Taylor Swift sent the internet spiralling, again.
At exactly 12:12am ET, she announced her highly anticipated twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, sprinkling the reveal with enough Easter eggs to keep even the most seasoned Swiftie in detective mode until album release day.
While the official date is still under wraps, the mood is clear — we’ve entered the orange glitter era.
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It’s giving main character energy with a side of sequins, and whether you’re deep in the fandom or just Swiftie-adjacent, you can channel it right now.
To celebrate this new era, I’ve gone on a treasure hunt worthy of a Swift bridge key change to find the beauty products that capture this tangerine-tinted sparkle.
Think of it as a pre-game before the inevitable album drop.
Orange you glad you can wear it now?
The star of the show is the OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer in Dreamsicle for $26, a limited edition shade that instantly screamed “album landing page” when I saw it.
It’s a juicy, sheer orange that shimmers with a candied finish — sweet enough to tempt you into biting your nails (don’t, obviously).
It’s buildable, giving you the choice between a subtle sheer or a bolder, more showgirl-worthy coat.
And because we’re talking OPI, the Pro-Wide brush means smooth, streak-free application every time.
Chip, stain and scratch resistance? Consider it your Fortnight of flawless nails.
If you’re ready to take things up a notch, the OPI’m Dreaming collection is like a pastel daydream with press-ons that lock into place for up to 11 days without a single light-cure lamp in sight.
It’s the kind of polish that says “I’m ready for the stage” but also “I’ve got a full day of life admin to do”, a very Taylor balance between spectacle and groundedness.
Other ways to sparkle in the orange era
If orange nails feel too bold for your 9-to-5, you can still play along with the album aesthetic through more subtle touches:
- tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Shimmer Glass, $46
- DIOR Mono Couleur Couture High-Colour Eyeshadow, $58
- Sephora Collection About That Shine Sheer Shine Lipstick, $26
- Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Bio-Radiant™ Gel-Powder Highlighter, $69
- Sephora Collection Glitter Power Multi-Use Shadows Wand Trio was $29, now $14
- Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix Shimmer Lipstick, $39
- Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment (Limited Edition Peach Glaze), $29
- Rare Beauty Positive Light Luminizing Lip Gloss, $36
- Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush, $68
- Haus Labs by Lady Gaga PhD Hybrid Lip (Secondary), $43
Whether you’re decoding lyrics, prepping for the inevitable stadium tour or just enjoying the spectacle, these little touches will have you looking album-ready long before release day.
In the meantime, keep your notifications on — history tells us that if Taylor’s started with orange glitter, we’re in for a ride.
And if you’re anything like me, you’ll want your nails done before she takes us there.
