You have no idea how happy I get every time I see one of these lip colors. Like I mentioned yesterday, on my 5 lipsticks you need this spring, I live in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore I'm going through spring right now, however, I know a lot of you live in the Northern Hemisphere. So I wanted to share my favorites for both seasons. As you can see, this is not quite my five favorite lipsticks, because one of them is a palette that comes with four lip colors. So I decided to count this quad as one lipstick, if that makes any sense. I'm kind of cheating by calling this my top 5, but at least you guys have more options, right?!

• MAC Dance With Me - Hands down, my absolute favorite red lipstick. It's such a beautiful shade and it makes my teeth appear more whiter.
• Sigma Beauty Own It - If I'm feeling daring, this is the lipstick to wear. It's a glossy pigmented purple, that will keep your lips moisturized for a while.
• MAC Sin - Is a burgundy lip color with a drying matte finish. But of course, not nearly as drying as a liquid lipstick. I love how it applies and stays on my lips.
• MAC Antique Velvet - This deep brown matte lipstick looks gorgeous on any skintone. It is highly pigmented and it will last a long time.
• Sleek Makeup Havana (Cookie) - Is the perfect 90's lip color. It's a light brown with a hint of mauve. Also, it's highly pigmented and long lasting.
• Sleek Makeup Havana (Crème Brulee) - Is a dark brown with a red undertone. It's super pigmented and it stays on for many hours. It's soft and moisturizing.
• Sleek Makeup Havana (Rum) - Is a beautiful burgundy and the most stunning dark gloss I've tried.

What are some of your favorite colors to wear during fall/autumn?

If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, like me, spring has finally arrived. To be honest this is not my favorite season, but I do enjoy wearing some vibrant colors once in a while. When I think about spring, I instantly think of several shades of pink. All of these lipsticks are beautiful and unique in their own way. Which lip color do you think is perfect for spring?

• MAC Lady Be Good - This is my perfect nude lipstick. This product is very pigmented and opaque. Also, it's incredibly long lasting.
• MAC Kinda Sexy - Is a peachier nude. This is a really versatile and flattering shade. It has a matte finish, but it's creamy at the same time.
• Sleek Makeup Birthday Suit - This is my go-to lipstick. It is the most stunning mauve with a hint of pink that I have seen.
• Smashbox Pink Petal - Is by far one of the creamiest lipsticks I have swatched. It is a very pigmented pink and it has no shimmer.
• MAC Flat Out Fabulous - This is such a fun shade. It's super bright and opaque. It's quite drying, due to its retro matte finish, but I don't find it uncomfortable to wear.

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, tomorrow I'll share my top 5 lip colors for fall/autumn. Which I'm super excited about, because it includes a lot of gorgeous vampy lipsticks.

One of the biggest misconceptions about blogging is that it requires a huge investment and basically you can only do it if you're wealthy. Even though it's very expensive to drastically improve your blog's quality. If you're just starting out, you don't have to buy a ton of makeup or the most expensive camera and artificial lighting. If after a while, it turns out you really love blogging, you can gradually upgrade your equipments. Keep in mind, "bigger" bloggers do get products sent for free, so a lot of the things you see been reviewed are not necessarily purchased with their own money.

When I first started, I used my phone to take the pictures and if you look back you can tell they weren't the best. But the problem wasn't the fact that I was using my phone, I just had no knowledge about lighting. Understanding how to use natural lighting will definitely help improve your photos. I have a post fully dedicated to blog photography, where I talk about cameras, lighting and even backgrounds.

REVIEW WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE
You don't need to buy every single new product release. You can start by reviewing the products that are already a part of your collection. It doesn't matter how long it's been since they have been launched. With the exception of limited edition items, because there is no purpose to talking about a product that your readers can't buy.

TALK ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS
I love finding out more about other people's favorite makeup. This is a great way to find some amazing products and just like me, I know a lot of people like these kinds of posts as well. They are very helpful and I'm sure that you have at least one holy grail product to share.

