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ICYMI, Sustainable Midlands’ 11th Annual Sustainable Holiday Market was Monday. Keep up with Sustainable Midlands on Facebook to save the date for next year.

Before you speed over to your nail salon to test the manicure out for yourself, Harli suggests you consider a few things:

I was riddled with questions, mainly, "Is it safe for my nails?" which were in serious recovery mode. I Googled the best salons in New York City that offered the procedure, and took a trip down to Snow Fairy Nail Spa to see what the hype was all about.

For 2019, the shinier your festival outfit, the better. I spotted a huge amount of guests rocking all things metallic, whether they were easy, breezy two-pieces or full-on futuristic jackets and shorts. If your plan is to stand out, metallic pieces will help you do it.

The actor shared a photo Wednesday of his first ink ever. It’s on his forearm and it’s a sea turtle swimming through five rings.

Then one weekend I visited my local neighborhood nail salon and I saw a bunch of powder-filled jars labeled "SNS" behind the reception counter. Upon asking the receptionist what they were, it was explained to me that SNS was a brand of dip powder (much like CND Shellac is a type of gel color). These manicures are done with powder instead of gel and last as long as a month rather than a few weeks.

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The resort’s 78 contemporary guest rooms and suites are all uniquely and elegantly designed, featuring private balconies, waterfront views, and chocolate chip cookies delivered at turndown.

To that end, we offer these 10 local spots selling a cornucopia of Austin-made goods. In our experience, the crowds are smaller and nicer, the food and drink are better, and most have some quality live-music acts or other forms of entertainment in the mix.

If you’re sick of tweezers that just don’t grab, over 800 reviewers swear by this pair from Zizzili Basics. "These tweezers are absolutely the best that I have ever purchased outside of the hospital. The tips meet and align perfectly [and] the metal is great quality," says one nurse, plus they’re easy to sanitize and grab virtually any hair the first time.

This is the second year for this an event, an all-around seasonal celebration that includes a skating rink, a human snow globe, a petting zoo, carnival (and camel!) rides, food, movies, Santa’s Workshop, and much more. It also promises “shopping galore,” so it could be a good place to take family members and friends who aren’t really into the shopping thing—they can do all that while you peruse the gift selection. Through Dec. 30; $15 admission, free for children under 5 years old.

On the other hand, if you’re shopping for yourself, these products are an ideal excuse to treat yourself to something you deserve. All of them are rated at 4.5 stars or above. In the world of Amazon products, that’s a rarity — and it’s a huge indication that this particular item is well worth the minor splurge. When the vast majority of buyers give a product a perfect five-star rating, you know it belongs in your DIY self-care basket.