My fur is flawless, my skin is smooth, and my eyes are as blue as the ocean. It’s no wonder I made more money on my two modeling campaigns last year than Cara. No harsh feelings dahhhling! Some of us just were blessed with natural beauty. For those of you not as lucky as moi, here are a few beauty buys to add to your daily routine.
Don’t worry, I didn’t animal test them on myself. My maid Madame Françoise was happy to be my test subject and she’s looking ravishing (if I do say so myself).
If you follow moi on Instagram (which you obviously do), you’ve seen my Lucky Magazine special edition issue cover reveal! It was an honor to work with Eva Chen and the rest of the Lucky Magazine ladies and gents. With a dream team of stylists, make-up artists, hair stylists and my maids, I felt like part of the Lucky family. If we’re being frank though, the set got catty with he-who-should-not-be-named (AKA Grumpy Cat) when he threw a total Naomi fit when served tap water. Who could blame him though? Tap water! How basic.
Besides the minor H20 setback, getting to know Toast made me “appreciate” dogs more. Although, we have to work on finding the perfect lipstick shade to accentuate her best feature: her tongue!
Get a special edition sneak peek before it hits newsstands 4/8!
UPDATE: April Fools dahhlings! Click HERE to see the reveal!
As I sat sipping Veuve Clicquot, waiting to be dazzled by Hollywood starlets, I quickly grew disappointed (not to the level of Grumpy Cat but more McKayla is not impressed). With nominees like Marion Cotillard, Julianne Moore, and Reese Witherspoon I expected to be giving standing ovations. It’s the Academy Awards ladies! Jooj up the twins, don the Chopard diamonds, add a pinch of Harry Winston and a dash of Choo.
Your pampered pet deserves to jetset like moi! Give them the luxury VIP (Very Important Pet) treatment in Paris, New York, Miami, California, or wherever your private plane takes you. Don’t worry, you can bring the maids too – additional fees will apply.
Here’s a fun fact (if you like dogs): During hotel renovations from 1905-1907, Le Meurice workers took in a stray greyhound that had been living on-site. Hotel personnel then adopted the dog, and it soon became the mascot and inspiration for the Meurice’s.
Amenities:
Complimentary pet basket, custom-designed bowls with the nameplates, name tag
Specific menus and food options available
Grooming
Dog walking in the Tuileries Garden
Pet Fee:
Available Upon Request
Restrictions:
Cats and dogs only
Located on one of Paris’ most fashionable streets, the Mandarin Oriental Paris boasts an array of pet amenities sure to please the most fickle feline (moi) or pampered pooch.
Amenities:
A chilled glass of champagne for the humans and a chilled bowl of water at check-in
A welcome letter from the Mandarin Oriental Paris mascot Archie Lewoof, a border terrier whose pet parent Philippe Leboeuf is the hotel’s GM
Linen Mat, name tag, feeding dishes
In-room dining menu for dogs and cats; well-behaved pets welcome in restaurant Camélia
Pet Fee:
Available Upon Request
Restrictions:
1 pet maximum
Not that they are bragging or anything, but the Gansevoort was voted the nation’s “Pet Friendliest Destination” by the readers of Animal Fair magazine. That’s what they tell me at least….
Amenities:
Premium treats from the Barking Zoo, pet bed, mat with a monogram, small fiji water, food and water bowls, toys, and a collar tag that reads: “I am staying at Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC.”
Pet enhancements: Personalized pet bed, name tag, and puppy purse (don’t attempt with a feline, merci!)
Pet Fee:
Additional fee of $100 per stay for the first pet and an additional $25 for the second pet per stay
Restrictions:
Two cats or dogs of any size
Looking to spot the hottest camera-ready pets? The Muse is an impressively pet-friendly hotel, having hosted everything from snakes and penguins to a pig, all in town for castings and on-screen debuts. Ginger, a teacup Pomeranian, serves as the “Director of Pet Relations.”
