, listen to your body and take the recovery day (or days) you need.

7. Music Is Everything

The right song can change your willingness to work out in less than a minute. Create a playlist with every artist that elicits this reaction and play it when you need an extra push to put on your sneakers.

8. Stay Motivated

There’s a reason I follow so many athletes on Instagram; their hustle and commitment to being the best at their craft inspires me to be better. Whether you’re following LeBron James or Lindsey Vonn, listening to Glennon Doyle’s podcast, or reading runner David Goggins’ books, find people who live a life worth emulating and use it as fuel when you need to find the will to exercise.

9. Effort = Outcome

You can’t cheat your way into holding a four-minute plank. You can’t barter your way to the finish line of a 5K. You can’t network your way to the end of a 20-second squat jump. Strength is earned and is one of the few arenas in which effort is directly correlated to results. So when you do hold that plank, finish the race, or see your way to the end of the squat jump, that’s an accomplishment no one can take away from you—and that’s a feeling worth chasing.

10.

Five Minutes Is Enough

“I don’t have time to workout” versus “Whatever time I do have, it’s not enough to see results.” There are days when the first statement is accurate. And it’s not for lack of discipline or commitment that we don’t get movement in, but rather personal and professional responsibilities come first when our schedules are too chaotic. However, it’s the second statement that poses a bigger issue because even when we find a spare five or 10 minutes, we can find ourselves saying “Why even bother?” My SOTO Method program eradicates this thought and proves that five minutes is enough. T

Hilary Hoffman

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best of both

If you love summering Out East, chances are you love spending your winter as a snowbird in Palm Beach. Of course, you take as many holidays and long weekends as you can, but why own your dream home in one locale, when you can own in both?

Meet real estate advisers Elizabeth Bowden and Erin Sykes, the team at Nest Seekers International who’ve got you covered in both places. BY

SYDNEY SADICK

worlds

Erin and Elizabeth, why did you decide to start a team together at Nest Seekers?

ERIN SYKES: Finding a business partner to fully trust is a challenge—maybe even more so than finding a romantic partner—and it took years, but Elizabeth and I just clicked. We trust each other. We were naturally sharing clients before we formalized our partnership, plus we genuinely enjoy spending time together, so everything felt natural.

ELIZABETH BOWDEN: There’s a fine line between being everywhere and spreading yourself too thin. We recognize this paradox and wanted to optimize our goal of whiteglove service across markets by specializing in local knowledge. Working together, we can provide synergy for shared clients between Palm Beach and the Hamptons, ensuring their needs are fully met in both locations. Erin, you cover PB, and Elizabeth, the Hamptons. Tell us about how clients work with you.

SYKES: Yes, I cover Palm Beach, and Elizabeth handles all transactions in the Hamptons. There’s a huge overlap between the two markets, so we’re often working with the same clients on multiple transactions simultaneously. Our styles are pretty similar; I know that when I send Elizabeth a client they will be well cared for, and vice versa. We also stay more involved in our referral business than is typical as there are often broader wealth-management strategies at play and a lot of moving parts. What are both of your backgrounds?

SYKES: I worked in corporate strategy for various brands within the Estée Lauder Companies for the first decade of my career, then covered the retail sector for various business-news networks. Additionally, I was involved in my family’s commercial construction business. Eventually, I merged these experiences into my role as a broker and chief economist for Nest Seekers, where I cover the real

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Elizabeth’s Fashion: Ralph Lauren top and skirt Erin’s Fashion: Zimmermann polka dot halter mini dress

estate sector on CNBC, Fox Business, CBS, and Bloomberg Television.

BOWDEN: I grew up in the equestrian world on the Philadelphia Main Line and spent summers in Southampton and Shelter Island my whole life. After graduating college and spending time abroad, I fully immersed myself in the local Southampton community as a full-time resident; I love its classical essence and charm. How are your personalities similar and different?

SYKES: I think we’re both generally calm and pragmatic, yet competitive. I prefer the spotlight a bit more than Elizabeth, though. I’m a Leo!

