This eyeshadow really dresses up eyes for nighttime. When worn alone, it gives eyelids a peachy-gold sparkle that's not overly flashy. You can also layer it over other eye colors as a highlighter or to give a matte shade some glimmer.

$13.00, Sephora

I like this little makeup bag. It has a fun, retro flower pattern. And it's sort of small--nine inches by four inches. So you can toss in a couple of essentials (lipgloss, some mascara, a little eyeshadow, a compact, and concealer) and fit it into almost any purse.

$16.00, Dillards

Perfume is a very personal thing. One gal's signature scent is another's stinkfest. That said, I really like this new fragrance from Gucci. It smells rich and feminine and womanly without getting too fruity or old-lady-ish. I could definitely see wearing it on a date.

$65.00 for a 1.7 ounce bottle, Sephora

I kept hearing how great this stuff was from friends and magazines, but it took a man telling me he was obsessed with it to get me to plunk down so much moolah for a little jar of moisturizer. And yes, I admit, it is pretty awesome. It feels soothing and rich without being heavy or oily. It has a slight herbal chamomile scent that I could do without, though.

$38.00, Philosophy

I got some of this as a gift, and wasn't expecting to like it, but it has this pretty champagne sheen that's actually surprisingly subtle. However, I think it looks best on shorter nails. The longer your nails, the more it starts getting into K-mart cashier/Vegas stripper territory.

$15.00, QVC

What drew me to this smoky eye kit was the built-in audio instructions that tell you how to put it on. But now that I listen to them, turns out they are unbelievably useless. At least the eye colors are awesome--very rich and shimmery. I especially like the bronzes and the grays, but the emeralds (shown here) might be fun too.

$40.00, Sephora

When I first smelled this lemony perfume, I thought it smelled more like cleaning products than a real fragrance, but once I wore it for a day, I was hooked. With hints of mandarin, lychee, orange blossom, and ginger, it just smells so clean and light. I kept wanting to put more and more of it on.

$22.00, Sephora

About the size of a small notepad, this tiny kit has nearly everything you need to glam up on the go, including four awesome sparkly eye shadows, lip gloss, lip stain, a mini tube of mascara, and a small eyeliner. It's easy to pop into your luggage for trips or keep in your handbag for when you need to quickly transform from work schlub into hot date.

$42.00, Sephora

If you want extra sparkle for a holiday party or New Year's bash, this nine-piece collection has glimmer for every inch of your face. We're talking shimmery blush, shimmery eye shadows, shimmery mascara, shimmery lip plumper, and an all-over body shimmer. Plus, it all comes in a shimmery white clutch.

$59.00, Sephora

Your makeup bag is more than just a vessel you dump all of your eye shadows and powders into, especially if you lug it around with you at all times like I do. So why not add a little sparkle to your makeup regime? This bag also comes in gold.

$50.00, Red Envelope