Soooo, since we were in Japan for almost 2 weeks, we managed to travel quite a bit within the country with my unlimited JR train pass. We purchased the pass in Canada before we left for a fantastic deal at $340. I advise anyone going to Japan to buy this rail pass!! (I bought mine from the Flight Centre on [...]
This run falls on November 15th and you can either sign up for the 5km, 10km or 21km (half marathon) if you’re feeling really confident. Personally, I wanted to attempt the 21k although I can’t think of anyone who would join me so I’m going to register for the 10k. Email me at mika@mikadoesmakeup.com if you [...]
Mika Does Relaxation and Swedish Massages… The main purpose of a relaxation massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood & release toxins from the muscles. This in turn stimulates the skin and nervous system while soothing the nerves. It also reduces emotional and physical stress and is suggested regularly for managing stress. Massage is beneficial [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Here is a short video of our smooth ride on the Peak to Peak Gondola in Whistler. The following video is of the bear we spotted on Whistler Mountain.
Mika Does Makeup is currently doing a promotion with Fitness World (locations Kitsilano, Cambie, and Richmond), where 12 Fitness World members will work their butts off and lose up to 75lbs in weight. One of the prizes at the end of the 8 weeks will be makeovers for the ladies and massages for the men by yours [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
My lovely bf had recently bought me the ever so handy makeup traincase from ZÜCA designed especially for MAC. My ZÜCA is an AMAZING piece of equipment for my makeup trade!! I can haul around ALL of my makeup in it and it has 2 (rollerblade) wheels on both sides so I can also pull it up stairs! It has ample storage room [...]
I’m trying to make the “Grouse Grind” in Vancouver a weekly part of my workout regime. It’s a major hike uphill that seems like you are just climbing a flight of stairs for an hour… yet the view at the top is so unbelievably breathtaking and gorgeous! The trail was actually closed when we got to [...]
Another beautiful long weekend spent up at http://www.islandcottage-bc.com. This time more of us went up, and more time was spent outdoors. The weather was just right and we all got some colour on our pasty skin! There was a lot of beer and wine to go around, and some relaxing nights out in the hot [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I’ve been thinking about doing the half marathon since December ’08, but just recently compromised with the bf to sign up for the 8K… On race day we slept in 20 minutes after the alarm and woke up extra groggy, but luckily the sun was shining and gave us hope for a good run. We stopped [...]
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 [...]
I’ve never really been a sufferer of allergies up until my early adult years. I guess it’s all those years of being exposed to the everyday pollution and pollen… I’ve been doing some (laid back) research online on how to naturally “cure” or prevent my allergies. I tend to pick and choose what I think would work [...]
Women (especially me!!) usually get scared of training with weights in fear of getting bigger or bulking up. In reality, using weights with your workout increases the fat to quickly melt off your body faster than any other method! Only a small percent of women strength train a couple times a week… The other ladies [...]
Welcome to Mika Does Makeup! I’d like to welcome you all to my Beauty Website. I’m a Freelance Makeup Artist based in gorgeous and lively Vancouver and can make my way practically anywhere within the lower mainland. I absolutely LOVE working with each of my unique clients, every model, stylist, and photographer, to make them [...]
If you’re planning on walking or running the Vancouver Sun Run this Sunday April 19 (at 9am), then you might be a little cold during the warm up. Not to worry, you can just wear extra layers of clothing that you don’t need or want anymore and then strip down!! Simply toss your unwanted items on the pavement (ie. [...]
Finished my first day at the downtown Macdonald Realty office today… I love it in the city… There’s just something about it! And the fact that it’s so much closer to home! When I got off work, I attempted to buy some cute rain boots so I can walk home in the rain more often [...]
What a beautiful Sunday!! It actually felt like Spring today! The man and I ended up going to visit my family out in the ‘burbs for the day… We went to Minnekhada Park and did a nice hike through the marsh and up to the lodge. There were a lot of annoying bugs on the [...]