I See You Baby - Golden Globes

The award season is underway and 'I See You Baby' will let you know who rocked the bells on the red carpet.



Cameron Diaz rocks the rose pink Chanel.



Renee Zellwegger in Carolina Herrera...hmmm. Looking a little closer and hmmmm.



Brangelina.....hmmmm.


And a closer look at Angie....Hmm.



Ashton...hmm. Loving the look of Demi's dress though.



Anne Hathaway looking some old school glamour in Armani Privee.



J-Lo in a gold Marchesa. Looking like a million other dresses we've seen her in. Blah.



Kate Beckinsale looking positively angelic in this gorgeous white dress.




I'll do my best to find a proper long shot of Eva but this dress is looking absolutely fabulous from what I can see.



Here we go...Eva, Heidi and Kate all looking delectable at the Instyle party.


Beyonce in Elie Saab. Looking fabulous but again, feels like something we've seen a million times.




Drew Barrymore in baby blue Dior.





Slumdog Millionaire is getting mad press, I really want to see it. Anyone seen it yet?
This is the star of the film, Freida Pinto.





Eva Mendes looking fabulous in the white dress with turquoise accessories.



Miley looking fabulous in Marchesa. A surprisingly well put together look for her. Felling it.

The Hotness - Work to Play Outfit

With the increased traffic and the rapidly increasing invitations, a lot fo women just don't have the time to go home and get changed before heading out to yet another hot party.

So this is where you need the perfect day to evening outfit.

And I'm in all types of love with this dress, from www.asos.com, down to £29.37


By day, wear it with cute ballet pumps, thick knit black tights and a chunky black cardigan if you're in wintery climes.

Faith Ayork £28.
If you're a tropical beauty, wear it with cute ballet pumps and a lightweight cardi.

Keep the jewellery to a minimum to keep your look fuss free.




By night, amp up your sex appeal with these glam glad inspired heels from Nine West.

Nine West Jamil Heels $89


Inge Christopher St Petersburg Clutch $230


Ateliette San Francisco Earrings $25

With this cute clutch and some fabulously seasonal earrings, a perhaps a wide gold cuff...and you dear reader, will be the office party hotness.

Enjoy.

xoxo

The Hotness - Ruffle My Feathers

And as its the 1st December today and the official start of the party season, I'm giving you two pieces of fabulosity.

The black dress is timeless and classic in its sophiticated elegance. A great one or two or three will mean you ALWAYS have something to wear to that party you need to go to. Go wild with the accessories as how you choose to accessorise can totally transform your look.

Okay, I'm sure a lot of you look at this and think the ruffles add inches and have an unflattering way of making you look bigger all over. NOT TRUE! I just tried one on and not only did I fall in love with it as soon as it was on, it was supremely and surprisingly flattering giving a much more va-va-voom effect than expected. I'd recommend you stick to simple, bold colours to avoid looking too twee and work some serious magic with your accessories.



Take this simple but so damn sexy ruffled dress from Calvin Klein. $198....A price that makes it more of an investment classic LBD than disposable fashion. BUT with disposable fashion, just bear in mind that ultimately somebody pays the price. I'm not saying the more expensive the item the better, au contraire, I know enough about fashion and manufacturing to know that's certainly not the case (Louis Vuitton, please stand up). But I do wonder with that £5 dress, how much the underage, underfed workers got paid. Fair trade my ass.

So now that I've got your head round the numbers, lets get our heads round the accessories. The picture shows the dress in all in fabulous simplicity. Great. That's the best starting point.

Now picture yourself in it.
With your hair up in a messy ponytail.

Add some beaten gold earrings for a little ethnic je ne sais quoi (Monica Vinader £185)


And an erickson beamon style cuff for a bit of bad girl bling.


Throw on these fantabulous Christian Louboutin (yes, him again) Bretelle heels.


And bring on the colour riot with this fab purple alligator VBH clutch.


And where would the signature Tiger Tem style be without a quirky Bobby Dazzler? Loving this Alex Monroe Twig Citrine ring.


And dear reader, you would have gone from how pretty to gad-damn....she's the hotness.

Enjoy.

xx

The Hotness - One Shouldered Wonder

The asymmetric strap has been hovering on the horizon for a while now.

They're so popular as they offer little more coverage and a more interesting neckline than strapless, they're a little more edgy and contemporary than spaghetti straps and halter necks and they're just undeniably sexy.

And interesting neckline always attracts attention to the wearer so get out your best strapless bras (sagginess and over exposure being the biggest fashion faux pas in my book), leave out the necklaces, don a chunky cuff and load up the superstar earrings....and you dear reader, will be .....the hotness.

I prefer strappy shoes with long dresses (the point being sophisticated elegance) and the chunkier clunkier platforms with cocktail dresses (the point being attention grabbing glamourpuss). So now you know.



Ok, so the $288 price tag on the ABS by Allen Schwartz dress isn't necessarily credit crunch friendly. I am an advocate of buy less and buy better. Instead of a wardrobe full of crap, focus on a few timeless key pieces that will hold up longer than some Primark nonsense.

BUT there are deals galore to make the most of this season. Retailers need you, and don't you forget that. So don't be afraid to bring out the Ijebu in you and haggle like a Moroccan Kasbah carpet seller. I just did that at a big department store for a fabulous dress and convinced them to go from 20% off to 40% off.....RESULT!

....Nothing to lose ladies, not even any shame in that game. If you succeed, share your stories please!

Enjoy.

Little Bit of Lace

With a little bit of lace....we can make it through the night.

Ain't that the truth?

'Hollering with the rinsing sound' was what DJ Luck and MC Neat had in mind with their garage anthem...but I'm sure they'd agree with my point about lace.

Seems we're set for a bit of an 80s throwback this autumn/winter, with the bright coloured tights, tartan/plaid/check prints everywhere, ankle boots (shooboots) big bold florals....and one of my personal Madonna inspired favourites...lace.

So sexy, so feminine. Black is the obvious colour but it can work well in other colours too.

I found there and they're a little Michael Jackson, a little Madonna and very sexy. Again, its not for everyone so you're bound to get some odd looks, but as I always say, leave the haters to choke on their hatorade.

Call me OCD but I always feel the need to wear gloves on public transport...yes, I said it. You know you always think it too.
I'm loving the pair on the left, £4 from www.asos.com.

The fingerless pair on the right are bound to inspire pesky passers-by to hum Beat It as you walk past, but hey, they're cute and your important finger will still be visible enough for an impolite gesture. $6 from www.forever21.com.




These skirts are a very easy sexy, way to wear a little lace. They work by day or by night, just depends on what you wear them with. For day, a tank and cute cardi with ballet pumps, or when its chillier a poloneck and boots.
LEFT: $30 from www.forever21.com. This skirt is more pretty pretty and delicate which works.
RIGHT: £50 www.warehouse.co.uk. This skirt is a bit more interesting, edgy and goth..which I'm totally loving.



Lace leggings....Hmmm. Very 80s but I love it. Choose how to wear them carefully otherwise they could probably look really crap. I'd say evening as opposed to daytime, and worn with a mini dress or long top, probably black or a dark colour. Work the dark angel look and you're a lot more likely to get sexy right!
LEFT: Kova & T are really making a name for themselves with their finger on the pulse offering of leggings. First the liquid latex and now these.
$120 www.ronherman.com.

RIGHT: If you'd rather save your pennies on such a transient fashion item, try these from www.asos.com for £15. They're not completely lace, they just have a lace panel down the side which might or might not make them more to your liking. (I prefer the Kova & T).



By night, lace looks great on a cute prom dress. Yes, the prom dress is still big news and looks set to stay. Its such a cute flattering shape on most body shapes.
LEFT: This black lace prom dress has a corset bodice which will amplify your fabulous hourglass shape. Love it. Was $40 now $20. www.forever21.com.

