Archive for August, 2011

Extreme Fall Trend – Stiletto Nails by Yana at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup

Stiletto nails by Yana at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup

Do you want to try out an extreme Fall Trend that is hot all around Europe and Japan? Stiletto Nails are long and pointed (or oval to play it safe) and are hitting up all the runways… Even eccentric celebrities like Lady Gaga, Fergie and Beyonce are trying out this new fad. Yana from The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup specializes in Stiletto nails and would love to share this unique style with the fashion setters. Come on in to 1054 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver or call us for an appointment at 604.764.Mika(6452).

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Bachelorette SPA-parties with The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup Beauty Team at The Shangri-La Penthouse

The Studio Beauty Team at The Shangri-La penthouse for a SPArty

Pedicures outside on the penthouse rooftop in The Shangri-La Estates The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup’s Beauty Team was called out to another Summer SPA-party… This time it was on the 61st floor of The Shangri-La Estates on the sunny rooftop patio. 6 members of our Mobile Beauty Team hauled it up with all tools, equipment and products needed to complete manicures and pedicures for 15+ women for a Bachelorette party. The scene was gorgeous – bright blue, clear skies with views of the mountains, Stanley Park, downtown Vancouver, the beaches, Mount Baker and beyond. The weather couldn’t have been better. The Studio Beauty Team arrived early to set up each Manicure and Pedicure station for our esthetician’s comfort which made for a smooth service for all. All the ladies’ arrived gradually, getting either just a Manicure or Pedicure or splurging and

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MikaDoesMakeup – Photoshoot on the beach with model Laurel, Stylist Joanna Keller, Photographer David Dolsen

Laurel looking out over English Bay (photography by David Dolsen)

Another perfect photoshoot with photographer David Dolsen… This time with young, up and coming model star – Laurel. MikaDoesMakeup did her makeup at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup while David started shooting the start of the makeup application. Joanna Keller braided Laurel’s hair and picked out her many funky wardrobes as her stylist for the shoot. Once Laurel was ready to go (she doesn’t need much, she is nearly perfect) they set off for English Bay as the beautiful beach setting just before sunset. Laurel is a natural behind David’s camera, as you can see from the pictures below. (None of them retouched either!)

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Bachelorette parties get ready at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup

Bachelorette party at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup

Bachelorette parties love getting ready for a night out on the town at The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup. There were a total of 12 ladies and each received services like makeup, hairstyling, massage, eyelash extensions, manicures and pedicures. Everyone enjoyed snacks and refreshments while chatting with good friends on a Summer Saturday evening. Around 830pm, all the ladies were primped and ready for their dinner reservations at Sanafir just 2 blocks away on Granville Street for the next part of their night! The Studio Beauty Team love Bachelorette parties and are excited for our next one! Call us now at 604.764.Mika(6452) or visit at 1054 Hornby Street in downtown, Vancouver.

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A day in a life of a Hotel SPArty at The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel – with The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup Beauty Team

The Vancouver Fairmont Waterfront Hotel SPArty in full effect

The Studio by MikaDoesMakeup Beauty Team made their way a couple blocks across Vancouver to get to The Fairmont Waterfront Hotel for a 6 person SPArty. The guests of the SPArty were from the Eminence Organics nation-wide team as they were staying in the hotel for a conference and felt like a SPA-day would be in order.  The services included in their SPArty (SPA-PARTY) were Eyelash Extensions, OPI Gel Soak-Off Polish Manicures, regular polish Manicures and regular polish Pedicures. We had 5 Beauty Team Members doing the services with 1 host who assisted all of the ladies for anything they needed to complete their services in the most convenient and efficient way. The specific hotel room we were in was great because we were on the 3rd level which was the same floor as the hotel pool where we can

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Vancouver Hotel Makeup Parties with MikaDoesMakeup and Faye Smith Makeup

MikaDoesMakeup and Faye Smith in pink and the beauties surounding us

Faye Smith and MikaDoesMakeup team up for Vancouver Hotel Makeup Parties for Ladies Night’s out… This last event we went to pamper a group of 6 ladies all ages from 14+ at The Sandman Hotel and Suites on Denman Street, in Vancouver. Their hotel room had amazing views of English Bay and the West End high up on the 16th floor. We prepped all the ladies’ skin with a primer, moisturizer and Fix+ Spray from MAC cosmetics, then I personally applied OCC airbrush foundation for the flawless finish they were looking for. Faye Smith and I did 3 ladies each while everyone rotated with outside hair stylists that were also present doing their up-dos and down-dos. We listened to music, chatted and all had a great time while they toasted to life and goodtimes with champagne. If you’re looking for

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