So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Something you do to help make your makeup routine a little easier when you’re getting ready? I keep a small bag within my regular makeup bag filled with the barest of the bare essentials. Now that I see that in writing it seems a little crazy, LOL! But yeah, having a super pared down mini bag helps a ton. Inside it I have brow pencil, mascara, undereye concealer and a cream blush that doubles as a lipstick. 2. When it’s rainy outside, how do you typically do your hair? I don’t even bother, really. I run a brush through it and throw it in a bun or a ponytail. 3. What’s your favorite fall lip color? Matte red, baby! 4. What’s the newest thing in your makeup[Continue reading...]

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Tabs loved Halloween, as you know. We would get RSVPs to his annual Halloween party six months out, and I kept all of his Halloween treat and beverage recipes, like the following… Shrimp Catnip Cocktails Catnip Jello Parfait Gravy Shooters Rosie upping her modeling game While Rosie’s really found her lane as a cat scientist, she’s definitely learned a thing or two about a thing or two, which includes kitty modeling. I guess that should come as no surprise, considering the company she now heads. As an academic, that girl sure can study. She watched thousands of hours of footage featuring Tabs at the height of his runway career, picking up pointers and the nuances of kitty supermodeling. One of Rosie’s PhDs is in biomechanics, which is probably why her muscle control is out of this world. Basically, when you understand the science behind the poses, you can really “next level it.” Or rather, that’s what she tells me when she slow blinks. As a pet assistant, I normally have to work on Halloween, but[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. What are the chances of you wearing a bright lip this week? Very high! I’d actually say 100%. I’ve been doing bright reds and pinks lately and have been totally into it. 2. A makeup trend that you were very invested in back in the day? Whatever eyebrow trend that was happening at the moment was my jam! I used to love a skinny brow with a frosty highlight on the brow bone back in the day. 3. How often do you buy foundation? These days, rarely. I bought a tinted moisturizer, like, a year ago. 4. If you had the time and the energy to do a full-on “everything and the kitchen sink” makeup look every day, would you? I love the way full-on makeup looks[Continue reading...]

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We had an exciting weekend! Yup, Marnie entered her first race. She was vying for the title of “World’s Fastest Dog of Novato.” Unfortunately, there was a greyhound in it. Fastest dog I’ve ever seen. But Marnie came in a close second. She was very disappointed that she didn’t get the win… Rosie felt bad for her, so she put on her tiara and her favorite tutu and went over to her workshop… She wanted to make something to help cheer Marnie up. Rosie worked really hard at it… Eventually, she came up with this! A participation medal for Marnie. It instantly cheered her up. 😊 Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, Karen

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Do you enjoy thrifting? Mostly, yes, if we’re just window shopping and I’m not expecting to find something. If I’m on the hunt for a specific item, then it’s not as fun for me because then I’m just overwhelmed, LOL! 2. One thing you plan to cook this week? Air fryer chicken parmesan. I’m trying a new recipe! 3. Did fall sneak up on you this year? Oh, totally. I’m going to try my best to make it a smooth one though. I’m aiming for minimal chaos as we lead up to the holidays, please. 4. How much time does it take to do your hair? Anywhere between five minutes (side part and low bun) and 20 minutes (loose waves). 5. Do you ever buy beauty products[Continue reading...]

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So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). 1. Did you wear lipstick today? Nope, today was Laneige Lip Balm in Vanilla. I had grand plans to wear a bright lip but at the last minute went super low key. 2. One beauty-related task you’d like to get better about? I haven’t been doing a great job at keeping up with upper lip and chin hair removal. In my defense, my near vision is crap these days, so half the time I can’t see those pokey things growing out the side of my face, haha! 3. Your thoughts on ramen? Love it but so much of it depends on two main things for me: 1) the broth and 2) the texture of the noodles. If either of those are off, then I’m out. 4. One nice[Continue reading...]

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So, Marnie Mae’s internship here at Tabs the Cat Industries is unpaid. Luckily, she boards here on the corporate campus rent free, but there are a few things she likes to purchase from time to time… Like the other ladies in the house, she buys some beauty products. She’s also saving for a Labubu and a trip to the dog spa (gotta get her nails done!). To that end, she relies on her weekly allowance for her spending money, and this week she made bank! She did double her normal chores and made an extra $5! Yup, she barked at three dogs and spent an extra 10 minutes looking out the window. The big question now is what’s she going to do with the money?? What do you think she should do with it? Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, Karen

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