To Shoe or not to Shoe?

Tiger's got a brand new love, and it comes in the form of shoes. Not just any old shoes but the shoe section of what is rapidly becoming one of the most popular (and profitable) online retailers.http://www.asos.com

The site is 8 years old which in techie years is like 100, and "asos.com is the UK's largest online fashion and beauty store, attracting over one million visitors a week. With over 9,000 products available and 500 new lines added each week, asos.com is the online shopping destination." So now you know. That's a lot of moolah.

So I regularly have a look to see what's going on in the world of fashion and I noticed with increasing regularity I was drawn to their shoe section. Cos holy moly, they've got some mighty fine shoes on that site. And while their introduction of premium brands means their price range has shot up, their own brand shoes go for about £20-50 which is fabulous.

And while I'm on how fabulous they are, let me also just add they stock a really good selection of lesser known quirky brands like Poetic Licence, Irregular Choice, Kate Kuba, Strutt Couture, L'Autre Chose...all of which are perfect for when you want something a little different. But they also have a really good selection of high street faves such as Bertie, Nine West, Carvela and Kurt Geiger.

Foot Fetishists and Shoe lovers....this ones for you.

BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL

From Left to Right:

Asos snake effect gladiator platforms £35
The gladiator is so hot it hurts (still, yes) and platforms work their leg lengthening magic on the shortest pins around, a bit of black leather (snakeskin at that) is undeniably sexy.

Asos leather contrast round toe £45
A quirky take on the classic black t-bar round toe, these shoes were made for dancing.

Asos leather contrast heel £50
Love these. So simple, so stylish. Its that unexpected pop of colour on the heel that takes these round toes from Blah to Bank (Bank = looking the money). And yes I know they're not black, the black ones have a yellow heel, but I preferred these ones.



THE BUFF BEAUTIES
Buff as in nude, nude as in the colour (yes I've got my clever hat on today)
From Left to Right:

Asos leather front tie shoe £60
I love the way these look. A little bit shoeboot, a little bit peeptoe, a little bit of corset detail makes it a whole lotta sexy.

Asos luxe stud & sequin £75
I'm not normally a fan of so much embellishment on shoes as I'm very wary of bits of it falling off with every step you take. But I think the shoes and the embellishment being from such a sophisticated, stylish and innately glam colour family make these one of my favourite of the bunch

Asos contrast patent peep toes £25
These are the perfect day to evening shoes. The kitten heel makes them supercomfy for schlepping around by day, and the peep toe displaying a surprisingly sexy amount of toe cleavage and the cut away back, makes them superstylish by night.

FABULOUSLY FEMININE
They are aren't they?

From Left to Right:

Asos ribbon front ankle strap sandal £30
You can't quite see it from the picture but these little beauties have a peep toe and the medley of candy colours makes them the perfect summer choice as they will go with everything.

Asos satin rose platform shoe £40
Love them or hate them, there's no missing these shoes when they step in the room propping up their owner. A true statement shoe.

Asos peep toe platform £25
Pretty in pick but also available in other colours, peep toe platforms are a wardrobe essential and the little bow at the side of these adds a little quirky touch.

What a load of Croc....

There's a new love of mine that I feel compelled to share now its summer.

I've been keeping this one to myself as its not exactly cool...but you know how it is, when you find something really, really good. You just can't keep that ish to yourself.

Now I urge you to read this with an open mind!

ladies, my second pair of Crocs have just made their way into my wardrobe (collective intake of breath). Before you start thinking I've totally lost the plot, I don't mean those vile faux clog ones that are fabulous on children and pure carnage on anybody else. Don't think those PLASTIC ballet pumps are fooling anyone. And don't even say Jibbits near me if you're over 5.


I'm talking about the Crocs flips flops. The Capri to be precise. (see that? they knew that had to come up with a pretty name to lure the likes of you and me in)

I mean the most comfortable flip flops my feet have ever know. And my feet know flip flops. Around the house or popping out for a walk, my faithful flips flips are always flipping on my feet.

My journey into crocs wasn't an easy one. My bro got my mum a pair. Say what? Oh, not the clog ones. Ok. Lets see. Hmm. Not bad. Not so high on pretty but hey, they're Crocs ya?

Then I tried them on. Hmm. Comfy.

Then I started walking around in them...Dios Mio.

And I literally haven't looked back since.


Crocs Capri in Cotton Candy


Crocs Capri Chocolate Print


Crocs Capri Khaki Pearl


Crocs Crete Khaki Sienna


Crocs Crete Pearl White & Navy


One of the best selections on the web at the best price can be found right here. .


And I PROMISE you won't be disappointed. Is that the doorbell? I think my new pair just arrived!

Dark Angels wear Black Halos

Oh my, oh my.

There's an uber hot new brand on the scene.

Black Halo.

The superior cut, unique shapes, finely crafted construction, feminine proportions give their clothing a seriously, seriously sexy vixen edge.

And with the global heatwave going on at the moment, why not do your bit and raise temperatures just a little bit more.


Did I say hot? Let me introduce the Black halo Keyhole Ruffle dress. This is definitely my favourite of the collection and it has MOI written all over it in capital letters. You just know it would fit like a dream and did I say uber-friggin-hot? It also comes in a very dark grey and black but I kinda like this one the most. And quite frankly I defy anybody to upstage you in this fabulosity. At $345 it requires a little thought, and a serious event. Maybe I'll just get married in it....


This is the Jackie dress and its been a hot favourite with celebs and fashionistas since it hit the stores. The simplicity, the asymmetry, the belted waist. Me likey. $345.


Oh they just had to take it up a notch by hiking up the hemlines. As a short dress fan, now, this is what I'm talking about. And as there's a little less fabric the kind souls have taken an extra $20 off the knee length Jackie price so its $325.


The classic black Jackie O dress (pictured left), chicly updated with body-conscious lines and boldly feminine ways. Asymmetrical draped neckline and shoulder flanges create interest, and while its definitely reminiscent of Roland Mouret's Moon dress(pictured right)...at $325 its more affordable than his was at a stonking $2125.


See the pleated detail at the bodice? Love it. Love it. And one more time for good measure...love it.

You know what? I'm going to have to try one of these babies on. Then make an early Xmas present request. That's the deal with expensive things. Always so much nice as gifts! ha ha ha ha.

No not really. I'm a big fan of work hard and spend that hard earned cash on things that make you feel/look even more fabulous than you already are. I tend to appreciate the things I buy myself a little bit more. As I mentioned earlier in the year I'm saving up for my Louboutins and I think I'll add this to my list. With the nature of my job, I think they'll both be part of my post-xmas loot. And I for one, cannot wait! This Xmas at Tiger Tem will most definitely be our best one yet....and what's a lot of hard work without any rewards? So Black Halo, keyhole ruffle, you're mine I tell you. Mine.

xoxo

Grab yourself a piece of Black Halo from one of these sites:-
http://www.neimanmarcus.com

http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com

http://www.intermixonline.com

http://www.singer22.com

http://www.pinkmascara.com

Wrap Me Up In Your Love...

There’s a new trend that’s been hotting up on the horizon. The super-long uber-soft Italian linen blend scarves from Love Quotes.

It takes a lot for a scarf to penetrate my fashion mindset right now, mainly as I have A LOT. If I was to count I’m sure I’m talking like 20.

But I digress, there’s something about the Love Quotes that caught my attention.

I love the length. 37 inches wide and a whopping 72 inches long (that’s 6ft). I love those really really long scarf, so stylish, so elegant, so versatile. When its warm, just let it hang down to your knees. When its cold, your neck and ears will be so well insulated. And you know it would be perfect for planes.


The fabulous candy hued kaleidoscope colours all have supercute names like Coco Shell, Cherry Pie, Glow, Sunshine that is almost enough to make me want to buy one. (Oh who am I kidding, I’m sure I’ll have one by the end of the week).

