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 [...]
It’s always a fabulous shoot when you’re working with hilarious photographer David Dolsen and the statuesque model Char. I once again got to apply makeup for model Char exactly one year later, while experienced David Dolsen captured the shots. The shoot was based in a seedy “hotel-esque” setting, and her makeup was a nude lip [...]
This past weekend I was lucky enough to take part in another shoot with the talented photographer, Lisa Bettany. I also got the pleasure of meeting the beautiful stunner, Aine from Ireland. She is a tall soft spoken lovely lady and an absolute pleasure to be around. When I first met her, she had an [...]
Start by prepping your entire eyelid with “Bare Study” Paint Pot from MAC… Then apply a bronze and gold eyeshadow to your lash line with a dense crease brush. With “Blacktrax” Fluidline Paint Pot, draw circles, half circles, dots and squiggly cirlces and leave room to dot the inside with a brown eyeshadow. (I used [...]
Hello everyone! This leopard print makeup I did on DJ Miss Marz for a recent photoshoot was actually pretty simple. What I used to create this look is a fine tipped pointed brush, and a pot of fluidline in blacktrax from Mac. I drew simple squiggly circles, half circles and dots all over her face, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
The Most Frequently Asked Questions on Wedding Day Makeup: “Bridal/Wedding Makeup Q&A”: What makeup brands do you use? I mostly use MAC makeup, since I have a very generous discount there, and they frequently launch new makeup lines as well as have a variety of colours and products suitable for all skin tones/types! I also use Kryolan, Cinema Secrets, [...]
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 [...]
Mika Does Makeup is who to call if you’re looking for a skilled, talented, mobile and dependable Makeup Artist for your memorable Wedding day. I am a professional who has perfected countless Brides, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride and groom for over 9 years… and still more every week! I truly enjoy being a part of your wonderful wedding day and [...]
At a recent photoshoot I was asked by Hair Stylist, Candy if I could do an “Anime Makeup” on her. At first I wanted to say No, since I have never done this style of makeup before. Then she showed me a picture of an example which I studied for a minute and decided I could obviously do [...]
Do you ever wonder how to create that precious and gorgeous “Natural Beauty” look? Well, it takes more than being just a natural beauty… Especially when you find amazing photos of models in magazines and think they are always naturally that flawless. It sometimes takes a makeup artist, a hairstylist, photographer and maybe even some photoshop to get that “Flawless” [...]
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 [...]
Listen up Ladies! The new Makeup Trends for Fall 2009 are in!! If you want to accentuate your Lips use bright, bold and rich hues such as orange, purple, fuschia, red or pink! Just remember to keep your eye makeup light and natural when using a bright lipstick shade. (Here is a pic of Scarlet Johansen wearing the bright red lipstick.) If [...]
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 [...]
During a short vacation away from the busy city of Vancouver, while up at http://www.islandcottage-bc.com, I ended up doing a men’s back wax. Before I start, I prep the skin with a powder to soak up any oils or sweat… Then I apply the warm depilatory wax directly on the skin with the hair growth. [...]
Just booked a Japan trip for this Autumn, October 1st, 2009 and I am so excited! The round trip tickets were only $560 TOTAL from flightcentre but they are probably sold out!!! My boyfriend, mom, dad, (middle) brother and wife will be travelling for 12 days to visit our family on my mom’s side, as well as [...]
I recently had the pleasure of working with Country Singer AJ Woodworth and talented photographer Lisa Bettany, along with Ryland Haggis. I started with the makeup for AJ, beginning with a MAC primer and foundation, bronzing powder, then signature smoky eye, along with sultry strip eyelashes and pale lips to create her always beautiful and flawless look. AJ wore a cute full [...]
On our recent weekend trip out to Seattle, we stayed not too far away in Bellevue at my brother’s apartment… (A really pretty, wealthy & new city.) This is where we spent most of the day outdoors enjoying the sights and sunshine. We rollerbladed around Lake Union, and took a tour of Seattle aboard the “Ride The [...]