The setting was a busy West End sidewalk on a sunny summer day in Vancouver…. The stunning model was Kortney Krystik… The photographer, talented David Dolsen… Who else? This was a whole day of makeup, modelling and shooting… With 3 different looks. The first makeup look that I applied on Kortney started off light and natural, with a focus on her [...]
Recently Jay and I went to rent double bicycles at Spokes located on the corner of Denman and Georgia which is at the entrance of Vancouver’s Stanley Park, and the Seawall. Spokes is the biggest and longest running (since 1938) bike rental that Vancouver has… Check out their website http://www.vancouverbikerental.com, or give them a call 604.688.5141 if you want to enjoy your [...]
I recently collaborated with model Chanty, and photographer Lloyd K. Barnes to create a “Poison Ivy” makeup look for a Vancouver Photoshoot. For the “Poison Ivy” makeup I used all MAC Products starting with the Fix+Spray and Primer for the base. Then I used the NW35 moisture select foundation and NW30 concealer. I used a [...]
This is the workout for the busiest of people!! I am a workaholic with 2 different jobs who is always on the go go go… so this is a perfect program for me! I’m sure it will be good for you too. Some people copy this program onto their lap tops so they can view the exercises [...]
I recently was the makeup artist for another Vancouver shoot with the fabulous guys from Hilight Photography, as well as Kanography. These guys are awesome, and really know how to have fun! They had a wicked set up with lights, cameras and music!! The model was Devan and the scene was at beautiful and sunny Lost Lagoon in Stanley [...]
Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians!!! I don’t know about you, but I’m heading to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and then the BEACH!!!! Should be a great day, it’s so sunny and beautiful!
On June 6, my best friend/roommate Tina and I collaborated with photographer Lloyd K. Barnes to create a beach photoshoot at English Bay. I did my own makeup and Tina helped me poof my hair up a lot with massive amounts of Sebastion shaper plus Hairspray. I did Tina’s makeup with all MAC products, and we didn’t really do her [...]
This past week I had the honour of working alongside Lisa Bettany, a talented photographer, writer, blogger, producer (& co-founder of Redpilot) on a “Bond-Girl” photoshoot. I started off by doing makeup and hair on model Stephanie-Lynn, then proceded to the shoot at a desert-like location in an undisclosed area of Vancouver. When we arrived at the location, Lisa’s crew (stylist, videographer, and [...]
Yesterday, which was Sunday June 14th, was a very busy day. I attended the “Car Free Day” in the West End of Vancouver for a long, sunny stroll through the various festivities, music stages and vendors… Denman Street was filled with tables under the sun with happy participants and lemonade stands, hippies and nature lovers. I donated [...]
This is a very exciting year for me, ever since I moved right across the street from the beach at English Bay. I remember when I was a little girl I would be a loyal spectator of the “Symphony of Fire” fireworks display at English Bay, making sure I wouldn’t miss any of the 4 days. Sometimes I would go extra [...]
Sunday June 14th, 2009 is Car-Free Day in Vancouver. It is a solely volunteer-organized and produced party in 4 participating areas of Vancouver (Main Street, Kitsilano, West End, and Commercial Drive.) This is Vancouver’s party, so please contribute, join a crew or volunteer on Car-Free Day! I will be participating in the West End [...]
Vielda, (now my sister-in-law), a couple girlfriend’s and I hit the town for her Stagette in Vancouver. We started off at Kobe’s Japanese Steakhouse for some cold & hot Sake, with vodka waters to wash it all down. After we got a little warm, we hailed a cab to the nightclub “Tunnel” and danced the night [...]
Another photoshoot with photographer Lloyd K. Barnes…. Model Tracy. This time I did makeup inspired by a picture of Koda Kumi… I did a lot of focus on the eyes, with bright hot pink blush (as an eyeshadow) called Azalea from MAC. I used extra long lashes and extra thick cake eyeliner for an edgy finish. [...]
This past Saturday afternoon my wonderful bf decided to treat me to a visit at the Vancouver Aquarium. First off, Saturday’s are a very busy day to go to Stanley Park’s Vancouver Aquarium… The line ups for admission were abnormally long, and we were probably one of the very few people without children accompanying us. [...]
The “Fox Girls” were at it again. This time, at the Cats Social House on Granville Island. Apparently it’s owned by the same company as Brown’s. (I wouldn’t know since I’ve never been to Brown’s.) First off, the “Fox Girls” are my girlfriends that went to high school together over 10 years ago at Terry [...]
This past weekend made me realize how strong the sun really is. Everyone who joined us on the Private Island Cottage ended up getting a burn of some kind. It was cloudy on the first day that we went kayaking, fooling us into believing that we weren’t getting any sun. We spent most of the [...]
Top 10 Bikini websites: I have always had an unusual love for “THE BIKINI” and since I JUST moved across the street from the Beach, I will definately get more use out of my 40+ bikini’s!! My readers always ask me where I get my bikini’s so I thought I’d put together a list of my favourite bikini [...]
Makeup parties are always fun when you’re with your girls before a special occasion!! If you want to book a party of 4-8 girls, I can get all the gals looking “Glammed” before your night out. Wine, makeup, false eyelashes, OH MY! This is great bonding time with the ladies and can cause serious good [...]
Ever thought of joining the healthy cyclists and biking to work? There is no better time than NOW, since May 11 – May 17th is dedicated to “Bike to Work Week” in Vancouver!! If you’re still not convinced, I’ll give you a few reasons on why you should: beat the daily bumper to bumper traffic [...]
…Another fun Makeup photo shoot with Lloyd K. Barnes photography… This time with model Candy for a Geisha-Girl theme… We started the makeup at my apartment and took some before AND during makeup shots, so we can see the difference when the makeup was complete. I began Candy’s makeup by spraying her entire clean face with a [...]
This morning I woke up at an unusually early time for me. My phone alarm went off at 5am. The model Michelle, and the photographer, Lloyd didn’t get to my apartment until about 5:20am (thank goodness for the snooze option) and I promptly started on her makeup when they arrived. Her luminescent dress for the shoot [...]
My alarm woke us up earlier than usual on this grey Sunday morning. We made sure to eat our Wheetabix cereal with raspberries to prepare us for what was coming. The 9am start time for the 25th Annual Vancouver Sun Run made my boyfriend and I a little uneasy, but we left my apartment just in time to [...]
Tonight I worked on model Ariel at my English Bay apartment while photographer Jason Wong took photos before, during and after. They were both a pleasure to work with, the whole shoot went smoothly and wonderfully! We ended up at the Stanley Park Lighthouse for the main shoot while the sun was setting. The colours [...]