Trending Gold for St. Patrick’s Day

Let’s face it: Not too many of us look good in green makeup. (Concerned friends might even ask if you’re feeling OK.) Please forgo the green and go for the Irish pot of gold instead — and take metallic inspiration fresh from the runways and red carpet.

Whether it’s Lady Gaga, Rooney Mara, Kerry Washington, or Chrissy Teigen rocking gold at the Oscars, it’s clear why the universally flattering shade is everyone’s treasure at the end of the rainbow. Here are some easy ways to incorporate this lucky color into your look.