The ‘inspirational quotes’ they come with would probably annoy me, that type of thing often does.

“We can do no great deeds-only small deeds with great love." -Mother Theresa

“Once you love someone, they stay in your heart forever." -Anonymous

Pur-lease. …quote, schmote. Mr & Mrs Love Quotes, if you want to reel me in with quotes, you need to work harder for my love. But I won’t let something like that put me off.


They’re a fabulous bit of A-List style as they’re often seen on the likes of Hilary Duff, Cameron Diaz, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Nicky Hilton, and Ashlee Simpson.

Oh and just in case I haven’t suckered you in yet with all that, they go and tell you that 10% of proceeds are donated to international children’s charities.



Available from


http://www.pinkmascara.com
http://www.shopstyle.com
http://www.singer22.com

Welcome to the Pleasure Dome

The Pleasure Dome being the very hedonistic name of Talitha Getty's very hedonistic home in Marrakech.

Talitha Getty being one of the beautiful and the damned of the 60s, who became world famous as an icon of the Hippie De Luxe look championed so effectively in that era. Their was a life of full on debauchery, excess and glamour but today I'm only interested in the glamour. The Glamour of the Luxe Bohemian kind.


I figured its only polite to start out with one of the most iconic images of Talitha Getty...so here she is on a rooftop in Marrakech. I don't think that dude is her husband though.


First up we have two bee-yoo-ti-ful kaftans from the Queen of beachwear, Melissa Odabash. Whenever I get round to swanning off on some super exotic ultra luxurious beach holiday on a private island in my private jet....I'll be sure to pop in. But in the meantime, while I'm waiting for all those high octane arrows to line up...I might just save up for one. The Amanda on the left is stunning in its pure white simplicity. And I am loving the gold detail of the Hannah on the left. Which do you prefer?


Next up, from Melissa Odabash again, we have the sexy Palm Beach on the left and the monochrome detail Savannah on the right. Which would you rock in your kasbah?


Now we have the diaphonous options. The pink embellished number is from the Hippie Deluxe favourite Matthew Williamson. The white semi sheer stripy option is from my favourite new name in beachwear Vitamin A. Again Matthew or Vitamin A?


The best accessories for this look are the earthy, nature inspired type of fabulousity. The tortoiseshell sunnies, the big chunky bangles, the bamboo inspired earrings, the snakeprint. You catch my drift and EVERYTHING in this divine selection is from Tiger Tem.

Skirting The Issue

After giving the fabulously well cut trousers their due, I'm moving onto the item that is constantly lobbying for more space on my wardrobe, the item I can never have too many of...the fabulously feminine, undeniably sexy skirt.

The basis of their sexiness is really simple, men can't wear them.

I like them long, short, knee length, fitted, A-line, full skirt. You name it, I probably have it. The best thing about skirts is they always bridge that smart casual gap with ease and I find them one of the easiest items to go to in my wardrobe when I'm in a rush. Withe Tiger Tem, obviously there's zero need to turn up to work all suited and I make a conscious effort to not wear jeans to work too much as they look more casual, I get too hot and I actually just don't wear jeans that much (probably most often in the evening). I'm a real tank/tee and skirt type woman. When you're in colder climes a nice pair of opaques with flats, mary janes or boots and you're good to go.

Here's my pick of the best in descending hem length.


I love this one. Its from Miss Selfridge and costs a grand total of £18. It comes in black as well and its the perfect easy peasey piece to throw on with a tshirt in summer for a day at the park (or something equally stress free). I love the slightly sporty touch and I strongly suspect this will find its way into my wardrobe soon.


Next up we have the bright pink Lucie from DVF. Super duper feminine as its short and its bright pink but I love it. I'm all for pockets on fitted skirts and I love the bold colour on this one. Worn with a black or white tee with a pair of glam glads...perfect laidback city summer style. Oh and you see that big red sale sign? www.brownsfashion.com its been reduced to a very affordable £88.


