The Lo Down: 2/12/26
Spring cleaning, steak frites & a Skarsgård...
Tiny anniversary moment: yesterday marked one year since I sent out the very first issue of The Lo Down. It’s been such a fun, grounding project for me - something that’s kept me engaged and curious, especially during quieter or harder stretches. I’m endlessly grateful that anyone at all reads along.
Fashion
I didn’t realize how much my closet needed editing until I actually started. I’ve taken a few of these snowy days as a sign to do some very early spring cleaning - a full closet reset and reorg, clearing it out from top to bottom. It felt freeing to finally part ways with so many single-use pieces that only worked for a specific night, a specific vacation.
Since then, I’ve been scrolling a bit more intentionally. It’s made me want to be far less impulsive, shopping only for pieces that actually spark something - items that feel special and not overly trend-driven, but still unique to me and my personal style.
These are the five things that caught my eye this week:
I know I’m a broken record when it comes to Salomon’s, but I love this new colorway
Dreaming of wearing this coat on a nice spring day
This belt would instantly make any outfit more interesting
I’m really gravitating towards the idea of a fun pair of sunglasses making an entire outfit. This pair has been sitting in an open tab all week, taunting me
Hear me out…I’m bringing clogs back for Spring/Summer 26
Side note: I’m just as surprised as anyone that two of the five items I’m loving are Gucci. It’s been years since I haven’t immediately glazed over the brand any time I saw it, it’s felt pretty uninspired for a while. I’m usually not a fan of Demna’s work, but maybe he’s met his match with Gucci. Curious to see where that partnership goes.
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
Funny Bar: way more cool than it was funny, it felt like the place where the Dimes Square crowd retreats to in the wintertime. Dark, moody atmosphere, paper tablecloths & crayons, live jazz, and a refreshingly straightforward menu of steak, fries, salad, and a brownie sundae for dessert. Sometimes it’s nice when the only real decision you have to make is what you’re drinking.
Musaafer: a friend I was dining with likened the interior to something you might find at Epcot (in a non-derogatory way). It was opulent and immersive enough that, for about two hours, I almost forgot I was in Tribeca. On the complete opposite end of the spectrum from Funny Bar, the menu was extensive, almost overwhelming. The plating was often gorgeous and the food rich and deeply flavorful, though at times the flavors blurred together a bit lacking distinct contrast across dishes. That said, when everyone at the table names a different favorite dish, it’s a pretty clear sign that everything is delicious. A great choice for a special occasion, though I still find myself preferring Adda and Bungalow among newer Indian spots.
Movies
I saw two very different movies last week that did happen to have one thing in common: Alexander Skarsgard.
Pillion, a movie that I thought was just going to be gratuitously sexual and kinky (okay, it certainly was), but also had really deep themes of community and belonging, finding yourself, and establishing personal boundaries. It was emotional and heartbreaking, and yet somehow, ended on a hopeful note that didn’t take the obvious way out. Don’t believe their framing of this movie with the promo they’ve been doing, though - it is most definitely a ‘Dom-Dram’, not a ‘Dom-Com’.
The Moment, Charli xcx’s mockumentary, was slightly better than I expected. As a big fan of the Brat-era, I was, of course, seated. Charli’s acting chops were much better than I expected (can’t say the same about Kylie Jenner, though). Definitely not a must-watch movie unless you’re truly a fan.
On My Radar
Sure to sell out fast: J. Crew’s new collab launching today, where they have partnered with five American designers (Buci, Collina Strada, Tanner Fletcher, Eckhaus Latta, Patrick Taylor) to reimagine their signature Rollneck sweater
The Sanderlak pop-up shop in Nolita this weekend
The Sleeping Beauty at the New York City Ballet (now thru 2/22)
The Manhattan Vintage Jewelry Show at The Fifth Avenue Hotel on Saturday (2/14)
Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture exhibit at The Frick opens today (thru 5/25)
A play that I need to buy tickets for ASAP: Fallen Angels, running 3/27-6/7. Rose Byrne performing in what has been described as a “comedy of bad manners”? Immediate yes.
Or’esh, the new Mediterranean restaurant from the people behind The Corner Store & The Eighty Six
Until next week -
xo
Lo
Love this resurgence for us of A Skarsgard
One year! Congratulations!!