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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Too Faced So Smurfy Illuminating Face Powder - “It’s a one shade fits all complexion perfecting powder”… and it’s ADORABLE!!! Retails for $26. Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder - “A powder that reduces fine lines and wrinkles in just 10 min”. This stuff is pretty amazing. It has a combintation of pure gold, 48 minerals, 11 amino acids and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
On Saturday May 3o 2009, my older brother James got married to a very lovely lady named Vielda. I am so happy to finally have a sister, but even more happy that my sister turned out to be Vielda! I arrived early for the wedding so I can do Vielda’s bridal makeup as well as my mother’s makeup and my [...]
It feels like it’s officially summer, so it’s only natural to start painting our toenails bright and exciting new colours! I stumbled across a new line released from OPI just recently called “Brights”. These extremely vibrant & hot new shades will get you noticed! Blues, Yellows, Oranges, Pinks, Purples, and Greys! All with much cooler names though, of course! It’s OPI we’re talking about!
This past Saturday afternoon my wonderful bf decided to treat me to a visit at the Vancouver Aquarium. First off, Saturday’s are a very busy day to go to Stanley Park’s Vancouver Aquarium… The line ups for admission were abnormally long, and we were probably one of the very few people without children accompanying us. [...]
This past weekend made me realize how strong the sun really is. Everyone who joined us on the Private Island Cottage ended up getting a burn of some kind. It was cloudy on the first day that we went kayaking, fooling us into believing that we weren’t getting any sun. We spent most of the [...]
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 [...]
Over here on the private Island (www.islandcottage-bc.com) with the man for the long Easter weekend… It’s so beautiful at this unique & secluded spot! Since it was so sunny and inviting this afternoon, we decided to grab the kayaks and explore the calm waters of the inlet. We paddled out around the “reef” and beside [...]