side view makes a huge difference for me. i think the gold pair will make a much stronger sophisticated statement with a cocktail dress for the holidays. the black pair to me is a little more flirty, casual and fun and would be better worn with jeans.
How could you not like either one?! I'm obsessed with both! But I vote gold! These shoes are so quirky, and you probably already have black heels, so go for gold! Or, if you already have a pair of gold heels, go with black. :)