On my recent trip to LA, I attended the IMATS. The exact location was actually in Pasadena, about 20 minutes from LA. When I first arrived, I actually ran into Youtube allstar Kandee Johnson. She was super nice and bubbly, as usual! The convention center was packed with girls, (I saw a couple other youtube girls [...]
Do you live in Vancouver and need a bikini wax or brazilian wax?! Summer is all about going to the beach, wearing bikinis and looking good… so why not get rid of that unwanted hair down there? Don’t worry, you can relax and take a deep breath… Waxing can be virtually painless and quick! And [...]
Using all MAC makeup products, I created this light and fun look. SPF 20 gradual tan for medium to dark skintones from Jergens, then SPF tinted moisturizer in beige to prep my skin. Then I concealed my redness and dark circles before powdering under my eyes and on my T-zone… just in case it gets [...]
MAC cosmetics is fantastic at constantly keeping their makeup up to date with fun new shades, colors, products, sets and collections. I am a loyal fan of MAC cosmetics and am a trusted customer. I stand by most of their products and love the way they market their merchandise. For this summer 2010 season, MAC [...]
My boyfriend and I recently went on a weekend trip to Las Vegas with 20 of our friends. We stayed at Planet Hollywood in the center of the strip for a pretty good deal. We had too much fun and everybody went home happy and tired out. One thing that really bothered me about Vegas [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Wednesday October 7, 2009 – Woke up early once again so we can go from our Osaka Hotel to Kyoto for a day trip… The rain was pouring down so we each grabbed a giant hotel umbrella for our wet journey. (Later on we learned that the biggest Typhoon in 10 years will be heading our way…) Once [...]
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 [...]
When I saw this vending machine full of electronics at a Bellevue Macy’s Department Store, I thought I was back in Japan. It was the coolest vending machine that I have ever seen, also the most expensive! You can buy Sony cameras, earphones, iPods… etc… Very cool!
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 [...]
I’ve heard about the Vancouver Zombie Walk before, but I’ve never actually looked into it. Hundreds to thousands of Vancouverites get ready to look like bloody soulless corpses with clever makeup and fake blood then get together and meet up at the Vancouver Art Gallery. It certainly is a spectacle when you see the downtown core of Vancouver filled with hauntingly [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
I recently won a business card draw from Vancouver Zipcar for a full FREE day in a Mini Cooper Convertable. I decided to reserve the Mini Cooper Convertable for July 18, a definate sunny Saturday to drive through the scenic Sea to Sky highway from Vancouver to Whistler. The start of our morning turned a bit sour when we arrived at [...]
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 [...]