BOWDEN: Agreed; we both have a strong analytical sense paired with a social side. We love going to local cultural events and are both competitive athletes. What’s new in the PB market at the moment?

SYKES: There are a number of luxury condo projects in focus within the greater Palm Beach market—Forté, Olara, South Flagler House, Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach Gardens, plus La Clara just started resales. Trophy properties along S. Ocean, N. County, N. Lake Way, and Tarpon Island continue to set national and Florida sales records. What have been some of your proudest sales?

SYKES: I sold Scottie and Larsa Pippen’s home at 2571 Del Lago Drive in Fort Lauderdale after it had been listed with multiple different brokers for a decade. We had to think outside the box to inspire new interest. Both Scottie and Larsa were closely involved in the process and were open to us running various marketing strategies to get the job done.

BOWDEN: Privacy is paramount in my proudest sales, so I cannot discuss them in detail, but I most enjoy transacting on Gin and Meadow lanes.

Palm Beach was flooding last year with the next generation moving in. Will we still see that this year?

SYKES: We welcome a bit of respite in Palm Beach this year;

deal flow has slowed, inventory has built up, and prices have pulled back about 15 percent from the market peak. Our new residents are focused on building their lives in their new homes, rather than flipping for a quick profit. It’s a much more stable and logical market now. Why should clients own in both the Hamptons and Palm Beach?

BOWDEN: There’s a natural flow between the two locations; the social scene has overlap, restaurants have multiple outposts, and you can follow the seasons with ease.

What are your tips for millennials buying Out East?

BOWDEN: It’s a buyer’s market Out East right now, exactly the moment buyers have been long awaiting. Economic uncertainty tends to paralyze people, however. Home buyers need to think as a contrarian and make moves when others are sitting on their hands.

As female leaders in the real estate biz, what’s it like to be a part of the luxury markets of the Hamptons and PB?

SYKES: We just keep our heads in the boat and row.

BOWDEN: We don’t like to get too caught up in measurements with others. We just focus on getting the job done. Why should new clients work with you?

SYKES: Simple…we execute.

BOWDEN: Bingo.

When you’re not working, what do you both enjoy doing?

SYKES: Playing tennis or traveling to the mountains to hike and snowboard.

BOWDEN: Playing tennis or sailing from the Shelter Island Yacht Club.

What women are most inspiring to each of you in your life?

SYKES: My mom has always been the most influential woman in my life. She was a marathon runner and very strong-willed.

BOWDEN: I’ve always looked to the women in my family for inspiration, particularly my grandmother as she serves as our family matriarch.

What are your favorite qualities in each other?

SYKES: I know that I can unequivocally trust Elizabeth.

BOWDEN: I know Erin will get the job done.

What’s a fun fact about each of you?

SYKES: I’ve climbed Kilimanjaro during a backpacking trip through Africa where all my luggage was lost. I rented a sweater and gloves from a hostel and climbed with the

remaining clothes on my back.

BOWDEN: I’m a competitive sailor and feel at home on the water.

What are you working on right now?

SYKES: I have a new podcast coming out where I interview founders in a variety of industries about everything except their work, and I’m working on my first independent development project.

BOWDEN: I’m focused on finishing out an all-encompassing Hamptons high season! T

Sykes serves as a commentator on business-news networks.

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Getting Gorgeous (and More!) Under One Roof

Dr. Bushra Helmandi, a New York City–based chiropractor, has created one of the only one-stop-shops for all things face and body at her med spa, B&B Aesthetics. Here’s how she’s leading the pack in the beauty industry and why you need to book an appointment as soon as you get back to the city!

BY SYDNEY SADICK

Dr. Helmandi, tell us about your background and what sparked your idea to launch B&B Aesthetics.

I’ve been practicing in Manhattan as a chiropractor for more than a decade. Like many people, I experienced some changes during the pandemic, both healthwise and to the quality of my skin. This is what sparked me to initially look into the world of aesthetics and seek treatment for myself; the pandemic stress got the best of me, and I wasn’t happy with what I was seeing each time I looked in the mirror. Upon doing some research, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that technology has changed quite a bit and is very sophisticated about treating people in a way that enhances natural beauty and is noninvasive in nature. What makes your med spa different from others in NYC?

