The beaches here are often filled with seagulls, certain times more than others, and while we know lots of people aren't fans of the squawky beach birds (cough Rachelle), they certainly make for a perfect summer print for a bikini, like this bargain version from Target for a mere $28. By matching the bird print top with a navy and white striped bottom it keeps the seagull pattern from becoming overwhelming…

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By now, you've probably picked up on my love of white bathing suits (is this the third or fourth time I've mentioned it?). Therefore, I find it completely appropriate to stockpile them at every opportunity possible, especially if they happen to be at the extremely reasonable price of $33.98, like this bandeau style bikini from Target. Yes, Target. Because even though we're totally getting an Italian Riviera vibe from this suit, it's not like the thing's going to cost you the price of a plane ticket to get there. Or a round trip jitney ticket even, for that matter.

[Carson Griffith snapped at the Pink Elephant] Since each one of us here at the G of G crew is as different as the areas of the Hamptons, it's a given that the contents of our beach bags would be too. Sharing all our favorite beach necessities from bikinis to beverages by emptying out our beach bags for you would be the best way to let you get to know us a little better. So each week you can look forward to one of us filling you in on what we lug around with us when we're out in the Hamptons - besides our laptops, of course…. More»