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Makeup on Vancouver Model Char

mika — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:30:50 +0000

I’ve had the chance to work with Char, the 6ft tall beauty on a couple Vancouver photoshoots now, and photographer David Dolsen on numerous occasions and the outcome has always been fantastic! Char has what it takes to make it big in this world, especially with her height and “go-getter” attitude.

Here is Char… (She was nice enough to send me a before pic of herself to submit for the popular “before and after” shots!) I used all MAC makeup products to create her flawless skin, smokey eyes and pale lips.

SFU Magazine – mentions MikaDoesMakeup

mika — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:22:13 +0000

I was contacted by local writer, Carolyne Hoang for an interview last month… And Carolyne just got into contact with me to let me know that she mentioned me in the SFU Magazine this month! Check it out!

Private Makeup Lessons

mika — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:31:05 +0000

Are you clueless about makeup or want to learn more about how to apply products correctly? Do you want to know what shades/colors suit you best?

“tricks of the trade” – a 90 minute lesson, perfect if you want to learn more about makeup looks that will suit your face/eye shape from basic everyday makeup to nighttime sexy glam… take home a portfolio package meant just for you. (ask about special group rates) $100

This is Yoo, before and after, on my latest private makeup lesson. Call now for a booking 604.764.6452

Makeup for couples photoshoot – Nira Arora and Garry Gill

mika — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:31:48 +0000

Nira Arora just had her 7 year anniversary with her hubby, Garry Gill and they decided to get some professional pictures done. They contacted photographer Dawn Stenzel and then I was contacted to do the makeup for the love photoshoot. Nira and Garry both came to my downtown Vancouver location to get prepped first… then they met up with Dawn to finally get their pictures done.

These are my favorite from the shoot! (Congratulations to Nira and Garry for their little on the way!)

Bridal Makeup Trial on Courtney

mika — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:28:16 +0000

Courtney is getting married on September 3rd this year and just got her bridal makeup trial done with me. She told me she likes smokey eyes, false lashes, bronzed skin, & light lips. I focused on her eyes because she wanted her eyes to stand out the most, so I made sure to highlight her browbone, then darken and define her brows. I applied the usual (primer and moisturizer, concealer, foundation) and added a light pink lipstick.

Here is a photo of Courtney before and after.

Perfume Collection – The Favourites

mika — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:01:29 +0000

I love collecting perfumes but recently I realized that it is totally unnecessary to have a bunch of different kinds since you tend to favour one or two. I am favouring Love by Harajuku Lovers right now because it is so nice and light and perfect for summer. I also love Gucci II since it is also really subtle and great for spring and summer. (I wear them all year round though!)

Wedding Makeup Trial on Maja

mika — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:11:42 +0000

Maja is getting married on August 21st this year so she came to me for her trial makeup run to go over the possible looks for her actual wedding day. She told me she likes black eye makeup and light lips… so this is the makeup look we went for.

It is always good to book your bridal trial makeup run at least 3 weeks prior to your wedding day so you can try out different looks that will suit you best. I always get my clients to book their trial makeup session earlier on in the morning on a day where you have something special planned. Even if you don’t have anything special planned, you should look in every mirror or take personal pictures of yourself and really see if you like the makeup since this is what you may look like on your wedding day.

Book now with me for your upcoming wedding, mika@mikadoesmakeup.com!

Men’s Makeup for Garry Gill – Couple’s Photoshoot

mika — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:04:23 +0000

Men don’t usually wear makeup… Unless they are behind the camera.

In this case, I applied a bit of concealer and powder to physician, funny guy – and Nira Arora’s hubby, Garry Gill for their 7 year anniversary Love Photoshoot. I got Dawn Stenzel the photographer to take a few photos of Garry by himself for my portfolio. Here they are! He is a natural model!

Makeup for Bachelorette parties in Vancouver

mika — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:16:51 +0000

For Danica’s recent bachelorette party, she came to me to do her makeup. I went to her place to set up and I was surrounded by girls, food and wine… I started off by prepping her face with primer and then applied her foundation shade with a concealer for any blemishes or redness. I made sure to powder generously so her makeup won’t slide off later when she is dancing up a storm. Then I applied sexy smokey eye makeup on her to go with her sexy hair, dress and shoes, and a light nude shiny lipstick and lipgloss to finish off her bachelorette look!

Here is sexy Danica!!

Sun Protection for your skin, hair and eyes

mika — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:46:16 +0000

I just got back from Mexico, where the sun is strong and harsh! I got a good tan although I DID use an SPF of at least 30 at all times. You have to ALWAYS wear sunscreen or block on your face, (or wear a wide brimmed hat), and sunscreen all over your body if you are going to be in the sun. Even if it’s cloudy, put on the spf!!!! You should also wear some sunglasses to shield your eyes and if possible, a leave in conditioner for your hair!

I always put an SPF on all my brides before I do their summer wedding day makeup!