September 9, 2002

Head to Toe

Fabric Pedicure

Just when you thought you had everything — great job, hunky beau, perfect skin — a dark cloud appears on your flawless horizon.

Gasp. That alphabet pedicure isn’t working for you anymore. You’re over it.

Your instincts are right on. Yes, you guessed right — there’s a new new pedicure of the moment out there. The YSLs (Young Stylish Ladies) are adorning their toenails with fabric. Here’s how it works: You bring in a shmatte of your choosing, have it cut and then lacquered to your toes. Apparently Hermes scarves and Le Sportsacs are the most popular. (Heck, if you’re willing to go that far, why not Pucci or Missoni?) Take it one step further and get matchy-matchy — coordinate the fabric with your evening getup. Or go the nostalgic route and pull out that checkered dress from high school and put it to good use.

There. Phew. Now you can now get back to being perfect.

Available at Rescue Beauty Lounge, 8 Center Market Place, between Broome and Grand Streets (212-431-0449).