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You are here: Home / Diary / Resisting the Pièce De Résistance

Resisting the Pièce De Résistance

September 6, 2016 By: Summer Samba47 Comments

somali cat in Mardi Gras feathered headdress

You may recall that a few months ago, I posed in this Mardi Gras/ Carnival headdress, and won a prize at a cat show! Well, that wasn’t the full getup, and my human wanted me to pose in it again, maybe for the calendar. So I put on the neckwear and the hat while my human tried to figure out what to do with the pièce de résistance, which is sitting at my feet.

little carnival doll mask sitting at somali cat feet

It’s a flirty little mask. It, and the headdress, actually belong to a doll owned by my breeder, and we are supposed to get them back to her at some point! That’s why my human wanted to get this done.

somali cat trying to get around carnival face mask

I didn’t really like the mask. I mean, who wants to hide my face? That’s where all the good expressions come from!

somali cat peeking out from under a carnival mask

I guess peeking out underneath the mask is cheating.

somali cat wearing mardi gras headdress with mask at her feet

At least I didn’t try to chew the mask. But it was an idea that we gave up on pretty quickly.

somali cat walking off photo set with feathered, beaded neckwear still on

Okay, I’m done now.

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Comments

  1. Catherine lingg says

    October 31, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    Honestly, Summer I had forgotten this outfit. I see I commented twice. Anyway, it’s my favorite. Again, you’re too pretty for the mask.

    Reply
  2. CAtherine lingg says

    February 26, 2020 at 1:50 am

    So cute Summer. The headdress is amazing. You are such a good, patient girl. If it were Princess, there would be feathers flying and blood shed…mine lol

    Reply
  3. Lesley Castle says

    February 25, 2020 at 11:19 am

    What a beautiful outfit Summer! I love those colors on you! You look stunning!

    Reply
  4. speedyrabbit says

    April 4, 2019 at 8:09 am

    You’re the queen of the mardi gras Summer,xx Speedy

    Reply
  5. Catherine Lingg says

    April 3, 2019 at 10:34 pm

    I always love “The End” lol That outfit is GORGEOUS, but better without the mask, having your paw on it works. You’re too pretty

    Reply
  6. Xenabobb says

    April 3, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    Fancy!

    Reply
  7. Xenabobb says

    March 6, 2019 at 9:18 am

    You really rock that outfit, Summer.

    Reply
  8. Selina says

    March 6, 2019 at 9:00 am

    The bright colors look great on you. MK loves Mardi Gras but hasn’t been for years. She wants to go back. She says everyone should be at some place called “Burr-Bun Street” on Mardi Gras Day at least once in their lives!

    I heard whispers about hoomans showing some parts they shouldn’t have that day. And things called “hurricanes” that don’t sound like weather.

    But we cats don’t care about what WE show!

    Purrz!
    Selina

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  9. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    September 9, 2016 at 12:04 am

    YOu looked so good even without that mask.

    And now we did get to see your end…that floofy tail,MOL!

    Reply
  10. Chirpy cats says

    September 7, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    Summer, I bet that must have been one of the shortest photo shoots. We will pose with a hat on for exactly 6 milliseconds That’s all the lady with the camera will get.

    Reply
  11. Anita Aurit says

    September 7, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Hello Miss Sparkle,
    This is Alberto, feline member of the Tribe of Five at Feline Opines. I must say I am quite taken with your beauty and just had to feature your post in my “Walk Through The Web Wednesday” post. My purrrsonal assistant is writing this comment so you will see her name in the comment box.

    Reply
  12. meowmeowmans says

    September 7, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Wow, that is one super fancy headdress, Summer! And you are such a good sport about dressing up!

    Reply
  13. Kitties Blue says

    September 7, 2016 at 6:58 am

    Summer, we sure hope you got a huge pile of treats for doing this and not chewing up that mask. You are an amazing and tolerate kitty, and may we add…you look meowvolous! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

    Reply
  14. Basil says

    September 7, 2016 at 6:40 am

    Oh WOW Summer, now that’s some seriously glitzy feathery fluffy ensemble – a showstopper fur sure!

    Mew look fabulous with or without your pawesome wardrobe than probably spans different times zones it’s so vast! MOL

    Purrs

    Basil & Co xox

    Reply
  15. Miranda, Silver, Dusty and Harvey says

    September 7, 2016 at 2:33 am

    Mum loves the colours! The mask? A great idea but fiddly and you are beautiful enough!

    Reply
  16. Spitty the Kitty says

    September 6, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    Oh for heaven’s sake, Summer! You gotta put your paw down about this stuff. DOLL clothes??? a MASK??? Has your Human lost her mind? I like the Bum of Disrespect picture the best. And what a sweet little bum it is, too. If I am allowed to say such a thing.

    Reply
  17. Jo-Anne says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Looking good

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  18. Nellie says

    September 6, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    Totally Cute! Mes would probably chewed the mask, dragged it off and maybe pooped on it…but then mes is the cat from hell.
    Kisses
    Nellie

    Reply
  19. Cathy Keisha says

    September 6, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    Can you say Photoshop? That’s how TW gets me into a mask.

