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Grass SlippersIn-the-know toes swear by Jin Soon's ultrapampering pedicures. After these exotic treatments, it seems criminal to stuff them back into stilettos. Luckily, Jin Soon sells these fun beaded sea-grass flip-flops, imported from Brazil—a welcome change from the disposable paper stuff you get elsewhere ($28). Jin Soon 56 E. 4th St., betwen Bowery and Second Ave. 212-473-2047 |
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Spare ChainsWant to keep a cool head when the weather gets hot? Twist up your hair and downsize your trinkets. Yvonne Stender's necklaces are colorful and delicate, but not too girly. We've even seen A&F-type boys sporting them. Choose from several colors and styles. We like the yellow jade with turquoise (pictured, $77). Asp 185 Mulberry St., between Broome and Kenmare Sts. 212-431-1682 |
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Carton CallFinally, a bit of Belgian deconstruction that makes space in your closet rather than taking it up. These storage cubes, designed by Alain Chennaux for A_ronne, look like cardboard, but they're actually made of surprisingly sturdy pressed wood. Buy them in individual units ($60) or in a tower ($160 for three cubes; $220 for four); an optional shelving insert will hold your CDs ($40). The cubes come folded flat and assemble without any tools, nails, or screws. Do we hear "back to school"? The Apartment 101 Crosby St., between Prince and Spring Sts. 212-219-3661 |
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