We rely on our in-house team of experts to treat people holistically in regards to both wellness and beauty. We offer a wide array of treatments, including acupuncture, chiropractic, intense stretch therapy, and of course, all the beauty treatments that traditional med spas offer. Tell us about your in-house experts!

It took several years to curate a team of experts in each of these fields, who understand the importance of health and wellbeing, and how feeling one’s best is intertwined with looking one’s best. I quickly noticed that there are very few offices that offer treatments that address health concerns leading to beauty concerns. For instance, insomnia and anxiety can lead to under-eye circles and poor skin quality.

In a busy city, people often struggle to find the time to do everything that they want to do in a day or a week, so being a one-stop shop is important. As a female founder, what’s most rewarding about owning your own med spa?

It’s been amazing to think that New York City would be lacking in any way, but surprisingly there aren’t many options when it comes to combining beauty and wellness under one roof,

What should people know about you?

I’m very hands-on and involved with all my projects and businesses. I love to see my vision come to life in a meaningful way. Bringing something different to this amazing city has been a dream of mine for a long time. What’s your best advice to women who want to start their own business?

To combine their vision and passion with a realistic and logical approach. It’s crucial to have both short- and long-term goals set up, and most importantly, remember to be kind to yourself. It’s so easy to fall into the mindset of thinking there aren’t enough hours in the day to complete every task. Having a big-picture approach can help combat this.

What’s next B&B Aesthetics?

Why did you want to expand into massage, facials, acupuncture, and injectables in your offerings?

In our office, the acupuncturist can address the insomnia and anxiety with acupuncture, while we simultaneously offer treatments for skin concerns. Why is it important for NYC to have a one-stop shop like B&B?

so it’s simply owning B&B. How has B&B evolved over the years?

We started with a more traditional med spa approach and have evolved to include more and more wellness treatments, such as vitamin IV drips and glutathione shots. We’re looking forward to B&B continuing to grow in the wellness trajectory.

We’re excited to offer many specials this fall, including package deals for both face and body. We will continue to offer new stateof-the art treatments with as much convenience as possible for busy New Yorkers. T

For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit beautyandbodynyc.com.

Dr. Bushra Helmandi

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF LEAH KATE

Chances are your TikTok feed is blowing up, thanks to singer Leah Kate Her sound and lyrics have taken over the platform, making her one of the hottest talents of the moment. Here’s what she likes to do when making it back to her special place, the Hamptons.

BY SYDNEY SADICK

Leah, you’ve blown up, becoming one of the most popular singers right now. How are you taking it all in?

OMG! it doesn’t even feel real to me. Every day I just keep working toward making more music and getting ready to tour!

Tell us about your new tour, your first in the U.S.!

I’m so excited to be headlining in the United States. Touring is one of my favorite things to do in the world. I love being able to sing along with everyone to all their favorite songs of mine!

How did TikTok change things for you and your career?

I was able to promote my music on the platform, and that’s where my song “10 Things I Hate About You” blew up! On TikTok, I’m not only able to promote my music but also myself. I want people to get to know me, too.

Did you ever think that song would go as viral as it did?

I did have a weird feeling that it was going to blow up. I kept saying to everyone before it took off, this one’s going to be big.

How do you describe your sound?

Pop anthemic.

You’re currently living in Los Angeles, but why do you always love to come back to the Hamptons?

The Hamptons feels like home to me. I used to come here for vacations, and it’s always had a warm place in my heart.

What are you working on now?

In addition to my tour, I have a new album coming out on September 15th! T

Leah Kate

NAME THESE SOCIAL MEDIA STARS

These camera-ready It girls of the Internet have blown up on TikTok and marked their presence in the Hamptons this summer. Can you guess who they are, as drawn by fashion illustrator Trivia Heller? Find the answer at the bottom of the page, and follow Trivia on Instagram @trivvidraws. Now, let’s get spotting!

Answer: (From left) Dixie D’Amelio and Alix Earle