Sugar , Spice and Everything Nice

 Is it just me or are little girls these days maturing at an accelerated pace? I can't recall the first time I ever got a pedicure but I can assure you it was after I was out of diapers.  I clearly remember my dad being rigid about me getting my ears pierced when I was 3rd grade age but now children are barely 3 weeks.  And what about make-up, facials, perms, real clothes, bags and jewelry?  Should five year olds have better make-up sets than 35 year olds?  

At what age do you feel its appropriate for girls to be introduced to these habits? Do you believe some things done at a young is simply preparing them for womanhood or is it growing them up too fast and setting them up to be spoiled and vain?