TIGERLILY TAYLOR VALENTINES EDIT

With Cupid poking his cheeky head around the corner, we had a chat with our favourite girl Tigerlily Taylor, and face of Bluebella’s SS17 collection, to hear her thoughts on Valentine’s Day.

In regard to how seriously she takes the day itself, Tigerlily, who has been with model boyfriend Henry Pedro-Wright for over two years, said: “I think the idea of the occasion is silly but I do enjoy it. It's just another reason to do something special with your partner.” She added “I collect ridiculous cards and the Valentines ones are always the funniest”. 

While the plan for the day itself has yet to be decided, Tigerlily told us about her partner’s relaxed but romantic Valentine’s surprise last year. She said: “ my boyfriend bought champagne, lit candles and cooked me a roast at his flat. That was a really nice, cosy idea.”

But even a low-key Valentine’s day isn’t complete without a new piece of lingerie, according to Tigerlily, who said: “I love finding a new piece of lingerie for each year. It's always a surprise for him and finding the piece is fun for me.”

Having told us in the past that she loves the idea of buying lingerie for yourself and not just for your partner, Tigerlily stressed she is “a firm believer that your partner should make you feel sexy no matter what you are wearing.”

As the face of Bluebella’s SS17 collection, naturally we wanted to find out Tigerlily’s thoughts about the pieces she sported during the shoot. Tiger, a self-professed tomboy, said she likes that the designs are “elegant but not too girly for me” and loves how wearable they are.

She added: “ There are lots of strong, supportive lines in the designs  that make them comfortable and portray a sense of strength”. It’s this strength that we think Tigerlily, who is also a Muay Thai Kickboxer and high-achieving English Literature student, embodies herself - making her the perfect face of the collection.

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Introducing Tigerlily Taylor - The New Face of Bluebella

Daughter of the Queen drummer Roger Taylor and supermodel Deborah Leng, Tigerlily is already a society favourite, having graced the cover of Tatler and appearing regularly in Vogue. She is signed with Select Model Management and is currently in her third year studying English at The University of Sussex after attending Bedales School.

A natural rebel, she left home at 16, though she was always very studious. She said "I was such a horrible teenager - my poor parents. But despite switching schools, I was a nerdy student who got my homework in on time. I am working incredibly hard in my final year at uni and really want to get a First."

She loves being the new face of Bluebella “because they champion female empowerment and the designs have a unique and exciting aesthetic that is redefining sensuality”. She said "I love the idea of buying lingerie for yourself and not just for your partner. It is also incredibly wearable but very sexy, too."

She adores writing poetry and short stories, and may make a move into journalism in the future but ultimately dreams of writing a novel. To add to the cool factor of her famous family, Tigerlily’s brother Rufus is the drummer in the band The Darkness.

Tiger loves concerts and festivals and goes to Glasto and Secret Garden every year. She adores listening to David Bowie, Led Zeppelin and The Who, and it’s not just her taste in music that is rock’n’roll, her style is as well. Glam rock and grungy are key to her wardrobe.

Vogue described Tigerlily and her model boyfriend Henry Pedro-Wright, 24, as "London's coolest couple". They have been together two years and are happiest lying in bed eating pizza and watching box sets.

She said: "Henry has really calmed me down, but I am never getting married. I don't believe in the institution. It takes away all the romance and I would feel trapped."

With an edgy London vibe and recognisable from the party pages around the city’s social set, Tigerlily’s latest campaign reflects the confident, stylish statement made by our lingerie and nightwear designs.

Add to the mix that her latest obsession is Muay Thai kickboxing and you see why we just had to have Tigerlily as the face of Bluebella - smart and fearless, with an edgy street style that epitomises London cool.