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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
In all of the attractions that Vancouver has to offer, I must say that the Capilano Suspension Bridge in West Vancouver is one of the best, that anyone can enjoy! (Well, except for those of you who are afraid of heights…) The initial suspension bridge crossing is a little unnerving, with all the people walking along it [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
I did the makeup for another Lloyd K. Barnes photoshoot this past Victoria Day. The theme was “blue jeans”, and the model was Rozalli. He shot from False Creek which I loved since you can see the backdrop of our beautiful city amongst the abundance of tulips and colourful flowers. Here is a photo from the shoot.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Today is a day that was chosen to be Earth day… I guess it’s still just another day, but it would be lovely if we could all be a little more careful with the environment… With NO EXCUSES, we should ALL recycle, re-use and reduce AS MUCH as we can… I am a big pusher [...]
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 [...]
If you didn’t already know, “Harajuku” is an eccentric area of Tokyo, Japan, where young unique individuals go to express their sense of fashion and style. Usually, it’s an unusual yet interesting way that they can express themselves mostly through bizarre and unconventional makeup and clothing. I found it was an extremely diverse way to [...]
This morning photographer Lloyd K. Barnes, model Lily, and I went out to the Nitobe Gardens up at UBC to get some “Harajuku” style Makeup photos. I started the Makeup at Lloyd’s house, then we drove over to our location and proceeded to get some amazing pictures, considering it was damn near FREEZING!!! Lily did [...]