Courtney is getting married on September 3rd this year and just got her bridal makeup trial done with me. She told me she likes smokey eyes, false lashes, bronzed skin, & light lips. I focused on her eyes because she wanted her eyes to stand out the most, so I made sure to highlight her [...]
Maja is getting married on August 21st this year so she came to me for her trial makeup run to go over the possible looks for her actual wedding day. She told me she likes black eye makeup and light lips… so this is the makeup look we went for. It is always good to [...]
For Danica’s recent bachelorette party, she came to me to do her makeup. I went to her place to set up and I was surrounded by girls, food and wine… I started off by prepping her face with primer and then applied her foundation shade with a concealer for any blemishes or redness. I made [...]
A gorgeous mid-summer wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, doing makeup for beautiful bride – Danica Fidler. Danica Fidler and Kyle Tweter met one perfect evening at the Loose Moose on Nelson Street in downtown Vancouver. Their love has flourished since then, and a year and a half ago, Kyle had popped the question… “Will you [...]
The beautiful bride was Jessica. The photographers were 2 lovely ladies from Katch Studios. And the makeup artist was myself! I did Jessica, her 4 bridesmaids and mother’s makeup in her hotel room at the Sheraton Wall Center and then she went to the renowned Brock House for her wedding. Congratulations to Jessica and Sean. All [...]
This is lovely bride to be, Alecia. She came to me to do her bridal makeup trial just recently for her upcoming September wedding. Alecia wanted minimal but pretty makeup and glowing skin… she also wanted to prevent any shininess or oiliness. I used an HD primer to prep her face and applied a tinted [...]
Nelly is a regular eyelash extension client of mine so when I see her, she is lying on a bed with her eyes closed. This time she was sitting on a stool and had her eyes open (most of the time)… Nelly decided to get her makeup done before her friend’s wedding in Vancouver so she [...]
Anna is the bride-to-be getting prepared for her Fairy themed wedding happening in August of this year. I started off by applying an HD primer all over, then lightly airbrushing her foundation color all over her face and neck, and concealed any blemishes. Then I airbrushed a light highlighting shimmer above her cheekbones and brow [...]
Today I did makeup on a local Vancouver bride with 5 bridesmaids and mother. This wedding party was full of energy (most of them are in musical theatre) and got me totally pumped for the 5 hours that I was applying the makeup for. I did the makeup on the 26th floor of their hotel [...]
This before and after bridal makeup look was applied on Candice Levy from Innovative Fitness. She is actually getting married in Mexico in November of this year, so I was showing her some tips on what to do for her makeup (since I will most likely not be able to make it all the way [...]
Planning a wedding can be very stressful yet exciting… Once you are ready to plan your big day, you should start by interviewing (or “trying out”) different makeup artists. First ask around and see if any of your friends may know a good makeup artist, or google one with a legit website that is up [...]
My makeup client tonight was a beautiful tall brunette. I snapped a before picture of her with her gorgeous piercing blue eyes looking back at me. I started off by applying a tinted beige moisturizer from Sonia Kashuk all over her face with a fiber optic face brush, then added a medium beige powder from [...]
If you want fuller, longer Eyelashes, then Eyelash Extensions are a good fit for you. I have been applying Eyelash Extensions on ladies for over 4 years and everyone who has tried them have absolutely loved them. I have a portable massage bed set up at my studio in Vancouver, or I can pack it [...]
Are you looking for a Vancouver Mobile Makeup Artist for your wedding, special event, print, film or TV ad? Then you can stop right here! I have over 9 years of experience with the beauty/makeup industry and am conveniently mobile so you can stay where you are to get pampered. You can check out my [...]
Mika Does Makeup has been leading in the booming Makeup, Beauty & Esthetics industry for over 9 years which has earned her a dedicated and loyal client base. She is always reliable, punctual and ready for any type of job whether it be big or small. Being conveniently Mobile, Mika Does Makeup can travel practically anywhere surrounding Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, [...]
New Fall Makeup Trend for Lips – Blood Red Hot Lips Pick a Red Lipstick that best suits your skin tone. (I really love MAC’s Ruby Woo, Dubonet…) Apply it directly from the tube then line your lips with the same red before applying another coat. PUCKER UP!!
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
It was crazy at the Sephora store in Pacific Centre, Vancouver on opening day.
Finding a perfect makeup artist for you and your bridal party on your wedding day can be overwhelming. I know I couldn’t just go to any makeup counter or the first makeup artist I find on a google search. That’s why I came up with this “Top 10 ways to find a fabulous Makeup Artist” list. Hopefully you can find [...]
Model Mayhem is a network for professional & amateur models, photographers, makeup artsits and stylists to meet and exchange talents. It is really helpful for those who want to advertise on the site, or those who are new to the industry… You can even be a veteran who has years of experience. I recently joined Model [...]
When I found out that Tiffany & Co. came out with “Tiffany Keys”, I almost dropped to the floor. These amazing new creations are such a classic piece of jewellery that can be worn beautifully on a chain. I especially love the fact that the key is in a shape of a heart, which shows your [...]