A collection of shiny, metallic shades was listed in Harper's Bazaar's "Manicure Must-Haves" for January 2013.

Included were Essie's Good as Gold and Deborah Lippmann's Bitches Brew.

Meant for shorter nails, silver hues complement cooler skin, while golds look best on warmer tones. When in doubt, a deep burgundy flatters anyone.

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