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New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
TikTok star Tinx on her favorite ‘Rich Mom energy' Hamptons hot spots
Tinx (real name: Christina Najjar) is a podcaster ('It's Me, Tinx'), content creator, advice guru and author of two books. The latest is novel 'Hotter in the Hamptons,' which published earlier this month and has already been optioned as a TV series for 20th Television (with the sisters behind 'Nobody Wants This,' Erin and Sara Foster, executive-producing). The Hamptons — and the colorful rich characters who inhabit it — were the inspiration for Najjar's book about a fallen influencer and the critic who brought her down. Confession: When the Stanford grad first came to the South Fork years ago, she absolutely hated it. 'I didn't get it,' admits Tinx, 34, who was born in Washington, DC, raised in London and now lives in LA. 'I felt so out of place.' But she remained intrigued. 'The Hamptons are known as a glamorous summer destination for the rich and famous. I think everyone's a little curious about what happens there. I certainly was!' Now that she's a regular, Tinx understands the exact formula for achieving the 'Rich Mom energy' she's so obsessed with (though she doesn't yet have kids herself): 'A huge house with lots of staff, a Pilates-toned body, Bottega Veneta everything and a vintage Bronco — so you can drive to Round Swamp Farm in style.' Sounds about right. Read on for her other Hamptons must-hangs. 11 Courtesy of Source Books 'My new book is very sexy, so it puts you in the mood to have a summer fling — or at least be nice to your boyfriend. And there's lots of beautiful imagery, so you can daydream while you're by the pool!' Crow's Nest | 4 Old West Lake Dr., Montauk 11 Courtesy of Crow's Nest 'God bless [the Crow's Nest] staff, who I harass every Wednesday for a Friday reservation for the entire month of July. I simply can't go one week without the lobster pasta or the ricotta with grilled ciabatta [served with lavender honey, truffle oil, black salt and pink peppercorn]. I have definitely rolled down that hill drunk, too! Carissa's The Bakery | 68 Newtown Lane, East Hampton 11 Courtesy of Carissa's The Bakery 'My favorite place to get breakfast is Carissa's. It feels very Nancy Meyers and it's simply the best coffee and pastries in town. I always get the croissant.' East Hampton Grill | 99 N. Main St., East Hampton 'The best martinis in the Hamptons. Love me a stuffed olive! Although they are rather strict about dress code and you can't get too rowdy here.' Blue Parrot | 33A Main St., East Hampton 11 Courtesy of The Blue Parrot 'I love to walk into town and go here to get spicy margaritas and lobster enchiladas. It's a fun casual vibe.' The Surf Lodge | 183 Edgemere St., Montauk 11 Courtesy of The Surf Lodge 'You'll have to drag me out of Surf Lodge at age 99 kicking and screaming. It's so fun to go and see who's there and dance with your friends all Saturday.' Parrish Art Museum | 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill 11 Universal Images Group via Getty 'It's so beautiful here. I love when brands throw events here as well, because it's just a really stunning backdrop for an Instagram photo. I'm sure that's what they had in mind when they were constructing this art museum … my Instagram photos.' Common Ground | 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton 11 Courtesy of Common Ground East 'I think it's very important that we try to bring back clubbing. It's been my main platform for a while now. I'm going to go to Capitol Hill soon. Anyway, when I'm in the Hamptons, I love to go to Common Ground either to DJ or to dance. It's a great venue.' Lobster Roll Restaurant (AKA Lunch) | 1980 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett 11 Courtesy of The Lobster Roll 'There is a huge debate amongst the worst people you know as to whether Lunch [aka Lobster Roll Restaurant] or Clam Bar is better. After much deliberation, I prefer Lunch because they have more sauce options. I get the hot dog with coleslaw and mustard on the side and love to get chicken fingers for the table with lots of ranch and any mayo-based dips.' Isabel Marant | 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton 11 Courtesy of Isabel Marant 'I love going in here to shop drunk after a glass of Sancerre or two! I find the cutest summer dresses and boots.' Round Swamp Farm | 97 School St., Bridgehampton 11 Courtesy of Round Swamp Farm 'Home of the $40 chicken tenders. Do I buy them? Absolutely! You only live once.'
