700th Post! Happy Friday!

I can hardly believe it as I typed the title of this blog post- 700. What the hell have I been doing with my time these past couple of years I thought?!

Almost a year ago I celebrated my 400th blog post with a nice little soiree, but as I’m really getting up there I figured that having my own little party in my living room simply wasn’t good enough. Too many things have come to pass over the last year here at Lady M and you have all been there along the way.

Before I get to the exciting stuff(some of you may very well have scrolled down already) I need to give some huge shout outs, thank yous and general love to the people around me that help this blog tick along.

Imelda Matt of The Style Tyrant who has supported my blogging efforts virtually from the beginning when it was just him and Mother Melbourne reading is a constant source of inspiration and hilarity. Not to be out done he and Candy organised the unbelievably crazy-beautiful Elliot Ward-Fear outfit I’m wearing in the photos above. I love you.

The Style Co who let me use their space as my studio, Peppermint Magazine for putting me on the cover last year and making all my Dolly teenage modelling dreams come true, and of course Nuff Nang who help me make a living out of blogging. Mother, Father and Brother Melbourne accept all my eccentricities and are always 100% behind my blogging efforts, even if what I do doesn’t always make sense. Thank you and much love.

THE GIVE AWAY!

In order to celebrate my fourth year in the blogging scene and to thank you for your ongoing readership and support, I’ve put together a nice little prize pack that would tickle even the most fickle fancy!

Natalie & Michelle from Ava Madison have kindly supported this give-away by giving you the chance to win a dress of your choice, custom made to your exact size. You can choose from any knee length style on their website, blog or the Real Weddings page as well.
Despite the fact that they normally dress bridal parties, their bespoke gowns can cross over to any formal event as you can see with me pictured wearing the ‘Cynthia’ dress in black silk dupoin, made especially for me. The perfect LBD in my opinion!

The package wouldn’t be quite complete without some beauty and accessories thrown in, so it is with even more pleasure that I can tell you Gorgeous Cosmetics and GlamOz are also part of what is the biggest give-away ever on Lady M.

Included in the prize pack is a 3 hour Make Up School 101 session at any Gorgeous Cosmetics store and a product pack to the value of $194 with colour-way of your choosing. As the comp is open to readers where ever you are in the world don’t be deterred if you can’t make the make up school 101 class, we’d love to see you there but I’m sure a Gorgeous cosmetics pack in the mail wouldn’t go astray :)

GlamOz are also giving away rings and cuffs of your choosing, so really what is up for grabs is a complete outfit!

And just in case you miss out on first prize, runner up will receive a gift voucher worth $100 from one of my favourite Aussie accessory labels, Alegorie.

To be in the running for the prize, take a look at the Ava Madison website and tell me in the comments section which dress should be yours! Make sure you take a peek at what could be yours over at Gorgeous, GlamOz and Alegorie as well :) You don’t have to be situated in Australia to enter, just be aware that if you aren’t near a Gorgeous Cosmetics store you won’t recieve the make up school 101 lesson.

Competition ends Thursday 29th July 5pm AEST. Winners announced on Friday 30th July.

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  1. Ellie 23 July 2010 - 9:29 pm

    I think I could be a Bianca for Ava Madison. Congratulations on 700 posts!

  2. amber 23 July 2010 - 9:34 pm

    You look so beautiful in this post! I love black, especially in little dress form. And your hair is stunning. Congratulations on your 700th post. I only found you quite recently when I began to wonder where the Australian style blogs were… and I just love seeing a new post pop up in my RSS feed. I think the Katerina dress is my favourite but I have never won anything in my life. Except for a poetry competition when I was 13 but that was different. ;o)

  3. Jessica Day 23 July 2010 - 9:38 pm

    Hmm it’s a tough choice, but I think I like the cynthia dress the most. I love the white, but the black version you are wearing is gorgeous too!

  4. ali 23 July 2010 - 9:39 pm

    Oh my gosh, you look devine Lady M!! :) Congrats on your 700th blog post! :)

    I have to say, I too like Ellie love the Bianca – but I have to say the Cynthia is amazing!! I checked out alegorie too and their jewellery is gorgeous! (love the black studded bangle that is on sale at the moment!)

    xx

  5. Michelle 23 July 2010 - 9:39 pm

    Congrats on your 700th post! (: you look gorgeous in the first picture! LOVEEE your hair!!

    and i love the alexandra dress! (: love frills!!

