On Saturday, August 2nd, we returned to the Social Life Magazine estate to celebrate cover boy Chris del Gatto. Although the hosts said "no more paparazzi," wethinks the ladies doth protest too much as they danced for our cameras with magnums of Taittinger champagne and let us walk out with this delightful bag containing:
An Angostura bitters sample, a Blu Betty Lou Moscot discount card, an Eight O'Clock Coffee discount coupon, a Madame Paulette professional stain removal kit, a Michael Andrews Bespoke discount card, a Peroni T-shirt, a Power of Shine sequined wristband, a SalonTea sample, Social Life Magazine's August issue, and Udder Cream skin moisturizer.
Also on Saturday, August 2nd, GLAAD hosted their annual Hamptons soirée (presented by Bacardi) at a private estate in Southampton. Their gift bag was so bountiful that it didn't all fit in one bag! To wit:
Bacardi mojito breath mints, pen, and muddler, Bath & Body Works "Black Amethyst" shower gel and body lotion, a Cynthia Rowley for AVON umbrella, Diesel "Fuel For Life" eau de parfum, Donna Summer "Crayons" music sampler CD, Gus dry cranberry lime soda, InStyle's August issue, Josh Kilmer-Purcell's "Candy Everybody Wants" novel, Nick at Nite UnTangler retractable phone cord, Rhino's "VH1: The Big 80s" music CD, a Sarar $100 gift certificate, Showtime's "Californication: The First Season" DVD, Simon Doonan's "Eccentric Glamour" book, a Solstice Sunglass Boutique $50 coupon, a Sports Center at Chelsea Piers one-week membership, a Stirrings apple martini mixer, Viktor & Rolf "Antidote" eau de toilet, a Wet "safe sex kit," and a Zagat 2008 map of New York City restaurants and 60-day online membership.
And next time you jump aboard Hampton Jitney (oh, and don't say "The"... it's not "The Delta Airlines," is it?), you might just hit the gift bag lottery. Although they won't tell you which trips will have swag (and, not surprisingly, many of you call and try and find out!), if you're one of the lucky ones here's a sampling of what you could be waiting for you on your next ride:
Assorted books, a Chicago the Musical discount card, Dan Rattiner's "In the Hamptons" biography, Demel Bakery at The Plaza candied almonds, an Euoko extreme cellular nutrition masque, Hint pomegranate-tangerine water, an Institute of Culinary Education wine tote, InStyle's August issue and signature cotton tote, Janet Berg's "Glitz of the Hamptons" book, Jean Marie Pierson's "No Good Girls" autographed novel, Johnson & Johnson's "Melt Away Stress" night cream, Korres yoghurt cooling gel, a New York Times signature cotton tote, an Ozone sunscreen sample, Powder Pouch sand removal system, Sherri Rifkin's "LoveHampton" novel, Sylvester & Co. espresso blend dark roast coffee, a Tory Burch makeup bag and discount coupon, a Trump Park Residences frisbee, Voss water, a Zagat 60-day membership coupon, and a Zoobar walnut chocolate chip bar.
Delve into some previous gift bags we've devoured:
Chefs & Champagne
Watermill Center Gala & Miracle House
Empire State Pride Agenda
Art For Life
hamptonsundercover.com
VH1 "Summer of Soul"
ACRIA
Jill Zarin & Social Life Magazine
Beaches & Bay Gala, Halsey House, Detox Bootcamp
East End Hospice
Hamptons Golf Classic & Group for the East End
Heart of the Hamptons
Love Heals and Guild Hall
Artists Against Abuse
Lisa Perry
Hampton Jitney
Southampton Fresh Air Home
Social Life Magazine and Bellhaus
Ross School's 5th Annual Starlight Ball
What's in a Gift Bag
Just like dessert is the last thing you'll remember about an amazing meal, the gift bag is the final "taste" of a great event. Every week, we round up the best swag from the most anticipated events and bring it all to you on "The Juice."
Plum's gift bag expert, Nick Leighton, has received numerous gift bags from events over the years and says, "the best gift bag items tend to be slightly obscure: a foreign brand, an indie music artist, or a local artisanal product." And, of course, "anything super exclusive or expensive certainly does the trick, too."
Hosting an event in the Hamptons this summer with a gift bag? If you'd like your event and gift bag featured on Plum, send an e-mail to giftbags@plumtv.com.
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