This is my simple beach makeup look for the start of summer… it consists of SPF, SPF, SPF and some fun and “down to earth” shades & colours… You don’t need much when going to the “beach”, but if you want your skin to be protected while looking gorgeous then this is the look for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Yesterday was a pretty interesting day here in Osaka, Japan. We were in the middle of a very strong TYPHOON with heavy rain and strong winds… We still went out on our day trip to Kyoto to see some shrines and temples with our jumbo umbrellas, but it made our trip more exciting. When we [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What is a Yamamba/Ganguro Girl? Well, I wanted to know too, so I did some research. I was looking around on the web and saw endless photos of Japanese girls with pounds of bronzer on their face and loads of black AND white eyeliner/eyeshadow with white lipstick. It was almost like the Harajuku Girls but dipped in Malibu. [...]
Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians!!! I don’t know about you, but I’m heading to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and then the BEACH!!!! Should be a great day, it’s so sunny and beautiful!
On June 6, my best friend/roommate Tina and I collaborated with photographer Lloyd K. Barnes to create a beach photoshoot at English Bay. I did my own makeup and Tina helped me poof my hair up a lot with massive amounts of Sebastion shaper plus Hairspray. I did Tina’s makeup with all MAC products, and we didn’t really do her [...]
Yesterday, which was Sunday June 14th, was a very busy day. I attended the “Car Free Day” in the West End of Vancouver for a long, sunny stroll through the various festivities, music stages and vendors… Denman Street was filled with tables under the sun with happy participants and lemonade stands, hippies and nature lovers. I donated [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I’m photo of the day on Wayne Mah’ Photographer Website!! You should really check out his website, his work is fantastic! http://waynemahphotography.com/