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!