RIGHT: How about some old school colour? This As U Wish Bordeaux vintage lace prom dress is just too cute. Making me think about the party season already....www.nordstrom.com Was $78 now $52.



LEFT: I love the two tone colour of this silver antique lace Anna Sui dress. Absolutely fabulous. Was $430 now $300. ....www.net-a-porter.com

RIGHT: Marchesa do some of the prettiest, glamorous dresses around and although this one has a lot going on, with the ruffled tiers, the beaded belt, scalloped hem and scalloped neckline...I LOVE it. ....www.net-a-porter.com $3400 now $2550.




LEFT: The olive green and shape of this dress make it decidedly grown up and sophisticated. Christian Lacroix ....www.net-a-porter.com $1370.

RIGHT: You must have noticed by now, I'm a huge DVF fan. She always gets it right! Love this dove grey chiffon and lace shift Oleada dress. ....www.net-a-porter.com $485 now $339.





LEFT: This white dress from Karta is the perfect white dress. I have an incredibly similar dress and it fab as it always works, by day, by night, dress it up with glam heels, dress it down with cute ballet pumps. A true style winner! ....www.tobi.com

RIGHT: Miu Miu is a big name I'm a big fan of. How genius is the dress? Lace printed on chiffon? Love it. And love the delicate and feminine colour combo too. ....www.net-a-porter.com Was $1540 now $1048.





LEFT: Love the very 80s cobalt blue of this lace trim jersey dress. This is one of the few that could work well by day. Also comes in black...which truth be told, would be my preference. ....www.oasis-stores.com £50.

RIGHT: This is a very proper dress for a very proper occasion like a wedding or something. Its quite a mature style but if you go glam with the accessories, you'd be amazed how big a difference that could make. I'm talking those fetish type Dior Extreme Gladiator shoes in black or gold, an outsize croc clutch, some big gold hoops and your hair in a ponytail...see? Grown up Glam. Lela Rose floral cut out dress from ....www.net-a-porter.com $1095 now $547.




LEFT: Since L'Wren Scott did that black glittery dress in a very similar shape for Sarah Jessica Parker at the MTV awards, I've been paying a lot of attention and I LOVE her style. I'm loving this dress. Yes it works best with a banging body (or at least, with the help of Spanx) but I love the way this dress is so covered up yet sooo sexy. Make like SJP and wear with pale shooboots, or those Extreme Gladiators.


RIGHT: This is another very grown up very proper dress, so wear it with an abundance of attitude and bold accessories to tone down the properness of the dress. AKA New York ....www.net-a-porter.com $330.





Nothing will ever be quite as sexy as underwear as outwear and if one team have this down to a t, its those people at ....www.victoriassecret.com. Both these dresses would look fab worn with a long chunky cardigan and riding boots. Work it.

LEFT: Victoria's Secret lace trim satin slip $58.

RIGHT: Victoria's Secret satin ballet length slip $27.

Let me know your thoughts on how you'll be wearing a little bit of lace this season.
xoxo

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

TIGER BITES - Triple Threat

Haven't done one of these for a while and these three feminine fancies caught my attention.


First up we have this fabulous LBD from Paul & Joe. The Palais silk belnd dress reduced from $350 to $245 on I'm loving that label a little more day by day. And in case you didn't know they've launched a younger, more budget friendly line called Sister. Nice work.


I'm in all types of love with these Chloe strappy shooboots. The taupe patent leather, the croc detail on the heel....ooh. $745. Oh.


And this is something of an iconic bag from B Romanek. Its 100% genuine crocodile (animal rights activits look away now) and at $2195, quite a lot for such a little clutch but you know what? I love it.


Ok, I've done it again, its all pricey stuff. BUT the aim is to inspire and aspire myself and YOU. Inspire you to emulate these looks and aspire to own the real deal one day.

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