Here’s another way to jazz yourself up for the holidays. I wanted something festive for one of our family parties. Unfortunately when I went looking for a metallic gold nail polish, I couldn’t find one that wasn’t $10 or more. Instead, I picked up a sparkly gold $5 choice from the Maybelline section and decided to pair it with a red I already own.

It took some getting used to, but I think I like it. Please ignore the actual state of my nails.

Red: Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in Stiletto Red
Gold: Maybelline Color Show Jewels in Gilded in Gold