Kiki Astor
Romance Author and Ex Rich Person
Kiki Astor is the author of Stick and Ball, set in the elite playground that is Montecito, California and Meat my Fish, set in tropical St Barth.
Her upcoming romance novels are set in wealthy enclaves such as Gstaad, St. Tropez, Greenwich, Beverly Hills, Middleburg, and Napa Valley.
Kiki lives a geographically confused but rich life with her delightful husband, mortified children, and incredibly demanding lap dog.
When she isn’t penning slightly naughty stories, she keeps herself busy doling out rich life, Old Money, and etiquette advice on TikTok as everyone’s favorite Auntie Kiki.
Have burning question about highfalutin manners and the lifestyle and mores of the .01%?
Who doesn’t like free books?
Breaking news!
Come meet Auntie Kiki in beautiful Santa Ynez, CA on February 1 2025, from 2 to 5 pm. The event will be held at Artiste Winery & Gallery, which means that there will be gorgeous art on display, delicious wine (including limited edition bottles with Kiki Astor covers on the labels- talk about a great gift), and of course books for sale and available to be signed during a meet and greet with Kiki Astor. If you live anywhere in Southern or Central California and are a wine, art, or romance book lover, consider making a day of it.
What is your EXACT old money aesthetic?
Old money, new money, or no money, everyone’s got an #oldmoneyaesthetic that’s right for them- what’s yours?
Shopping!
Pssst… Did someone say SHOPPING? Check out Auntie Kiki’s Amazon shop for all the old money aesthetic goodies your little heart desires, darling?
Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor
The podcast you didn’t know you needed.
Have burning etiquette or old money aesthetic questions? Wondering what to wear? Want to live a rich life on a nouveau pauvre budget? Auntie Kiki’s podcast is a treasure trove of information and inspiration.
Books by Kiki Astor
Smart, escapist steamy romance books that transport you to exclusive enclaves where the rich and famous live and play.
How are your manners, really?
Are you an etiquette maven, or have you dropped your pedigree papers?
-Keeps you right there until the end- then leaves you wanting more. -Christine D.
-Entertaining AF. -Gabbi S.
-Smart, spicy, addictive fun. Kiki Astor is the new Jackie Collins. -Anna E.B.
-I literally galloped through this steamy romp of a book! -Georgia G.
-Peeks into the lives of the ultra rich, horses, and royal tittle-tattle. -Christiane B.T.
Kiki Astor in the News!
“Montecito socialite Kiki Astor exclusively reveals what really goes off behind the scenes in the ‘hyper-sexual’ sport…” – The Sun.
“Astor, who is an author of raunchy polo novel Stick & Ball, told the outlet: ‘Polo is a hyper-sexual sport. Everyone is having affairs. There is a lot of sex’.…” – Daily Mail.
“Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s political documentary is flawed, says an insider…” –Geo News.
“Polo oozes sex. All that leather and sweat…” – Daily Mail.
“About a year and a half ago, “Old Money TikTok” became a phenomenon, but it’s still going strong, with figures like (…) Kiki Astor demystifying (…) what “old-money” types actually wear: L.L.Bean Boat and Totes instead of Chanel handbags, Barbour jackets instead of Blair Waldorf plaids.” –Harper’s Bazaar.
“Polo is a hyper-sexual sport. Everyone is having affairs. There is a lot of sex. You have macho men, many of whom are gorgeous and Argentinian, thundering around on horseback holding big mallets playing a game which is fast and dangerous.” –2OceansVibe
“TikTok’s ‘Old Money’ guru Kiki Astor @kikiastor unveils new romance novel, ‘Low Season In St. Tropez’ – a luxe romance mixing love, glamour, and adventure.” –Fox 59
“A provocative package, to be sure.” –Siteline SB
Auntie kiki’s blog
Old money lifestyle & aesthetic, etiquette tips, and inspiration.
The etiquette of party crashing
It's never polite to crash a party, but here's how to do it right. Crashing a party is never really elegant or OK, but I get it....
Unpacking unboxing videos…
In case you think I’m an absolute monster, however, I do admit that even I would watch cats playing in luxury boxes. The least Old Money thing...
How to raise a glass with class: making a toast
There is a gentleman on TikTok (well not really a gentleman) who unfortunately disabled the duet and stitch capability on his video, because...
Please stop saying “I’m sorry.”
Let's talk about the etiquette of apologies and apologizing. Because you're probably doing it wrong. Please stop saying I'm sorry. You...
Elevator etiquette
Do you hold the elevator door for someone? Where do you look when standing in the elevator? Three out of ten Americans admit to...
Stick and Ball vs Meat my Fish
How to choose between Stick and Ball and Meat my Fish by romance author Kiki Astor? You can't read them both at once- so how do you choose? What do...
Old money aesthetic icon: Grey Gardens
Old Money Aesthetic icon: Grey GardensWhy is Grey Gardens such an old money aesthetic icon? Grey Gardens was originally the home of Edith...