Oh Tom Ford, You Complete All My Outfits!

I've never been a lip stick kind of gal. In fact most of the time I prefer to stick to neutral colours, like pinks and nudes. I find it really frustrating because as much as I like nude lipsticks, they don't like me! They don't complement my skin tone or my face one bit, because my skin colour is darker nude lips often makes me look ill.

And so I decided to invest in a good formulated lipstick. After reading Temptalia's blog post on Tom Ford lipsticks, I decided I'd give it a go and brought home Violet Fatale. I was told it had the best stain in their whole collection (aside from bleach orchid, which was discontinued), and frankly, I've always wanted lips that were slightly purple and dark (almost poisonous). Anyways to give you an idea of how long this stain lasted... I applied an even layer over my lip in the morning around 10:30am-11am, woke up the next morning with the half the stain still on my lips.

Violet Fatale looks much darker than it actually is.

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Confession: I loved Tom Ford's formula so much I out to buy another one! Welcome home 'Flamingo'!

Hidden Gem: Penang Delight

Penang Delight (馬來檳城美食)
1316 W 73rd Ave. Vancouver, BC V6P3E7 | (604) 559-9898
http://penangdelight.com/marpole/



It was D and V's idea to come here for dinner, I had no idea what to expect, in fact I've been living in the area for over 10 years and didn't even know this restaurant existed because its was so hidden!

We arrived to find the whole restaurant packed! All Malaysian people. Thats how you know its good Malaysian food. As packed as the restaurant was the staff was so fast paced that one minute customers walk in and the next out.

The interior of the restaurant reminded us all of Asia, once we placed our order the food came out within 10-15 minutes. I was very impressed.

Grass Jelly Soya Bean

Cendol

Cantonese Chow Fun

Hainanese Chicken

Penang Prawn Meehoon and Mee (Spicy)

Deluxe Curry Platter (Curry Chicken, Rendang Beef, Rendang Lamb)

(Forgot the name of this, but the fried part is mashed taro and on top is stir fry)

KL Hokkian Mee

Price:  $$$
Food:  ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Service:  ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Ambience:  ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Conclusion: I loved the atmosphere and the quick service, but certain dishes can be a little pricey.

No Ikea, HASHI SUSHI!

Hashi Sushi Japanese Restaurant
150-3757 Jacombs Rd Richmond, BC V6V2R3 | (604) 445-6818 |
https://www.facebook.com/hashisushijapaneserestaurant







So, K and I came across this little place while driving to ikea one day. It was late and we were hungry, we thought any food is better than no food. At first we were skeptical, it was in one of those office-warehouse complexes and there was no one eating there. And so I looked it up on Urbanspoon, to find a 86% rating on this little place. No more questions asked.

We sat down and found that the menu selection was quite small but they did have MANY dragon rolls (Red Dragon, Black Dragon, White Dragon... the list goes on.)

We got the Black Dragon and the White Dragon

White Dragon (Chopped Scallop)

Black Dragon (Unagi Tempura)

Usually we would order 5 different dishes at restaurants but at Hashi, 2 rolls was filling enough.


Price:  $$
Food:  ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Service:  ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Ambience:  ☆ ☆ ☆ 

Conclusion: Friendly service, in a hidden location. But have yummy sushi rolls and a wide selection of dragon rolls. We will be back!