Short, quirky and flirty...I'm loving this skirt from Binneti. Its the perfect skirt to go from winter (with tights) to summer (with a white shirt and ballet pumps).


This is a Vera Wang skirt from her collection from Kohls. That means its only an astounding $43. The monochrome floral print is right on the money for contemporary style. Love it.


Anthropologie, Urban Outfitter's grown up, more pulled together sister are champions of the full skirt this summer. Worn 50s style with a wide belt and fitted cardi...its a look that can work for all occasions.


This Pucci skirt is one of the best examples of how fabulous a great print pencil skirt can look. Love it and I would soooo wear this outfit.


Keeping abreast of the global nomad trend, this Mexican-esque print skirt from Urban Outfitters is supercute. Love it. $48. Buying it.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Jump To The Beat

“Don’t try to compare us to another bad little fad” So said those wiggedy wack little kids called Kris Kross.

What an appropriate sentiment for this post. The jumpsuit. aka The Playsuit. aka The Romper.

Fashion is not for the weak of heart nor the meek of mind. Case and point, the jumpsuit. Also known as the playsuit, except this type is not for kids.

Its one of those items the first time you see it, unless you’re one of the more maverick fashionistas, you’ll probably just flick the page without a second look.

The second time you see it, pause a little longer.

Third time, hmm, not so bad and next thing you know the jolly jumpsuit charm has worked its magic and you’re just looking for the right one.

Casual yet cool, with a decidedly youthful spin, the jumpsuit has become one of the must have pieces for your summer wardrobe.

As always Tiger Bites is here to help and here’s my pick of the best.



This is definitely a holiday option but you know what? I'm not 100% sure I'd wear it. Perhaps, at best, on the beach....but I love it. Very Bridget Bargot. Its the K-Town jumpsuit from 12th street by Cynthia Vincent.

Lauren Conrad's collection has had quite a bit of flack for being overpriced jersey...but that easy peasy laidback style is what the LA girls want so I'm sure she'll do well. And at $180 its certainly not cheap, but then again those LA chicks know how to sing for their supper!


This gold linen number from asos is £30 so its not a tough price to swallow. But I think gold belongs on jewellery and handbag hardware not on my clothes.


Vanessa Bruno is a long standing favourite of mine. She's one of those women who know how to design clothes for women. So this is definitely my favourite of the bunch and if I was going to buy a jolly jumpsuit...this one would get my money.

Full Length & Fabulous

And while I'm on the topic of dresses (Naija Chickito we'll get to trousers over the weekend), one of my favourite styles for that laidback fabulously glamorous easy style has got to be the long dress. Fitted or flowy, there's a style for everybody and when you get it right, they look...fabulous. Accessorise with some super sparkly flats and some charmingly chunky bangles and you'll look as glam as Talitha Getty in her hey day. Me likey.



This regal royal blue strapless dress from Patrizia Pepe is available on www.asos.com. Its £190 so a little bit more pricey than their normal price point but it is rather fabulous dontcha think? And is it just me or does that look a hell of a lot like ankara?


T-Bags are a brand that's been going from strength to strength as they've managed to get their finger firmly on the pulse of that easy sexy Californian style. AND for my readers in Nigeria I can happily tell you T-Bags dresses will be stocked at the hot new soon to be opened boutique in VI called Temple Muse. I'm friends with the owners and I can promise you they won't disappoint.


This $200 flowy floral number from J Crew is right on the money with the patchwork detail and the empire line makes it superflattering (and forgiving) for all body shapes.

Tiger Tem is a Summer Bunny!

Sorry its been a week since my last post, turns out Swift Communications (my internet service provider) ain't so Swift after all. Anyway, numerous phone calls later, they've rectified the situation...lets just hope they can maintain it. Humph.

ANYWAY.....
I love a good summer dress.

And what I love even more than a good summer dress...is a good affordable summer dress.

