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If you have walked into any women's clothing or department store lately, you have undoubtedly seen the latest trend of "sparkly" clothing. Glittery tops, sequined handbags, studded belts--there's sparkle everywhere!

So where should you look if you're on a quest for the sparkliest items? Here are some places where I have seen the most sparkly items recently:

Kohls. Check out Daisy Fuentes' "Daisy" clothing line for some cute sequined tanks, tops and embellished jeans. In the handbag section, there is a great selection of metallic-colored sequined hobo bags and accessories. There are also sequin-embellished shoes and slides in the shoe department.

Old Navy. In the little girl's section, look for glittery logo tops. There are also some beaded and studded jeans available in both young girl's and women's sizes. The Junior's department ahs some cotton capris and pants with sparkles on them, as well as tops and tanks with sequins and beads.

The Children's Place. If your little girl likes a little sparkle, this children's store is known for their sparkly tops and accessories. Look for glitter jeans, embellished shirts (with full glitter or sequins, studs and other jewels) and glittery hair accessories.

Limited Too. Trendy clothing for the elementary school and junior high set, this store is brimming with sequins and glitter. Your little girl will love it!

Boutique stores. Some of my best "sparkle" find shave been in boutiques and department stores. Peruse the racks for some one of a kind finds. Some great boutique brands for little girls include Just Friends, Bonnie Jean, Cach Cach, and Baby Lulu. Big-name department stores like Sears and JC Penney have a great selection of sparkly items for both women and children.

Target. I give Target big props for their trendy clothing lines. Just this week I bought a glitter-covered scooter/skirt for my daughter and a sequined tank top for myself. Target actually has a very large selection of sequined tops in the Juniors and Women's departments-- one of the largest selections I've seen anywhere. There are also some sequined bags and accessories available throughout the store. Check out their adorable girl's Halloween tees-- there are sequined pumpkin and glittery cat shirts available right now -- but they're selling out fast!

Finding sparkle on eBay. If you're looking for something really different, do a search on online auction giant, eBay, for words like "glitter", "sparkle", "sparkly" and "sequin". Be sure to include the size you are looking for (example "sparkle 3T"). You will yield many results when you use specific keywords.

Caring for your glittery and sequined items:

Items with glitter, sequins or sparkle require some attention when washing. If an item has a lot of glitter on it, turn the item inside out before washing it. Be sure to wash it in mild detergent or Woolite, on your machine's gentlest cycle, and avoid the dryer by hanging it or laying it flat to dry.

Most sequin-adorned items can also be machine washed-- just follow the care instructions on the tag. You can always hand wash these items if you are nervous about putting them in the washing machine.

Sequined belts and bags should be handled with care when using them-- nothing looks worse than a bag with held of the sequins falling off. Take care with these delicate items and they'll last you a long time.