Rosie

Rainbows.

Tabs loved ’em.

Rosie does too.

It takes panache to rock a rainbow print, something Tabs had in spades. For him it was natural. He loved it when all eyes were on him. That was his natural state.

Rosie

It has taken Rosie a while to feel comfy with attention. She’d rather seduce you with her mind, but I think she’s starting to like the limelight. If anything, it provides her with a platform for talking about her scientific breakthroughs and experiments. She’s doing some cutting edge things in the area of applied astrophysics, but I don’t even pretend to understand it. I just nod my head, pet her tum and say, “That’s really, really great.”

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

As you know, today was International Cat Day. 😺 If Tabs were around, I’m sure he would have set up a Zoom call with all of his international cat friends, and he wouldn’t have even needed my help. He was pretty proficient when it came to using technology. In fact, he used the assumption that people and other cats had about his good looks to his advantage… Well, you know, they would see him and assume he was just another pretty face with no substance, and while he wasn’t exactly a mathematical genius, a la Rosie, he was still smart and managed to, not only run an international business empire, but he also accrued multiple collegiate degrees along the way, just for fun.

Did you know he had a PhD in paleobiology? Yeah, me neither! I found out one day while I was opening the mail and a package had arrived from Harvard. It was a degree! In a frame!

Rosie

Speaking of Ivy League schools, Rosie’s alma mater is MIT (the Meow-ssachusetts Institute of Technology). They had their yearly alumni lunch today, and she wanted to get a little dressed up, which is why she looks fancier than usual in these pics.

I was all set to drive her to SF for the luncheon (she was the keynote speaker), but it was touch and go for a moment because Harris the neighborhood cat ruffian stopped by. Yeah, I guess he was in the mood to rumble in the jungle.

Thankfully, Rosie hissed and growled and scared him away, so we were able to leave and make it to the luncheon on time. 😂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Rosie tried her paw at another regal, royal inspired bejeweled ensemble for her walk today, taking inspiration from her handsome predecessor, the always fabulous Tabs.

She highlighted these five kitty modeling campaigns from Tabs for ideas and then used her 3D printer to create a replica of the collar she wore today, the original of which is on permanent display in the Louvre (coincidentally, the original was designed by Tabs).

As you’re aware, Tabs was, among his many other talents, a world-renowned kitty jeweler and designed most of the jewelry worn by the feline members of the British royal family.

Rosie rockin’ August 1st

Rosie continues to impress with her newfound feline fashion sense, and now that she’s branching out into jewelry design, we expect many more big things from her. 😊

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Do you know any really good cat sunglasses? With polarized lenses? Maybe also blue-blockers? Tabs had so many pairs, but Rosie wants something a little different. It doesn’t have to be a fancy brand like Prada or Dior, but they have to be stylish, and they have to be good. She was very emphatic about that.

Anyway, if you know of a good pair, let me know, and I’ll tell Rosie. Thanks! 😊

Regal Rosie

Today for her walk, Rosie got dressed up a little.

Nothing too fancy, just some jewels, but yeah, she was feeling herself.

She even did a little kitty modeling…

What did you do this weekend? Rosie says meow, BTW.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

It appears that I am destined to live with felines with exquisite taste in fine jewelry.

Tabs was a purveyor of all things bling — the more elaborate, the more he was into it. At the peak of his career, experts estimate that he was wearing upwards of $1.2 million in jewelry on a daily basis.

He did a surprisingly good job of not losing anything. I’ll give him that much. He offered a few times during my yearly reviews to throw in a diamond-encrusted tiara into my bonus, but I had to adamantly refuse, because I am the person you cannot trust your diamond-encrusted tiaras to. Like, if you had me wearing a diamond tiara in your house, I would lose it in your house.

Rosie, on the other hand, is better at keeping track of her baubles. I suspect it’s her scientific mind at work. She indulged me today by wearing this turquoise number, which was one of Tabs’s favorite pieces. She seemed a little annoyed at first because it hindered her excavation of the front yard.

Rosie

Who wore it better?

You see, she’s doing a summer entomology project on insects of Marin County, which is funded by Stanfard (I’m so proud!), but she still managed to get her work done. And she looked fabulous! 😸

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Today we got a respite from the heat. The high was only something like 85 degrees, which was downright brisk by standards lately. A couple days ago we were pushing 100.

Tabs didn’t mind the heat at all. He actually loved it. He would always find a sunny patch wherever he was and languorously lounge, which must not come as a surprise, since he was such a big fan of lounging.

He also loved summer fashion, of course.

And he always loved wearing a little color on his claws.

Summer Rosie

Rosie inherited some of Tabs’s wardrobe when she took over as CFO (Chief Feline Officer) of Tabs the Cat Industries, LLC, and her current favorite outfit is her sunflower collar charm.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Did you know that when a cat has a penchant for plants, they call it having a “green paw?”

Tabs didn’t just have one green paw. All of his paws were green. Horticulture was something he did on the side. In fact, he was awarded an honorary PhD in horticulture from the University of Hawaii, with an emphasis on native Hawaiian plants.

He had a soft spot for the flashiest flowers. Hibiscus and plumeria were his favorites.

He also did pretty well with orchids, which amazes me to this day. Mine have never looked as good as they did when he was around and tending to them. I sometimes wish his spirit would visit from the Rainbow Bridge and tell me what to do, because all of my orchids are on the verge of leaving this earth.

Happy Independence Day!

It’s time to fire up the barbecues, crack open a catnip cider, and celebrate Independence Day here in the U.S.! Back when Tabs was around, we didn’t need fireworks around here because of his fashion-forward collars.

He loved bold fashion statements and embraced the red, white and blue theme. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Some of Tabs’s spiciest kitty modeling campaigns were done on the island of Oahu. It seems like all of the cats love going to Maui, but you know Tabs always went against the grain and unabashedly loved Oahu.

He took a 23andMe genetic test (the one for cats), and found out that he’s 116th native Hawaiian, and when the local cats found out, they embraced him with open paws.

I can’t tell you how many luaus I escorted Tabs to when I was assisting him, but they were among the most favorite parts of the job.

Oh, did I mention that he was also an accomplished hula dancer? Yeah, he could pretty much do anything he set his mind to. 🙂

As for Rosie, I took her to the beach once, but she spent the whole time working on her statistical studies and documenting her conclusions in the sand. I tried to get her to surf with me, but she was lost in the numbers. Who was I to hold her back?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen