Sanderlees Update

Perhaps you ladies need to remind me via twitter to post and update my blog regularly. I forgot how therapeutic this was given the amount of chaos that has been surrounding me lately. Ok, maybe not that much chaos, since I DID have 3 weeks off of school... but I spent that time relaxing, catching up on sleep and just being lazy.
Second semester started this past week for me, and I am about to DIE from the overwhelming number assignments and work thrown at me -- a chunk of which is due this Monday! ugh! Luckily, I got a lot of it out of the way last night =)

So as some of you may know, I attended the most recent MAC Warehouse Sale with Susan and FionaMan and I did REALLY well! And by "well", I mean I didn't have to sell my car to pay off the damage -- in other words, I got VERY little. Not surprising, I suppose, since I have been to all the sales in the last 3 years, consecutively -- it gets a little boring with the same products over and over again. Not that I'm never grateful to go, because I am! It's just quite the trek for me and I wake up at 5am for them =S

I realized I have not done a "Monthly Favourites" post for several months now... mayhaps I will get one done for September? Here's hoping!

I actually got into twitter a bit more, so you will all probably find me there more so than here on this blog -- so follow me! (and remind me to post!)

I still have A LOT of giveaways to post... and I mean A LOT! Products have just been continuously cumulating... and they need homes!!! Remind me to get on that as well =)

Until next time...

Update

Hmm... guess who almost forgot (or did forget, rather) to do another monthly favourites post? I only remembered after I logged onto Youtube and saw all the videos for it.... sigh... I'm really really slacking.. I'm so sorry -- thank you to those who have stuck it out with me and have been so patient!~

I am FINALLY finished school (for now)... I actually finished on April 12th but have been busy getting ready for school (haha) in June. For those of you who have been following me since I first started blogging and video making... I'm sure you've noticed that I am always complaining about school and how it takes up a lot of my time which keeps me from blogging and making videos regularly. Well, I am officially done my undergrad and will be starting my training at Teacher's College in June in upstate New York! I'm super excited and have been really busy and swamped with getting my student visa/registration/paper work done in time -- everything is moving really fast!

I have actually not bought make-up in quite some time... partly because of my commitment to Project B2M... partly because I haven't been keeping up with the cosmetics world lately to update myself on what's new... and last...*shocker* I just haven't been really interested... (!!!) BUT be damn sure that I'll be one of the first to pick up Stereo Rose MSF (maybe even 2) as I have been waiting FOREVER for that to be repromoted and refuse to cough up $200 for one from ebay!

Since my interest is waning a little lately with make-up... I have hence not really been using my own collection.. or even paid much attention to it... sad I know... I'm also not a fan of using a lot of face make-up in sticky humid weather.... yuck...

I do have a feeling though that going to school in the States, so close to the outlets and major mall is going to be DANGEROUS!!!!!!!

So I actually don't have any favourites this month, unfortunately... as stated above, I haven't been using make-up often enough lately and when I do, it's the same things over and over again (ie. udpp/vanilla/satin taupe/hot planet blush etc) which I'm sure you're all sick of me talking about (over and over again)...

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So I really do miss blogging... I find it "relaxing" and helps with my stress... but since this blog is devoted to my passion for all things make-up, I avoid talking about my school/life/stresses on here...

I'm not a multitasker... I prefer to do things one thing at a time... (which I suppose is why school took so long for me to complete)... If I'm busy with school ie. there is an assignment due soon.. I put all my focus on it (even if I procrastinate) and will not move on to another task (blogging) until I am done the first one... and since I haven't had time to play with my collection... I have less of a reason to post (and film videos)... because I can't do proper reviews etc.

And no purchases = no haul posts...

Once again... thanks for being so patient with me ^_^

Sanderlees

Blog Sale

I PROMISE I will have the blog sale up and running before the end of the month (hopefully mid-month)... I'm busy until the 12th and having to take pictures of every item and uploading etc is just a little tedious... I'm also still trying to sift through my collection and I'm finding it VERY hard to part with a lot of things... although I know I should... so thanks for bearing with me and being so patient!

~Sanderlees

Pot Pourri

I have my final exam of the summer tomorrow and I'll get 4 full weeks off to relax, catch up on sleep... catch up with my friends... and most importantly, catch up with my blog posts and video posting!! I haven't written or filmed anything yet, but I wrote down a list of things I want to do... requests or suggests are always welcome!!!

