Celebrities in the Hamptons Sited at "Super Saturday" Garage Sale

Water Mill, N.Y.  Super Saturday aka The Rolls Royce of Garage Sales, Donna Karan's brain-child to raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) , took place for the 18th year in the Hampton hamlet of Water Mill, N.Y. this Saturday.  Celebrities from film, fashion and philanthropy came to support the charity, shop and have fun while enjoying a multitude of festivities.

Brooke Shields and Sara Herbert-Galloway.  Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

This OCRF super 'garage sale' hosted by super philanthropists Donna Karan and Kelly Ripa raised a staggering $3.4 million.

Gayle King. Photo: Getty Images.

Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

I was particularly glad to catch up with Brooke Shields who was enjoying the bargains and chatting with Alec Baldwin and his lovely wife Hilaria Thomas.  It's always nice to see celebrities who are usually in the limelight be able to relax, shop and enjoy themselves. Super Saturday provides just that atmosphere with a large air conditioned private tent with a beautiful luncheon where guests can rest in privacy.

Alec Baldwin, Hilaria Thomas with baby Carmen Gabriela.

Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

Outside the private luncheon tent, is another huge open air tent with all of the designer wares at discount prices.  In fact, the prices gradually go down as the day progresses.  Many bargain hunters show up at the last minute to pick off amazing pieces with the price slashed below wholesale.

Kelly Ripa. Photo: Getty Images.

Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

Some VIP's spotted on the red carpet and shopping were Fern Mallis, Kelly Klein, Gayle King ,  June Ambrose, Alec & Hilaria Baldwin, Dennis Basso, Joy Behar,  Jonathan Cheban, Mark Feuerstein, Judith and Rudy Giuliani, Miss USA Olivia Jordan,  Valisia LeKae, Cathy Moriarty, Kelly Rutherford and kids, Beth Shak, Rebecca Minkoff, Brooke Shields, Molly Sims, Jordana Spiro, Kristen Taekman, Aida Turturro, Joe Zee  and  Rachel Zoe, Shoshanna Loenstein Gruss, Caroline Hirsch, June Ambrose and children, Peter Thomas Roth and family - and many others.

Jonathan Cheban.  Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

I was welcomed by waitresses holding trays of cold FIJI water bottles complete with straws after walking through the beautiful field at Nova's Ark. As I sipped my water a young girl asked me if I would like a floral crown.  This was an offer I could not turn down, she escorted me to a small tent to have a floral crown fitted to my head as I chose from a selection of beautiful flowers by B Floral.

Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

Guests were made to feel welcomed and special the minute they walked in. The tent this year, seemed larger than ever complete with a huge stage for QVC  to film live. OCRF and QVC united once again for "QVC Presents Super Saturday Live," to broadcast on-site and offer viewers nationwide the chance to purchase premier fashion, beauty, jewelry, accessories and home items for half the suggested retail price, benefitting OCRF.  I bumped into skin care guru Peter Thomas Roth enjoying his day shopping with his family as he was about to go on QVC.

The author with Miss USA Olivia Jordan.  Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

There was something at Super Saturday to entertain everyone including a kids carnival and activities such as a  Hasbro interactive tent and Micro Kickboard  obstacle course, a luxury raffle and gourmet treats.  I must admit that once I saw Sant Ambroeus delicious spread of desserts that it was time to go off my diet. The catering and food selection was impeccable.

Peter Thomas Roth (center) and sons.  Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

The most anticipated element of  Super Saturday was the fashion garage sale, that featured discounted merchandise from nearly 150 prominent participants including:  Donna Karan, Diane von Furstenberg, Ralph Lauren, Vince, Alexis Bittar, Bonpoint, Henri Bendel, Milly, Theory, Elie Tahari, alice + olivia, Scoop NYC, Vilebrequin, Kiehl's Since 1851, L'AGENCE, Shoshanna and Zimmerman .

Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

For the eighth consecutive year, the " Designers A to Zoe " booth by  Rachel Zoe  featured a compilation of pieces from her favorite luxury designers including  DSQUARED2, Giambattista Valli, Prabal Gurung, Jenni Kayne, Calvin Klein  and Stella McCartney Kids, Zac Zac Posen and Marc Jacobs.  Guests were kept looking glamorous by having manicures at Alex and Ani Charity by Designs tent , beauty touch-ups by Tre'StiQue, Caress hand treatments,  even  Brancoff Estate's Flight Song had a wine bar and massage parlor. Some ladies chose to visit Priv's Braid Bar for a new look.

Miss USA Olivia Jordan.  Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

Photo: Steve Mack/S.D.Mack Pictures.

I wanted to do everything there but just couldn't. I managed to make some nice purchases, enjoy amazing food and beverages and schmooze with friends, many of whom are celebrities.  Ironically, the longest line seemed to be at Betsy Wahmann's Psychic Bar, I wondered   what attendees could be asking about. What could be more important than shopping.  I asked a couple of guests who wanted to remain anonymous, one lady said that she was asking the psychic if her boyfriend was cheating on her,  another wanted to know if she would meet the man of her dreams this weekend.

Sara Herbert-Galloway. Photo courtesy of Lenny Stucker.

As I was leaving, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Olivia Jordan, newly crowned Miss USA. She was wearing a different crown with her sash having also received a floral headpiece as she entered Super Saturday. We enjoyed a few laughs that there were many newly crowned women at the event, floral crowns that is.  All kidding aside, I can't wait to attend next years 19th Annual Super Saturday event. For more information go to www.ocrf.org.

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