TABS: Woman. Woooo-man. WOMAN!
KAREN: Um, yes, Tabs?
TABS: I need you to stop whatever you’re doing because I have an urgent task for you.
KAREN: Well, I’m in the middle of alphabetizing your cans of gravy right now, which earlier today you called the “highest priority” in the office, and if I stop now to do something else, I’ll be here all night long.
TABS: And…?
KAREN: [Sigh] What is it?
TABS: Listen, I’m gonna need you to try on these two new pieces from the MAC Carine Roitfeld collection — the Full Face Kit in Jungle Camouflage and the Lipstick in Tropical Mist.
KAREN: Sure, but does it have to be now? Can’t it wait ’til tomorrow?
TABS: Oh, I’m sorry. Did the terms of your employment suddenly change? — because I don’t remember paying you to ask questions.
KAREN: It’s funny you should mention that, because I don’t remember you paying me at all.
TABS: Well excuuuuuse me, miss thing! If you don’t want the job, I can get someone else. I know at least 50 girls who would jump at the chance to assist me.
KAREN: Okay, okay. Don’t get your tail in a knot. Is there a particular look you want me to try?
TABS: That’s better. Yes, how about something smokey? You know I lurves me some smokey eyes.
MAC teamed up with Carine Roitfeld, former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief, fashion model and writer, to create the MAC Carine Roitfeld Collection, a 20-piece release that plants the focus firmly on eyes and brows for a look that reflects Carine’s signature smokey eyes, bold brows and nude lips. You can find it now at North American MAC counters, stores and maccosmetics.com. Coming to international locales next month.
KAREN: [about 20 minutes later] Well, what do ya think?
TABS: Hmm… Acceptable. I deem you worthy of me not scratching you.
KAREN: Um, okay? Thank you. I think.
TABS: Tell me, what did you think of the products?
KAREN: Well, the shadows in the Full Face Kit are really easy to blend. No fallout either. And the Cremeblend Blush looks very natural.
TABS: Go on…
KAREN: The Lipstick, though? Eh. Cute packaging, but it’s super sheer. Almost too sheer, like I’m not wearing anything at all… It might as well be a lip balm.
TABS: Interesting. Thank you for your report. I’ll take it under advisement while preparing my holiday gift list.
Oh! — look at the time. I’m expecting a Skype call from Choupette Lagerfeld any minute. Please shut the door on your way out.
KAREN: Sure thing, boss.
The Kitty Song
Cat ladies, this song’s for you!
No, seriously. It’s an awesome tune called Kitty Song, and it was written and recorded by MBB reader Shannon (how cool is that?!). Give it a listen (or 10 or 12!). It’s sure to bring a smile to your face. 🙂
Tabs likes to think that he inspired the references to tempting tummies…
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Larissa says
September 13th, 2012 at 8:40 pmI really hope that line gets to Mexico, the smokey eye looks amazing!
Karen says
September 13th, 2012 at 9:15 pmI hope it comes out your way too. If you like neutrals you’ll have a lot of fun with it. 🙂
Happy almost Friday!
Jean Clare says
September 13th, 2012 at 8:45 pmWow, you look amazing! I need to check out this collection. Also, great redesign on the site. 🙂
Karen says
September 13th, 2012 at 9:13 pmThanks, Jean Clare. 🙂
This collection’s fab if you love neutrals and smokey eyes. There’s also another kit that looks pretty cool called Desert Camouflage, too, in case you’re interested. 🙂
Crystal says
September 13th, 2012 at 9:12 pmTabs must have been Meryl Streep’s inspiration in the Devil Wears Prada….meoooow! Love your smoky eye!
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Karen says
September 13th, 2012 at 9:17 pmLOL, that’s one of his favorite movies, for sure!
Sometimes I think he believes he’s the Anna Wintour of the cat world…
How has your week been? Good, I hope!
Nicole says
September 13th, 2012 at 9:33 pmYou can do a mean smokey eye! The shading made it look like you were wearing faux lashes.