Its a complaint I get from time to time on my blog as I do tend to gravitate towards the more high end prices. Why? The high street is getting better and better and quicker and quicker at emulating what we see on the catwalk so for the most part, everything is an apporoximation of one of the big kahuna's designs anyway. And more often than not they have more and better pictures online......and I'm all about aspirational style. I can't afford everything I put on my blog but the plan is that one day I will be able to...and hopefully so will you! See?..aspire.

Onto the summer hotties.


I'm so in love with this Old Navy dress. Its so simple, so stylish, so timeless (say no to disposable fashion people!..buy things you know you will wear time and time again).

I only do long dresses/skirts in summer (which always confuses guys...why is that?)and I LOVE them. Seriously. They're the perfect go-to outfit as they work for everything. The only reason I can think of for not buying this $29 Old Navy dress is they didn't have my size...but I'm about to get on their wesbite.


Next up, I'm loving this linen broderie anglaise dress from Miss Selfridge. The colour and the shape are both supremely flattering...nobody need know who ate all the food on the Barbie. And at £32 its a great buy as you will wear it summer, after summer, after summer. I probably have about 4 or 5 very similar dresses and come a touch of sun...they all get heavy rotation. If you want a bit more coverage just throw on a cute fitted cardi.


I love yellow. I don't own much yellow but I always like the idea of yellow. I think the main problem is the shade of yellow never seems quite right but this Forever 21 option is right on the money. And at $23 its not very much money anyway.


Ethical fashion. Its a little lost on me to be honest. I can see what they're trying to say but I'm not entirely sold. Its like shopping at Wholefoods, I don't do it because I care, I do it because the food's nice. Just being honest. But I didn't let the name Edun detract me from my love for this dress.


And last but by no means least we have this little slinky cuteness from maria Bonita (sounds Brazilian...not sure) anyway its from Browns (I know, pricey) but its on sale reduced from £150 to a much happier £60 ...hurrah!

Have an absolutley fabulous weekend....I know I will!
xxx

To Buy or Not To Buy?

I love the glam glads as much as the next girl.

I love the way these look…and my finger is hovering above the 'BUY' button..but the question remains, will I ever wear them?

And FYI at £30 from www.asos.com its really not a big deal but this year, after sorting out my wardrobe over Xmas I realised I honestly do have WAY too much stuff.

Choice is the enemy of focus...which explains why I can still never find anything to wear when I really need to. Daily attire is easy but whenever I need to do anything else...dinner/drinks/cocktail party...and all of a sudden I have nothing to wear.

So I guess what they say is true, whoever said retail therapy doesn't work, just didn't know where to shop.

P.s. Things are moving swiftly along with Ikeja and we might just be able to open for business next Monday! Will keep you all posted.

Glam Glads

Its not summer all over the world yet but its fast approaching..and the hottest footwear on the block is set to be the glam gladiator.

Tha gladiator itself isn't new, this will be its 3rd summer in a row..but it is getting a liitle more sexy and a lot more glamourous. Think luxurious finishes, exotic skins, stud detailing, bedecked with bling and metallics always look great on pretty pedicured tootsies.

Here's my best of the bunch.

ASOS £28
The stud detail on these tan leather gladiators takes it up a notch or two in the style stakes.


The authentic looking muted gold croc on these Dolce Vitas make them glamour deluxe at a fantastic price of $90.



Loved Giuseppe Zanottis since I first set eyes on them many moons ago. I love the rose gold leather on these....and aside from the fact that they probably take half an hour to put on, at $795...it will be many moons before I get a pair for myself.


These gold glamazons are from Jessica Simpson's collection. Not bad, missy, not bad. And only $79.


I am loving the two tone effect snakeskin on these stylish and comfy looking pair from everyone's 'favourite retailer' M&S..at £29.50, me likey.


I love the simplicity of K Jacques. A little (now large) family business started in St Tropez in the 30s which has now has a star studded client list. Nice work. At $244 they're pricey but each pair is made to order with premium quality leather in your choice of colour.