When I say glitter, what do you think of? Fairies? Crafts? Mariah Carey? Honestly, my face starts to smile, but then I almost immediately think of messes. I know, I know. Not playful, right? (The parent in me has all but taken over.) But, I do love glittery things…that others have made…not in my house. If you think of messes too, let’s change our collective mind about glitter. But first, a story.
I found out a few weeks ago that Carrie Fisher wore glitter in her hair. Not kidding. Anna Kendrick tweeted it, so it must be true. Anna noticed glitter in Ms. Fisher’s hair, and when Anna said she liked it, Carrie took some glitter from her hair and tossed it at Anna. Intrigued, I googled it. Sure enough, Ms. Carrie Fisher was a fan of glitter, and even painted it on fans’ faces unapologetically and without asking. Reportedly, she thought that glitter made the world shine and sparkle even when the days were darkened by her mental illness. Ms. Fisher, may you rest in peace. We will follow your lead and allow glitter to bring play and lightness to the world.
How? Glad you asked. With a tube of glitter from Michaels and a bottle of glue. (Gasp.) Just kidding. I mean, knock yourself out, but, I’m going down a different path after the Christmas ornament debacle of 2016. Let’s don it like Ms. Fisher! Here are some ideas.
1. Glittery shoes or accessories. Here are my pink glittery Topshop shoes…gorgeous with a sensible heel (ha ha). Sure to brighten up any pair of jeans.
2. Body glitter. Go for some place subtle like behind the ears or at your ankles. Or go full glam and Ziggy Stardust yourself. Technically, I don’t think Bowie was wearing glitter, but you get the point.
3. Body shimmer. A whole different thing and not nearly so in your face. Radiate luminescence, my child.
4. Glittery makeup. Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million. She pulls off silver-glittered lids with a black lace face mask. It is unbelievable. Google it.
5. Glitter nail polish. Simple, yet effective. I can even get away with it at my conservative job in certain colors. Or you can pick a more traditional color and then layer on a clear coat with glitter for even more subtlety. But, during the holidays, glitter polish is completely fair game.
6. Blingy cell phone case. Too chicken to don any glitter on your body? Fine then. Go to that stand in the middle of the mall that sells $12 cell phone cases. Get the one with glitter or rhinestones on the back. Use it on the weekend and stuff it in a drawer during the work week. Voila! You’re a Playfull Human.
Now…may the glitter be with you.