I have also been thinking about a contest I wanted to do before the summer ends... I originally planned my next contest for my next YT subscribers milestone/blog followers milestone, but I have an idea that I'm anxious to do =P

Anyway... it's been a stressful summer and I look forward to finally getting some time off =)

Thanks so much everyone for your patience <3

MAC New Price List

I'm not sure if MAC is still going through a transition with prices, but I have noticed some changes for some products. I don't completely remember what the old prices were for ALL the products, but I wanted to compile a list of the items that DID get a hike in $$$:

All prices in CAD

Eyes

Shadow (pot): $17 --> $17.50
Mascara: $14 --> $15.50
False Lashes: $14 --> $15.50

Face
Mineralize Foundation SPF 15 Foundation/Loose: $35 --> $35.50
Studio Sculpt SPF15: $33.50 --> $35.50
Studio Tech Foundation: $35 --> $35.50
Studio Stick SPF15: $35 --> $35.50

Concealer
Select Cover Up: $18.50 --> $20
Studio Finish SPF 35: $18.50 --> $20
Studio Stick: $18.50 --> $20
Select Moisture Cover: $18.50 --> $20

Cheeks
Mineralized Blush (duo): $27 --> $27.50
Powder Blush (pro pan): $17 --> $18.50
Powder Blush (Pot): $21 --> $22
Rose Romance Beauty Powder: $26.50 --> $27

Lips
Lip Conditioner (Tube): $15 --> $16

Misc.
Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50: $33.50 --> $36.50 (holy crap $3!!)
Wipes/Bulk: $30 --> $31
Fix+: $20 --> $21.50
Nail Lacquer: $13 --> $14.50
Fragrances: $27 --> $30
Foundation Pump: $5 --> $6 (it was $3 last year!!!! GRRR)
Powder Puff: $10 --> $11

MAC News

* The Baby Bloom collection and Love That Look collection are both launched at MAC one week earlier than its original launch date. I've already picked up some shadows from the Love That Look collection and got a sample of the new tinted moisturizer/foundation!

*** BIG NEWS***
MAC will be raising their price points for all items starting TOMORROW JULY 25th!!!!!!
From what the SA told me eyeshadows will go up $1 from $17 to $18CAD -- everything else will be going up as well.... sigh...

Swaplifter Update

So I finally received my items back from Moschino000/c0ryan, who swaplifted me over a month ago...

I am not pleased.... I sent her two items that were BRAND NEW... and they are now returned to me in obviously used conditions. To be honest, seeing these items kind of repulses me... and I want to get rid of them as soon as possible.
No I am not swapping, sorry.

I'm going to sell these items to serious buyers -- please email me with a serious/reasonable offer...

Items for sale:

Select Sheer Loose Powder in discontinued shade NW15

Description: WAS brand new, but the sticker has been peeled back and replaced. Picture available upon request.

Retail value: $21USD
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Rare and discontinued MAC 180 kabuki brush

Description: WAS brand new, but the swaplifter has sloppily painted a layer of nailpolish over the word "MAC" and "180". There is also a chip at the bottom handle of the brush that the swaplifter CLAIMED was sent to her that way -- but it certainly was not. There IS a bit of a crack however that is barely noticeable (and that I was aware of before the swap) at the base of the bristles. So small that I don't think photographing it would pick it up. Picture available upon request.

Retail value: estimated at $45USD

Again, serious buyers only -- please email me and make your offer (also please take into consideration paypal fees + shipping = ~$5-$7 USD).

Thanks everyone!

Happy May 2-4

For those who aren't from Canada May 2-4 is our Victoria Day long weekend, which is now coming to an end.
I hope you guys had a good one, because mine was GREAT!

I am normally the type who would rather stay home and watch TV than go out anywhere... this was probably one of the only long-weekends, where I have been out every night!

So I apologize for the lack of posts as I've had a pretty eventful weekend... and now must catch up with my school work... =(

I have a few more giveaways coming up in the near future, so keep coming back to check!

Contest/Suggestions

I wanted to thank everyone who participated in the Blog Contest and leaving your great suggestions for the blog. Some I tried to change right away -- such as the background/layout of the blog. I'm a real dunce when it comes to anything technology, however, and I almost deleted this entire blog by accident while trying to add a new layout... so I decided to just scrap it =P
Here are the suggestions I will try my best to implement and incorporate to this blog:

• Monthly Favourites
• Reviews
• Product of the Week
• Sales announcements
• Series Reviews (ie. different mascaras)
• Quick tips
• Dupe possibilities

Some stuff I thought of myself

• Paula Begoun reviews
• periodical giveaways (not contests)

Just because the contest is over, doesn't mean you have to stop leaving me suggestions!