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Karen says
September 13th, 2012 at 10:06 pmHi Nicole,
Thanks hon! This kit makes it pretty easy to do a smokey eye. Love it when you have all the colors together and don’t have to think. 🙂
Tracy@Beauty Reflections says
September 13th, 2012 at 9:49 pmGORGEOUS!! You sure can rock a smokey eye! I’ve been meaning to take a look at these. Will do so this weekend!
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Karen says
September 13th, 2012 at 10:05 pmHi Tracy,
Thanks, boo! I hope you have fun playing with these on the weekend. I’m gonna hit up the MAC counter too!
Kailan says
September 13th, 2012 at 10:20 pmWow, you look absolutely breathtaking in these photos!
Such a flattering smokey eye as well. Absolutely love it.
I must get my hands on this kit!
Btw, the “conversation” between you and your cat was hilarious-loved it!
Great post!
Kailan says
September 13th, 2012 at 10:25 pmLove the new layout on the site as well! <3
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Karen says
September 13th, 2012 at 10:39 pmThanks, Kailan. 🙂
As you can tell, my cat runs the show, LOL!
Have a great night!
Spicy Beautiful | Vanessa says
September 13th, 2012 at 10:23 pmThose smokey eyes look very fierce! I love this look on you Karen and the conversation between you and Tabs. El jefe is very strict ei… 😀
Karen says
September 13th, 2012 at 10:40 pmHe is! He never gives me time off. It’s a 24/7 job!
Spicy beautiful | Vanessa says
September 14th, 2012 at 1:23 amIt’s the way of the CATS!
Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says
September 14th, 2012 at 12:39 amLOVE your smokey eyes! It’s true that Tropical Mist looks SUPER sheer. It must have taken you quite a bit of building up (or did you prep your lips with foundation/concealer?) for it to look this nude!
The song’s SO adorable!
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Sarah says
September 14th, 2012 at 12:58 amYou look lovely! Love the new layout. 🙂
The Kitty Song totally made my day, thanks for sharing it!
Bregit says
September 14th, 2012 at 1:54 amI love the stories about you and Tabs its great, you should write childrens books.
Bregit
Nina says
September 14th, 2012 at 2:18 amThe song is really lovely! Her voice is too! We’ve been dancing to it for a while now. I’ll make sure that my fellow cat ladies listen to it too, I’m sure they’ll love it!
Kiss & Make-up says
September 14th, 2012 at 3:17 amBeautiful!
<3 Tabs
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Marina says
September 14th, 2012 at 4:36 amSuch eye makeup looks fantastic on you, Karen!!!
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Kim says
September 14th, 2012 at 6:54 amThis is definitely a daytime-friendly smokey eye (at least I think so). It looks great and I think the Dew and Camo make it appropriate for any occasion, even stalking the aisles at TJ’s. 🙂
Btw, I read your opening line as Mike Myers doing his stage show in So I Married an Ax Murderer. It’s making me smile. 🙂
Stacey says
September 14th, 2012 at 7:14 amThis is one of my favorite looks on you!!! Love the new layout! and just wanted to say your page is the highlight of my morning! =]
Nina says
September 14th, 2012 at 7:22 amGorgeous look! 🙂
musical says
September 14th, 2012 at 8:30 amYou do the best smokey eyes! And OMG, that LOOK on Tabs’s face-priceless! And his tum-tums *faints* :).
marta says
September 14th, 2012 at 9:55 amWow, you look amazing…the kitty is not too bad either 🙂
Kate & Zena says
September 14th, 2012 at 1:09 pmYou and me must be having a coordination day with Zena and Tabs, Karen. Zena is wearing a satin dark purple ribbon too! In fact, I bet it’s the EXACT same color! It sure looks like it!
I was tiring of Zena going around naked (sans collar) and so I decked her out in a purple ribbon. I had no idea little Tabs would be wearing one too. 🙂
I love your Tabs-inspired smoky eye. Tres chic. 😉
Marilyn @ Lipgloss and Spandex says
September 15th, 2012 at 4:55 pmVery cute post! And you look fabulous with that smokey eye. Dannnng girl!!!
BB says
September 16th, 2012 at 10:52 amWow you look amazing! Love the eye makeup and lip color.