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Sundays with Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 132

March 27th, 2011 by Karen 38 Comments

Dear Diary,

Lately, I’ve been thinking more and more about my next career moves. Being an international runway/print model’s been a great gig, but let’s be real — looks have a limited shelf life.

I suppose if I get really desperate I could always launch a celebrity fragrance, but seriously, that’s so played out. And, truth be told, I’d miss being in front of a live audience.

So, in an effort to prepare myself for the inevitable, I’ve been developing one of my hidden talents — singing.

I’ve been secretly taking voice lessons from Celine and Mariah, and last month I even did a 12-city tour of small clubs across the country. Nothing elaborate, just some jazz standards and a live three-piece cat band, but the performances were met with a lot of positive response.

Next month I’m heading into the studio to lay down some tracks. We’ll see where it goes. Shoot, if Gwyneth can do it…

I remain cautiously optimistic.

In other news, since it’s officially spring, I’ve decided to update my wardrobe.

This pearls and tweed ensemble is called my “Ode to Coco.”

I haven’t worn my mother’s pearls in ages, and getting into them was, um, a little more difficult than I expected.

I had to bulk up to prepare for my role in the upcoming Fast and the Furious sequel opposite Vin Diesel. My assistant snickered the entire time and offered to rub me down with Crisco (b*tch!), but I got the pearls on without her help, so there.

Anywho, gotta run. I just got a text from SJP. She’s eying a new pair of Loubs and needs my expert opinion.

Later,
Tabs

P.S. Oh, kinda random, but do you like my new Shu Uemura lash curler?

A few weeks ago my assistant lost hers and had the audacity to blame its disappearance on me. The nerve!

Who is Tabs the Cat? About three years ago I befriended a stray, flea-bitten tabby cat with a bad case of worms. I could see he’d fallen on hard times, but his profound knowledge of high fashion and department store cosmetics led me to believe that he was more than meets the eye. We became fast friends, and now he’s actually my boss (and a successful kitty model). 🙂

Sundays with Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 132 / Originally published March 27th, 2011

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  1. Jessi (Lacquered, Painted, Polished) says

    March 27th, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    Awww! Tabs, I know you are probably whisker deep in groupies, but I just wanted to say, I LOOOOOOOVE YOU TABS! You rock my world!
    Jessi (Lacquered, Painted, Polished) recently posted … Wet n Wild Color Icon Single Eyeshadow Swatches and Review

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    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:23 am

      You rock my world too, lady!

      Smooch,
      Tabs

      Reply
  2. Terri says

    March 27th, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    I think Tabs should start his singing career with a guest stint on “Glee” – Sue Sylvester needs a cat, stat!

    Also, he looks fabulous in the pearls. Tres chic!

    Reply
    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:22 am

      Haha, The Glee producers just asked me to do a guest spot!

      Big kiss,
      Tabs

      Reply
  3. steph b says

    March 27th, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    What we really want to know, is does Tabs Botox or not? We know Tabs doesn’t go for lipo, but what is his stance on freshing up? It is a brutal business.

    Reply
    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:20 am

      Right now I’m all about aging gracefully and naturally. That’s my official kitty stance.

      Big cats don’t cry,
      Tabs

      Reply
  4. Heidi says

    March 27th, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Since Missy is a rocker at heart, she’d like to hear what Tabs can do with “Stray Cat Strut” and “Cat Scratch Fever.”

    Reply
    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:20 am

      Both are good tunes. Maybe I’ll do covers of them someday… like in an acoustic set.

      Purrs to you both,
      Tabs

      Reply
  5. Tatiana Jarquin says

    March 27th, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Never stop being so glamourous Tabs! I’m your biggest fan! 😉

    Reply
    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:19 am

      Thanks babe! Love ya right back!

      Besos,
      Tabs

      Reply
  6. Tracy says

    March 27th, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    I am so jealous of your pearls Tabs! Were you nice enough to buy Karen the new Shu Lash curler? That’s very nice of you spooling her like like that! 😉
    Tracy recently posted … Meet MAC Lady Danger

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    • Tracy says

      March 27th, 2011 at 9:18 pm

      I meant to type spoiling, not spooling-obviously I need an assistant too!
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      • Tabs says

        March 28th, 2011 at 9:19 am

        Every kitty needs an assistant!

