Cocktail.Champange.Cool Dip?

I'm hitting myself every time I go to a party in the Hamptons because I wish I had my swimsuit. Sometimes I would rather be in the pool than to mingle with posers..and other times the pool is a great way to meet new people. Last Saturday I got picked up by a hot Argentinean who asked for my digits while I was in the pool swimming.  Even last night in the muggy NYC down at 88 leonard I was joansing for the lycra. My host and Frenchie Beau in waiting #2 (truly a bon-bon since he's leaving for Paris permanently in 15 days)  has a massive jacuzzi in the courtyard of his building...boy am I jealous. But really I can't complain with Frenchie#2 making sweet moves, his best friend (also french) also elbowing his way in and the Blackberry is ringing from the film maker I met on thursday at a penthouse party. Girl the roof is onfire. It's raining men and I still have Frenchie #1 waiting to see me upon my return to nyc. I'm coolin off in Maine for a bit but I have a feeling the arrows are still a comin!

Polo in the Hamptons

(Our own Maureen Schreyer in the arms of Hugh Grant-wouldn't you like to be her?)
Really is there anything more glamorous than the Mercedes Benz Polo VIP tent Saturdays in the Hamptons? It certainly is a great opportunity for many corporate sponsors-pop chips, and teak furniture, stoli vodka....but NO CHAMPAGNE....say what! Why go??? For the people watching...for the polo match which no one watches. I spotted a few of the Housewives of New York City looking desperate...all of whom will go to an opening of an envelope. Jill Zarin, Alex McCord, and Ramona. I also saw Jon of Jon and Kate who every paparazzi made a big 2 DO about which I cannot understand. He's famous for having 8 kids...who cares. The most amusing part of the spectacle was watching the shark attack-A certain older 'matchmaker' J hooking her teeth into the hot Irishman who was chatting me up. In rapid fire she asked him serious questions...visa or green card? who do you work under at goldman sachs? where do you live? how long have you been with your girlfriend? So aggressive it was hilarious. The men found it amusing and super indicative of New York. Not that a man like that would ever need to hire a matchmaker...he seemed to have no problem getting the ladies. I think she just wanted to drool up close.
smooze
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preen
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Unzipped

Jetted up on the scooter to see a screening of Isaac Mizrahi's Unzipped. Really I bought my ticket because my 'fairy fashion godfather' Harold Koda left his Maine summer house to moderate the conversation with Isaac and his coworker. I had seen the movie before but it was so much richer in the auditorium filled with fashionistas, upper eastside ladies, and a few 'fabulous' men in designer shoes.
See the preshow interview filmed by Abigail Pope

Private Ping Pong

In New York, it's all about the private clubs. Shhhhh.....ladies this is wonderful spot filled with 2/3rd men and 75% single. Hurry since memberships are very reasonable and it's still not officially open. SpiNyc (http://www.spinyc.com/) is a private ping pong club in the lower level of 304 Park Avenue South. Entrance is on 23rd and is totally on the dl. Management is waiting on the liqour liscense but ponging is open. There are three distinct areas-the back private party room sponsored by Fred Perry-very dark, preppy, and handsome/still a bit raw, modern hip and clean locker rooms (you may work up a sweat for those serious ping pong players), and the main attraction ping pong area complete with bleachers and bar for those who want to oggle. I found out about this hip spot from my talented friend Masala of redmasala.com. Our good friend Mikey (founder of http://mikeyshookup.com/) is a charter member and long time ponger. Ceo/owner Andrew informed us that the floor in the ping pong room is the same floor they do the olympics on and took 2 weeks to install. Afficiandos will enjoy that and others will enjoy the laid back and playful attitude of the place. Unique architectural features such as the playing room having a window onto the subway platform, and existing 1930's revolving door from the old woolworth passage impressed us. I'm hoping the let girls pong for free....hint hint. Andrew was very welcoming to us and encouraged us to stop by anytime! Considering the vibe I think I may do that!