Have you ever worn gold nail polish? It's such a pretty color for the holidays (and New Year's Eve!), and I love that even if you're wearing pajamas, this nail polish makes you feel celebratory. I'm a big fan of West End Wonderland (and if you take a bottle home, you could do family manicures on Christmas morning:) Thoughts? Would you wear it?
P.S. Navy nails and galaxy nails.
(Photos by Alpha Smoot for A Cup of Jo. Styling by Kendra Smoot. Gold necklace from Madewell)
I have never worn gold nail polish! It looks so perfect with that beautiful green dress! I think that will be my next color to try out this holiday season! =)
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Beautifull dress :)
ReplyDeleteI love gold nails for the festive season :) I picked up a gold glitter polish from essence that in three coats gave a beautiful opaque glitter. So pretty! (Use peel-off base coat to avoid any frustrating glitter removal!)
ReplyDeleteI have my toes painted a sparkly gold and every time I look down I can't help but smile
ReplyDeleteAww it looks so beautiful with that green dress and I love how festive and sassy it is:) Kisses
ReplyDeleteAre those your hands? Where is that ring from? I love it...
ReplyDeleteTotally!!!
ReplyDeleteI always have an accent nail, but during the holiday season I make sure that accent nail is gold - more festive feeling :)
ReplyDeleteI've tried it and it looks horrible against my skintone (pale with reddish undertones).
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The one about the movie? What was wrong with it?
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DeleteI have worn gold polish and I love it! Not always work appropriate (at least in my office environment), but super fun none-the-less!
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I love gold polish! So perfect for this time of year.
ReplyDeletei bought gold sparkles polish when i lived in toledo, oh and there was a for love (forever21 accessories store!! it. was. amazing!) i bought gold and silver, each for $1, just to try them out, and i LOVE THEM! maybe now i'll upgrade for a nicer, festive polish ;)
ReplyDeleteI want gold nails! NOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love golden nail polish!! Especially around Christmas! :)
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I'm attempting gold nails for my husband's company holiday party this weekend. And false eyelashes. Eep. Good luck to me. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's my favorite! I have two different gold nail polishes - for when I'm feeling glittery or just a little sparkled.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite for gold nails (wear them all the time - makes Tuesdays celebratory :)) is actually these Sally Hansen Nail Effects stickers in Giltz Biltz - http://sallyhansen.com/products/nails/nail-color/salon-effects-real-nail-polish-strips. Super easy to apply, last a little longer than polish, and look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThis! I was going to mention the Sally Henson strips, because they look so beautiful and are so easy to use!
DeleteMine are gold today! I used Essie's Good As Gold. LOVE!
ReplyDeleteLove this color! It would be amazing if you could do a post on some holiday party outfits. I can't for the life of me figure out what to wear to my company's holiday party!
ReplyDeleteI have had gold nails! In fact I just took the remains of the polish off my fingers yesterday. I loved it. Mine was sparkly but one I am thinking I'd love burnished looking gold polish. Great photos.
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I love gold nails! I painted mine with OPI's Glitzerland not too long ago. Feel free to take a peek,
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It definitely does feel good to have em gold, even in your PJ's! I love the sparkle in yours!!
Pretty! For a subtler work-appropriate look, I've used Essie's As Gold as it Gets, which is a clear top coat with small flecks of gold glitter. It looks great layered over a sandy or soft pink shade.
ReplyDeleteI used to wear a more matte gold from Essie--I wish I could remember the name, but I don't think they make it any mor!
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Deleteactually, this post inspired me and in my lunch time I've bought 2 nail polish from H&M: a golden one and the purpurin one you can see here (http://www.macaquinhasnosotao.blogspot.pt/2012/12/girls-just-wanna-have-fun.html)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of gold on my hands- it just doesn't look right for some reason. But, I've worn it on my toes and love it. Super subtle and neutral looking, until it catches the light and sparkles! :) so fun!
ReplyDeleteI think gold nails on pale skin is hideous! doesn't look right! maybe if she as tanner?? love her color of her shirt though!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. Her hands look dead. As a pale girl, myself, I've tried the gold look - it's no good. Gold glitter over a brown as an accent nail looks good though.
DeleteI'm all about the sparkly nails. Loving the green and gold holiday combo here!
ReplyDeletelove! great photos. i'm planning on wearing sparkly gold nail polish to a wedding this NYE! :)
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Gold is so festive and fun for the holidays! Btw, I love that wineglass! Where is it from?
ReplyDeleteI love these nails! I just got a Sally Hansen gold glitter polish that is great for the holidays! And for $8 you can't beat it!
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I really like the look of gold nail polish! We actually talk about using it as an accent nail in today's post!
