yesandreacat

Welcome to my beauty and fashion blog! My name is Andrea. You can find my original posts on the links to your left, as well as my ask! Feel free to ask me any questions at all. You can also find me on Polyvore at http://yesandreacat.polyvore.com/ :)

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My new backpack!

This year I'm going to be a junior, so when shopping for a new backpack I wanted something bigger since I'm taking more AP classes with a lot of books. I got this Nike Brasilia backpack on sale for $34.99 at my local Kohl's, and I think it's still on sale online so you can check that out here . It has two big compartments, along with one that's a little smaller in the front with room for pens, pencils, etc. along with the smallest one as you can see in the front. It's not as bright and colorful as my backpack last year, I feel like I'll get a lot more use out of this one.

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Hello ladies! I’m sure some of you are heading back to school soon (ugh I know), so I decided to share with you some of my backpack essentials to get you through the year!

First off, I got my backpack from Vera Bradley, it’s a campus backpack in Summer Cottage. I really love this bag, I got it...

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Seeing as it's almost August...

...would you like for me to make some back to school posts? I was thinking of doing a new backpack essentials post, along with some first day outfit ideas and such. Let me know if that's something you'd enjoy!

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Hey guys! Here are some of my January Faves!

1. Maybelline Cover Stick Concealer - I recently got this at the drugstore because I had run out of my Body Shop concealer and needed new one. I think it does the job well but it's not as good as my old concealer. But it's a life saver! It was also for a good price.

2. Bumble & Bumble Creme de Coco Masque - I mentioned this hair mask in my post about how to get healthier and longer hair (which you can read here: http://yesandreacat.tumblr.com/post/74777918116/how-to-get-healthy-long-and-silky-hair) and it works like a charm! It is kind of pricey I admit, but it's definitely worth it! And it smells amazing.

3. Calvin Klein Down Town Perfume - Speaking of things smelling amazing, I love this perfume. I had gotten a small sample from Sephora, but I had to buy a bigger one because it's my new favorite perfume! It's definitely worth the price.

4. Covergirl Volume Bombshell Mascara - This mascara is the best mascara I've used in a long time. It gives you both length and volume and it works so well! I love this mascara so much. I heard about it in a video Stilababe09 made on YouTube for her favorites video, so I had to try it out. Thanks Mere!

Thanks guys! Have a great month of February! Love you xoxo

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ask me questions

hey guys! I have snow day today, so please ask me any question in my inbox! if you ask me a question I'll promo you at the end of the day :)

love you guys!

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HOW TO: Get Healthy, Long and Silky Hair!

Hi guys! Here are some things you can do to get super healthy and beautiful hair! I do most if not all of these things on a regular basis. Hope this helps!

1. Cut down on heat. I know many people say this and it definitely easy, but put down that straightening iron! Hot tools can damage your hair more than you know, so it's best to at least start using them less. I only straighten my hair no more than once a week. You can start looking for overnight hair routines and ways to wave or curl your hair overnight that don't use heat!

2. Trim your hair regularly. This means maybe once every two or three weeks. This won't make your hair grow faster like many people will tell you, but trimming your hair regularly will get rid of those split ends, so when your hair does grow out, it won't split and look dry and damaged!

3. Use good hair masks or deep conditioner. Using these every so often can give your hair a boost and make it softer and silkier. I like to use Bumble and Bumble's Bb Creme de Coco Tropical-riche Masque. It's a bit pricey, but it is definitely worth it! It smells amazing as well.

4. Don't wash your hair every day. Doing this can dry out your hair of it's natural oils. I like to wash my hair every other day and sometimes longer. If your hair gets super oily, you can try a dry shampoo! I use Batiste Dry Shampoo.

5. Eating healthier things can help your hair. If you get a good amount of vitamin B, protein, and iron can help to strengthen your hair.

6. Try a leave-in treatment once you get out of the shower. This can help to lock in nutrients and improve the texture and shine of your hair once it dries. I love to use the Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco which I just picked up from my local drugstore. It works like a charm and I love it dearly. It's definitely a staple product that I use.

I hope these tips help you out! Love you guys xoxo

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New Year's Resolutions

Every year we fool ourselves into thinking we're going to change along with the new year, when within a week we're back to our old habits. But I still like the idea, so I'll do it anyway! Here are my New Year's Resolutions! Tell me your's in my ask :)

1. Eat Healthier -- This isn't because I think I need to lose weight and I'm not trying to please anyone, it's just that I've been eating a ton of junk food lately and I always feel a lot better when I eat healthier. No more Oreos :(

2. Exercise More -- I'm really out of shape. That doesn't mean I'm overweight, it just means that if I try to climb a long flight of stairs, I'll probably pass out from exhaustion. So I really want to change that, especially since my school is doing a big musical this spring and I want to be in tip top shape for that! I've been doing zumba lately, which is really fun, so I think you should give it a try!

