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If you’re looking for last-minute holiday nail inspo, we’ve got you. Well, Hailey Bieber does. She posted a shot of her new holiday nails to Instagram with the caption, “Prepare to be sick of me!” Girl knows these are going to be everywhere. Bieber dubbed the set “candy cane glazed nails,” a take on her viral “glazed donut nails.” While the red tips on these feel holiday-ready, we have a feeling folks will be trying the manicure all year round, because why not?

Luckily, her nail artist Zola Ganzorigt posted exactly how she created the nails so we can all copy ourselves at home. For the viral glazed donut nails, Bieber told Refinery29: “I do one thin layer of a color. I like making my own colors too, so I’ll ask her [the nail technician] ‘Can you mix this with this and put clear in it to thin it out.” She added: “Then, I rub chrome dust over it. I’m having a chrome nail obsession.” Ganzorigt used all OPI nail products.

These are similar in terms of nail products but the technique is different.

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Ganzorigt prepped the nails with OPI GelColor Stay Strong Base Coat ($21.95 at Walmart) and added one coat of OPI GelColor in Funny Bunny ($8.68 at Walmart). Then, she did the french tips in OPI GelColor in Big Apple Red ($10.54 at Walmart) followed by a thin layer of OPI Chrome Effects No-Cleanse Top Coat ($15.90 at Walmart). Next came OPI Chrome Effects in Tin Man Can (which is sold out!) and finally OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat ($18.45 at Walmart).

For the sold-out chrome topper, there are some options on Amazon that can do the trick, like Artdone Chrome Nail Powder ($5.99 at Amazon).

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If you’re like many of the women I work with, holiday gatherings aren’t exactly a scene out of a Hallmark movie. Whether it’s an obnoxious food pusher that you can’t say no to, sibling rivalry that rears its ugly head, or the unrealistic expectations that seem to come with the season, the holidays are infamous for triggering binge eating.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been helping women let go of the emotional baggage that comes with holidays and create new beliefs so that they can avoid that dreaded holiday weight gain!

There Is Hope!

Maybe you can relate to someone like Lori. She was always expected to bake cookies and pies and “treats” even though she didn’t want to anymore. And then she’d eat too many of the “treats” and gain weight and feel bad about herself. But this year was different! She still baked cookies to take to holiday gatherings, but she noticed they didn’t taste very good, even though she used the exact same recipe. And… she wasn’t even tempted to eat them!

Or perhaps you experience holiday stress and anxiety from being around too many people, like Cathryn, and you hide behind plates of food to feel better. But this year, for the first time in her life, she didn’t have the urge stuff herself with food to feel calm. And she was able to enjoy just the right portions of some of her favorites.

Or maybe you’ve been in Amanda’s shoes, and you have friends and family trying to “help” you control yourself. In the past, this would trigger her to binge on leftovers once she got home. But this year, feeling empowered, she told her family she was capable of making her own food choices. And her leftovers lasted all week!

Can I Really Avoid Holiday Weight Gain?

Is it really possible to avoid holiday weight gain – without deprivation, without being on a diet, without saying no to invitations, and without guilt and shame?

YES!

The First Step Is to Identify the Real Issues That Are Going on

For example, maybe you experienced feelings of helplessness as a child, and you felt powerless to help yourself or change your circumstances. As a little kiddo, you didn’t consciously store this emotion of helplessness in your body, but that’s what happens when you have an emotion that you don’t process and let go of.

So even though you’re not consciously aware that this emotion is triggering overeating at the holidays, it’s a piece of emotional baggage that is weighing you down. You feel helpless to change your circumstances, so you keep repeating the patterns from the past… liking baking “treats” you really don’t want or eating foods that you don’t like because you feel like you have to.

Or maybe you have a subconscious belief of “I have no control.” With this belief running the show behind the scenes, no matter how hard you try, you likely won’t be able to stop overeating because you don’t believe you have control.

Or maybe your emotional baggage has more to do with long-held feelings of anxiety and overwhelm and the holidays amplify these feelings. You “use” food to calm down and soothe yourself because you don’t know what else to do.

Once you’ve identified the real issues, the next step is to let go of the emotional baggage and sabotaging beliefs that are weighing you down.

Next, Create a New Belief to Change Your Behavior

How would you really like to experience your holiday season?

Would you like to feel empowered enough to let go of the “Hallmark” traditions that just aren’t working for you?

Would you like to believe, at a very deep level, that you are in control of your food choices, and you know what was best for YOUR body?

Or maybe you would like to know how to feel calm, without having to use food?

The key is to create a new self-enhancing belief that works for you instead of against you.

Like Maggie, who created a belief that holiday foods were “neutral” for her… and she released 5 pounds this month instead of gaining them.

Or Nanette, who created a belief that she could be calm over at Thanksgiving. This year she didn’t have to “use” soda or chocolate to feel better.

Or ME!

I created a new belief about night-time eating. And it’s working so well that I “forgot” to bring home some pumpkin pie leftovers from our Thanksgiving gathering to eat later in the evening.

And I didn’t even care! The pie was totally “neutral” for me. No charge. Not calling my name. No regrets.

Are You Ready to Learn More?

I really love the techniques I use to stop emotional eating and create new beliefs, and I love using these techniques on myself and sharing them with clients!

To learn more about how letting go of your emotional baggage and creating new beliefs can prevent holiday weight gain, I warmly invite you to watch the video above.

To learn how to stop your cravings and emotional eating, I have prepared this free workshop. And, at the end of the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule a FREE consultation with me to learn more.