  6. LoataBavadra 23 July 2010 - 9:41 pm

    HaPpY 7o0 tH PoSt LaDy MeLbOurNe !!!
    kEEp oN sTyLiNg, BiG LoVe.

  7. Adele 23 July 2010 - 9:42 pm

    I don’t think I have any use for a wedding/formal dress unfortunately – just wanted to comment to tell you that you look gorgeous in these photos and I absolutely love your hair in the first outfit. Killer.

  8. Shi Yi Wong 23 July 2010 - 9:44 pm

    congrats lady M on your 700th post! I love the bianca dress!
    thanks for the great giveaway!

  9. Vivian 23 July 2010 - 9:45 pm

    i’d say the paris dress, i love the contrast between the peach and the black lace
    i also should take this chance to say i love your blog! congrats on the 700th post!

  10. Fashionista 23 July 2010 - 9:45 pm

    Congrats on your 700th post!! Love your dress, you look GREAT…Loving the glamoz jewellery and big fan of gorgeous cosmetics!

  11. Emma 23 July 2010 - 9:47 pm

    Oh, the Cynthia. Please be mine.

    You look fab, Lady M. But that isn’t unusual!

  12. Maya 23 July 2010 - 9:58 pm

    Congratulations on your 700th post! What an amazing feeling it must be to make it this far. I hope there’s a trillion more. Reading your blog makes me feel fabulous and stylish vicariously through you, even when I’m sitting here with gross hair and a tracksuit jumper. So thankyou so much for all the great words and amazing pictures!

    I loved the Paris dress. Such pretty dresses!

  13. Emily 23 July 2010 - 10:00 pm

    Congratulations on 700 posts! What an amazing giveaway! All of the dresses are so pretty but my favorite is the Paris dress. Of course, with the name Paris, I feel like I have to love it. :)

  14. jordan 23 July 2010 - 10:04 pm

    Congratulations!
    I cant believe its been two years since I discovered your blog, it feels like a wonderful lifetime!

    I would love to put my name in the hat for the gorgeous Alexandra dress (although it took me 25 mins to finally decide seeing it on their real weddings page locked in the decision – its gorgeous!)

    Thank you for the many reads over the years.

  15. lucinda 23 July 2010 - 10:19 pm

    You look absolutely stunning! Congratulations on reaching 700 posts!

  16. Miss A 23 July 2010 - 10:31 pm

    Congratulations!! What an amaziing achievement :)

    Your hair looks amazing in the shoot, can we have a how to at a later date? As always clothes and shoes are drool worthy…

    After much umming and ahhing I would love to be in the draw for the Katherine…so stunning!

    Can’t wait for the next 700 posts! x

  17. Patricia 23 July 2010 - 10:38 pm

    Congratulations! I’m always happy when one of your posts pops up in my bloglovin’, so keep up the amazing work!

    I’d have to go the Paris dress – but gosh they’re all pretty!

    Fingers crossed….

  18. Fiona 23 July 2010 - 10:41 pm

    Congrats, gorgeous!

    I reckon the Bianca dress could land me the best man!

  19. Julie 23 July 2010 - 10:47 pm

    Ooh congrats on 700th post!
    30th July happens to be my birthday =D

    The Cythia dress is pretty!

  20. Cate 23 July 2010 - 11:05 pm

    First of all Lady M you look absolutely beautiful, congratulations on your wonderful blog xoxo

    The Sophia dress is so glamarous, I’ve never owned a dress like that before so I would definitely want something like that it’s so beautiful <3

    Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway, whoever wins will be a very lucky bunny indeed!

  21. Ari 23 July 2010 - 11:25 pm

    Congratulations! Love the Cynthia dress–great for an hourglass figure.

  22. Gen 23 July 2010 - 11:29 pm

    Wow, congratulations Lady Melbourne! 700 posts, that’s huge.
    And what an amazing giveaway! My favourite is the Katerina dress, I’m thinking in a navy blue….
    Here’s to 700 more!
    xoxo

  23. Rispa 23 July 2010 - 11:30 pm

    Firstly, thank you for such a fabulous giveaway!

    After much consideration I have chosen the “Cynthia”. You have represented it beautifully in your above photographs and I would be honoured to wear such a gorgeous design to my upcoming race day! X

  24. Jasmine 23 July 2010 - 11:39 pm

    Congratulations on a job well done – you’ve come so far and done so much!

