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...

iCandy Circle Lens Giveaway [closed]

iCandy Style has generously offered up two pairs of Plano lenses for me to giveaway to you guys!

iCandy is an Australian-based e-store that not only carries circle lenses, but women's clothing and accessories as well! The items available are super chic and stylish - and the prices are incredibly reasonable! Their customer relations is highly professional, as I have spoken to Joey, whom I believe is the founder of the site/e-store.

Like I said, I have two (2) pairs of lenses to give away, of which the styles are posted below:

(worth $20)

(worth $30)

Entering the giveaway is easy!

For one ballot, leave a message under this post with your email.

Double your chances to win!

Follow me on Twitter and tweet: RT follow @iCandyStyle and @Sanderlees to win giveaway at http://www.sanderlees.com/

Deadline is September 24th, 11:59pm EST

Good Luck!

Winners will be contacted via email and post updated with [closed]

In The Groove Haul

So I am posting my first haul in a while... mind you... I HAVE hauled since my last haul post... but not as much as today (not that it's much hahaha)...

I was excited for this [In The Groove] collection, which is this summer's mineralize collection (like last year's Colour Craft -- which was my FAVOURITE). I didn't buy out the whole collection this time though, because it just wasn't as good as last year's.

The focus of this collection, as I'm sure you all agree, is the repromote of the MSF Stereo Rose, which we have all waited so anxiously for. I am now a proud owner of one and am SUPER excited... even as I type this, I realize that I have yet to swatch it (i didn't even swatch it in-store!), therefore there are no swatch pics of it... but i'm positive there will be tons on Specktra.

Well since the focus of the collection, and the only thing I wanted from the collection was the MSF, I surprised myself by walking out with two additional items -- yes only two!

First, let me say, that there is a huge selection of the trio mineralized eyeshadows. I swatched a couple of them... and they are incredibly impressive. Not only are they uber pigmented... but I find that they are the smoothest, least glittery MES that MAC has ever released. I know everyone says that with each new MES release... but maybe because MAC continues to improve on them? There was virtually no glitter flecks (at least on the ones I swatched), and the texture reminds me more of the veluxe pearl finish -- which is fab. I didn't pick up any of them though, because I find that I never touch my MES... ever.

Anyway... onto the haul...

Mandatory group shot

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Why is it on its side?

Close up

Jazzed (cremesheen)
I've always wanted Riveting, but it's a tad orange --
this is more toned down and more flattering on me

Chillin' (w/o flash)

This was a surprise purchase. Although it goes on practically clear, with a slight pearly finish, I really liked it on top of the purple lipstick in the same collection "Go For It". The lipstick was a little bold, but the blue/cool tone of Chillin' really toned it down and made it wearable and pretty. I didn't purchase the purple lipstick, because I have the pro one "Violetta" and I felt that it would probably do the same job.

Chillin' with flash

Swatches with flash

lip swatch

*I knew that Stereo Rose was sold out in minutes online... but had no idea the lipstick I picked up was so popular as well... maybe I should get a back up... hmmm....

Blog Sale

Hey everyone!

My blog sale has been suspended indefinitely, until I am able to add more items/maintain it when i'm less busy. In the meantime, check out this blog sale: http://s814.photobucket.com/albums/zz62/nngui/MAC%20SALE/ lots of limited edition items that you won't be able to find in stores anymore!!

Please direct all inquiries to: nghin.ngui@gmail.com

She's Alive!

It's been a very long while hasn't it?

Life has been busy and hectic as always... and although I continue to promise to be back and regularly update this blog, it has proven to be extremely difficult... therefore, along with my youtube channel... I may have to put this on hold indefinitely =(

But to update...

* I went on vacation for a week to Paris and Rome in mid May.... it was an absolutely awesome trip and experience...

* As i'm sure you read and saw on the other blogger's site -- we had a small YouTube enthusiasts meet with pincstuff/meepowcow/jendomakeup/fionaman/irenefelton

(please forgive me if i got the usernames completely wrong... i'm actually writing this post in class... so i'm trying to half pay attention to the prof =P)

* I convocated/graduated from the University of Toronto... finally! it was a long struggle... but it finally happened and I'm ecstatic!

* I started my teacher's college training in Bufffalo, New York. It's intense and requires a lot of my time... definitely the major reason why i've been MIA from EVERYONE and EVERYTHING! The work isn't difficult... far from it.. but it's tedious and the amount of it is just... a lot!

* Being in the States for 2 days a week and so close to the outlet and an awesome mall... i have yet to do any shopping -- surprisingly -- there just isn't time! but i'm very proud of myself.. =P

* I'm notorious for being disorganized and lacking time management.... and it's because of this, that i am unable to juggle so many tasks at once (including fitting blogging and dare i say BEAUTY related anything into my life).

Vacation Time!

Life has been hectic, what with getting my life together for school (which starts in just over two weeks) and planning a last minute vacation.
I haven't been on a proper vacation in over 10 years... so I'm really excited for it!! I'll be away for a week to Paris and Rome!!! I'll be sure to update when I return with a possible haul (unlikely, but possible)... depending on my moood when I get there, since I'm not really there to shop =P

Will be heading to the airport in a couple of hours... weeeeee

Self-Proclaimed Beauty Junkie

So my cousin sent me this very interesting article she says was "written for me"... although there are a lot of similarities (nothing to be proud of)... there are some major differences to...

Read about the life of a beauty addict:

http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-look/makeup-skin-care-hair/article.aspx?cp-documentid=23633861&gt1=32002

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)...

*****

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

Preview of my most recent blog sale is up... it's a preview only (since I may change some of the prices)... the sale starts monday! http://shopsanderlees.blogspot.com/

*once again... sorry for being MIA... i'm done school.. but been uber busy with transitioning to a new stage in life... i'll update and try to post something within the week... thanks for sticking with me and understanding!*

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