While hair and makeup pros have been using gold leaf on models for a few seasons now, we hardly see the beauty statement in real life. Yes, it takes a fearless attitude to wear something so unapologetically shiny, but it’s definitely possible to incorporate the look in a subtle way. For example: Chanel’s Resort show in Dubai this year, where models rocked gold leaf at the inner corners of their eyes, proved that a little gold leaf can go a long way. Here, we highlight the many different ways gold leaf has been used in the name of beauty to inspire you to go the gilded route for your next big event.