GET THOSE DISCOUNTS
If you're going to purchase something, the smartest thing to do is to use discount codes and/or wait for sales. By doing this, you will be saving some cash.

POST IDEAS
Besides the following affordable ideas, I have two more lists with 25 last minute blog post ideas and 25 beauty blog post ideas.

• Favorite products from the drugstore
• Affordable dupes to high end makeup
• Best products under $10
• Favorite nude/pink/red lipsticks
• Monthly favorites
• Skincare routine
• Go-to makeup look
• What's in your makeup bag
• Products you would repurchase
• Your favorite brushes

I really hope some of you found these tips useful. If you're a blogger, what are some of your top tips for blogging on a budget? If you're not a blogger, what are your favorite types of blog posts?

A while ago I shared 3 eyeshadow brushes that everyone needs, so I assumed it was about time to talk about my absolute favorite face brushes. I've tried many different brands and types of brushes, but these are excellent quality and definitely worth checking out. They are incredibly soft and dense. Also, they haven't shed any bristles when I washed them. Which is pretty awesome, considering shedding is normal and expected.

• Sigma Beauty 3DHD Kabuki* - I don't usually like using brushes to apply my foundation, mostly because it tends to leave an uneven texture to the skin. However, this brush makes my skin actually look like skin. The unusual shape allows you to easily apply the product around the nose and other areas.
• Real Techniques Core Collection (Contour) - Finding the ideal contour brush can be quite difficult. It needs to fit perfectly under your cheekbones and not drag your foundation while you blend it. This one is incredible and you can create a sharp or soft contour, depending on your preference.
• Sigma Beauty Spotlight Duster F37* - This is the softest brush I've ever touched. It applies and blends my highlighter like no other. The size and tapered shape are just perfect to achieve a diffused highlight.

These are my go-to brushes. What are some of your favorites?

*Products marked with an asterisk are PR samples. For more information read my full disclaimer here.

This cut crease look is perfect for fall and winter. I went for something quite vampy and dramatic, but if you would like to make it more "wearable", you can pair it with a nude lip instead of this dark brown shade. Also, I explain step by step on how to achieve this duo-chrome glitter cut crease for hooded eyes and beginners.

A big thank you to my cute dog for blessing us all with her presence in this video. 

Products:
MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot
Sigma Beauty Warm Neutrals Palette (Sugar Milk, Cozy and Cinnamon)
MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
Makeup Geek Insomnia Pigment
Avon Black Flash Liner
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Kiss Au Naturale 02 Lashes
MAC Whirl Lip Pencil
MAC Antique Velvet Lipstick

Brushes:
Sigma 3DHD Precision
Sigma E55
Sigma E25
MAC 217
MAC 210
Sigma E30

If you are like me, you can never have too many bronze eyeshadows. They are so versatile and you can create looks for every occasion. All of my favorites are relatively cheap, all under ten dollars, and they are excellent quality. What are some of your favorites?

SIGMA BEAUTY MIDSUMMER - $8.40*
This loose shimmer is incredibly beautiful. Due to its foil-like texture, it gives a lot of dimension when applied. It can be used as eyeshadow, highlighter, nail art or even mixed with a lip product.

MAYBELLINE BAD TO THE BRONZE - $6.99
This product can be used as an eyeshadow base and on its own. It's highly pigmented and the color is buildable. Once it's dry it won't move through out the day and it doesn't crease, even if you have oily eyelids.

MAKEUP GEEK UTOPIA - $8.99
Probably one of the most stunning pigments I've ever seen. Its consistency is very different from the others, it looks like chunks of glitter attached to one another. 

SEPHORA HOLLYWOOD'S CALLING - $10
This eyeshadow is a lot more warm than the other ones. It has an amazing color payoff and it blends well. It also has a lot of gold shimmer, making it really unique.

*Products marked with an asterisk are PR samples. For more information read my full disclaimer here.