The Lo Down: 1/9/26
Loud clothes, strong opinions & the Cherry on top...
Fashion
I have an upcoming ski trip that I truly cannot wait for. Mentally, I’m already there - snowy winter wonderland, bundled up and cozy chic, channeling Audrey Hepburn in Charade.
Ski towns (especially the non-Aspen ones, in my experience) can feel extremely casual and make you feel like you should tone it down - skip the floor-length faux fur, avoid anything too fashion forward. I think that’s exactly backwards. Skiwear is an opportunity to lean in. It’s a moment to be dramatic, playful, bright, and a little ridiculous. There should be no quiet luxury on the slopes this season!!
Throw on that dramatic fur. Wear the statement accessories. Have fun with it. I know I will be! These are the outfit formulas I’m cooking up for my ideal ski weekend - from the slopes to the inevitable slumber party:
On the slopes: Hard to miss, impossible to lose. Consider this a courtesy to your friends and a fashion moment for yourself.
Apres Ski: Keep the base layers, lose the gear. Add shearling, an oversized knit, a chic balaclava, and comfortable boots you can actually socialize in (and hopefully, do a bit of dancing in, too).
Night On The Town: Textures do the talking - shearling, leather, and a statement boot that carries the look.
At Home Cozies: A cable-knit set, cozy accessories and slippers - perfect for curling up at the end of the day with your Heated Rivalry books.
For more of what’s in my closet, what I’m currently obsessing over, shopping guides & more, check out my ShopMy. Looking for some personal style advice? Whether it’s for curating a flawless vacation wardrobe, hunting down the perfect shoes, or finding the best basics for your closet, I’m here to help—just reach out!
Food & Drink
I was welcomed back to the city with an easily snagged reservation at a spot that had been nearly impossible to book pre-holidays: Wild Cherry. Between friends & strangers on the internet raving about it, expectations were high. I love the space and the service was great, but the food, while good, wasn’t particularly memorable.
One small but annoying note: in a tiny restaurant where a lot of the seating is at the bar, there’s no coat check. It’s winter, we’re all in long coats, and watching them drag along the floor under wet boots on hooks beneath the bar wasn’t exactly chic.
The order: tuna crudo (wouldn’t repeat), beets & sunchokes (fine but also skippable), chicken thighs & fries (I didn’t try it, but my friend said it was good - if a bit annoying to eat), and the much-hyped cheeseburger. The burger was good, but not remotely life changing, despite the comparisons. And I don’t know if this is a new trend or just something I’m hyper aware of lately, but restaurants - especially the fancy, expensive ones - need to stop serving burgers without fries. ENOUGH with the upcharge side order!!! The Black Forest Twist frozen custard dessert was quite good. If you’ve been feeling serious FOMO about Wild Cherry, rest assured - you’re not missing the best meal of your life. This is a place you go for the vibe more than the food, and on that front, it delivers. I’d definitely go back, I’m just not sprinting there or lying awake nostalgic about it.
I also went to Inga’s this week, which is exactly the kind of restaurant I wish I lived near - the kind you daydream about being a regular at. It’s almost compelling enough to make me fantasize about moving to Brooklyn. Their chocolate cake has lived rent-free in my head since I first had it last year, and I’m happy to report it still absolutely holds up. One of the best.
Movies & TV
TV is so back, baby!!!
I scoffed at the thought of watching Heated Rivalry weeks ago - a show about hockey? Not interested. I am, of course, eating my words now. What people were pitching as “sex with a little bit of hockey” is actually doing the show a disservice. The pacing, the music, the acting - the CHEMISTRY between these two is a 10/10. I found it so emotionally compelling. And maybe most refreshing of all: the optimism of a genuine happy ending. We don’t see that enough, and it’s clearly resonating.
The Traitors is back, and I got chills when Lisa Rinna was picked to be a Traitor. I love that production seems to be protecting the Housewives a bit this season, since they’ve historically been voted out/ganged up on far too quickly. My Dorinda has some guardian angels looking out for her this season. Porsha, on the other hand, was soooo embarrassing - I truly cannot believe she was faithful. It does seem like there may be a lack of ‘gamers’ this season? Also, Michael needs to go ASAP - his voice is so grating. I’m just happy this silly little show is back.
Other TV premieres I’m looking forward to this coming week: Industry season 4 (Sunday) & Tell Me Lies season 3(Tuesday)
Current Obsession
Even with a fresh trim and my best efforts, winter always does a number on my hair. I recently added Crown Affair’s Overnight Repair Serum to my nighttime routine, and I’m waking up with smoother, sleeker hair (which honestly feels like a small miracle this time of year). The results are real, and it smells so good I look forward to using it at the end of the day.
On My Radar
Mimi’s Frozen Yogurt is opening a new location soon in Greenwich Village (!!!)
Yves in Tribeca has transformed into a cozy French Alpine chalet thru March
Buddy Buddy, the new nut butter coffee bar on Bowery
Justin’s Salt Bread, a new Japanese cafe
Dandelion, a new cocktail bar in the WV
Until next week -
xo
Lo
No fries with burger is outrageous! That’s just wrong! Luckily that trend hasn’t made it to London yet 😅
Your ski trip fashion is amazing.