    I’m loving the Cynthia – it does indeed look like the perfect LBD.

  25. Fashionista 23 July 2010 - 11:41 pm

    Loving the pics, awesome job you look great! Cynthia dress is great…loving the glamoz jewellery, my favourite is the black bangle & turquoise ring!!

  26. mint 24 July 2010 - 12:03 am

    congrats on the 700th post! you look stunning the photos, I love the hairstyle :D
    I absolutely adore the Cynthia dress, it’s gorgeous! I’ve actually got a wedding to go to in Aug and I’ve been thinking about what dress to wear.

    Thank you for the amazing giveaway!

  27. Friend in Fashion 24 July 2010 - 12:32 am

    Wowee – 700 – Congratulations!!

    What a way to celebrate – it would have to be the Cynthia dress for me.

    I look forward to more fabulous Lady Melbourne :)

    Luv Friend in Fashion
    xx

  28. x Corrine/Frock & Roll x 24 July 2010 - 12:37 am

    Oh, my. They’re all exquisite but with its gorgeous ruffle detail and heavenly looking fabric, the ‘Alexandra’ is the perfect pick for me!

    Congratulations on 700 wonderful posts, Lady Melbourne!

  29. Kate 24 July 2010 - 1:43 am

    My favourite is the Katherine, with its detachable flower.

  30. Rhi 24 July 2010 - 2:18 am

    Oh, the Cynthia! As someone, err buxom it seems like the most elegant way to both contain and showcase that most troublesome of body parts.

  31. Juliet Miller 24 July 2010 - 2:21 am

    WOW…700 posts later..you look stunning. I love the hair-do. Happy 4th year Lady Melbourne blog!

    Bianca dress should be mine! My sister got engaged yesterday and that dress would be perfect for me to wear to her engagement party.

    xxx

  32. rachel lamb 24 July 2010 - 2:58 am

    With my broad shoulders, curvy hips, and athletic build, I would have to say Stacey and Clinton would tell me that I am definitely an ALEXANDRA fit. A-line, length to the knee and no shorter/longer, and a bodice to accentuate the bust i don’t really have.
    Oh yes, and i have 2 weddings this year to attend in Los Angeles and I work at the Fashion Institute, so I could really do some impressing (which is important ;)

  33. Lauren 24 July 2010 - 3:47 am

    Congratulations on your 700th post Lady M! As always, you look stunning in your photos!
    I love the Bianca, though I must say that the black version of the Cynthia you have is pretty amazing! x

  34. Norma 24 July 2010 - 5:12 am

    omg i cant belive it ¡¡¡¡ congrats ¡¡¡¡¡ i follow u since 2008 and i admire u ¡¡¡ im from Mexico and u r my inspiration, u always look chic and sophisticated i love u and i horpe to win something¡¡ good luck girl

  35. tine 24 July 2010 - 5:12 am

    Congratulations on the 700th post. I starteed reading your blog a year ago, and i believe i’ve pressed previous post allmost all the way back to post one.
    I love your dress, but for myself I would choose the Alexandra.

  36. kt 24 July 2010 - 7:28 am

    Congratulations! thank you for an inspiring blog. you are as glamourous and generous as always, thanks!
    as for the dress, I like the most a simple yet elegant design of Bianca

  37. Amie 24 July 2010 - 8:50 am

    Congratulations on the 700th post and the 4th year running! What an amazing giveaway :D
    You look stunning in the Cynthia, I agree that IS the perfect LBD. Its very sleek and elegant, I would love a Cynthia dress for myself! :)

  38. Edina 24 July 2010 - 9:01 am

    congratulations for getting this far, Lady M! ur blog has encouraged me to not be afraid of being myself, and that means a lot to me :)
    i love the 3rd photo on this post! and i have to say that i also love the black Cynthia dress, especially the different detailing on its straps.

  39. Siona 24 July 2010 - 9:33 am

    Big Congrats to you Lady M! I love your style and feel so inspired by your individuality. So many gorgeous dresses at Ava Madison, but I really loe the Alexandra.

  40. The_Glamourista 24 July 2010 - 10:58 am

    Lady M, I absolutely adore the “Paris”. Totally classic and glamourous.

    Congratulations on the big 7-0-0….can’t wait until 1000!