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Love it! I would totally do gold nails. Maybe even year round! : )
ReplyDeleteI love the Gold! AND that little ring! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think you need to have a darker/olivier skin tone to do the gold nails. They look sort of washed out on the model.
ReplyDeleteApparently I'm right on trend because I got this exact polish done over the weekend. I love it! Brings some sparkle to an otherwise drab day.
ReplyDeletewow!! yes I had but never in gold!
ReplyDeleteI really love them! enjoy your Christmas preparations!
I've been wearing Essie Beyond Cozy. It's the perfect silvery gold glitter polish, but I wouldn't mind picking up some gold glitter as well!
ReplyDeleteof course i'd wear it! the holidays are the only time of year when sparkles are totally appropriate, no matter what your age, even with a suit on at work.
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful :) x
ReplyDeletei am wearing silver mani and red pedi :)
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They look beautiful :) x
ReplyDeleteI love it. And I love short nails.
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I love gold nails for holidays. Deborah Lippman has an AMAZING color this season (Cleopatra) that's black with flecks of gold glitter. I'm obsessed!
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thanks for your notes! they're kendra's hands because i bite my nails like a five-year-old! i'll ask kendra where her beautiful ring is from. i do know that you can find similar simple rings at Catbird. xoxo ps. and holly, your mani/pedi sounds beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhere is the lovely green dress from?
Deletejust the other day i brought home a bottle of shimmering gold nail polish, a bit more subtle then glitter, and I've been busy painting every lady's nails who walks into my apartment and sees the bottle!
ReplyDeleteJoanna, where is the stationary in the last picture from? It's adorable!
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I agree, I've been with that trend for a while. And since my skin is more in the Olive tones, I've adopted a pinkish-copper as my latest favorite!
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Not sure, I think it doesn't look too good on pale skin (as someone has already mentioned). I think I'll stick to burgundy this holiday season! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of them on pale skin, unless maybe it was a sparkly red? But I do really love this new trend of doing sparkly tips (a-la French manicure?). It's just a little touch of glamour.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I'm wearing a green dress to a wedding on Saturday and was nervous that red polish was too Holiday cutesy, but gold is just the right mix of fancy & festive without being over the top, I think I'll try it!
ReplyDeletelove the gold!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm notorious for my love of glitter nail polish. Gold polish is my go-to glitter when I want to be "classy". As other commenters have said, I recommend Sally Hansen's stickers! They are super easy to put on, and they look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it!!!! So pretty for the holidays.
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thanks for your notes! kendra says her wedding ring is a simple gold band that any jeweler can make (it cost less than $75!) but you can find pretty gold bands at catbird or on etsy. here's a round-up i did a while back...http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2011/09/simple-wedding-rings.html
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DeleteMy skin has yellow undertones so wearing gold would probably not look good on my nails. Red is my holiday color of choice. :-)
ReplyDeleteIm with you! No matter what, gold just still seems sort of trashy to me. I know it's trendy though I think it's best for young girls.
DeleteJust love so much the way you show things and inspire who come here... Your golden nails are adorable! :)
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I normally like new ideas and colours for my nails, yet this particular gold polish looks somewhat weird, and the hands look washed out. Not a very good look, to be honest. sorry! it might depend on a skin tone, and it could perhaps look amazing on a more tanned or darker skin?
ReplyDeleteanything sparkly on the nails this time of year is always a good idea -- it's darker longer, and at night when light catches the sparkle it's like carrying around your own little set of twinkle lights!
ReplyDeleteI am pretty much on board with glitter nails year-round :) LOVE me some Deborah Lippmann too!!
ReplyDeleteI love gold just not on nails, unless it's a deeper shade. Either that or you need to have an olive to dark complexion to make it work... I bet that would look gorgeous. Not so much on fair skin.
ReplyDeleteLoving the gold polish and that beautiful green dress. I've been looking for something in a pretty emerald color. Any idea where Kendra found it?
ReplyDeleteI own a rainbow of nailpolish colors...but gold and yellow are two colors that I really don't like on my nails...makes them look diseased!!!
ReplyDeleteI love wearing gold and silver/chrome nail polish. They go with everything, give you a festive look and the reflection hides the chips (or at least I have convinced myself that this is true) :)
ReplyDeleteI love gold and silver nails for the holidays! My favorite this season is 'Stun' by Floss Gloss. Wonderful coverage. So festive!
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I love gold nail polish! I wear it year-round. It's a great way to add a little sparkle to your look.
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ReplyDeleteI'm a HUGE fan of West End Wonderland - one of my favorite glitters! I also love using it as an accent nail with some oxblood or dark green - it looks so festive and chic. :)
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These are lovely! It's a pity that I smashed my ring finger in a door a few months ago and still haven't grown back the nail I lost...maybe in time for New Year's?
