Virtually Gina

What an exciting season it’s been. I can feel things shifting — how about you? I’ve been meaning to share some images from a mid-October trip to Southampton. I’d never been to the Hamptons before because, let’s face it, I’m not that fancy. I was pleasantly surprised, though. The place was super charming, even having been there during the off-season. The beaches were stunning — the sand was a gorgeous quartz that felt so soft between your toes. I initially chose Southampton because I could access it from Brooklyn without needing a car. (Montauk had been my first choice, but it seemed slightly more car-dependent.) I didn’t realize how historic Southampton was until I descended the LIRR train platform and started trekking towards my hotel. The signage greeting me stated that this was the oldest English Settlement in the State of New York. The land was originally home to the Shinnecock Nation, whose population was decimated post-colonization. English settlers from Lynn, Massachusetts milked the land for fishing, whaling, and farming. During the 20th Century, this became a popular summer destination and numerous estates were built in the area. The town has shown up in pop culture in recent decades, being featured in episodes of Sex and the City, Real Housewives of New York City and more. Walking around the village and window-shopping, I drew fashion inspiration for those days when I need to switch it up from Sporty-Spice-meets-boho to preppy. Hope you enjoy!