  41. Samantha 24 July 2010 - 11:58 am

    congrats on your 700th posts

    love the laces on “Paris” (:

  42. Bec 24 July 2010 - 12:03 pm

    Thank you Lady Melbourne for your fun give away,
    The Alexandra dress would really make my day.
    I think that if I wore it I’d look fun, flirty and fab,
    For anybody next to me? Sorry, you look drab.
    Help my post to win this comp and you will not regret,
    I’d wear it to the races and tell everyone I met!

  43. jo 24 July 2010 - 12:21 pm

    i love the cynthia! congrats lady melb on 700 :D

  44. Lee Oliveira 24 July 2010 - 12:45 pm

    wow, 4 years. Congrats to you. I only started blogging in May so I hope I’m still around in 4 years

    LOx

  45. Karli 24 July 2010 - 1:14 pm

    Lady M! Congratulations! The Paris dress would be for me!
    You look totally amazing in the photos for this post! Perhaps a video could come up to show us how to re-create that hair style. It looks a little like a fishtail braid-ish.

  46. Bri 24 July 2010 - 2:13 pm

    Wow. Such a great blog. I’ve only just found it!
    I love the ALEXANDRA dress. It is so feminine and pretty :)

  47. Agnes 24 July 2010 - 3:30 pm

    I would love the Katerina dress though they are all beautiful!

    Congratulations on your 700th post!

  48. Michelle 24 July 2010 - 4:38 pm

    Congratulations on your 700th post!

    My favourite dress is the Cynthia dress, it is beautiful.

  49. Belinda 24 July 2010 - 4:55 pm

    Congratulations Lady Melbourne on your 700th post!
    Love love love reading your blog!
    The photos above are stunnning as always!!!
    My fav in the Cynthia dress it’s amazing !!!

  50. The blind Mouse 24 July 2010 - 4:58 pm

    Congratulations!
    As for which one I like the most… Umm… Can’t I have all of them?? ;)

  51. theresa 24 July 2010 - 5:22 pm

    Whoot whoot 700 is huge! I would love katherine as an LBD.

  52. Eve 24 July 2010 - 5:48 pm

    Dear Lady M

    I think the Alexandra is gorgeous.

    I love your blog, congratulations on the milestone. Good luck with the next 700 posts!

    Eve

  53. Ruth 24 July 2010 - 5:49 pm

    Congrats on your 700th post. That’s a real milestone when you consider the fact you actually update with pictures. My favourite dress is the Alexendria, it looks so classy and sweet.

  54. Lauren 24 July 2010 - 5:52 pm

    Congrats on post 700! I thought the Bianca dress was stunning

  55. jess 24 July 2010 - 5:53 pm

    Congratulations on the huge number of posts to your name!

    The Cynthia dress is stunning.

  56. mseviieee 24 July 2010 - 6:22 pm

    Happy 700th post Lady M .. love your blog!
    mseviieee ♥’s the Katerina dress is very pretty ;)

  57. jess 24 July 2010 - 6:35 pm

    Hi Lady Melbourne,

    First of all, congratulations on getting to 700 blog entries! Thank you for blogging nearly everyday because your blog is such a joy to read.

    I like all the dresses from Ava Madison but the one I love best is the Paris. It looks gorgeous with the lace gloves.

  58. Helen 24 July 2010 - 6:56 pm

    I think the Sophia would be perfect for my wedding in April. The dresses on Ava Madison have given me some much needed inspiration.
    Congrat’s on your blog, I have my fingers crossed.

    x

  59. Jean 24 July 2010 - 7:15 pm

    Congratulations on your 700th post!
    The Cynthia dress is the most stunning in the collection

    Keep on blogging!

  60. Priscilla 24 July 2010 - 7:17 pm

    congrats lady M on the 700th post! love your blog and your style!

    I love the Cynthia dress too, especially the gorgeous flowers at the front!

  61. Sharni 24 July 2010 - 7:36 pm

    Congratulations 700 posts is HUGE! I am hands down a fan of the Cynthia dress also – it has a great shape to it!

  62. Amy 24 July 2010 - 7:46 pm

    the alexandra dress would be too perfect for my bestfriends 21st coming up.Being best friend of the birthday girl means you have to look fab!! the make up wouldnt go astray and would help make me and my friends look great for the big night too.

    congrats on 700 posts of amazingness!!

