When it comes to holiday makeup, all that glitters truly is gold. There are few shades more universally flattering, and the light-diffusing properties of metallics make skin look soft, warm, and undeniably inviting. There's no better time of year to deck yourself out in a little royal glitter, whether you want to glow in soft candlelight or correct the harshness of fluorescent office lighting. Read more

Gold prices may be down in the stock market, but in terms of beauty, the yellow metal is faring a whole lot better. Earlier this year, we saw the gold nail polish trend sweeping the nation, and now we're seeing the precious metal pop up in hair accessories from elaborate brooches to simple headbands. Want to strike gold? (Who wouldn't, really?) Get inspired by these five stars' auriferous hair Read more

One thing's for sure: Kristen Stewart knows how to mix things up. At the Snow White and the Huntsman premiere in London earlier today, not only did Kristen mix the edgy with the ethereal, but she also incorporated silver and gold elements to complement her black lace Marchesa. Silvery shadows and nail polish played nicely against her twisted bun, which was dressed up with a gold chain woven Read more

It may be the Year of the Dragon, but if certain celebrities' nail looks ring true, it also appears to be the year of gold. From sparkle to matte, see which stars have struck gold so far in 2012. Read more

Fashion Week is the source for tons of amazing nail art and gorgeous polish ideas, and the Fall 2012 shows were idea gold. Sushi nails, ombré glitter manicures, fishnet-stocking French tips, crushed glass: this season had it all, and now you can, too. Here's the scoop on the hottest manicures from Paris, Milan, London, and New York. Read more

We saw both gold and burgundy eyes and nails at Badgley Mischka this Fashion Week, and now another designer has successfully pulled off a nails-and-eyes matchup. At Milly's Fall 2012 show, models walked the runway with smoldering blue-toned eye makeup paired with deep navy polish. It was a colorfully cosmopolitan creation that's just begging to be tried. Photo courtesy CND Read more