Glitz and Glam Nail Polish From Essie

In the winter months, there's nothing better for a little pick-me-up than color. Nail color, that is. The ultimate necessity to completing the perfect outfit is fun nails. Color, glitter, designs...the options are endless. 

Right now, we are loving all of Essie's fabulous nail colors, like “Cocktail Bling,” “Turquoise & Caicos,” “Lady Like,” and “Play Date.” The names alone make getting ready more fun.

Nail polish is almost like shoes. You can never have enough, and it can really just make an outfit. For winter, we love Essie’s dark gray “Chinchilly,” but why not try glizting it up with a bit of glitter?

The secret to the most spectacular nails is always sparkle. The all-glitter nail polish is great, but when it comes to taking it off, it can be quite challenging. Switch it up by applying a touch of real glitter from your makeup bag or craft drawer to your newly painted nails and let it dry. The results will be amazing.

Nail note: Don’t apply the glitter to each nail; instead, try applying to one on each hand to make a subdued yet sparkly statement. 


Text Sera Michael
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Suede, Stacked, Strapped, and Sparkling

We’re conditioned to believe that what we wear on our feet to parties should be limited to our sexiest of heels. However, these pumps by Opening Ceremony par Robert Clergerie (made with suede, a stacked heel, an ankle strap, and sparkling flair) have more school girl charm than they do sex appeal, and they're surprisingly fitting for the party scene.

Opting for platform pumps is a great alternative in lieu of the typical stripper-heels you may be inclined to slip your feet into. We suggest styling these with your favorite pair of tights for your next holiday party.

While the pair above comes with a price point of nearly $800, we’ve hunted down a more wallet-friendly pair: Sam Edelman’s Lyla. Though they are sans sparkles, they still offer the suede, the stacked heel, and the classy ankle strap. Happy feet and a happy wallet!

Text Jennifer Bernard 
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Eye Tinsel

Make your eyes just as dazzling as your tinseled tree with metallic eyeliner — an improvement from false metallic lashes (Halloween is over, people). To get the brightest, tinseliest effect on your lids, we suggest Urban Decay Cosmetics' Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliners.

This long-lasting liner isn't like your younger sibling's lumpy glitter paint. It's smooth application gives you complete control over the thickness of the line. Use a tiny amount for subtle, everyday shimmer, or really press it on for an explosion of glam. Wear it alone or line it over an eyeshadow or anther liner shade for an instant glitter boost.

The glitter shade variety surpasses the norm of silver, gold, and Limited Too-esque white. Even the names avoid conjuring up images of overplayed sparkle: Catfight (hot pink), Mullet (lime green), Spandex (pewter), and Midnight Cowboy (beige) are just a few of the unique eye tinsel choices.

These bold colors will stay put — a serious plus since no one wants to see gunmetal-metallic silver running down your face. Available in-store or online at Sephora for $18.

Text Katie Eder
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