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Sundays with Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 178

Karen — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:06 +0000

Is pet assisting right for you?

If you’re considering a career in the exciting, fast-paced world of celebrity pet assisting, let me tell ya — it’s not all glitz and glam.

Sure, there are advantages, like travel. One week it’s Paris to “get the gravy situation in order.” Next week it’s Napa Valley for fresh organic catnip.

But for all its perks, you do have to sacrifice a lot…

First, you can kiss your weekends goodbye, because celebrity pet employers basically own your @ss. And yes, I speak from experience.

Today was supposed to be my first Sunday off in weeks, and I had plans to go for a hike before catching a late movie with El Hub.

As often happens, I had my hand on the doorknob when I received a text from Tabs. In it, he said it was “of the utmost importance” that I organize his vast collection of accessories by color and ribbon width, and it absolutely, positively had to be done by tonight.

Big surprise.

He also insisted that I take some pics of him to give to his stylist, who then, after checking with our focus group, would color coordinate his outfits for the upcoming awards season.

So I’ve basically spent my entire afternoon with a diva kitty supermodel wrapped in a rainbow of ribbons.

Le sigh!

Here’s a look behind the scenes at some of the outtakes…

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The MAC Vera Collection Plushglasses Are Making Me Smile

Karen — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:09 +0000

Wearing MAC Plushglass in Pretty Plush on my lips

I’m alive…ALIVE!!

The tingle from my MAC Plushglass reminds me that I’m alive.

I’ve always been more of a MAC Lipglass kinda girl, but I have been quite enjoying the Plushglasses from the new MAC Vera collection this week.

Like the Lipglasses, they have MAC’s signature vanilla flavor and scent, but in a thinner, less sticky formula.

They also have a little bite to ‘em — a slight bee-sting sensation that’s supposed to plump your pout. Of course, I can’t see a difference in the size of my lips with them on, but when it comes to lip plumping products in general, I almost never can. Gimmick or not, the effect appears to be subtle, though, and the slight sting subsides on me after about 10 minutes.

I was a little busier than usual this week and felt like I was always running behind. But three of the five MAC Vera Plushglasses — Pretty Plush (a soft pink with white pearl), Fashion Fanatic (a creamy pale pink) and Confetti (an orange coral with pearl) — helped me get through it and were never far from my side. At least one of the three was either in my purse or a jacket pocket at all times.

MAC Plushglass in Fashion Fanatic

MAC Plushglass in Confetti

Plushglasses from the left: Confetti, Fashion Fanatic and Pretty Plush
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The Weekly Roundup: Posts You Might Have Missed

Karen — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:05:24 +0000

Next time you make it out here to the San Francisco Bay Area, see if you can squeeze in a meal at one of the cute little restaurants on SF’s Claude Lane. It’s a small area with a European vibe (plenty of outdoor seating) a little off the beaten path about two blocks from Union Square. Just a couple of quaint cafes and restaurants, but I think it’s well worth checking out.

I had dinner there the other night at a spot called Gitane with my girlfriends from college, Christine, Eleanor and Mary Anne.

My first real job after college was at a company about one block away from the restaurant, and as I was walking from where I’d parked to meet the girls, I passed a few familiar haunts.

Back when I had that job, I was in my early 20s and very unsure of where I was headed in life or what the future held. I never could have imagined I’d ever be sitting at a desk in the town of Novato with a chubby tabby cat on my lap as I typed something like this to you…

It’s just weird! But also cool.

As I got closer to the restaurant the other night, I wondered, should I find myself walking down these same streets 10 years from now, what will I be up to then? Will I have children? Will I run into any old friends and share stories about how little Paul or Alexandra love art and music, but my parents think they should both be doctors? Or will I not have children? And will I be okay with that decision?

I don’t know… I just hope that wherever I am and whatever I’m doing, I’m happy. And you are, too.

A few beauty posts that caught my eye…

Hmm… Maybe this will help me stop dressing like a teenage skater boy: How to organize your closet in 6 easy steps — The Glitter Guide
These DIY teacup candles are too cute! — Everything Fabulous
I absolutely LOVE this: 10 ways to celebrate yourself — Positively Present
If you’re like me and always losing bobby pins, you might appreciate this super simple bathroom organizing tip — Super Woman
25 clever ideas to make life easier — The Daily Buzz
I’ve been listening to Whitney all morning while reading this reprint of an interview from 1993 that she did with Rolling Stone… RIP, Whit — Rolling Stone
The new YSL Vinyl Candy Palette looks like so much fun — Glitter Geek
A glowy and fresh professional work makeup look — Lisa Eldridge
Becca channels sultry for winter with Balearic Love — Makeup4all
I’m always looking for makeup storage ideas, and this one looks great for lipstick — Makeup and Macaroons

MAKEUP MONSTER: LINER LAMIA

DESCRIPTION: Long, long ago, a powerful evil sorceress/former makeup artist created Liner Lamia to guard her makeup counter while she was away, but a small number of the mischievous creatures escaped! Tentacled gremlins with eye liners for arms, they really just like to mess up makeup.
FREQUENCY: Rare
SPEED: Fast
ARMOR CLASS: 7
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Liner Lamia prefer surprise attacks over frontal assaults, typically striking while their victims are distractedly applying their makeup — for instance, while driving.

They are deathly afraid of mirrors.

SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
INTELLIGENCE: Medium
ALIGNMENT: Chaotic neutral
SIZE: Small (3′ tall)

Make Up For Ever’s New La Bohème Eye Shadow Palette

Make Up For Ever’s Two New Rouge Artist Natural Lipsticks

The Dolce & Gabbana Khol Collection

MAC Vera Collection Pics and Swatches

MAC Shop and MAC Cook Collection Pics and Swatches

The Paul & Joe Face & Eye Color Palette in Purr-Fect

Be Catwalk Ready Right Meow With Paul & Joe Spring 2012

Paul & Joe Kitten Collection Nail Polishes

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen