The Lo Down: 4/9/26
A public service announcement for NYC's single ladies...
Steak, martinis, and a very favorable ratio.
Food
Golden Steer, the iconic Vegas steakhouse, recently opened in NYC - and it turns out it’s not just a great meal. We were flanked by tables of six to eight men on both sides, and I counted maybe five other women in the entire dining room, including us. Do with that what you will. (And plan your next girls’ dinner accordingly.)
Now, onto the actual restaurant -
The service was 10s across the board. The vibe is golden-age Vegas opulence, but in a way that feels chic - not cheesy. Deep red hues everywhere - walls, carpet, leather booths, and drool-worthy Fazzo pendants. Rich and immersive, it’s peppered with special little details, like dice-tipped cocktail picks in the martinis.
The food was indulgent in the best way, and there were honestly no skips. They really commit to the tableside moment here - Caesar salad, bananas foster - both worth ordering. And Jed, our tableside gentleman, was a true character and wealth of knowledge, which made the whole experience even more memorable.
It’s definitely a splurge, but one that feels very worth it for a special occasion - easily my favorite meal I’ve had in awhile.
Fashion
I posted a couple of slideshows on TikTok of my best The Real Real purchases and they popped off. Okay, not viral in the grand scheme of TikTok, but viral enough that people started asking me to share my secrets.
The truth is, a lot of it isn’t really teachable. Working in fashion and buying for the past 12+ years has made me a hyper-aware shopper. I know how certain brands and styles are supposed to fit (especially on my body), how pieces are meant to drape, what something should look like when it’s styled correctly (which TRR frequently gets wrong). That kind of instinct is hard to replicate.
That being said, I can share a few tips on how to score those special pieces and deals, even if you’re not a professional:
Timing Matters
New arrivals drop daily at 10AM and 7PM ET. If you’re serious about finding the best pieces, their 'First Look’ subscription (early access 24 hours before everyone else) is worth it - or free if you hit their VIP seller tier. The good stuff always goes fast and probably doesn’t make it past that 24-hour window.
Add to cart immediately
If something catches your eye, don’t hesitate - just add it to cart. You’ll get a 20 minute window to reserve your items before checkout is required, and in that time, I always do a quick reverse image search to check the pricing is fair, and to see if it exists elsewhere in better condition at a better price. Their pricing is wildly inconsistent, so I always fact check before purchasing.
Read the condition report
Their standards have dropped over the years, so it’s important to read the fine print and be discerning. I usually stick to “excellent” or “pristine” (unless there is an amazing outlier) and even then, I’m scrutinizing.
A recent win: Last week, I scored the below Hervé Léger gown on TRR that I’ll be wearing to a wedding later this year (or probably two of them, tbh). It was listed as ‘very good’ and labeled a direct brand sample (which they usually refuse to sell), so I was skeptical - but something about it felt right. And when I did the reverse image search, it was nowhere to be found - perhaps a 1 of 1. It arrived in perfect condition, and while I do need to hem about two feet off of it, it was a very good get.
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!
Culture
We were lured in by the genius of Jennifer Tilly to see the off-Broadway production of The Adding Machine. I genuinely enjoy going to random performances of shows I know nothing about - though that does mean they don’t always hit.
This one, unfortunately, was a miss for me. It was relentlessly bleak, with a central theme I didn’t quite agree with. The acting was solid, but I’ll be honest - I seriously considered leaving at intermission, and I’ve only contemplated that one other time in my life.
On My Radar
S&P has soft launched dinner service (Thursday-Sunday for now)
Gage & Tollner, one of my absolute favorite NYC restaurants, is celebrating their 5th anniversary with dinner specials April 13-19, as well as a live jazz performance Friday (4/10) in their Dolphin Bar
Cocktail Omakase on the LES
Fine Art Print Fair at the Park Ave Armory this weekend (4/10-4/12)
Need to see Daniel Radcliffe in Every Brilliant Thing before he leaves on May 24
Echo Lake, a new cocktail in Williamsburg, from the man behind Chicago’s Three Dots and a Dash & Lost Lake (RIP!)
Until next week -
xo
Lo
The dress 🩵✨
This is the golden steer review the world deserves. The NYT can suck it!