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Author Christina 'Tinx' Najjar weighs in on popular dating advice... including WORST tips she has ever received
Social media star Christina Najjar - better known online as 'Tinx' to her millions of followers - is dishing on popular dating advice, including the worst romance tips that she has ever heard. Over the past few years, Tinx has become known as 'the internet's big sister,' as she doles out sex, relationship, friendship, and even career advice on her platform. She invented what's called the 'box theory,' a concept about men putting a woman into one of three boxes if they're romantically interested in her, and wrote all about it in her first New York Times bestselling novel, The Shift. Now, the SiriusXM radio show host has published her second book and a fiction one at that - Hotter in the Hamptons, about an influencer who gets canceled and escapes to the Long Island enclave for a hot, steamy, summer romance with another woman - who just happens to be the journalist who 'canceled' her. It's a place she's familiar with, too, as she has spent a few recent summers in the area. The new book is spicy and sexy, and Tinx certainly does not hold back any of the sultry details, as she wants the book to help people get in touch with their sexuality, whether they are single or not. It also explores modern-day dating, something that Tinx talks about often on her various platforms. In a new interview with the internet personality revealed one of the most important things that she believes people should know about dating, and that's not to take anything personally. 'There is so much bad behavior. There's so much ghosting, bad manners,' Tinx told exclusively. 'You cannot take it personally, otherwise you will be miserable,' she continued. Instead, Tinx recommends taking things lightly and easily when it comes to dating. 'You'll know when someone great comes along, but until then, don't stress yourself out,' the influencer offered. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when hitting the town, Tinx said. 'One phrase that I don't think is very helpful is, "If he wanted to, he would,"' she admitted to 'I think it's true, but I think it's a very negative way to think about it,' Tinx continued, as she explained that she wants her community to change their thinking around the phrase. Instead, she suggests making the phrase more positive, and about the fact that you deserve someone who treats you well without you having to beg for their attention. That's not the worst dating advice she's gotten before, though. She explained that she is not a fan of playing any games when it comes to her dating life. 'I think that anything that's to do with manipulating guys or... I don't like game playing. I think game playing is really immature. And I think you only hurt yourself,' she explained. 'You never want to, like, trap someone into dating you,' Tinx shared. 'They're obviously not your person, if you have to do that.' This summer, Tinx says that she wants 'everyone to be horny by the pool' as they delve into her new novel. 'I think that erotica, smut, whatever you want to classify it as, is a fun way for people to get in touch with their own sexuality and expand their minds and expand their creativity,' she told The book has also been adapted into a TV series by powerhouse twins Erin and Sara Foster. As for the cast? Tinx has some ideas, but she doesn't want to jinx anything.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Author Christina 'Tinx' Najjar weighs in on popular dating advice... including WORST tips she has ever received
Social media star Christina Najjar - better known online as 'Tinx' to her millions of followers - is dishing on popular dating advice, including the worst romance tips that she has ever heard. Over the past few years, Tinx has become known as 'the internet's big sister,' as she doles out sex, relationship, friendship, and even career advice on her platform. She invented what's called the 'box theory,' a concept about men putting a woman into one of three boxes if they're romantically interested in her, and wrote all about it in her first New York Times bestselling novel, The Shift. Now, the SiriusXM radio show host has published her second book and a fiction one at that - Hotter in the Hamptons, about an influencer who gets canceled and escapes to the Long Island enclave for a hot, steamy, summer romance with another woman - who just happens to be the journalist who 'canceled' her. It's a place she's familiar with, too, as she has spent a few recent summers in the area. The new book is spicy and sexy, and Tinx certainly does not hold back any of the sultry details, as she wants the book to help people get in touch with their sexuality, whether they are single or not. It also explores modern-day dating, something that Tinx talks about often on her various platforms. In a new interview with the internet personality revealed one of the most important things that she believes people should know about dating, and that's not to take anything personally. 'There is so much bad behavior. There's so much ghosting, bad manners,' Tinx told exclusively. 'You cannot take it personally, otherwise you will be miserable,' she continued. Instead, Tinx recommends taking things lightly and easily when it comes to dating. 'You'll know when someone great comes along, but until then, don't stress yourself out,' the influencer offered. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when hitting the town, Tinx said. 'One phrase that I don't think is very helpful is, "If he wanted to, he would,"' she admitted to 'I think it's true, but I think it's a very negative way to think about it,' Tinx continued, as she explained that she wants her community to change their thinking around the phrase. Instead, she suggests making the phrase more positive, and about the fact that you deserve someone who treats you well without you having to beg for their attention. That's not the worst dating advice she's gotten before, though. She explained that she is not a fan of playing any games when it comes to her dating life. 'I think that anything that's to do with manipulating guys or... I don't like game playing. I think game playing is really immature. And I think you only hurt yourself,' she explained. 'You never want to, like, trap someone into dating you,' Tinx shared. 'They're obviously not your person, if you have to do that.' This summer, Tinx says that she wants 'everyone to be horny by the pool' as they delve into her new novel. 'I think that erotica, smut, whatever you want to classify it as, is a fun way for people to get in touch with their own sexuality and expand their minds and expand their creativity,' she told The book has also been adapted into a TV series by powerhouse twins Erin and Sara Foster. As for the cast? Tinx has some ideas, but she doesn't want to jinx anything.
CBS News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Tinx tackles cancel culture and romance in debut novel "Hotter in the Hamptons"
Tinx trades TikTok for the Hamptons in her new novel, "Hotter in the Hamptons" Social media star and bestselling author Christina Najjar, known as Tinx, is taking on cancel culture, reinvention and unexpected romance in her new book, "Hotter in the Hamptons," which was released on Tuesday. Najjar's debut novel follows Lola Fine, a New York City content creator who retreats to the Hamptons after being canceled, only to discover her summer neighbor is a culture critic who wrote a scathing exposé about her. The two unexpectedly begin a summer fling as Lola embarks on a journey of self-discovery. "I really wanted my heroine to be complicated and layered, because we're all complicated and layered," Najjar told "CBS Mornings." "I wanted her to be messy so that readers could see themselves in her, because we're really all imperfect. We're all works in progress." The Hamptons setting was chosen for its luxury and dramatic potential, Najjar said. "My followers know my obsession with rich mom places. And it's shrouded in mystery. It's luxurious. A lot of drama goes down there," she said. She even incorporated real locations to provide reference points for readers. The book includes aspects of queer romance, which has drawn some criticism given Najjar's identity as a straight woman. Najjar said that she worked with a queer collaborator to ensure authentic representation. "I think it's important to have a queer voice in the room, and that's why I wanted to work with a queer collaborator," she said. "So we got that lived experience in the book and I think we nailed it, and it was an incredible experience working with her. I can't wait for people to just read it and form their own opinions."