3. Censor -- I have the tendency to swear a lot sometimes, so I really want to work on not doing that as much, so I'll be censoring myself. Of course I don't swear online, but in real life I might do it a tad too much. Sorry :(

4. Be Happier -- This is going to be the hardest one of them all, to be honest. Last year, I had the tendency to always look on the dark side of things and to get really down in the dumps about stuff. Well this year I want to be happier, so I'm going to work on my mindset and stuff. That'll make it a better year altogether!

In 2013 I started this blog, which I never thought would amount to anything. But now, I have 225 followers, which some people would think isn't a lot, but you all mean the world to me. It makes me so happy when you guys like and reblog my posts, and especially when you guys interact with me in my ask. Thank you so much to each and every one of you!

I hope 2014 brings you happiness, joy, and many new accomplishments! Have a SAFE and happy New Year! Love you guys!

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What I Got For Christmas 2013 Haul!

Hey guys! I thought some of you would be interested in knowing what I got for Christmas this year. This is in NO WAY bragging or trying to be mean, I just thought that some of you would like this. Enjoy :)

1. Sephora Color Play 5-in-1 Palette - It's absolutely gorgeous, and the colors are amazing. Definitely check it out.

2. Sephora Waterproof Eyeliner Set - I couldn't find it on the website for the actual name. It comes with four different colored pencil eyeliners: black, matte brown, a navy blue, and a sparkly silver. They all work really well!

3. Lots and lots of chocolate - Need I say more?

4. Black and white striped jumper from Wet Seal - My sister got it for me, I think she found it on Amazon. It's a knit jumper, and it's so soft!

5. Wicked (the musical) Music and Lyrics Book - I love the musical Wicked, and so I got the music for all of the songs to play on piano and to sing!!

6. New Zealand Jewelry - My dad went to New Zealand last month on a business trip, and I guess he brought back this amazing necklace and earring set for me. They're made out of genuine New Zealand paua shells, and they have all different shades of blue in them. They're absolutely gorgeous! 

7. Charm bracelet - My grandmother gave me a charm bracelet! Whenever I go on trips I buy charms and I didn't have a charm bracelet to put them on, so she got me that! I only started to do this this year, so I only have charms from Vienna, Austria and Budapest, Hungary. 

8. A $150 gift card to my local mall - I plan on spending it on clothes for the springtime, which should be fun!

I hope you guys liked this, I hope you all had a holly jolly Christmas!

xoxo Andrea

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Merry Christmas!

Hey guys! I hope you have a very merry Christmas! I'm thinking about doing a Christmas "haul" sort of post about what I got for Christmas (not bragging, just I thought some of you might be interested to know) in the next few days. But today is a day to relax and be with family and friends. 

Love you guys! I'm so thankful for each and every one of you. If you're traveling, I hope you have a safe trip, and if you're not, I hope this post finds you to be very joyous.

Merry Christmas! xoxo Andrea

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The Christmas Tag!

Hello everybody, and merry Christmas! I figured that since today is Christmas Eve (would you believe it?!), I would do a little Christmas tag to help us all get into the Christmas spirit! I got these questions from a video that PointlessBlog made on YouTube (some may know him better as Alfie), so here we go!

1). Use one noise to describe how excited you are for Christmas.

Believe me, I'm screaming. 2). Whats the best present you've ever been given and why?

A few years back my mum and dad gave me my first iPod Touch, which was the first generation. I was pretty excited for that. 3). Whats the worst present you've ever given and why?

My parents put things in our stockings every year, usually chocolates cute little stocking stuffers. Well one year they stuffed them full of fruit, which isn't the worst thing ever, just as a kid I was pretty upset. 4). Sing a line from your favourite Christmas song.

All I want for Christmas, is youuuuuuuu! You, baby! (I love Mariah Carey.) 5). Whats your favourite Christmas film?

Your average person might say Elf, and although that one is one of my favourites, I'd have to go with Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas. It's a classic. 6). Show how good you are at wrapping a present.

I'm actually really horrid at wrapping presents, to be honest, I had to ask my mum how to wrap the present I bought for her, which was pretty embarrassing. 7). If you could rename one of father Christmas' reindeer, what would you name it?

After much thought, I've decided upon Beyonce. I feel like Beyonce deserves a reindeer named after her because of how amazing she is.

8). Whats your favourite thing about Christmas?

My favourite thing about Christmas is getting to see family that live far away and just being happy and stress-free. A lot of other holidays in the year you don't really get much of a break from work or school, but Christmastime is just so relaxing and I love it.

So those are all of the questions, thank you PointlessBlog for the idea, and have a very Merry Christmas!

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Doing your nails can be a good way to relax and to pamper yourself! It can also make you look and feel festive this holiday season. Here are some great nail art designs if you needed a little inspiration! Good luck!

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Still need an outfit to wear to a Christmas dinner? A Christmas party? Or maybe you just want to dress up for the sake of dressing up. Here are three ideas for what to wear on Christmas Day or even Christmas Eve! 

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Happy Holidays!

I'm going to be doing some Christmas/New Years themed posts, if you have any requests on hairstyles or makeup looks or certain outfits, just let me know in my ask! 

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Winter Into Fall

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