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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This “Love” photoshoot was taken by Peyman from Hilight photography in historic Gastown, Vancouver. He is a phenomenal photographer, as you can see from these photos!! He had no problem capturing the natural attraction between us in the string of beautiful photos. Jay and I just acted natural and strolled through Gastown lovingly hand in [...]
I just got the Harajuku Lovers LOVE perfume by Gwen Stefani and I absolutely love the scent. I stood at the shop sniffing all 5 fragrances Love, Lil’ Angel, Music, Baby, & G… and fell in love with Love, in my opinion the best one by far. It had ylang ylang notes and a seducing sweet [...]
Have you ever worked a 9 to 5 job and had your day makeup already done, but wanted to have a night out on the town and didn’t want to wash your face and start over? In this video, I show you how to create a “DAY TO NIGHT” makeup look or an “OFFICE TO [...]
Ganguro (aka Gyaru or Yamanba) Fashions of Japan I just got back from my travels in Japan and these Ganguro girls/boys are definately a dying breed. This Japanese “modern-age fashion/makeup style” became popular in the late 90′s around the Shibuya district of Tokyo. This trend was mostly worn by young girls in their teens to early 20′s (although I did [...]
The makeup I did on DJ Miss Marz was for a local Vancouver photoshoot and I used only MAC makeup products. I started off the makeup by spraying the Fix+ spray from MAC all over DJ Miss Marz’s face. Then I mixed up NW 25 Studio Sculpt Concealer with an NW 30 MoistureSelect Cover up to [...]
Friday October 9, 2009 – We left Osaka and got on a shinkansen to Tokyo… This took approximately 3 hours… When we arrived in Tokyo Station, we all went down to the level with a massive area for storage lockers for about 500 yen (or 5 bucks). Each of us left our luggage in our own lockers [...]
This is me in Fiji, relaxing and taking in the moment. I layed on that hammock and stared at the beach and the rolling waves while playing my sudoku. I will never forget that day.
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 [...]
I’m already back from my Japan Travels and I have to say… 12 days just isn’t enough! I already miss my vacation and I wish we had more time in Japan! There is so much to see and do in Japan Land, it’s mindboggling!! I’ve decided to write a blog dedicated to my amazing Japan Trip, called Mika [...]
This will be my last blog from Vancouver for… I don’t know how long! I am hoping to find some computers to do a Japan Travel Blog throughout my journey. As some of you may know, I’m half Japanese so I will be visiting a lot of family and friends, as well as relaxing in onsens (public natural baths), and [...]
“Success is not the key to Happiness. Happiness is the key to Success. If you Love what you are doing, you will be Successful.” Albert Schweitzer
This is a just a litle taste of what happens behind the scenes at a photoshoot when you involve an energetic model, fun makeup artist, fabulous photographer and a mix up of music by the very own DJ MARZ… Vancouver DJ Marz is here shown dancing on set between shots by the ever so talented Lloyd [...]
After looking around everyone from magazines, beauty supply stores, celebrity styles to back to school ads, I realized Dark, Rich nail colours were back with a bang for Fall 2009! The colours that really make a mark are purples, reds, greens, dark browns, pinks, blacks… Even neutrals were on display… I think anyone can find something good in [...]
I’ve been out researching new beauty and makeup products for fall this year and have come across a few that really caught my eye… Here they are!!! By Mika Does Makeup This is a waterproof moisturizing high pigment concealer in a formula with huge doses of Vitamin K plus A,C, and E. Reduces extreme discoloration and puffiness. [...]
When I want to do a quick French Manicure on my toes, I pull out my trusty China Glaze French Polish Trio.(You will have to get a neutral or pinky overlay colour as well… preferably a nude to go with the white tips…) First I separate my toes with a toe seperator or put tissue paper in [...]
Vancouver photoshoot with model Parsuoa, makeup artist Mika Does Makeup, videographer DJ Marz, photographer on set Lloyd K. Barnes. Mika Does Makeup carefully applies blood red lipstick (MAC lipstick colour “Dubonnet”) on Parsuoa.
How to Apply Individual Cluster False Eyelashes by Mika Does Makeup Hello, I’m Mika from MikaDoesMakeup.Com and I’ll be showing you how to apply Individual Cluster False Eyelashes on my lovely model, Parsuoa. First you pick up your Individual Cluster False Eyelashes from the loose end with a pair of tweezers (I used QUO). Then you will [...]
New Fall Makeup Trend for Lips – Blood Red Hot Lips Pick a Red Lipstick that best suits your skin tone. (I really love MAC’s Ruby Woo, Dubonet…) Apply it directly from the tube then line your lips with the same red before applying another coat. PUCKER UP!!
Thank you so much ZIPCAR for giving myself and my boyfriend the chance to test out your Mini Cooper Convertible (2 times since the top didn’t come off the 2nd time) and the Toyota Matrix (because the Mini wasn’t available the first time…) You have been very accommodating and generous throughout these past summer months [...]