Usually our conventional wisdom is the bigger-is-better. (This is especially true for jewelry.) When it comes to second homes, however, we would easily forgo expansive and expensive for manicured and manageable. Truthfully, who wants to worry about managing and staffing a secondary or tertiary home? That is not the definition of relaxing.

If you’re looking for the right place to spend a relaxing summer away from the city with your family, then we have the just the home. This beautiful Westhampton retreat is over 3000 sqft, features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a heated pool with an electric solar pool cover. There’s also a hot outdoor shower and a stone patio great for barbecues. The kitchen is a modern delight and boasts a sky light and stainless steel appliances.


One of the highlights of this home is the ideal location. This house just south of Montauk Highway and within walking distance to a Hampton Synagogue. Just down the street is a municipal park with a track, tennis, baseball and basketball courts. The home is just a 10 minute walk to Long Island Railroad and Westhampton town center. The beach is a 15 minute bike ride the beach.


The best part is that this home is in move-in conditional. All you need is a set of keys and we suggest that you not make to many sets if you want to maintain the space as a tranquil retreat!

Click here to see the full listing or contact Gad Realty‘s Silvia Gaviria at 917-975-7239

It’s hard to dress up in the summer. There is nothing worse than looking over-styled when temperatures start heading near the triple digit. (It’s hard to imagine that ever happening again, but it will.) Our favorite way to fashion-up a simple dress or even a white tee is with bold and bright statement jewelry.

When picking out oversized costume jewelry, we suggest keeping it chic and cheap. Save the big bucks on fine jewelry and, like most things, a bit goes a long way.

Check out this Kenneth Jay Lane deco necklace. We love the bright colored stones paired with sparkling crystals and white enamel. It’s perfect for a walk on Main Street when paired with flats or a stroll down Madison with pumps or wedges. This large multi-metal and rienstone Janis Savitt necklace is perfect for adding an effortless cool to almost any outfit. We are thinking that this piece is so versatile that it will work with everything from cargo shorts to leather pants.

Be sure to check out the entire eBay Collection of statement jewelry. We’ve included new and vintage designer jewelry items from  Lulu Frost, YSL, Prada, Versace, Oscar de la Renta and more.

While you’re at it, we challenge you to create your own eBay Collection. From now until, March 31, 2014, whenever you create a collection using #ImBornTo in the title, eBay will donate $1 to March of Dimes (up to $25,000 total) and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $5,000 eBay shopping spree.
Send us links to your collections and we will be sure to inspire readers by spreading the link through Twitter and Facebook.

Armani may be the most under-appreciated designer in fashion. There, we said it. Looking beyond his iconic suiting, Armani designs with an Italian sensibility. It’s the perfect level of chic along with the highest level of quality.

The best part is that you can shop some of Armani’s greatest items for 90% off on Amuze. Check out this gorgeous leather shoulder bag. The quality is much better than anything from Saint Laurent and it also hasn’t been plastered though out the pages of every fashion magazine. This fashion gem is one of our favorite bag shapes for the season and is on sale on Amuze for $595 from $2295. These high-wasted silk pants are perfectly on trend for the season and are priced at $225 from $1295. (That’s even less expensive than the inferior quality offered by J. Crew.) You really can’t go wrong with these t-strap pumps for $250 from $650.


The Armani flash sale that runs until April 8. We would really suggest giving Armani a try, especially at 90% off. We are sure you will be pleasantly surprised. Also be sure to check out other ongoing flash sales from Chloe, Valention and Pierre Hardy. Use the code madavespy for free shipping.