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Splurge or steal: Gold nail polish

Inspired by the upcoming Olympic Games, we're switching out our pastel polish for a slick and glamorous gold manicure

By Kate Gertner

Updated November 2, 2012

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The Trend: Go-go-gold nail polish

Inspired by the upcoming Olympic Games, even our fingertips are getting into the spirit! This season, we're switching out our pretty pastel polishes for a slick and ultra-modern metallic manicure. Whether you like sparkly, glossy, mirrored or matte, adding a hit of glimmering gold to your pretty little fingers is the perfect way to glam up that summertime glow.

From chi-chi to on-the-cheap, go for gold with one of these lovely lacquers:

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From left to right:Gold Multi Nail Polish, $4, Forever 21
Good As Gold Nail Polish, $8, Essie
Dore Orfevre, $25, Yves Saint Laurent
Le Vernis- Diwali, $30, Chanel

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