Sparkle Naturally for the Holidays

What's one of the quickest, easiest ways you can think of to take your daily look from fair to festive? If you ask me, all you need is a little glitz!

Seriously, how many other times throughout the year do you get to wear anything sparkly? You know, once you pass the age of 14? While I might have a few eyeshadows with a bit of pearly shimmer, I don't reach for the sparkle too often, which makes it just that much more special when I do.

I understand some people's aversion to sparkle -- could anything seem less natural than glitter? But the thing is, most grown-up beauty products these days don't have actual pieces of glitter (and if they do, put it back on the shelf and slowly back away), and a little bit of shimmer can go a long way toward enhancing your natural beauty. Especially when those products are nature-based to begin with.

Body + Soul magazine included a few fantastic picks for holiday sparkle in their November issue this year, and I have to say, I totally agree with them. Even better, they show you things in a range of prices, so whether you're a budget beauty or have no problem spending a good portion of your paycheck on products, you're good to go this holiday season.

Check out a few suggestions in the gallery, and be sure to leave a comment if you have a favorite shimmer product. Or, even better, if you have a fun sparkle story. The moral of this story, though, is this: Don't be afraid to glam it up a little this holiday, because glitz isn't just for kids. It's for you, too!