The art of artificial

Love the look of fake nails but hate the upkeep of constantly refilling? Turn to a Texas-based creation, Custom Nail Solutions (www.customnailsolutions.com). Available in five lengths: sport, active, fashion, glamour and stiletto, each nontoxic kit takes an impression of your nails that you'll send in for tips custom fit for you. And miracle of miracles, this DIY endeavor doesn't require any filling or drilling to the natural nails. $139.95.

Drip therapy

If your job has you awkwardly hunched over your laptop day and night, you'll relish the release from Little Drops of Rain, the brand-new treatment featured at Lake Austin Spa Resort (1705 S. Quinlan Park Road. 512-372-7300, http://www.lakeaustin.com). Soothing and therapeutic, the hot drops of essential oils sprinkled along your spine target your stress points, while the accompanying massage sends you blissfully away from your work woes. 50 minutes $165; 80 minutes with massage $215.

Sweat solution

Give sweat the swipe with Handana (www.myhandana.com), a high-performance athletic band. Created by local tri-athlete Katie Niemeyer, each soft lycra hand bandana slips on like a glove with your thumb in the center hole, and wicks away the perspiration from your brow and face. Washer friendly for easy upkeep. $15. Available locally at C'est Chic (5800 W. Slaughter Lane. 512-609-8728, http://www.cestchicaustin.com).

Emerald eyes

Blink and you'll miss out: This fall's trend in eye makeup calls for funky and bold colors that complement and define, like the new hues from Rochelle Rae. The three refillable eye shadow shades come in themes: Green with Envy, Extremely Violet and Turquoise Tantrum. $50 each. Available at Rae Cosmetics (1206 W. 38th St. 512-320-8732, http://www.raecosmetics.com).

Shifty business

A perfect office look for the stylish career set comes the tee shift dress from Ace & Jig. The rolled sleeves give this flat-front linen and cotton frock just the right amount of edge to go from business to casual, and the front pocket detail, weaved by artisans in India, creates an added pop of personality. $170. Available at Kickpleat (918 W. 12th St. 512-445-4500, http://www.kickpleat.com).

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