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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.'
Mint
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
The rise of the controversial $690 flip flop
Everyone's in a tizzy over flip flops. The humble slide—so essential in Brazil that it's considered an inflation-protected necessity, like beans and rice—is transcending its utilitarian roots to become the it-shoe of the moment. Some luxury brands are charging over $1,000 for a pair of thong sandals that aren't exactly office-appropriate. 'Classic rubber flip flops are the shoe of the summer," said Christina 'Tinx" Najjar, a Los Angeles and New York influencer whose first novel, 'Hotter in the Hamptons," comes out May 6. But must they be fancy? As a flip-flop devotee, Najjar has versions from both Havaianas, the Brazilian budget standby, as well as luxury thong sandals from The Row. 'I completely understand why they're so divisive," she said of the designer pair. She was initially reluctant to spend the money on them but was relieved to find she wore them constantly. While Havaianas (which made its debut in 1962 and were inspired by Japanese Zori sandals) are still a go-to worldwide, the flip-flop market has exploded in recent years. Designer thong sandals were already a thing in the '90s, when Jean Paul Gaultier collaborated with Havaianas and Calvin Klein sent them down the runway. Today's resurgence includes popular styles like Toteme's croc-effect leather thong ($480), simple leather Kinto slide (around $170), The Row's haute-rubber Dune sandal ($690) and Bottega Veneta's $1,000-plus options. Some are visibly luxe, like Bottega's leather-and-chain braided Dot version, while the Dune is made of humble cotton grosgrain and rubber. Fans say the just-so design of higher-end models is worth the price. Najjar's flip-flop style icon is Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who wore simple black thongs with her Calvin Klein-heavy wardrobe in the 1990s. The new wave of flip-flop it-girls are channeling that era's styling: minima list designer suits and slacks rendered a little more casual with the most casual of shoes. When the former French Vogue chief Emmanuelle Alt was a young fashion editor at 20 Ans magazine in the '90s, she published a list of her essential items. Alongside a Rolex watch and Helmut Lang slacks are black plastic flip flops: 'They're easy, chic and sexy," she wrote. Today, pretty much every Pinterest-drunk influencer from Cartagena to Copenhagen is attempting the same tailoring and flip-flop outfits that rose to prominence in the '90s. The idea is to turn a basic into an intentional look—less 'I'm going to the pool" and more 'I'm going to Nobu." If you're not Zoë Kravitz, striking that balance can be tricky. The blogger Sarah Knuth posted a video of her flip-flopped feet with the caption: 'When you wear your little black flip flops in a Mary-Kate Olsen, 'Sex and the City,' casual chic way and not a dorm shower, lazy girl way." Flip-flop proponents caution that even with high-end versions, well-groomed feet are essential. 'You definitely want to have a good pedicure," said Dawn Klohs, co-owner of the A'maree's luxury boutique in Newport Beach, Calif., which does a brisk business in flip flops. 'And good heels. There's nothing worse than someone's heels that aren't pedicured also." When and where flip flops are appropriate is a city-to-city question. Linoy Friedman of What People Wear, who photographs street style around the world, said that when she had recently traveled to Copenhagen, nearly every girl was wearing Havanas. It's a look that felt familiar to her because growing up in Tel Aviv, thongs were everywhere. When she first arrived in New York City, people would tell her, 'You can't ever wear flip flops around here. It's disgusting." Though the shoes are more accepted, and even considered chic, on today's city streets, many draw the line at corporate offices, the vermin-infested subway and more formal evenings. 'I don't want to see the dogs out at a black-tie event," Najjar said. Designer Anna McLaren also grew up wearing flip flops everywhere in Australia. So when she created her Melbourne brand it was a no-brainer to include an elevated leather thong that she knew she'd wear every day herself. She said 'it just kind of ticked along" until last year when it 'all of a sudden went boom." Today, she can't keep her leather thong styles in stock. 'It's our bestseller and has been getting quite a bit of buzz." The shoes, which sell internationally and are frequently sold out on Net-a-Porter and Mytheresa, seem to be hitting the sweet spot for women who are ready to graduate from a casual flip-flop but don't want to spend over $500 for luxury models. At A'maree's, the highest-end flip flops are a hit. The Californian boutique, which was one of the first retailers to carry The Row, is perfectly placed in the Venn diagram overlap between 'casual" and 'rich." The Row's Dune flip-flop is flying off the shelves, along with similarly high-end models from Marsèll and Phoebe Philo. Klohs said The Row's Dune would sell out this season: 'We wish we could have more." When two shoppers wandered into the store while we were chatting, Klohs asked them about their thoughts on the fancy flip-flop. The women said they were 'all for it." Klohs agreed, 'It's a good investment, especially when you're putting on the same shoe every day." She asked the well-heeled shoppers what they thought of the Dune's $690 price tag. 'That's not bad," one woman answered. 'I thought it was more!" Write to Rory Satran at
Wall Street Journal
26-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Wall Street Journal
The Rise of the Controversial $690 Flip Flop
Everyone's in a tizzy over flip flops. The humble slide—so essential in Brazil that it's considered an inflation-protected necessity, like beans and rice—is transcending its utilitarian roots to become the it-shoe of the moment. Some luxury brands are charging over $1,000 for a pair of thong sandals that aren't exactly office-appropriate. 'Classic rubber flip flops are the shoe of the summer,' said Christina 'Tinx' Najjar, a Los Angeles and New York influencer whose first novel, 'Hotter in the Hamptons,' comes out May 6.
Express Tribune
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Tinx addresses ghostwriting claims for Hotter in the Hamptons ahead of debut novel release
Christina 'Tinx' Najjar, widely known as TikTok's self-proclaimed 'Big Sister,' has addressed online speculation that she did not write her upcoming debut novel, Hotter in the Hamptons, set to be released in May. Speculation arose after a TikTok user questioned the authorship of the book in a viral post. The video showed a screen recording of writer Gabrielle Korn's personal website, where the novel appears under a 'Ghostwriting' section of her manuscript services. Korn, a former Nylon editor-in-chief, currently offers professional writing support for various projects. The viral speculation prompted Tinx to directly clarify her involvement. Tinx responded by explaining, 'Of course I hired a collaborator who's queer. I am not a lesbian. I wanted to nail that part of the storyline.' The novel focuses on a romantic relationship between two women. She emphasized that Korn's contribution was openly credited, stating, 'It's not a secret—she's the first person I thank in the acknowledgments!' Tinx had previously released a nonfiction book, The Shift, in 2023. E! News reached out to representatives for both Tinx and Korn but has not yet received a response. Despite the online discussion, Tinx remains excited about the upcoming launch. In a January statement to People, she said, 'Writing a novel has been my absolute dream forever, and I can't believe I finally get to share my debut fiction novel with the world.' She added that she hoped readers would find the story as enjoyable and escapist as the books she has always loved. Hotter in the Hamptons has already been optioned for a TV adaptation by producers Sara and Erin Foster of Nobody Wants This. As she continues hosting her podcast It's Me Tinx, Najjar remains a leading voice among digital creators, now expanding into fiction writing.