  63. Amanda 24 July 2010 - 8:22 pm

    What a brilliant giveaway – you do spoil your readers :) truly wonderful. I would have to say the Katerina would be quite lovely to have hanging in my wardrobe, though, all of the designs are gorgeous.
    Here’s to another 4 years of posting! Congratulations
    AB

  64. AM 24 July 2010 - 8:23 pm

    I love the Bianca dress, being a Melbournian I have lots o black dresses, and the dark grey would be something different but still suit my colouring.

    Congrats on the 700th post, it’s been great reading!!

  65. Kate 24 July 2010 - 9:27 pm

    I’ve been a reader of your blog for about 3 years now, but this is the first time I’ve ever commented!
    Congratulations on reaching 700 posts.
    And another vote for the Alexandra dress… so flattering!

  66. Kennis 24 July 2010 - 9:45 pm

    I like Alexandra, but I will be happy with any of them!!

    Love the shoes that you are wearing with the 2nd dress.

    Congratulations on the 700th post!! What an achievement!

  67. NicoleL 24 July 2010 - 9:55 pm

    Congratulations on post # 700! The Paris dress definitely!!! =D

  68. jacqueline 24 July 2010 - 10:03 pm

    oh my! time has flown by so quickly – congratulations! and this giveaway is perfectly epic. (i LOVE the cynthia in black too – it is THE perfect lbd…) x

  69. JessM 24 July 2010 - 10:56 pm

    Congratulations for your BIG 700th! I’m definitely lusting after the Cynthia dress in black. :)
    xx

  70. d 25 July 2010 - 1:15 am

    Congrats on your 700th post, am a huge fan of your blog, so much so i am reading it now here on my holiday! Love all the dresses, picking Cynthia

  71. PaCo 25 July 2010 - 4:13 am

    You forgot someone, not cool, not cool at all.

  72. Fran 25 July 2010 - 7:21 am

    I have to say that while Cynthia is lovely, I think I prefer the sleek construction of Bianca.

  73. svenskaussie 25 July 2010 - 11:56 am

    Congrat’s LM, continually bringing good taste and style to the world of the internet. Keep up the wonderful inspiring work ! mwah mwah !!!

  74. Alicia 25 July 2010 - 3:08 pm

    Well Done Lady Melbourne!

    I am a long time reader, first time ‘poster’. Your photos are always so beautiful and it’s clear you think about them rather than simply snap away!

    I look forward to your next 700 posts and more!

    p.s the Cynthia dress by Ava Madison is stunning, although it was quite difficult to decide which design I liked best!

  75. Amy Alexandra 25 July 2010 - 9:28 pm

    DEFINITELY the Katherine, so gorgeous!

  76. maria o'sullivan 25 July 2010 - 10:51 pm

    Big congrats LM and wow what a way to celebrate your 700th – always love you in black and white and this time you have really outdone yourself with the black and white set. As for the giveaway – I will go with many other readers and say the Cynthia is my choice, love the soft A-line skirt. Mx

  77. Wild Tea Party 25 July 2010 - 10:51 pm

    Congrats Lady M, I’ve been reading your blog for a year now and I’ve really enjoyed it.
    I adore the Katerina dress :D

  78. Isadora 26 July 2010 - 12:13 am

    Congrats on the 700th post! What a happy day it is :D

    I simply adore the Sophia dress, it’s marvelous and I can even see myself wearing it already! Thank you for the lovely giveaway!

  79. Eleanor 26 July 2010 - 1:06 am

    happy 700th! Love the cynthia dress to bits :)

  80. E 26 July 2010 - 4:46 am

    Hello, congrats and Katerina please!
    Thank you so much for the chance to daydream about such lovely dresses :) Here’s to the next 700 posts!

    Hurrah!!

    E

  81. BLaine 26 July 2010 - 8:35 am

    Absolutely the…….. um……….ah………oh boy……… its tough……………ahhh….gee……. ALL of them! The dresses are stunning and I would be equally happy with any of them! Alexandra if I had to pick just one!!! Congrats on the 700 posts!!

  82. Elli 26 July 2010 - 9:08 am

    The Paris, knee length with he black detail.
    Congrats on the 700th post :D

  83. Bianca 26 July 2010 - 9:39 am

    What a stunning photo shoot! Congratulations on your 700th post. What’s most impressive is that you’ve created 700 beautiful, informative and sit down with a cup of tea worthy posts! The Katherine dress is stunning.