ReplyDeleteI adore my gold glitter polish, and I wear it year round. I'm a big fan of metallics as a neutral so this is a must for me!
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I love teh stationary! I would love to know where I can buy it :)
ReplyDeleteThese are great pictures! I have a gold nail polish, but it's more matte than glittery, do you think this will have a good effect? Maybe I should treat myself to a new nail polish? x
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Right now, I'm rocking navy nails with a gold accent nail. :) I'm gonna do a full gold Mani closer to Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI've been to chicken to do full gold, currently sporting turquoise with a nice little gold horizontal stripe.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you chose the Butter color! I have bought a couple of gold nail polishes in hopes that they would look like this and was so disappointed when they didn't! I was hesitant to buy the Butter color for the same reason but now I know! Thanks, Joanna!
ReplyDeleteI love the gold nails!
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I love gold nail polish and I have this exact butter color, but I find it always starts to chip within 24 hours. Anyone else have this issue? Ways round it or should I just try another brand?
ReplyDeletei love gold polish! i've been asking for nars' desperado for xmas for the last two years, and i still haven't gotten it, otherwise it would be my go-to...it's the perfect gold, the one that matches what i think of when i envision gold nail polish. (though technically they're calling it a bronze? anyway...)
ReplyDeleteI use a gold metallic all year long, and add the glitter for the holidays. I get loads of compliments!
ReplyDeletevery festive those golden nails !
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I have "Keep Me On My Mistletoe" Sephora by OPI. Love it! This post made me want gold nails today. I spilled the polish on my pants! Gold polish...pretty on nails...not so pretty on pants!
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Where is the stationary from!?
ReplyDeleteI don't like wearing glittery nail polish, though I make an exception for lavender or pale pink nails tipped with Sephora's amazing chunky gold glitter. (Honestly, I just paint the gold on my nails when I'm browsing at Sephora!) It's a fun look : )
ReplyDeleteAs a long time reader of this blog, I was very disappointed by yesterday's sponsored post. I understand that as a blogger you have a job like any other and advertising is what puts food on the table (I work in advertising myself), but admitting that you didn't even write the post makes me wonder who controls the editorial line of this blog. I would like to think it's you and not the advertisers.
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ReplyDeleteThe nails are beautiful, but I REALLY love the fox card! Where did that come from?
ReplyDeleteThe nail polish is beautiful, but that "Playing for Keeps" non-post is seriously distasteful. Have you seen the movie? Do you recommend it? Why does it deserve a place on your blog?
ReplyDeletei wore a similar color on my wedding day. i normally lean towards the darker side of the nail polish spectrum, but for that day, i wanted something festive and light that wouldn't distract from the rest of my look. i loved it!
ReplyDeletei wore a similar color on my wedding day. i normally lean towards the darker side of the nail polish spectrum, but for that day, i wanted something festive and light that wouldn't distract from the rest of my look. i loved it!
ReplyDeleteI wore sparkly gold for my sisters wedding a few weeks ago. I got tons of compliments. The best part was it being a gel manicure so it lasted two weeks!
ReplyDeleteI love gold nail polish. I have this really old bottle of the perfect shade of gold nail polish and I've never been able to find the same shade again. I have to add nail polish remover to the bottle every time I want to use it so it doesn't gum-up. Hopefully I can find the same amazing shade again before I run out one of these years!
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I painted my nails gold this summer and received a million compliments. The funniest thing is that they were from the boys (ok men) that I work with and normally they wouldn't even notice my nails if I painted them safety cone orange.
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true story. when i gave birth to my son, i put a lot of thought into what color i wanted my toenails/ fingernails to be. i figured it might be the very first thing he got a glimpse of. red seemed classic but, you know angry. pink was too girly. i tried this mango color, but it looked too... odd. so i found Butter London's glittery gold. the angels sang and the heavens opened up. so. that was that. celebratory, muted-ish and all kinds of wonderful.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know where that Reynard card is from in the final frame? Beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteI love gold nail polish! It's perfect for adding sparkle without being too over the top
ReplyDeletebaaaah i'm wearing gold sparkles (boots no.7) RIGHT NOW! (for two weeks in a row actually...). i bought the nail polish to match gold star tights but they go with everything, i've realised!
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely I would, and I do! I've been loving OPI's Goldeneye from the SKyfall collection lately.
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ReplyDeleteYes! I wore them last year on New Year's Eve!
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I love wearing gold on my nails all year long. It's such a good way to wear a neutral but still spice up your everyday style :) :)
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