DAN'S PAPERS, July 25, 2008 Page 104 www.danshamptons.com
Beauty/Fashion
N E W K I D S O N T H E B LOCK BELLE 88 Main Street, Westhampton Beach 631-288-0292 Darbelle, a colorful and welcoming boutique has recently arrived in Westhampton Beach, conveniently located next to the WHB Performing Art Center. The charming owner, Anick Darbellay, has transplanted the “charm” of Newtown Lane in East Hampton where she formally worked for eighteen years. The unique boutique is a delightful new addition to the village of Westhampton Beach, filling a niche that was much needed and appreciated in the area. Darbelle caters to sophisticated ladies that require unique and eclectic fun fashion pieces and accessories to complement their wardrobe. The boutique offers European flair and fashion for any and every occasion, from Paris and Milan in sizes that start at size 4 through 16. Among its original jewelry collection, Darbelle is presently featuring Angela Rene Designs, which have been featured on the new hit show “Gossip Girl.” Not to be missed, the boutique is open year round. BEACH TREATS Pikes Beach, Dune Road, Westhampton Beach 631-256-6603 or 516- 459-7623
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each piece. Her collection includes a basic range as Denise DeSarlo and Maria Roussos of DMD Design well as pieces that are entirely one-of-a-kind. For the Group, a floral and event Design Company, have discerning fashionista, the price points for owning a always bee on the lookout for something new and fun. one-of-a-kind piece of handmade jewelry are shockingSince the floral business slows down during the sumly affordable. The line ranges from $65 for bracelets to mer months, both Denise and Maria, former instruc$300 for one-of-a-kind necklaces. tors at Parson’s School of Design in Barbara’s concept is to remain simNY, decided to purchase a vintage ple and elegant. ice cream truck a/k/a Beach Treats, and transform it into a mini gourNOW AND ZEN YARNS met/on wheels concession. They 211 East Front Street, obtained a permit for the Town of Southampton and are currently Greenport stationed at Pikes Beach on Dune 877-477-2585 – nowandzenRoad in Westhampton Beach yarns.com through Labor Day. Residents and Now and Zen Yarns originally guests are thrilled to see them daily opened in May of 2005 and has had since previously there was not a few different homes in Greenport. much in the way of refreshments The newest location has popped up available to beachgoers. Beach this season on East Front Street, Treats carries an assortment of right around the corner from their upscale snacks and beverages present location. The new including Italian Gelato and sorstudio/store, East Ends premier Barbara Campbell @ Gone Local bets, Tartufo, Haagen Dazs, Ben source for yarn, features all of the and Jerry’s, Starbucks coffee drinks, nuts fresh fruits same great yarns they have always had with a and gourmet sodas snacks and of course good old fashrenewed emphasis on exclusive hand-spun and handioned ice cream. Everyone is welcome to just stop by dyed yarns and needlepoint. Owner, Christine’s array and visit. Beach Treats is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 of hand-dyed yarns and spinning fibers are a study in p.m., weather permitting and is also available for priabundant color that will inspire you! Exclusive knitvate parties. ting and fiber kits, books, hand knitted apparel and BARBARA CAMPBELL @GONE LOCAL private classes are also offered. They are a Schacht 199 Main Street, Amagansett Spindle national dealer for those of you who spin or 631-267-5315 weave. They will continue to teach and have also creMontauk’s jewelry designer Barbara Campbell ated some exciting new on-site programs at the Floyd launched her line in the fall of 2007. In just a few short Memorial Library and retreat programs at a new spa months the line has become a big hit with beauty location in Jamesport, NY. Call if you would like more maven Mally Roncal, and Eyewitness News Anchor, information on that. Presently available are also all Lori Stokes, who purchased her pieces at the ultra chic the things you need for spinning, knitting, crocheting, boutique, “Gone Local.” Barbara currently divides her needlepoint/embroidery, rug hooking and other fiber time between her Park Slope residence and her home crafts that will be available by special order through in Montauk. It was on the beaches of Montauk that the studio store. If what you want or need is not in Barbara first became inspired to design jewelry. On stock, it is always available online via the website. the beach she discovered what she deemed to be the Open year round, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. perfect rock and wrapped it in wire, creating her very to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., closed on Tuesdays. first piece, which then became known as her signature design the “Lucky Six” necklace. The delicate refineIf you are a new business or have just relocated ment of Barbara’s collection makes it an absolute your shop and you want everyone to know about it, estand out and the pieces reflect an almost introverted mail me at newkids@danspapers.com or via fax at: beauty that shows itself in the fine craftsmanship of 631-726-0189. I would love to hear from you!