Old man winter has been especially harsh this year. Temperatures in Toronto have dropped to -22 degrees Celcius on some days and it has been snowing every other day, it seems. I do love winter, but there are days when I find myself daydreaming of the warmer weather to come. Which is why am totally loving the comeback of the bright lip trend for the upcoming season.

Bright, bright, and, yes, bright! Runways were abound with models sporting eye catching hues that spoke to the little girl in us. There is just something about bright lipstick that makes me think back to the days when my most prized possession was my Crayola box (my favourites were always red, peach, pink, and orange). I’m sure many of you can relate .

Backstage at Jil Sander (left) and Diane von Furstenberg

 
Whether you’re into Honeysuckle or Coral Rose — both on Pantone’s top colour hit list for Spring 2011 — or shockingly bright fuschia, there are tons of options at whatever price-point. Just make sure that your lips are properly hydrated and smooth. I am not a fan of lipstick atop flakey lips on myself (or anyone else, for that matter).

1. NYX Lip Palette in Pinky Promise
2. L’Oreal Lipstick in Volcanic
3. Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Siren
4. Revlon Colourbust Lipgloss in Papaya

1. MAC Lipstick in Something New (Limited Edition)
2. Smashbox Photo-finish Lipstick in Splendid
3. Cargo Plant Love Lipstick in Ageless
4. Dolce and Gabbana Classic Lipstick in Cosmopolitan
5. NARS Lipstick in Schiap
6. YSL Golden Gloss in Golden Obsession

These bright shades are really giving me a head rush and making me feel all giddy for the promise of Spring: brighter days, late sunsets, and the soft sounds of bright green leaves rustling — simply incandescent, no?

Do you have any favourites? And what do you look forward most to in Spring?

Images: style.com