Amenities:
Pet bowls and bed
Pet sitting, grooming, walking, massage and acupuncture services
Pet Fee:
No additional charge
Restrictions:
None: Any number of pets, no size or weight restrictions
Pampered Pooch and a Hers and Furs package (starting at $229) – Provides in-room pedicures for a guest and pet
Your pet should never have to lift a paw (I don’t)!
Amenities:
Organic treats from Bocce’s Bakery, bedding, food and water bowls
Pet goldfish: Don’t have a mangy dog or fancy feline (or want to torture you cat)? The hotel is happy to provide a goldfish at your request at no extra cost, which you can take home with you. Note: Nowhere does it say there is an extra charge if the goldfish meets an untimely death. Whoops?
Not that I care, but there is a dog park complete with fire hydrant water stations, bespoke benches, and garden design by Rebecca Cole.
Pet Fee:
No additional charge
Walking and a more extensive grooming menu can all be arranged through the concierge for an extra fee
Restrictions:
No size or weight restrictions
Between the bronzed bods and bedside amenities, any pet will feel pampered both inside the resort and lounging at the pool.
Amenities:
Mats, bowls, and Yip-Yap breath mints
Epic Pet Getaway Package – pedicures, shampoo, toys, and one-hour daily walks
Pet Fee:
No additional charge
Epic Pet Getaway package (Extra Fee)
Restrictions:
None: Any number of pets, no size or weight restrictions
No off-limit areas for pets in the resort – feel free to take pets to the pool to tan (sunscreen required for the hairless breeds)
Amenities:
A personalized sign bearing the pet’s name hanging outside the door
Food bowl, nightly turndown with a toy and tasty housemade treats from the pastry kitchen
(Dogs) Furry Friends Menu –Each meal includes one protein selection (hard-boiled eggs, salmon, chopped chicken or burger patty) and two sides (rice, peas, oatmeal, cottage cheese, chopped pineapple or sliced apple), with an option to add an extra dog biscuit for dessert. Guests are also welcome to bring their dogs along to a meal in the outdoor dining areas at Jimmy’s Pub or Oak Grill.
Pet Fee:
Starting at $150 for the first animal and $50 for the second, with a two-pet limit per room
Restrictions:
All pets welcome from felines to parrots and pigs.
‘Tis the season of giving and unlike Grinchy Cat (you know who you are), I’m feeling merry. Since, Oprah hosts her annual “Favorite Things” series, it was only fitting I bestowed my favorites on my adoring fans too.
– For The Techie –
Samsung Note Edge: Don’t tell Daddy Karl Lagerfeld but I’m trading in the old iPad for the Samsung Note Edge. With it’s side scrolling feature, I am able to fulfill my self-centered needs to constantly view Tweets about me.
Chanel Lambskin Headphones and Case: Think of these headphones as fashion’s best tech accessory. Sorry smart watches!
(Price Available Upon Request)
– For The Collaboration Junkie –
Missoni x Converse FW14 Chuck Taylor All Star ’70s: Ever wonder what it’s like to walk a mile in my furry paws? Now is your chance dahhhling!
(Available In Select Stores Wordwide)
– For The Beauty Queen –
Drybar Big Hair, Don’t Care Kit: Daily blowouts are a must for my white coiffe! The secret to being a Parisian? The undone done look: the perfect blowout to accompany your tailored Chanel tweed jacket. You can thank Alli Webb for this!
Shupette by Shu Uemura: I saw oui to primping and pampering. Shu Uemura is the only brand that gets close to these blue eyes!
– For The Gallery Wall Guru –
Eighty Seventh St Art Prints: I might be bias because fashion illustrator Monica Smiley frequently captures my beauty, but who wouldn’t want a gallery wall filled with moi? Don’t worry, she has sketches of Daddy Karl Lagerfeld too.
– For The (Not So) Crazy Cat Lady –
Monster Choupette Collection: Dubbed the”lovechild of moi and the Fendi Monsters” by Fashionista, the Monster Choupette collection includes handbags, t-shirts, and shoes plastered with my evil twin’s face. Warning! My bite is worse than my Twitter jabs!
