[Cologne Schmidt and friends] This summer I lost my Hamptons virginity and discovered what the kids on this coast do when the sun is out and the water is warm. Being a Newport Beach native, summers at home mainly consist of riding bikes to the beach, surfing, cruising on boats, and driving down PCH. So when the city children warned me that New York summers meant sweat-smelling subways and concrete beaches—I wondered if I was going to be able to survive my absolute favorite season away from my beloved California dreamland. More»

[It sure was a fun weekend, but will these guests be invited back? More photos HERE] Last year, you were invited to the Hamptons almost every weekend, and this year, despite all your hinting, you haven’t been asked once. Strange? Not really; you were probably a really horrible houseguest. Check out our list of terrible house guest traits, and if you recognize any in yourself, you might want to work on perfecting your guesting before next summer.

1. You didn’t bring or rent your own car. More»

[Ryland Hilbert IV, Kendra Seay, Keven Duffy, Carson Griffith, Ariel Moses. Photos by Adriel Reboh for PMc] via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: The Pulse of the City Came to the Hamptons last weekend and Team Hamptons (pictured at left), found out that this was more than your typical charity event. For one, it was held at friend, and GofG writer, Ariel Moses’ family estate! MORE>>>

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It’s time to start documenting our favorite GofG events with video, and team Hamptons got a step ahead of us with this fun video on their weekend of party covering. From the LOLA event to the Social Life Magazine estate, check out the action. MORE>>>

[Heather Mnuchin, Jennifer Miller, Nina Garcia. All photos by ADRIEL Reboh by PMc] via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Last Friday, a bunch of Hampton’s ladies got together for lunch to celebrate Valentino’s new Fall/Winter ‘09 Collection. Who was there? Judith Giuliani, Nina Garcia, Alina Cho, and Erica Reid among others. MORE>>

[Photos via Cobrasnake]. The Fire Department shut down the Hard Summer concert at the Forum in Los Angeles over the weekend, declaring the event a “hazard” because people were engaging in “potentially dangerous activities.” Hey there fun police, easy now. With performers like DJ Steve Aoki and DJ AM, a little crowd rowdiness should not only be expected, but the sign of a successful show. I mean, if everyone freaks out when the house starts jumping, would there even be a late night scene at the Hamptons? More»

[Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore arriving at the United Artist East Hampton Theater. All photos by NICK HUNT for PMc]

via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: The United Artist theater in East Hampton premiered “Spread,” starring Ashton Kutcher and Anne Heche, this past weekend. Donna Karan, Jason Binn, Christina Cuomo, and Leighton Meester joined the actor and the Twitter-loving power couple’s other half for the strictly A-list Main Street showing. More>>

[All photos by PATRICK MCMULLAN for PMc].

To drum up your excitement for the car, train or jitney ride that is quickly approaching if your weekend plans bring you out east, these beautiful photos of relaxed, poolside guests will quicken those last few steps out the door. More»

[Photo via DonClothing]. via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Heading out to the Hamptons this weekend, as in counting the minutes until you can run out the office door? If you are in the mood do a little shopping out east (um, yes!), Don Hamptons is bringing their Boys of Summer dedicated duds to the newly opened LOLA Gallery in Southampton. More>>

[Cristina Ferrera. All pictures by ADRIEL REBOH for PMc]. via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: The Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer party had a dramatic presence in the East End, as drums, flame throwers and a fire pit made for a festive ambiance to entertain guests. More>>

[Photo by R. COLE for Society Allure]. via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Following some precious polo time, Stylecaster joined popular designer Brian Reyes for a summer cocktail party at the Montauk Yacht Club. Douglas Marshall, Robert Fowler, Nick Dietz, Robert Fowler, Carol Han, Ari Goldberg, Cristina Civetta, Francesco Civetta and Ariel Moses were a few of the guests sipping and socializing as the picturesque lighthouse provided one of the few backdrops that can rival a perfect summer day at the fields. More>>