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Next time you go to Italy, think twice about staying in the famous culture-driven cities and instead make tracks for some of the smaller towns and villages. Crowd free and infinitely charming, these towns also present the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in Italian culture.

Pop into the local panificio (bread shop) or linger over a cappuccino in the piazza, and you’ll find yourself chatting away quite happily to locals despite any obvious language barriers.

You’ll also come across art and architecture to rival that of the best known cities, with the added bonus of some glorious rural backdrops. And for those interested in delving deep into culinary traditions and local gastronomy, these pocket-sized towns can provide a wonderful glimpse of past and present, often with an unexpectedly modern twist.

Saluzzo, Piedmont

Step into a world of palaces, churches and castles in the town of Saluzzo, just an hour or so from Turin. Once a powerful city state, this little treasure in northwest Italy has a historic quarter interlaced with elegant porticos, and cobbled lanes and medieval alleyways that climb to the imposing castle (La Castiglia) and magnificent San Giovanni church and convent.

You’ll find plenty of shops as well as an excellent selection of restaurants – perhaps unsurprising given Piedmont’s role as the birthplace of the ‘Slow Food’ gastronomic movement. But the town also lies in the shadow of the region’s highest mountain, Monviso, which is a paradise for hikers.

Chianale, Piedmont

Just an hour or so west of Saluzzo, the alpine village of Chianale sits right on the border of Italy and France. With less than 200 residents, the village stands a lofty 1600m above sea level, intersected by the Varaita stream and surrounded by pine forests and snow-capped mountains.

Visit the ancient San Antonio church and church of San Lorenzo and stop by one of the tiny shops to sample the locally produced cheese and honey. The real star attraction, however, is the view from the charming stone bridge, which links the two sides of the river, towards a jumble of traditional houses.

Palazzuolo sul Senio, Tuscany

Topping my list of favourite little-known villages in Tuscany is Palazzuolo sul Senio, which features in the wonderful collection of ‘I Borghi più Belli d’Italia’ (Italy’s most beautiful towns and villages). Set in the glorious countryside of the verdant Mugello region, the village is characterised by cobbled streets and pretty churches, and is also host to a wonderful chestnut festival.

In fact, the local food alone is enough of a reason to visit – think cheese, mushrooms, truffles and tagliatelle alla boscaiola, for starters. Our Northern Tuscan tour to the area coincides with the village’s chestnut festival in October, and includes a couple of days at the charming Locanda Senio, a small hotel with traditional rooms scattered around the village.

Civita di Bagnoregio, Central Italy

While there’s certainly no shortage of spectacular hilltop villages in Italy, some are quite simply more spectacular than others. Civita di Bagnoregio, formerly an Etruscan settlement, definitely falls into this category.

Perched high above a grand canyon, Civita’s only connection with its busier sister town of Bagnoregio is a long pedestrian bridge, but events still take place in Civita’s main piazza and you can eat well in a selection of restaurants.

Today, a huge stone passageway leads you into a world of smooth cobblestones, Renaissance façades and ancient temples while ancient cellars dating back to Etruscan times lie below the ground.

Orta San Giulio, Italian Lakes

The northern Lakes region is popular with tourists year-round. Our tip is to escape the crowds that flock to the busier towns around the more popular Lake Garda and Como, and head instead for pocket sized Lake Orta where the small medieval town of Orta San Giulio, on the east side of the lake, is one of Italy’s prettiest lakeside towns.

Stroll along a tangle of narrow cobbled lanes with stone walls, and through tiny piazzas with cafés and artisan shops. On the main Piazza Motta, marvel at the wonderful 16^th century frescoed town hall, and enjoy enchanting views across the island of San Giulio, home to a community of Benedictine nuns.

From Piazza Motta, stroll along Via Gemelli to the Sacro Monte di Orta, a UNESCO World Heritage complex of 20 early 17^th century chapels.

Pescocostanzo, Abruzzo

Set deep in the Majella National Park in the little explored Abruzzo region, Pescocostanzo is popular with skiers during the winter but attracts audiences year round thanks to its frescoed churches and medieval palazzi.

Its centrepiece is the Basilica of Santa Maria del Colle, with other highlights including the Gesù and Maria Church, the 16^th century Santa Maria del Suffragio dei Morti Church and numerous aristocratic palazzi dating back to the 17^th and 18^th centuries.

The village has been very well preserved, but its beauty lies as much in its setting, amidst some of Italy’s most spectacular hiking territory, and its proximity to a string of equally captivating villages, such as Scanno, Pescasseroli and the medieval mountain village of Opi.

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Heather Gay’s Red Ruched Confessional Dress

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 3 Confessional Looks

Heather Gay’s red ruched confessional look is the Housewives “it” dress that comes in many lengths and colors. I can’t even keep track of how many of them have worn it (I’d try harder if it wasn’t the last day of work before holiday break ; -)), but it’s a universally flattering dress that I think of as “the” dress to wear to a wedding or holiday party. And most of the ‘Wives that have worn it have been spotted in more than one color. So while Heather’s red is quite festive, I’ll be waiting to see which color she’s bound to pop up in next.

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Angie Katsanevas’ Metallic Wrap Maxi Dress at the Greek Goddess Party

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The hostess with the mostess Angie Katsenevas pulled out all the stops in her metallic wrap maxi dress at her Greek Goddess party on last night’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. While this dress is actually named for an Egyptian Queen, it definitely worked perfectly for this party honoring her heritage—and her fashion sense.

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