The Makeup Monologues

The sun is shining, and I can walk my puppy without having to dry her paws! It's spring! And for me, spring means bright blush! Here are my top 5 budget-friendly blush picks for the season! Here they are, all artfully arranged on an actual backdrop. I'm moving up in the world, folks! 1. NYX Stick Blush in Tulip. Easy, sheer, creamy and blendable, this blush is cute as heck- and makes you look even cuter than you already are! It's a gorgeous pinky-mauve that's seriously dewy without sinking into pores or wiping right off your cheeks. 2. Joe Fresh Colour Adjust Blush in Coral I love this blush to death. If I could only wear one blush this season, this would be it. It's a gorgeous apricot that leans pink on me, while still being peachy. 3. e.l.f. Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal (I know the cap says Pink Lemonade but that's because I mixed up the caps!) This is actually a liquid highlighter but it's essential for spri...

As I sit here writing this, my shoes are sitting in a pile of snow because I sank in mud walking home from the library. Yeah, that's spring in Canada for you. My grandma's watermain is still frozen! But my face has been bitten by the springy makeup bug, so dang it, I'm doing this tag! Apologies for the quality of the pictures. 1. Favourite spring nail polish? Revlon Parfumerie forever! Practically the only polishes I wear, and my picks for spring are Ginger Melon (pinky coral) and Sunlit Grass (primary yellow). 2. What is your must-have lip colour this spring? Surprisingly, Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Raven. Mostly because it matches my spring coat and boots. 3. Show us your favourite spring item of clothing! A purple jacket by Vero Moda that I got at the Bay. It goes with any outfit, seriously, and looks chic as all get-out. Plus- purple! 4. Favourite spring scarf/accessory? I am not an accessory person. But I finally lan...