May 23, 2008

Date-Night Schedule

Salon Gilbert Opens

8 a.m: Wake up. Shower. Shave. Everywhere.

9 a.m.: Read newspaper. Make note of current events. Verify correct pronunciation of Ahmadinejad.

10 a.m.-noon: Work. Do push-ups in restroom (in a last-ditch effort to tighten arm flab).

Noon-2 p.m: Head to Salon Gilbert, the new spot opening today in Midtown. The retro-bedecked space has an array of sweet (and cheap) packages. Swoop in for the Lunch Express, a simultaneous manicure and blowout for a shocking 38 bucks. Get in and out in less than two hours with the Tango, a deep-conditioning treatment, styling, and mani/pedi for just $70.

From the iconic Lichtensteins on the walls to the lipstick-red blow-dry stations, the space — outfitted by feng shui experts — encourages girliness. And thanks to ammonia-free highlights and formaldehyde-free Keratin treatments, you can safely bring along your pregnant friends.

2-6 p.m: Return to work. Pluck stray chin hairs.

6 p.m: Run home, put fresh sheets on bed, and go.

Salon Gilbert, 3430 North Miami Avenue (305-573-4288 or salongilbert.com).