East Hampton - A few weeks ago I hosted a shopping event at the Elie Tahari store in East Hampton. Presuming the customers would ask me what I love in the store right now or what would look great on them, I was a bit taken aback when asked (not once, but multiple times) for suggestions on what to pack for an upcoming vacation.

Interestingly enough, most people don't consider a weekend in the Hamptons to be vacation. Perhaps it's because the towns are so small and crowded they are slowly caving in on us, or maybe it's because we inevitably run into the same people every weekend (many of whom we are either avoiding or secretly stalking). Or it could be those Friday nights that end at 5A a.m. despite our tedious work week, or the commute back and forth from NYC that makes us feel as stressed and anxious as when we arrived. Regardless of the reason, it seems by September most of us need a vacation from our Hamptons vacations.

Rich & Skinny wedge boot cut jeans.

So whether you're jetting off to London for the opening of LN-CC (standing for Late Night Chameleon Café, an ever evolving space for art, fashion and music) or coming to NYC for FNO, Fashion Week, or to see Deborah Anderson's sexy/modern/rock & roll artwork in the newest Gansevoort on Park Avenue, packing can be a buzz kill. Here is my list of must haves to keep you looking updated and pulled together no matter where you're going:

Clothes
Tee-Shirts
 • Tee by Alexander Wang, James Perse, Kain striped jersey pocket tee .

Casual shirts
 • Vince cotton utility shirt, Ralph Lauren white button down shirt, Anna Sui cotton plaid shirt.

Blouses
 • Diane Von Furstenberg Cleland silk-chiffon blouse, Juicy Couture pintucked cotton shirt, Matthew Williamson silk-chiffon blouse.

Evening Tops
 • Dallin Chase bustier top, D&G printed cotton tank.

Classic sweater
 • Jill Sander cashmere sweater.

Cardigans and/or Coats
 • 3.1 Philip Lim camel coat, Miu Miu bell-sleeve wool-blend cardian.

Blazers
 • Alice and Olivia structured shoulder blazer, Elie Tahari camilla jacket.

Shorts
 • Blank Denim leather shorts.

Dries Van Noten leopard-print rabbit fur vest.

 • Fur/Faux Fur Vest
 • BB Dakota Ashland faux fur vest, Dries Van Noten leopard-print rabbit fur vest.

Skirts
 • Torn mary pleated skirt, Haute Hippie sequin mini skirt, Alexander Wang velvet skirt with pearls, DKNY A-line leather skirt.

Trousers
 • The Row white pants (yes, after Labor Day - check out Gucci, Thakoon, Reed Krakoff for inspiration), Current/Elliot the captain trousers.

Jeans
 • Paige denim verdugo denim leggings, Rich & Skinny wedge boot cut jeans.

Evening dresses
 • Narciso Rodriguez black sheath dress, Factory by Erik Hart open back dress, Citizens of Humanity zoe dress, Alice and Olivia dolman sleeve dress.

Daytime Dresses and/or Pantsuits
 • Stella McCartney pantsuit.

Scarves
 • Marc by Marc Jabobs scarf, Madewell cheetah scarf.

Shoes
 • Comfortable walking shoes - Church's loafers.
 • Flats - Jimmy Choo witney ballerina flats.
 • Black evening shoes - Jeffrey Campbell Clara mesh platform pumps.
 • Boots/booties - Colette lace up boots, Reed Krakoff lace up boots, Tory Burch leather bootie with lug sole, Burberry leather bootie with shearling trim, Giambattista Valli suede bootie with laser-cut leather detail.
 • Sneakers - Lanvin cotton-toile sneakers.

Bags
 • Classic bag - Hermes square shoulder bag.
 • Tote - Celine navy suede tote, Rochas pigskin tote.
 • Evening bag - Prada envelope clutch.