    Reply
  20. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Too bad it didn’t work because it sure is cute!

    Reply
  21. FuzzMother says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    Summer, you are definitely a ‘party puss’ in that outfit! Beautiful you! BTW, was that the ‘back of disrespect’ for your human for trying to hide your pretty face?

    Reply
  22. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    September 6, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    I must have missed the previous post with you in that adorable outfit! You are the cutest thing! I don’t blame you for not wanting the mask though, why hide your pretty face!

    Reply
  23. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    September 6, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    That’s a spectacular outfit, Summer. Too bad you have to give that headdress back, but you’ll have amazing photos of it. And you’ll have memories of winning the contest, too.

    Reply
  24. Caren Gittleman says

    September 6, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    that second photo from the bottom was just too cute!

    Reply
  25. The Swiss Cats says

    September 6, 2016 at 11:44 am

    Pixie got super excited as soon as she saw all those feathers, it’s her favorite toy. I had to ask Claire to take her away from the computer while I read your post ! I kept calm but I still wonder : how are you able to stay zen and not to destroy that headdress in no time by playing with it ? Purrs, Zorro

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  26. patty says

    September 6, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Summer you are the most patient of cats

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  27. Ellen Pilch says

    September 6, 2016 at 9:38 am

    You did a great job! I would rather see your face though. Binga was smart enough to avoid this photo shoot. 🙂

    Reply
  28. LP says

    September 6, 2016 at 9:31 am

    You look really beautiful in this outfit Summer! Stunning actually ,with that feathered head piece! We have to confess we don’t think any of us would co-operate in wearing something like that though, even if we are usually game for just about anything. Well done! 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  29. Craig s. c. okajima says

    September 6, 2016 at 9:20 am

    You look super cute in the fourth picture: Your eyes look so well-defined in that picture!

    Reply
  30. Random Felines says

    September 6, 2016 at 9:17 am

    it’s cute, but you don’t look too thrilled with the idea 🙂

    Reply
  31. mommakatandherbearcat says

    September 6, 2016 at 9:10 am

    I agree, Summer … your expressions are the best! That get-up is something else though … Binga didn’t want to try it? Not even for treats?

    Reply
  32. Laila and Minchie says

    September 6, 2016 at 8:50 am

    WOW! Colorful! We agree, why would you want to hide such a beautiful face.

    Reply
  33. mariodacat says

    September 6, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Sweetie, you are simply amazing. That costume is over the top and you were such a patient girl to put up with wearing it. Talk about a knock out – that’s what you are in that costume. I can’t blame you for not wearing the mask tho – even tho it is very cool. I wouldn’t like my eyes covered either – that would be scary.

    Reply
  34. BeadedTail says

    September 6, 2016 at 8:12 am

    We just don’t understand how you like wearing that stuff. Maybe because you look so cute in it?

    Reply
  35. Annabelle says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Oh Summer you are quite dazzling in that head dress and although the mask was cute your face is much cuter!

    Reply
  36. Madi says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:38 am

    Summer you know we love bright vivid colors that speak to us…and this outfit is the ‘cat’s meow’!
    You wear it with such style too.
    Hugs madi your bff

    Reply
  37. The Poupounette Gang says

    September 6, 2016 at 7:27 am

    Oh MY, Summer! I am left quite speechless! That is the most amazing get-up I have EVER seen on a kitty, and you wear it with your usual panache!

    Purrs,
    Tama-Chan

    Reply
  38. Grace says

    September 6, 2016 at 6:16 am

    ‘Bye” is the best comment for this get up…

    Reply
  39. Banshee says

    September 6, 2016 at 6:07 am

    Wow! Look at you! Very spiffy.

    Reply
  40. The Island Cats says

    September 6, 2016 at 5:18 am

    Summer, we’re amazed that you put on the hat! It’s obvious that the mask wasn’t made for cute cats like you. 🙂

    Reply
  41. Katie Isabella says

    September 6, 2016 at 4:28 am

    Sparkle, that mask and it was in place was enchanting and that is not too strong a way to put it. Adorable.

    Reply
  42. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    September 6, 2016 at 4:27 am

    That’s one beautiful head piece. It looks so gorgeous on you. We just love it. You are so sweet in trying it on and the mask. Great job! Would love to see it in the calendar. Purrs

    Reply
  43. The Florida Furkids says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:48 am

    That mask looks tasty….um…we mean cute! We can’t believe you wear that headdress so well!

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  44. toby & leia says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:29 am

    Such lovely colors on that outfit, but yeah, we would prefer to see your beauty.

    Reply
  45. Brian Frum says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:20 am

    We totally agree, we love seeing your pretty face Summer!

    Reply
  46. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    September 6, 2016 at 1:54 am

    That’s a wonderful mask Summer but we’d sooner see your lovely face.

    Reply
  47. The kitties of purring pines says

    September 6, 2016 at 12:47 am

    Who would want to hide that gorgeous face?!? Love the outfit, though!

    Reply

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