{"id":6082,"date":"2025-01-07T16:19:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T16:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/?p=6082"},"modified":"2025-01-07T16:23:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T16:23:32","slug":"a-few-reasons-why-2024-wasnt-so-great","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/a-few-reasons-why-2024-wasnt-so-great\/","title":{"rendered":"A FEW REASONS WHY 2024 WASN’T SO GREAT!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s been far too long since I last posted, and my brain feels like an overstuffed suitcase of annoyances I can\u2019t zip shut. Before I can move forward, I need to vent and get the most maddening trends of 2024 off my chest. From the annoying to the infuriatingly bad, the Hamptons delivered its usual cocktail of glamour and absurdity this year. But some moments just demand a proper takedown. So, let\u2019s dive into the highs, the lows, and the eye-roll-worthy trends (I won’t even bring up the “Housewives” of the Hamptons) that need to be unpacked before I can clear my head and move on.

WORST FASHION TREND OF 2024<\/strong>: There\u2019s nothing quite like spotting a city slicker decked out in head-to-toe designer gear, accessorized with an Amber Waves Farm hat, as if they just finished milking cows instead of sipping a $30 ros\u00e9. Newsflash: it doesn\u2019t make you look cool, and it definitely doesn\u2019t make you look earthy. That hat isn\u2019t a shortcut to farm-to-table authenticity\u2014it\u2019s a neon sign flashing \u201cI\u2019m trying too hard.\u201d<\/em> The vibe isn\u2019t rustic charm; it\u2019s urban douchebaggery with a side of performative granola. No offense to Amber Waves btw… love the place and yes i have the hat but with a Brunello Cucinelli outfit head to toe is more than I can stomach. If you want to buy a hat but promise not wear it with Prada shirt… click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Worst Food Trend <\/strong>– There\u2019s a troubling craze in the Hamptons dining scene: restaurants with way too much attitude. You know the type\u2014where snagging an 8 o\u2019clock reservation feels like winning the lottery, only to arrive and find your table isn\u2019t ready. But wait, don\u2019t even think about sliding up to the bar for a drink to kill the time because those<\/em> spots are apparently \u201creserved\u201d for people with a reservation. Make it make sense! While I\u2019ll spare actually naming the offenders , let\u2019s call out that place in Sag Harbor for leading the charge. This might fly in NYC, where the vibe thrives on exclusivity, but in the Hamptons? It\u2019s just pretentious\u2014and honestly, exhausting. Honorable mention: XXXXX on Shelter Island for too much attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worst Media Trend<\/strong> – Another bad trend taking over the Hamptons? Those endless \u201cTop 10\u201d<\/em> lists. Every publication, website, and influencer under the sun is churning them out, all vying for ad dollars. And surprise, surprise\u2014guess who always makes the cut? The store, the landscaper, designer, plumber, pizza place, and yes, even real estate agent who happens to advertise with them. Shocking, right? My inbox is constantly bombarded with these \u201cbest of\u201d compilations, and honestly, I take them with a grain of salt. The only time I really perk up and pay attention? When I\u2019m<\/em> on the list. Funny how that works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worst Landscaping Trend<\/strong> – The Hamptons has a sign problem\u2014everywhere you look, there\u2019s another one cluttering the landscape. Yes, we\u2019re all used to the sea of real estate signs, but what about the ones for builders, designers, landscapers, and politicians that seem to take up permanent residence? Most real estate agents at least have the decency to take their signs down as soon as a property sells, but if the house sold three years ago, why is the designer\u2019s sign still camped out front? This is supposed to be a bucolic retreat, a break from the hustle and bustle of city life\u2014not a patchwork of advertisements making it look more like Long Island City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that I\u2019ve aired my grievances and taken aim at some of the more annoying trends plaguing the Hamptons, I feel like I can finally exhale. Consider it a little housecleaning for the soul\u2014a necessary purge to clear the way for a brighter, more positive outlook. Yes, I know, I\u2019m a bit of a Grinch. But hey, even the Grinch had a change of heart, and so can I. With the venting out of the way, I\u2019m ready to turn my focus to the good stuff ahead: the moments of charm, beauty, and joy that make this place special. Here\u2019s to a fresh start and a year worth celebrating\u2014minus a few extra signs and attitude-filled bars, of course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been far too long since I last posted, and my brain feels like an overstuffed suitcase of annoyances I can\u2019t zip shut. Before I can move forward, I need to vent and get the most maddening trends of 2024 off my chest. From the annoying to the infuriatingly bad, the Hamptons delivered its usual … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6088,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","generate_page_header":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[3199,1347,1378,1358,3198,1883,3204,2694,1427,1381,1698,3200,2895],"class_list":["post-6082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-3199","tag-east-hampton","tag-food","tag-hamptons","tag-hats","tag-landscaping","tag-media","tag-real-estate-3","tag-restaurants","tag-sag-harbor","tag-shelter-island","tag-top-10","tag-trends"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8pfeo-1A6","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New_Apparel_for_ECRSShopify_13.webp?fit=1080%2C1080&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6082"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6091,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082\/revisions\/6091"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonschatter.net\/chatter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}