Which is why I'm breaking out my bold lipsticks, simply because they make me smile. What's more we're all broke at this time of year, and the great thing is you don't need to spend a fortune on a lippie. Head to your local Superdrug and pick up one of my favourites...

From left to right: Sleek Makeup True Colour Lipstick in Coral Reef, £3.99; MUA Lipstick in Shade 13, £1; L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick in 371 Pink Passion, £6.19