We like to think of the Hamptons as an escape from the city.  But while we can live without street sounds and even skyscrapers, we have a lot more trouble staying away from shopping.  That's why we're rounding up the latest designers opening up shop out east!  From Missoni's Southampton Home Store to Jack Rogers' East Hampton shoe shop, here are some stops to put on your Memorial Day weekend shopping list!

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One can only imagine what it would be like to be the niece of a designer like Oscar de la Renta, but if the photos from this weekend's wedding of his niece Katherine Pingree found all over instagram (#andrewandkatswedding) are any indication, it's a life of glamor and chicness. We are salivating over the Gatsby-esque images from inside this grand wedding, which took place Saturday night at St. Luke's in East Hampton with a reception following at Further Lane Farms where uncle Oscar took the mic and serenaded his niece and the beautiful crowd. Read more about the love story of Katherine Pingree and Andrew Dick here and check out the dress, the venue, scenes from inside the dance floor and more!

The Hamptons Free Ride boys are back again this summer, and this season they're hitting up Southampton. The electric shuttle had its inaugural ride back in 2011, when locals James Mirras and Alex Esposito started driving people, including Bon Jovi, around the Hamptons beaches for free. On top of their service in East Hampton, Montauk, and Amagansett, the Hamptons Free Ride boys will be cruising out to Southampton beginning on Memorial Day. They partnered with Southampton locals, Chris and Stacy Dimon, to launch the new route. Now, getting around town and to Cooper's beach will be easier than ever. More»

As February arrives this year, we should resolve to bring Valentine's Day back to its former glory by refusing to lament over unmet expectations. If you happen to be feeling extra ambitious and love-struck this year, take advantage of Valentine's day falling on a Thursday, and get away for a long weekend. You don't have to look far to find a romantic escape. At these cozy retreats, you can go far beyond the roses and champagne, making everybody a winner this holiday. More»

Bike riding on a cloudy day in the Hamptons [Photo via]

Maidstone Beach, East Hampton [Photo via]

After spending some time in the Hamptons, be it seaside on a sunny day or shored up on a rainy afternoon, its idyllic ambiance always seems to invoke artistic inspiration.  Perhaps it prompts you to dig out an old, partially-painted canvas from the basement or take to your porch and pen the first pages of your should-have-been-written-years-ago novel. More»

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On Wednesday, Elie Tahari East Hampton boutique helped kick off the Hamptons Classic, one of the largest outdoor horse shows in the nation. Hosted by Georgina Bloomberg, Chad Leat, and Stormy Byorum, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while shopping the new collection. 10% of all of the sales from the event were donated to the ASPCA. More»

Perfect weather this morning for a walk on the beach. [Photo via]

Nothing says "fine-dining" quite like lobster on a summer day. Finding fresh lobster, however, can be quite a challenge. But if you're spending time in the Hamptons before the summer comes to a end, you have to check out these six amazing locations that serve the best lobster you can find! More»

-Beth Rudin DeWoody lets Hamptons Magazine into her Southampton Home, and that art collection is just as amazing as you'd expect [HamptonsMagazine]

-An 83-year-old Southampton woman is going after the town for allowing McMansions to pop up around her. She's so confident in her case, she will be representing herself in court [NYPost]

-The anti-fedora sentiment in East Hampton dates all the way back to 2010. Would that be considered vintage? [CurbedHamptons] More»