        Smooches,
        Tabs

        Reply
  7. Radhika says

    March 27th, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    Loved the Ode to Coco…and ooooh a Shu lash curler….does your assistant get to borrow stuff from you once in a while?

    Reply
    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:18 am

      Oh hell no! I hate sharing.

      Luv ya,
      Tabs

      Reply
  8. gio says

    March 27th, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    Love Tabs! He looks so chic with the pearls!
    gio recently posted … Sunday Survey- Vol48

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    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:17 am

      Thanks, lady. You know I’m all about classy.

      Purrs,
      Tabs

      Reply
  9. Arrowe says

    March 28th, 2011 at 2:04 am

    This is absolutely hilarious, especially a Crisco thing. I am getting to the same point myself… Thanks for a great big laugh to help chase my morning headache away!!!!

    Reply
    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:16 am

      For the record, I’m big-boned.

      Luv,
      Tabs
      Tabs recently posted … Kitty Spotlight- Hugo from the Netherlands

      Reply
  10. miléna says

    March 28th, 2011 at 2:50 am

    I love it =)))

    Reply
    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:15 am

      Kisses!

      <3,
      Tabs
      Tabs recently posted … Kitty Spotlight- Hugo from the Netherlands

      Reply
  11. Jen W says

    March 28th, 2011 at 3:39 am

    Tabs, you really are a style icon!
    Jen W recently posted … DIY skinceuticals- 15 water soluble C – E- ferulic emulsion

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    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:14 am

      Being this fashionable is hard work, let me tell you.

      Smooches,
      Tabs
      Tabs recently posted … Kitty Spotlight- Hugo from the Netherlands

      Reply
  12. Melissa says

    March 28th, 2011 at 3:54 am

    Awwww that’s so freakin’ cute! Can’t wait to read more about tabs the cat! 😀

    Reply
    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:14 am

      Of course you can’t. I am a kitty model icon!

      Kisses,
      Tabs
      Tabs recently posted … Kitty Spotlight- Hugo from the Netherlands

      Reply
  13. Kim says

    March 28th, 2011 at 5:32 am

    Congrats on the new Shu! 🙂

    Reply
    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:14 am

      Thanks! I really can’t live without it!
      Tabs recently posted … Kitty Spotlight- Hugo from the Netherlands

      Reply
  14. Nina says

    March 28th, 2011 at 7:43 am

    new shu ftw!

    hi tabs — you are so adorable! xox

    Reply
    • Tabs says

      March 28th, 2011 at 9:12 am

      Thanks, babe!

      Love ya too,
      Tabs
      Tabs recently posted … Kitty Spotlight- Hugo from the Netherlands

      Reply
  15. luzumsuzisleruzmani says

    March 28th, 2011 at 9:11 am

    is that necklace real? heheheh so cute 🙂

    Reply
  16. Bren Flowers says

    March 28th, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Paddington and Wilbur, our guinea pigs, always look forward to Tabs’ posts. They consider Tabs their mentor to living a fabulous life.

    Reply
  17. Jessica says

    March 28th, 2011 at 10:09 am

    The reason i love Tabs– He is a boy, yet wears fabulous pearls.

    Reply
  18. Sarah says

    March 28th, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Tabs, you look wonderful in pearls. But I’m sure you already knew that. 🙂

    Reply
  19. Elizabeth says

    March 28th, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Tabs, I always love your posts. And don’t worry, my two cats are “big boned” as well.

    Guess what, I just found out (on the McDonald’s website, of all places), that March 28th is “respect your cat day.” Maybe you should let your assistant know. 🙂

    Reply
  20. melissa says

    March 28th, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    hahaha!!! i LOVE THIS!
    tabs is sooooooo CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    how precious<3 i love kitties

    Reply
  21. elwoods17 says

    March 29th, 2011 at 5:23 am

    Love the Chanel look on you Tabs! You still look fabulous! You look like you are getting younger actually! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Olga says

    March 29th, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Tabs is wonderful! 🙂
    Olga recently posted … Date Night

    Reply
  23. maquiagens says

    March 30th, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Tabs is awesome!!!!!!!!

    Reply

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