issue 2 // volume 43 life & style // no. 17 Beauty ona budget: ho. Katy Kat Matte lipstick > Katy Perry’s first lipstick line brings trendy shades to the drugstore [FILLE SF Lauren Kelly Editor-in-Chief fter seeing a Youtube commercial a few months back on Katy Perry’s new lipstick line, I was very interested in checking it out. She hand-picked each colour, and included shades that are hard to find in cheaper products outside of NYX. After their release, they were often sold out of these more unique shades, but they finally seem to be more readily-available. Of the 1 colours in the line, I purchased Crimson Cat, a bright, warm red; Catoure, a dark, dusty rose; Katy Purry, a blue-pink; Cosmo Kitty, a bright bluish-lilac; and Perry Panther, a dark blue-toned black. I wanted to hit a wide-range of tones, and I didn’t want to pass on Katy Purry, which Perry named after herself since she claimed that she would wear it the most. My favourites are definitely Perry Panther, Catoure, and Crimson Cat. Perry Panther was my first black lipstick, but I found that it’s surprisingly wearable and not too harsh. The black is soft, and since it is demi-matte, it’s not too dramatic. Catoure is similar in colour to many of my favourite lipsticks, so ’'m a bit biased. I find that many of the brown- pink shades that have become popular will suit most skin-tones, so they’re an easy go-to. Since | have warm-toned skin, I found that Crimson Cat really suited me compared to some other reds, and, even though it was bright, it didn’t look too dramatic. For the same reason, the blue tones of Cosmo Kitty and Katy Purry looked out of place on my face, but Cosmo Kitty is too fun to not throw on every once in a while. I’m impressed by the longevity of these, especially for a more typical tube-lipstick. Even Perry Panther lasted fairly well over a few hours, a meal, a drink, and barely needed to be touched up afterwards. Each colour is also intensely pigmented. This was another concern for me: When wearing a bright red, a lilac, or a black, you don’t want your natural lip colour peeking Great food, kinda rude > An inside look at Hayashi Sushi Jamal Al-Bayaa Staff Writer ocated in the complex that houses BMO and Chronic Tacos, Hayashi Sushi serves surprises with its simple and authentic décor. It’s not much, but it successfully takes you away from the Canadian vibe outside, and brings you into a much more traditionally Japanese atmosphere, unlike most of the sushi restaurants in Douglas College’s proximity. Although small, seating is plentiful, and it doesn’t feel cramped. The space between booths and tables is enough for servers to walk around, take orders, and check up on refreshments— but they seldom do any of the above. During our meal, we were checked on frequently up until we had ordered. From that point on, the frequency of service dropped immediately. The only time we saw our server since then, at least of her own accord, was when she brought us our food and brought us the bill. Two waters and a tea turned into one water and one tea—getting the second water was a hassle. Hayashi’s patrons may be familiar with this, and even okay with it, since they keep coming back. The restaurant is consistently active, if not full, probably because the food is supreme. California rolls are expensive ($4.25 compared to an average of $3.75), but the rest of their menu delivers decently-priced food that will resonate with restaurant goers due to its quality. By getting the BC Combo, I got to try the foods that make up some of the establishment’s staples, and got a pretty good feel for their strengths and weaknesses as a result. The BC roll was probably my least favorite option, and yet it still satisfied. It didn’t lack in quality, but it did lack in complexity. With nothing but salmon skin, cucumber, and lettuce inside, it’s safe to say that although the roll is done well, it’s done simply. Overly simple for my tastes. Past that, Hayashi’s fish struck me as high quality and expertly prepared. The spicy tuna cone and the salmon nigiri (sashimi fish on top of rice) gave off a very fresh flavor, without being “overly fishy” or any of the other common troubles people might have. through. The only one I had trouble with in regards to this was Cosmo Kitty, especially after having worn other colours first. You could still see some pink peeking through. Still, while they definitely weren't a one-swipe lipstick, it was easy to achieve full coverage with the rest. As promised, these do have a demi-matte finish. They still do catch some light, but they are mostly free of the shine that would make colours like Perry Panther and Cosmic Kitty less wearable. I found that they do stain my lips a bit, especially after wearing them for a long time. This means that the colours in my photos might not be completely m 9 u 9 £ o E 3 N 3 3 3 ai > ° 7 ° x oa More importantly, the meat was tender, exemplifying the melt-in-your-mouth quality that defines good sushi. Normally, ’m not a fan of spicy sushi sauces. Hayashi’s hot sauce wasn't the average sauce though. Tasting a bit of it on its own, I let out an “ooh that’s spicy!” before I could stop myself, more out of surprise than reaction. Most spicy sauces I taste are weirdly sweet and tangy, on Image via www.beautezine.com true to how they would look on completely fresh lips. I also love the packaging for these. Each is in a sleek, square, white tube. The tube itself has a matte finish, and the colour of the lipstick is shown ina clear section at the bottom, so it’s easy to tell which is which without opening them or reading the name on the bottom. I got each tube on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart for $6.99, and they sell them regularly at $10.99. The regular price at Walmart is cheaper, at $8.47, and London Drugs has them for $9.99. These are definitely worth it, at least for the colours that you wouldn’t be able to find from other drugstore brands. top of the regular spice. This was better. The sauce was lathered generously on top of the big helping of tuna that made up the top half of the sushi cone. The way the tuna worked with the sauce was magnificent. It was creamy, flavorful, and addictive. Though slightly messy to eat, the spicy tuna cone at Hayashi was my favorite item of the day. When return, I'll definitely order two or three of them for my meal. Hayashi pays an excellent tribute to history with quality food across the board. The sashimi melts in your mouth, while everything else either pleased or greatly impressed. While the décor could use small adjustments to stay relevant, the service needs a major revamp to stay competitive. In 2016, service is about processes making sure that all of your patrons get served, and that you know who to see and where to go at any given time. Hopefully that happens, so I can focus on my food the next time I go.