  84. Sam 26 July 2010 - 9:41 am

    Wow – you look amazing in these posts. Seriously. Also love the trees in the first shot!

    I love the Paris dress – gorgeous! I love all of them really… but the Paris is great.

    Congratulations!

  85. Sophie 26 July 2010 - 9:49 am

    The Alexandra dress is gorgeous!

  86. Jessica R 26 July 2010 - 9:57 am

    Congratulations!
    The ‘Sophie’ dress is my pick. The beautiful but subtle tulle gathering instantly lifts the bodice of the dress to give that element of glam teamed with the beautiful silk satin a-line dress. x

  87. Nicole L 26 July 2010 - 10:02 am

    Awesome congratulations on your 700th post! I like all of the dresses but if I could choose one I would have to pick the Katerina dress:)

  88. Jo Tracey 26 July 2010 - 10:38 am

    Congratulations! I love the Bianca dress….

  89. Camille 26 July 2010 - 11:12 am

    Congrats on your milestone post!
    I’ve just had my bridesmaids try on the Ava Madison dresses at Bride and Groom on Saturday so I am thrilled to see this competition! We all love both ‘Lauren’ and ‘Katherine’ in Marble and/or Oyster with the georgette… very glam! The brilliant thing is that all the gals have different body shapes yet these dresses suit everyone!

  90. Amy 26 July 2010 - 11:13 am

    OMG! I would love to win this prize package! My best friend recently got engaged and I would love to suprise her by buying the bridesmaid dresses (as I am the Maid-of-honor…or #1 bridesmaid as I prefer to call it) – so if I could bring home one of the Cynthia dresses to show her that would be a great start!

    The 31st of July is also my birthday so it would be a great way to celebrate – winning some treat for myself as well! xx

  91. kate 26 July 2010 - 11:19 am

    congrats on your 700th and thankyou for sharing the celebrations with us! i am a new reader but i love the way you shop a mixture of op shops chains and high end just the way i tend to but you pull it off beter!!

    I love the sophia dress i think it would be great for a wedding that i attending later in the year! the make up class is also a great idea always wanted to get some hints and tricks!

  92. Chanels_Allure 26 July 2010 - 11:25 am

    I love the Alexandra style, perfect for my curvy figure and garanteed to look feminine, yay.
    Congrats on blog no. 700 and to the next 700.

    ;)

  93. Steph 26 July 2010 - 11:27 am

    Thank you Lady Melbourne, for 700 wonderful posts! Congratulations, I hope you enjoyed celebrating :)

    You have put together a super giveaway – I would love everything you have put in it (esp the makeup lesson!!). The Ava Madison dresses were extremely hard to choose between – but I’ve decided on the Paris :) Or maybe the Sophia.. Oooh too hard, they are all beautiful! Either would be lovely :)

    Thanks Lady M xxxx

  94. She Wore It Well Blog 26 July 2010 - 11:52 am

    I love the Cynthia too and boy do I have the perfect occasion to wear it and blog about it.

    Congrats on the milestone xx

  95. Wendyl 26 July 2010 - 12:21 pm

    I didn’t know wedding dresses could look like lovely cocktail dresses till you wore it Lady M!

    You own it! :) Congrats on your 700th Post!

  96. Silvara 26 July 2010 - 1:04 pm

    Congratulations!! :D

    I think I am in love with the black Cynthia style dress – actually like the flower of the Katerina one as well but the flowy material of the Cynthia one definitely sealed it for me :)

    Here’s to 700 more happy posts!

  97. Miche 26 July 2010 - 1:20 pm

    WOW! What an amazing prize…. any lady would love to indulge in.
    Congratulations on your 4 year blogging – you have come a far way!! Well done you must be thrilled!!

  98. Bee 26 July 2010 - 1:26 pm

    Many congratulations….you look absolutely stunning.
    I love the dresses – we were having fun trying many of them on on the weekend for bridesmaid dresses – they are lovely :)

    I looked the best in the Lauren dress – and would LOVE to win one xxxxx

  99. sarahelizabeth 26 July 2010 - 1:34 pm

    love the shoot & huge cogratulations on the 700th post!!
    adore the sophia dress – timeless!
    xx

  100. Blythe 26 July 2010 - 2:06 pm

    Congratulations on your 700th post! I adore the Alexandra dress, just beautiful.

