Tabs looking thoughtful and a little sad.
Moody Tabby
These New L’Oreal Spring Nail Colors Make It Hip to Be Riche
Sometimes, nothin’ beats playing with nail polish, especially when you’re having a less-than-idilic day.
You know how it goes… Some days are just better than others, and today was not one of my better days. Couldn’t write to save my life, but things did start looking up when I started seeing L’Oreal’s Nail Color Riche line on my nails ($5.99 each, available now in dozens of shades).
You know what they say — when all else fails, swatch. 🙂
Here are pics of a baker’s dozen of them, a sampling of 13 of the new spring shades in the Color Riche line. Of these, Safari Chic is probably my fave (I’m wearing it on my toes right now), but dark blue After Hours, metallic teal VIP Status and He Red My Mind are serious contenders.
I’m wearing three coats here, which seems to be the sweet spot, at least for me. A few of the lighter colors apply a little streaky.
Other than that, I like the formula. It’s a little thick, and still very smooth, and after almost two weeks on my toes (with a base and top coat), Safari Chic looks as good as new.
After Hours
Grecian Goddess
Safari Chic
Haute Couture Red
He Red My Mind
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An Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Has Been Spotted in Capri: The New Bronze Goddess Capri Collection, Coming in March
It’s never good when you get a text from your boss that starts with the words, “Uh, oh.”
There I was, sitting at my desk, minding my own business and surfing the Lonely Planet website on my break for summertime surf destinations, when I hear the familiar sound of my iPhone signaling a new text message. I look down at the screen and see the words, “Uh, oh.”
Long story short, because Tabs booked back-to-back kitty modeling jobs for every week this summer, I don’t get to take any vacation time through September.
Not one day.
“Uh, oh,” he says. “All booked up for summer. No vacations for either of us.”
Either of us, he says. As if! He’s not the one stuck in Novato. He gets to see the world, stay at four-star hotels, eat at the best restaurants, and never has to pay a thing, while I’m eating grilled-cheese sandwiches at home and having Mango Bars for dessert.
Sometimes, it’s just not fair…
Seriously, his idea of slumming it is having to stay at the Four Seasons on The Big Island, instead of Maui.
I know, I know — Tabs is the talent; I’m just the assistant. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have a right to get angry.
Oh, well… Hopefully these new pieces from the limited edition Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Capri Collection can cheer me up.
The summer 2012 release coasts on to counters stores next month (it’s currently available now online) and comes with two summery fragrances and 13 bronzed bits, some new and some re-promoted, in sun-kissed shades of gold, brown, turquoise and white.
Reviews coming just as soon as I finish transcribing Tabs’ manuscript.
Oh, yeah — didn’t I mention? He’s writing his autobiography right now. It begins, “Meow, mrow, meow-meow.”
What a diva, right? Cat’s got some nerve… 🙂
Here’s a quick look at seven pieces from the release. Have a look, and let me know what you think.
Pure Color Five Color Gelee Powder EyeShadow Palette in Bronze Sands
Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelee in Shimmering Sands
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Molten Lava
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My Dry Claws Crave Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream
Last weekend I did the unthinkable… I encouraged a friend to forgo a caramel cupcake in favor of trying a beauty product.
I know! My sweet tooth was so ashamed, but ever since I picked up Caudalie’s $19 Hand and Nail Cream from Sephora, I’ve felt compelled to push it on all my friends.
“Dude,” I said to her, inches away from the tantalizing treat, “put down that cupcake, because you need to try this hand cream I just got at Sephora.”
Normally, I’d never dream of denying someone the chance to get their sugar on, but that’s how moved I was/am by Caudalie’s cream.
Gold Fingers
Chanel Le Vernis in Gold Fingers ($28), from the new Las Vegas de Chanel collection.
Food Truck Heaven
Pics of what I ate at Off the Grid last Sunday.
I got my meal from the Koja Kitchen food truck. Above are the Kamikazi fries: criss-cut fries, kimchi, green onions, signature sauce and Japanese mayo. If you’re a meat eater, you can order it with Korean BBQ Beef, too.
I also had a Teriyaki Zen KoJa, a vegan seasoned patty with pineapple, Japanese seasoned romaine lettuce and teriyaki sauce on a toasted rice bun.
YUM!
With the Four-Piece Las Vegas de Chanel Collection, Coco Is Gambling on Gold
It’s Vegas, baby! 🙂
One of the things I’m trying to pull together this year is a trip to Vegas with my childhood friends.
The mission? — to eat at some of Sin City’s yummiest restaurants and visit a fancy spa (or two), because a well-fed Karen plus deep-tissue massage equals one happy camper.
While I’m there, I’m also hoping to stop by the newly remodeled Chanel boutique at the Bellagio hotel.
To build some buzz around the new store, which opened earlier this year, Chanel recently released a four-piece collection of mostly golden baubles for lips, eyes, nails and cheeks called Las Vegas de Chanel, and this afternoon I tried my luck with three of the four pieces from the release.
Lucky Stripes Iridescent Powders for Eyes and Cheeks
Le Vernis in Gold Fingers
Le Crayon Levres in Vegas Gold
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The Estee Lauder Mad Men Collection, and a Letter to Don Draper
Dear Mr. Draper,
Thank you so much for your kind note! It’s always so nice to hear from you.
As you know, I’ve served as head of West Coast operations here at Tabs the Cat Industries, LLC, for five years now, and while I currently love what I do, I feel it soon may be time for a change. Your recruiter couldn’t have picked a better time to contact me.
I’m so flattered that you and your team believe that I should be the person to take the new International Pet Modeling/Gravy Division at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce to the next level.
I had my lawyer skim through the contract you sent over, and I have a couple of quick questions.
First of all, how flexible are you on the requirement that all employees drink during the day? I understand if it’s part of the corporate culture, but I’m something of a teetotaler and have a difficult time functioning even after a small glass of wine. If possible, I’d like to remove that clause.
Also, I must insist on having my own office and assistant. I was informed that Ms. Olson’s desk is located near the employee break room. I do not know how Peggy feels about that, but such an arrangement would not work for me.
If I do accept the position, I would also like to be able to invite friends of mine to the office from time to time, like Cherry and Evening Rose. Both are part of the new Estee Lauder Mad Men collection. Not only are they very familiar with your work, but I would go so far as to call them admirers of yours…
Lipstick in Cherry on the left and Creme Rouge in Evening Rose on the right
Creme Rouge in Evening Rose
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