tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37635752170451563112023-11-16T06:05:59.063-05:00artistrhi the blog | Beauty Blog of Make-up Artist Rhia Amio (Toronto & the GTA, CanadBeauty Blog of Make-up Artist Rhia Amio. Based in Toronto, Canada.Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02865683138075889567noreply@blogger.comBlogger504125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-81890300462823974432010-06-20T18:27:00.004-04:002010-06-20T18:50:13.611-04:00BEAUTY NOTE | final post: moving to blog.artistrhi.com!It was time for a make-over! the artistrhi blog has a new address:http://blog.artistrhi.comSome of the new artistrhi blog features:i). a neat and magazine-inspired layoutii). a more organized way to view current and past blog posts (all 500+ of them! although I'm still working on migrating all the content to the new blog)iii). social media integration (you can share posts easily, 'like it' via Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-6858443786692137062010-06-12T10:01:00.004-04:002010-06-12T10:01:00.605-04:00CREATIVE | Annabelle by Alice Xue PhotographyCheck out the Fashion section rhiaamio.com for more beautiful imagery by amazing Alice Xue and make-up by me!We shot this at High Park in Toronto...and can you believe that in all my years of living in this area, that that was my first time there?! Next time, I'll have to go back just to enjoy the scenery :)CreditsPhotography: Alice Xue (www.alicexue.com)Make-up/Hair: Rhia Amio (Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-23828297720164124732010-06-12T00:01:00.001-04:002010-06-12T00:01:01.476-04:00ENGAGED | Caroline and Vince by Visual Cravings PhotographyWell, this post is a little delayed because Caroline + Vince are now actually married! I had a wonderful time working with Caroline last Saturday as we prepped for her Big Day. The day's intinerary didn't run tightly to plan that morning, but the amazing bride that she is planned for some buffer time...and remained calm and collected, taking in and enjoying all the Day's little moments. Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-54418312641489030902010-06-08T02:05:00.005-04:002010-06-08T02:11:10.824-04:00CREATIVE | Lauren by Alice XueHere's a preview of a beauty shoot I did recently with insanely talented Alice Xue (love her!). The model was Lauren from Elmer Olsen, and she was a perfect beauty model...I mean, c'mon look at those lips! I can't wait to show you more of these when they're ready!! :)CreditsPhotography: Alice Xue (www.alicexue.com)Make-up and Hair: Rhia Amio (www.rhiaamio.com)Model: Lauren (Elmer Olsen)Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-10881182275810098632010-06-07T23:00:00.000-04:002010-06-08T02:05:20.427-04:00WEDDING | JessHello June! I don't know where the time has gone, but I've been MIA with good reason(s)...one reason being the focus on the many amazingly gracious (and gorgeous!) 2010 brides I have had the pleasure of working with so far.Jess pictured above is just one shining example - an obvious beauty and total sweetheart. For her Big Day look, she wanted something more intense with her eye make-up than weRhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-55375980894377262622010-05-25T13:30:00.001-04:002010-05-25T13:36:17.835-04:00Q & A | Pro Summer Beauty Tips with MAC Senior Artist, Caitlin Cartistrhi had the chance to chat with MAC Senior Artist, Caitlin Callahan for some tips on getting gorgeous for summer! Check out the Q & A below!1. What are some key products to a quick and easy beauty routine for the summer? A cream bronzer, tinted moisturizer, lipgloss, waterproof mascara. In the summer I ease off the powders for my clients and myself – the sun reveals all. It’s like God’sRhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-32656184430695403312010-05-24T00:48:00.003-04:002010-05-24T17:33:54.359-04:00WEDDING | Amelia + Dan by Geehae JeongMore with the lovely Amelia! Check out Geehae's blog and site for more with the wonderful Amelia. Amelia and her now-husband, Dan, celebrated their Big Day at the AGO (thanks Fiona!) in Toronto and Geehae captured the happy couple, the day and all its details beautifully.Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-6153997538326572552010-05-24T00:38:00.005-04:002010-05-24T00:48:20.208-04:00WEDDING | AmeliaOh Amelia! I love this lady's smile...and her laugh is sooo contagious. You can just see from these pics how much fun I had getting her ready for her Big Day. :)See more from Amelia's prep for the Big Day on artistrhi weddings!Congratulations, Amelia! xoRhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-24781843954234828872010-05-22T12:58:00.005-04:002010-05-22T14:04:15.430-04:00WEDDING | JennaHere are my favourite shots of gorgeous bride Jenna as we get her ready for her Big Day! Can't believe it's already been two weeks that she's been married (yes, I'm a little behind in posts, but hopefully I can have a productive couple of days with the weekend and Monday being a holiday!)Jenna - candid and glowingJenna has great skin as it is, but I love how the pic above shows her glow (with a Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-48112425787741150122010-05-21T01:38:00.011-04:002010-05-21T02:13:36.098-04:00ENGAGED | Dorothy + Matthew by Claudia HungCheck out the gorgeous results of an e-shoot with Claudia featuring the awesome couple Dorothy and Matthew. matthew + dorothygetting Dorothy all dolled up!I had a great time hanging out with Dorothy and Matthew, as we did Dorothy's e-shoot prep. I'm always amazed by how accommodating the couples I work with are, even in instances like this, where we may have just met! Here's to wishing DorothyRhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-55569341640617220242010-05-18T03:00:00.001-04:002010-05-18T03:00:04.225-04:00CREATIVE | Alice Xue PhotographyThis past weekend I had the pleasure of working with wonderfully talented Alice Xue (www.alicexue.com). Here's a little preview (taken from Alice's homepage) of an outdoor shoot we did with the gorgeous Annabelle from Ford.Be sure to check out Alice's portfolio/site - she's definitely one to watch...aside from being obviously talented, Alice is such a sweetheart....and oh yeah and did I mention Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-67204052922210768652010-05-18T02:26:00.004-04:002010-05-18T02:56:20.352-04:00WEDDING | artistrhi bridesIt's been a while since my previous post, and I swear it's been for a good reason! I've been getting reacquainted with my 2010 brides, meeting new ones for 2011, doing e-shoots, creatives, an entrepreneurial workshop and oh yeah...still working full-time! Can't believe we're so far into May - where does the time go?!Until I can post something a little more, check out some of my gorgeous brides Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-9190338923933506562010-05-10T00:04:00.003-04:002010-05-13T00:24:56.895-04:00WEDDING | LindaWe're heading into mid-May and you know what that means...wedding season is in full swing! I'll be posting regularly about the wondeful brides that I'm fortunate to work with so stay tuned for that! To kick things off, meet the stunning bride Linda who was married last Saturday. Linda wanted a fresh and simple bridal look, so we kept the colour focus on the lips and the cheeks while lightly Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-31340531107690927312010-05-07T02:16:00.000-04:002010-05-07T02:31:04.823-04:00BEAUTY SHOT | JennaThe gorgeous Jenna pictured below is getting married THIS weekend. Such a beauty. I can't wait to get her all dolled up! :)Side note: I really LOVE the difference that eyebrows make. Subtle but such impact!!Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-31469715433002746942010-05-07T02:14:00.005-04:002010-05-07T02:30:06.027-04:00BEAUTY SHOT | DianaI have the wonderful pleasure of knowing Diana through a previous (and also awesome!) bride of mine, Kieu. Aside from having killer features (gorgeous eyes and brows, but also check out her bone structure and PERFECT teeth), Diana was so fun to work with. I love it when it and we all just click. I seriously have the best brides!! So much to be thankful for.I'm looking forward to working with Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-86563290914798834122010-05-04T05:04:00.001-04:002010-05-04T05:04:00.778-04:00BEAUTY SHOT | ShemaraMeet one of my gorgeous 2010 brides, Shemara. Look at the surface area on those lids - I could seriously play make-up all day on eyes like that!Shemara's Big Day look is all about classy drama - to get her look, try these key products:1. MAC Paint - an artistrhi kit essential, I use MAC Paints as a base for eyeshadow and as an amplifier for when I want to kick up the intensity of a powder Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-24547148451081575322010-05-03T00:03:00.004-04:002010-05-03T09:12:46.263-04:00BEAUTY