– The Fashion Editor –
Assouline Fashion Memoire Five-Book Slipcase – No chateau is complete without the perfect fashion coffee table books! Just don’t forget to Instagram a photo of the stack topped with a Diptyque candle.
– For The Philanthropist –
Mad Over You: Who says I’m not giving? I may not love tiny humans but these tiny tots are designing for a cause. Mad Over You partners with non-profit organizations, connecting fashion with philanthropy. Even blogger City Tonic is mad for the brand so it officially has influencer seal of approval!
The popular twitter handle @Choupettes Diairy comes to life every week on Pretty Connected with ongoing commentary from the point of view of Karl Lagerfeld’s fiercely, fashionable, high-maintenance cat, Choupette.
Emma Watson and I have more in common than just our fashion icon, “Mommy” Coco Chanel – we know that ‘feminism’ isn’t a swear word, rather it’s misunderstood. Recently, the political world has seen a lot of promise on the issue but much less progress. This disillusionment about the female’s role in a patriarchal society extends down even into fashion.
The industry is one dominated by females, yet there is a disconnect between empowerment and exploitation. It’s easy to blame fashion for forcing scantily clad young girls onto the catwalk and photoshopping even the thinnest model on the cover of magazines. We justify it as being “edgy” even though it perpetuates a male exploitation of the female form.
Coinciding with the portrayal of women in fashion, there should be more women on the executive level of large fashion conglomerates. The roadblock is the never-ending debate over equal pay, which affects women disproportionately.
Instead of focusing on the past wrongdoings of fashion’s crawl toward female empowerment, we should be building a world where all women (and felines alike) have the opportunity to receive an equal education, opportunities, and careers. I’m calling for a restructuring on how the fashion industry – and the world – addresses youth, beauty, sexuality, and career-driven women.
Find out how Chanel is standing up for feminism.
Become part of the debate and share your opinions with moi, @ChoupettesDiary, using #Fashion4Feminism.
In case you don’t feel good about yourself and your career success, take a moment to wallow in the fact the a feline has landed her own beauty collaboration. Don’t fret though dahhhlings! I will take those worry lines and turn you into the blue eyed beauty I am.
Daddy Karl Lagerfeld has a longstanding relationship with the Japanese makeup brand, Shu Uemura—he uses their cosmetics to color in his fashion sketches and collaborated on a holiday collection with them in 2012. Thus, it’s no surprise he wanted moi in on the action!
While the collaboration was announced in July, the images for the campaign have just now arrived *cue the annoying human squeels of excitement*. The “Shupette” line features eyeshadows in minky, feline colours, crystal false lashes, the cult Shu Uemura cleansing oil and more. The packaging is complete with original drawings of me from Daddy – who doesn’t want to see my face every morning on their boudoir?
The “Glamourpuss luxury” will launch in time for the holiday season so get on Santa’s not-so-naughty list early!
Gifts? Why yes I would love one! Gifting? Not my cup of tea. With Father’s Day only one week away, it got me thinking about the important things in life besides private jets and black cards; the love and support Daddy Karl Lagerfeld has shown me, opening his chateau to moi when I was just a mangy model’s muse. In celebration of Daddy, here is a list of his favorite things:
1. Diet Coke — A staple in any fashion diet.
2. Sketch Books — For when inspiration strikes or I strike a pose.
3. Klorane dry shampoo — He who has the whitest hair wins.
4. Galignani — And you wonder how Daddy’s library got so full…
5. iPhone(s) — Yes, plural.
6. Sunglasses — “They are like eyeshadow. They make everything look younger and prettier.”
7. Pencils — Perfect for sketches or batting around Daddy’s desk incessantly.
8. Gloves – Preferably fingerless.
9. A Classic Fuji camera
10. Sweatpants — Non! Just kidding, Daddy!
As invites stream in for previews, galas, and spring fêtes, the dreaded plus one on the RSVP card seems daunting. Don’t spend your Friday night indulging in cake, which will only induce a sugar coma and possibly tears of self-pity. He doesn’t have to be a male model like Uncle Baptiste Giabiconi, but he does have to have a dapper style, savvy sense of humor, and cunning networking skills.
