Live the Language - Paris

I must say congratulations to Jessica W.N., makeup artist extraordinaire, who just won an all expenses paid trip to Paris for four days! Can you imagine a treat like that? I couldn't think of someone more deserving of a getaway like this one will be. Congratulations my love!

It's got me thinking of Paris, France, and the French language. Don't speak it? Neither do I. I've pretty much forgotten the majority of everything I learnt in my high school French class.
Here is a fabulous video that is definitely inspiring me to review those old notes! Enjoy!

Voluspa Candles

Evening everyone! Yesterday was my dear friend Jessica W.N.'s birthday and it was such a lovely, cozy celebration. We ate delicious Lebanese food followed by three different desserts (pie, flan and cake!), got loud with a solid game of Taboo (it's the best ice breaker and the most fun way to lose your voice), and opened birthday presents while drinking the specially created tea for the birthday girl from her boyfriend (if Jessica were a tea, that tea was the aroma and flavours she would be, he said).
Now my gift was not quite as tasty or sweet as a personal tea but luckily it was a big hit with the star of the night: a Voluspa candle.These luxury candles smell amazing and are packaged beautifully! They really do add a bit of luxe to the everyday routine and your home. Created by husband and wife team, Traci and Troy Arnsten, Voluspa candles are clean burning and made from coconut wax! My favourites so far are the Baltic Amber and Vervaine Olive Leaf scents. Next time you see these in store, take a whiff!I bought it at Anthropologie but you can also find them in bookstores such as Chapters.

The Smokey Eye

Timeless - Sergio Mendes ft. India Arie

As promised, a much lighter topic for this busy busy week's first post. Who doesn't love the classic smokey eye? Here's another great tutorial by my lovely Jessica W.N. of MUAHjwn. Enjoy and have fun with your makeup. I've got more great photos from the Interior Design Show West coming soon.

Photo Shoot with MUAHjwn & Dominic de Sequera

Stéphane Pompougnac ft. Madonna - What It Feels Like for a Girl (remix)

Well, I gave you a sneak peak of the photo shoot with MUAHJwn's Jessica W. N. and now I've got the final shots from photographer (and cousin) Dominic de Sequera. These were taken at Granville Island, Vancouver. Enjoy!And a few behind-the-scenes shots with a little peek at my small role in the shoot!If it tickles your fancy to use any of these shots, please credit the photographer and attach a link. Thank you! Until next time!

Photo Shoot with MUAHjwn & Dominic de Sequera

Lavish (Deadbeats Remix) - Mark Rae

Hello fabulous people! It has been such a busy weekend/Monday. I can't even remember what I did anymore! Today after work, I went to Granville Island with my cousin and photographer extraordinaire, Dominic de Sequera, and my lovely Jessica W.N., make up guru turned model tonight, for a photo shoot.
I got to play assistant: adjusting hair, holding reflectors, making her laugh when my cousin wanted a serious shot... that sort of thing :P Here's a shot from tonight's shoot!
Check out Jessica's brand new website to see more of her work and click through to see more of Nik's work on Flickr.
As soon as I can, I'll share some more shots from tonight's session. Cheers everyone!