I’ll admit it, I am a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady. However, I defy every single stereotype associated with being a crazy cat lady, except for the fact that I would be content with about 47 cats roaming around house. Other than that, I prefer to think of myself as cat lady chic as opposed to crazy cat lady. That’s right folks, here’s a new term for you to apply to young, bubbly, fashion-conscious women who also have a deep-seated passion for furry felines. So, to all you stylish young cat lovers, if these five signs define your life chances are you are cat lady chic and NOT a crazy cat lady.

1. You accessorize with cat hair or just your cat: It just goes with everything, especially that LBD you’re planning to wear out. It’s just a matter of time before we see models covered in cat hair walking the runways of NYC Fashion Week.
2. All your selfies are of you and your cat: Thought the way to take a flattering selfie was to take it in your car? WRONG! Your car may have the the best lighting, second only to the Kardashian approved phone case with front facing LED lights, but it’s a proven fact that a selfie with your cat will define your cheekbones, bring out your eyes, and even out your skin. If you are truly cat lady chic, you’ve been doing this since the dawn of time.
3. Your cat is one of the girls: While Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda from Sex and the City are arguably the greatest girlfriend group of all time, they were missing one key component, a cat! Being cat lady chic, my cat Louisa is the cornerstone of every one of my friendships.
4. There’s always makeup on your cat: I am very opposed to testing makeup on animals, but I can’t help it if she steps in my gold eyeshadow or brushes up against my mascara wand in the mornings while I’m getting ready in the morning. You’re definitely cat lady chic if your cat has the latest Dior lipgloss on their fur or smells like Chanel No. 5 because they were cuddling with you when you spray your perfume.
5. Your cat appreciates a good accessory just as much as you do: Fancy collars, pink carrying crates, toys that accentuate the color of her eyes, I know my cat is happier when surrounded by the finer things in life. If you and your cat are hoping and praying for Dolce & Gabbana to announce a line of cat and owner matching ensembles, then you my friend are the epitome of cat lady chic!

Feel free to show this highly credible source of writing to judgemental family members who are always claiming you’re still single because you’re more invested in planning your cat’s birthday party than you are in going on a date with that creepy guy you met on Tinder. Just tell them your cat lady chic and their disdain will quickly be replaced with awe and wonder (and hopefully some questions because I’m sure they’ll want to be cat lady chic too)!

Quick shout out to my cat, Louisa May Alcott, the star cat in most of the photos above, thanks for being a fabulous partner in crime.