There’s something about re-living all my favorite holiday traditions that brings out the girl in me and makes my spirits bright. Is that the reason I have such a craving for all things glittery, shiny, twinkly and sparkly at this time of year? Or is it because everywhere I look I see sequin, rhinestone, jewels, and metal accents? Just this week, I gave an over 50 girlfriend a set of iPhone 4s accessories studded with pink crystals for her birthday (above) ($45) (there's a purple set for the iPhone 5). I couldn't stop giggling as I wrapped it. Have I lost my mind? It's at least debatable. For now, I submit for your review some of favorite shiny and sparkly accessories under $60 for you or for an over 50 girlfriend.
SPARKLE STYLE
When styling sequins, rhinestones, jewels and metals, I prefer a spraying of bright accents to a drenching. The last thing I want to do is look like my Christmas tree’s long, lost twin. Sparkly accessories are a fun and festive way to add something sparkly without being blinded. At this time of year, the possibilities seem unlimited. I love the…
Clutches
LOFT Bronze Sequin Mini Pouch
![snake sequin clutch](http://content.nordstrom.com/imagegallery/store/product/large/17/_8268997.jpg)
Natasha Couture 'Snake Sequin' Box Clutch Gold/ Black
![metallic mesh clutch](http://content.nordstrom.com/imagegallery/store/product/large/8/_8604848.jpg)
Jessica McClintock 'Moroccan Print' Metallic Mesh Clutch
Belts
LOFT Jeweled Sparkle Stretch Belt
Jewelry
It's a little silly for me to even include jewelry. The marketplace for shiny, glittery, jeweled baubbles is so vast. However, here are a few well-priced pieces that caught my eye. Do you know some with tiny wrists? The stretch bracelets are my favorite solution for small wrists.
Ann Taylor Cocktail Bow Bracelet
![Noir Jewelry Oval Cocktail Ring](http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/p/pcs/products/noirn/noirn4023012821/noirn4023012821_p1_1-0_254x500.jpg)
Noir Jewelry Oval Cocktail Ring
![Adia Kibur Cascading Earrings](http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/p/pcs/products/adiak/adiak4035214080/adiak4035214080_p1_1-0_254x500.jpg)
Adia Kibur Cascading Earrings
Scarves
Ann Taylor Sequin Gator
![glittery infinity scarf](http://content.nordstrom.com/imagegallery/store/product/large/11/_7374691.jpg)
Roffe Accessories 'Confetti' Infinity Scarf
![Betsy Johnson sequin wrap](http://content.nordstrom.com/imagegallery/store/product/large/7/_8285667.jpg)
Betsey Johnson Sequin Wrap
![Jones New York Sparkle Wrap](http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aaca_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-jonesny-Site/Sites-jonesny-catalog/default/v1386392461628/products/PG.1033352.JJ169F5.PZ.jpg)
Jones New York Sparkle Wrap
Hair Clip
![Deepa Gurnani Antique Crystal Hair Clip](http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/p/pcs/products/deepa/deepa4002012208/deepa4002012208_p1_1-3_254x500.jpg)
Deepa Gurnani Antique Crystal Hair Clip
![jeweled barrette](http://content.nordstrom.com/imagegallery/store/product/large/6/_8132366.jpg)
L. Erickson Jeweled Spanish Barrette
ARE YOU SPARKLING THIS SEASON?