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Beauty Blender Sponge – the bright pink reusable egg

mika — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:43:58 +0000

There is nothing better to blend your concealer and foundations or tinted moisturizers in with than the bright pink Beauty Blender makeup sponge! I personally use it every morning when I apply my concealer around my eyes and dab the pink egg shaped sponge on any blemishes. I love the fact that it is latex free, non-allergenic and odour free!
Find out some more tips on this unique pink egg shaped makeup sponge!

American Idol winner Jordan Sparks LOVES the Beauty Blender too!

Check out the Beauty Blender in the press!

Beauty blender - the pink blending sponge available at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup

Beauty Blender cleanser and Brush Cleanser in 1

The hot pink Beauty Blender reusable and washable makeup sponge

We won WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012

mika — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:13:44 +0000

Vancouver, British Columbia – January 31, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce The Studio by Mika Does Makeup has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Makeup and Hair artists!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, The Studio by Mika Does Makeup was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

The Studio by Mika Does Makeup is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate The Studio by Mika Does Makeup for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

We are happy to announce that The Studio by Mika Does Makeup is one of the very best Makeup & Hair artists within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/the-studio-by-mikadoesmakeup-vancouver/633e2a4d767127c9.html

To learn more about the Bride’s Choice Awards™, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire™, the nation’s leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com, Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.

Makeup for a night out by MikaDoesMakeup

mika — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:54:09 +0000

Treat yourself to a sexy smokey eye makeup and flawless finish for your night out on the town in 2012! In this before and after makeup shot, Mariko had a little bit of concealer on in the before picture and a full on makeup application by MikaDoesMakeup in the after. The focus was to have bold, smokey eyes with dark shadows and a bit of shimmer working down to the bottom lash line… filled in brows, a flawless face with some contouring and highlighting and a final touch on the lips with a nudey lipliner and lipstick.

Get your party makeup done by MikaDoesMakeup before your night out on the town in downtown Vancouver at 1054 Hornby Street or call us for an appointment at 604.764.Mika(6452).

Mariko - makeup for a night out by MikaDoesMakeup

Briony on her wedding day with makeup artist MikaDoesMakeup in Vancouver

mika — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:48:56 +0000

Bride Briony - bridal makeup by MikaDoesMakeup

Bride Briony on her wedding day with makeup by MikaDoesMakeup

Bride Briony in Vancouver - Makeup by MikaDoesMakeup

Bride Briony and her husband on their wedding day - natural makeup by MikaDoesMakeup in Vancouver

MikaDoesMakeup and Faye Smith from The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup made their way over to 3 weddings on the day of Bride Briony’s big day. Briony’s wedding was their 2nd stop of the day and the most enjoyable stop with her being so extremely hospitable and pleasant. After applying makeup on the 3 bridesmaids and bride, Briony made up a little take away lunch for the busy makeup artists. They will forever be grateful and will always remember her cheerfulness and kindness… not to mention her natural good looks that made her photos turn out beautifully.

To book MikaDoesMakeup and Faye Smith from The Studio Beauty Team for your wedding, call now at 604.764.Mika(6452) or visit at 1054 Hornby Street in downtown, Vancouver.

MikaDoesMakeup loves local Vancouver bikini designer – Smooch Boutique Swimwear

mika — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:51:48 +0000

Smooch Boutique Swimwear is a brand new local Vancouver bikini company that was founded by the young and talented, Karmel. I love how motivated and driven she is and that’s why I stand by Smooch Boutique Swimwear so much… Not only are the swimsuits beautiful and unique, but they are also one of a kind items made from a one of a kind lady.

Check out the lovely models below and their sexy bikinis! You can check out The Smooch Boutique Swimwear website but until then visit her facebook page and like them… While you’re at it, add them on twitter!

