The Lo Down: 12/11/25
Your holiday dressing handbook...
Fashion
Holiday dressing season is officially upon us - the group chats are buzzing, the calendars are filling up, and suddenly we all need…new outfits. Instead of spiraling, I’ve put together five foolproof holiday outfits - pieces you can mix, match, and actually rewear long after December 25th.
I’m firmly in my ‘practical but still chic’ era this year, hence the moodier palette. I love a festive moment as much as anyone, but I’m not interested in buying one-off, holiday-coded pieces that only work in December and then retire to the back of the closet forever. We’re dressing for longevity here, but still having fun with it.
Below, your holiday outfit formulas - and my full edit of pieces that will carry you from office drinks to NYE, with plenty of mileage well into 2026:
Movies/TV
Two great movies I saw in theaters this week that I recommend if you need a rec that isn’t Wicked (and is just much better overall): Rental Family and Sentimental Value (side note: I’m 99% sure I’ve mentioned it here previously, but if you haven’t seen the other Joachim Trier/Renate Reinsve movie, The Worst Person in the World, I urge you to. One of my favorite films from the past 5 years).
Food
I had a few stellar meals over the weekend while my family was in town (COQODAQ, Rezdora, Kiko, Thai Diner) and while we were wandering the UES after a walk through the part, I realized we were near Birley Bakery, which I’ve been seeing all over my feed lately. We popped in for a coffee & pastry, and it is seriously one of the most charling little spots. It felt distinctly European (it is a London import, after all) but in the coziest, most jewel-box-Christmas way. Definitely go this holiday season - it’s worth the detour.
And while you’re already uptown, swing by the MyTheresa x Hani’s Bakery holiday gift shop pop-up (closing on Sunday). It’s a cute collab pairing Hani’s special holiday treats with decadent gifts from MyTheresa. I took home a classic, impeccably chic tin of holiday cookies, which is perfect to bring to any party this weekend if you make it there in time. They also had an insane vegan coconut eggnog that genuinely blew my mind in the best way possible.
Miscellaneous NYC Things
If you’re on the hunt for great, funny stocking stuffers or white elephant/secret Santa gifts, I stumbled into the best little shop last weekend: A Shop of Things on the LES. It’s camp, clever, and chaotic - 10/10 for gifty things.
Another gem nearby, especially for hostess gifts or just genuinely chic holiday gifting, is the new(ish) Gohar store, also on Orchard St. They had the most delightful surrealist food candles and quirky home pieces that felt super special.
Radar
Something I will definitely be checking out this weekend: the Past Lives Studio showroom holiday market running thru Sunday (143 W. 29th St, 9th fl)
You Got Older, the upcoming play at Cherry Lane Theater. I, of course, already secured my tix.
SLIK, the new Copenhagen-inspired candy & soft serve shop in the East Village
Moonrise Bagels, the upstate stuffed bagel shop with a cult-like following, just opened in the WV
The Argyle, a new cocktail bar in Chelsea
Until next week -
xo
Lo
Wait in NEEEED of a few last minute white elephants. Anything good you liked?
Sentimental Value was a wow🫶🏻