IF YOU HAVEN’T, YOU SHOULD

By Margaret Bastick Luce

Each issue I want to bring to you experiences both bold and benign, luxe and leisure, for long-time residents and transplants alike. The Hamptons have much to offer, and I want to be your personal guide. Follow me as we begin this journey together because if you haven’t, you should...

Active

I can’t help but feel I’ve stepped into a A Merchant Ivory film when I see the Kelpie at full sail. Named for the loch dwelling transmogrifying water deity of Scotland, the yacht of a sailboat sitting in picturesque Sag Harbor, if glamour is your aphrodisiac then this 78 foot traditional gaff-rigged schooner built in 1928 will transport you to a sea sprayed heaven. You can cruise the harbor for two hours or opt for longer and venture out into Long Island Sound as you luxuriate in the serenity of the sails. A divine and otherworldly experience awaits you when you mention me #Margaretlucetip - enjoy! Contact Shannon at YachtKelpie.com

Travel

Before departing for the Hamptons, that 2+ hour journey that makes many a person dour, jump downtown to 45 Grand Street and see Karen at Sia she has a way of removing all angst from your face in 60 minutes.... jumpstart the unwinding process in advance and leave calm cool collected with dewy radiant skin. Telephone 347-247-6381

My favorite colorist Lauren is at Eddie Plishti salon in Manhattan. I have known this beauty and new mommy for over 20 years! She gives me my sun kissed highlights and a gloss that the city nor the summer sun can mess with. FYI, I hear Eddie’s cuts are great too, will try this summer :) I am quick to say yes to a night out when I am blow-dry ready. Lauren the colorist is at Eddie Plishti Salon Manhattan and Hamptons 212-7373388 https://www.eddieplishti.com/

Luxe

Restore, refresh, and renew at Float in Watermill, NY, an immersive salt bath experience. My trick is to unwind in the Infrared sauna first and then head to the private salt float. I listen to Pink Floyd and beam out, afterwards I shower away all worries in my private suite. Float is a relaxed environment where I literally float out of there. Treat yourself, you will thank you and me. Hamptonsfloat.com

Daily Affirmation

If a name keeps coming to mind, call that person! Believe in telepathy, it’s powerful as are you! Margaret Bastick Luce IG @margaretbastickluce Use #margaretlucetip