Smooch Boutique Swimwear bikini models with founder Karmel in middle (photo by Karolina Turek)

Grad makeup and hair special at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup in Vancouver

mika — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:16:04 +0000

Grad makeup and hair for Kainat's Artona pictures

This is for the young future grads out there who are on a tighter budget yet still want to look fabulous for your grad pictures! At The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup, you can book in with one of the makeup artists and hair artists for just $100 to create your gorgeous look to capture forever. You can bring in a reference photo of the hair and makeup look for inspiration or you can let us do the work! Bring in your student card for proof to get your special rate for hair and makeup at $100 (which works out to $50 each when usually purchased at $65 each!)

Book now 604.764.Mika(6452)

Grad makeup for Kelly

Professional Vancouver Makeup lessons with a professional makeup artist

mika — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:35:42 +0000

Private Vancouver Makeup lessons at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup are catered to women who are looking for new ways to explore their options with beauty and skincare routines, regimes and products. We walk you through each step from your daily skincare routine to classic everyday makeup to the ultimate sexy smokey eye makeup look. It’s your time to ask questions about everything beauty, makeup and skincare or we can take the reins and you can sit back and relax. We explain what products work best with your skin tones/textures, exactly where to apply the products and the tools to use to achieve the looks.

Our private one on one makeup lessons are fantastic for everyone from the business woman to the busy mom, to even the young teenage lady just learning how to wear makeup for the first time. We cater to each guest differently as everyone is unique in their own ways. See for yourself and book in with us at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup in downtown Vancouver for your private makeup lesson.

1054 Hornby Street,

Downtown, Vancouver

604.764.Mika(6452)

(Mobile) Vancouver Private makeup lesson by MikaDoesMakeup

MikaDoesMakeup – Everyday Makeup Routine at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup

mika — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:59:35 +0000

Hi everyone, this is my everyday makeup tutorial recorded in The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup. Anybody who does their own makeup learns and picks up new techniques and secrets when it comes to applying their own makeup. These are my techniques, although I like to keep it simple because I am usually in a hurry (like most people) when I am getting ready in the morning! So here is my Everyday Makeup Look… Check it out!

MAC Brush Cannisters

mika — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:19:17 +0000

MAC Brush Canister Small

MAC has come out with something pretty sweet… Other cosmetic companies have come out with similar products, although I am bias towards MAC so I’ve decided to highlight this new item. It’s a MAC Brush Canister where you can separate your various makeup brushes, adjust the size and keep dirty/clean brushes divided. The large brush canister is $30 and the small brush canister is $18. This is a great product if you travel with a lot of brushes or if you’re a makeup artist that likes to stay organized while on the job.

I know I’m buying one as soon as I get to the MAC store on Robson Street.

Glow in the Dark Makeup photoshoot with Lloyd K. Barnes photography

mika — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:37:49 +0000

It’s hard to find makeup that can actually glow in the dark under UV lights, so it’s vital to purchase a specialized glow in the dark makeup. Luckily I purchased a 5 colour glow in the dark makeup kit at the IMATS (International Makeup Artist Trade Show) in NYC this past April which was a life saver. The glow in the dark makeup palette can pretty much only be used when mixed with water, which makes the consistency just right and spreadable and the colours are fabulously neon and bright, which stands out in any light.

On my Brazilian model, Marina, I started off by applying her moisturizer, primer, foundation and concealer (even though it was not necessary under the black lights)… Then I started to mix up the glow in the dark colours with some water. Using a fine pointed brush, I applied the eyeshadow in many different colours then brought it up over her brows and then on her ears. I made her lips a nice bright pink and applied some false strip lashes (that I painted fluorescent pink). With some extra water saturated on a fat fluffy eyeshadow brush, I splattered the glow in the dark makeup all over the right side of her face, neck and chest for some extra fun.

Voila! Glow in the Dark makeup!! The makeup glows only in a black UV light, especially in a super dark room. Check out the pics!

UV Makeup - glow in the dark

Glow in the Dark makeup on model Marina