BUZZ | tokidoki by Simone Legnotokidoki is a line that reminds us what make-up is all about - having fun!! Looking at this collection is like re-living my make-up crazed teenager days - the colourful textures and playful packaging make me want to experiment with colour again (yes, despite my age!) :)The collection includes a range of make-up products and accessories, all encased in decorative packaging by the brand's creator, Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-17057237752321152792010-04-28T22:20:00.007-04:002010-04-29T23:17:17.284-04:00CREATIVE | String Quartet by Claudia HungOver the weekend, I had the chance to also work with Claudia on a photoshoot for the lovely ladies of a string quartet. Check out some of the pics from the shoot below. Claud did an amazing job as always...and all from her very own living room! Good times :)On a side note, I wish I could play the violin...Photography: Claudia Hung EditorialMake-up: Rhia AmioRhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-5049710170489800212010-04-27T07:00:00.000-04:002010-04-27T07:05:45.487-04:00Q & A | Make-up for Eczema Prone SkinQ: I have eczema on my face, especially above my upper lip, and around my cheeks. When I apply make up, especially powder (I use MAC Studio Fix powder plus foundation) it goes a little flaky. I moisturize my face quite well with Lancome Aqua Fusion and only when I apply make up do these parts of my face flake up. Also, sometimes when I apply eye shadow (I use Lancome eyeshadows) you can tell Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-86300257527424715082010-04-26T00:44:00.008-04:002010-04-26T16:58:44.177-04:00ENGAGED | melissa + christian by claudia hungHad a great weekend including Saturday afternoon with the awesome couple featured below! Meet Melissa and Christian who will be getting married in June of this year. See more of their e-shoot with my pal and master photographer, Claudia Hung, by clicking on the pic below...enjoy!Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-27401661238950070892010-04-20T22:57:00.007-04:002010-04-25T23:44:14.830-04:00WEDDING | KarenA couple of behind the scenes photos from this past Saturday - had a great time with Karen + her bridal party of sisters! Such gorgeous ladies and all with naturally glowing skin! Just call me jealous.See more from Karen's Big Day on artistrhi weddings! Congratulations Karen! :)Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-55628134497127687822010-04-19T08:00:00.005-04:002010-04-25T23:51:25.169-04:00W EXPERT | Concealer Tips for Bright EyesHere's a little excerpt from my latest Q & A as a W Network Beauty Expert:Q: I’m putting in a lot of hours at the office lately. Is there a quick and easy way to cover up under eye circles?A: The fast solution to hiding those telltale signs of a late night (a.k.a. dreaded dark under-eye circles) is to use concealer. After those long days at the office, the simple act of applying a good Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-52502980986380822412010-04-19T08:00:00.004-04:002010-04-19T08:00:10.652-04:00W EXPERT | Strong Eyes vs. Strong Lips?More W Network Expert Q & A!! :)Q: I’ve heard that if you wear a strong lipstick colour, you shouldn’t do strong eye makeup and vice versa. Is this true? A: With make-up, there really are no rules written in stone, but as trends change and the years pass, we learn that there can definitely be mishaps (i.e. think 80s make-up)! What works with make-up on a daily basis is...Click here to Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-4104923226876737042010-04-14T21:30:00.001-04:002010-04-15T14:12:58.995-04:00BEAUTY NOTE | CoverFx Flash Mob Toronto EventClick the pic below to enlarge the details for an awesome Cover Fx event coming up in Toronto next Thursday, April 22nd! You can get your hands on a free (that's F-R-E-E) full-size tube of CoverFx ConcealFx!!What: Cover Fx FlashMobWhen: Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 @ 12:00PM-12:30PMWhere: Yonge-Dundas Square (Yonge St. side - I'm sure you won't miss them!)Details: All you have to do is...show a Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763575217045156311.post-18193511107477921882010-04-13T22:50:00.004-04:002010-04-13T23:16:28.594-04:00BEAUTY SHOT | CarolPresenting the lovely Carol...beforeaftercandid :)Rhia Amio, Make-up Artist www.artistrhi.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656064386310667165noreply@blogger.com0