  101. Climatron 26 July 2010 - 2:39 pm

    when can we get more videos!

    Definitely the alexandra dress…

  102. camilla 26 July 2010 - 2:49 pm

    Congrats on 700 posts!!

    I would love the Bianca dress, I’ve got an upcoming work Ball and it would suit perfectly!!!

    The cynthia looks lovely on you ^_^

    xo

  103. Kate-O'D 26 July 2010 - 3:42 pm

    Firstly huge congrats on achieving such a wonderful milestone! And you’re totally rocking that 1st outfit. To die for…

    Lady, I would lurve a Cynthia. Looks like the perfect thing to slip on for a summer soiree!

    Now just to cross my fingers and hope to win…. xxx

  104. Mandy 26 July 2010 - 3:55 pm

    The Katerina dress is my favourite – so beautiful! And congrats on a blog milestone!

  105. Dana 26 July 2010 - 4:03 pm

    You look amazing in this post LM!

    Congratulations on your 700th post Phoebe. You are a true inspiration. I read your blog daily and am continously inspired! You were the blogger who motivated me to get my ideas into the digital world. It’s nice to see someone local shine internationally.

    Thank you for all your hard work, it has been a pleasure to have had the chance to meet you!

    Here’s to many more hundreads of posts!

    xx
    DD

  106. Indiana Munn 26 July 2010 - 5:29 pm

    Congratulations on reaching this point! Its been a pleasure reading your blog over my daily coffee and breakfast, the perfect start to the day.
    Before reading this post I’d never looked at the Ava Madison website, but now can’t stop thinking of wearing the Bianca dress. I love the detailing around the V neckline.
    I’m looking forward to more fabulous posts and when you reach your 1,700th post!

  107. Joyce aka Miss CycleStyle 26 July 2010 - 6:17 pm

    Happy 700th post and thanks for the amazing giveaway! While I’m no longer in need of a bridal gown (and with no prospect of being a bridesmaid any time soon), I do so love the Bianca dress.

    Jetsetting Joyce

  108. fireheart 26 July 2010 - 7:18 pm

    Hi Lady M, congratulations on reaching your 700th blog post! Your blog is an amazing read and you look beautiful in your dress! Thank you for the give away. My favourite dress would be the Paris dress. Keep it up, Lady M!

  109. MelodyH 26 July 2010 - 9:22 pm

    Love the blog, and also love the Alexandra dress! x

  110. fairyfiligree 26 July 2010 - 10:24 pm

    Hiya – wow – what an accomplishment – it also means a lot of hard work and effort too, I’m sure.
    I hopped over to that website and fell in love with the frock called Katerina, perhaps also because that is the pet name with which my dad used to call me when I was younger. REally stunning dresses there…… All the best for the next 700 posts!!

  111. freddy 27 July 2010 - 2:40 am

    happy p-day!

  112. Beth 27 July 2010 - 7:12 am

    congrats Lady M! and thanks for the amazing giveaway.

    The Cynthia dress is definitely my favourite of Ava Madison’s collection (beautiful website, btw!)

  113. Vanessa 27 July 2010 - 9:20 am

    Congratulations, this is a beautiful blog, you’ve worked hard for it!

    I like the Alexandra style!

  114. Miss Bias 27 July 2010 - 10:10 am

    4 years of hard work and commitment. Well done Lady Melbourne for your persistent effort to continue to put so much into your blog and making it a success.

    This is a great giveaway so thank you for the opportunity.

    As much as I like all the dresses from Ava Madison, I think the Alexandra dress would suit me best.

    Enjoy your week.

    Miss Bias

  115. Marysia Hacon 27 July 2010 - 10:35 am

    Happy 700th Post – Look forward to the next 700!!! My pick would be the Katerina from the Ava Madison. Love the sweatheart neckline and the flower, so pretty!

  116. meeyeehere 27 July 2010 - 11:57 am

    ALEXANDRA is the dress that would look the best on me,I think!!!Are you an angel or what??? I would bet money on it!!! You are a complete doll!!!Happy 700 post,that is a whole lot of post!!!Thank you for giving me the chance to win something so good it makes my bladder leak thinking about it! I got my fingers and toes crossed! You are a real peach!
    jacksoncrisman!yahoo.com
    Rachel Crisman aka Meeyeehere

  117. ruby slippers vintage 27 July 2010 - 1:07 pm

    Congratulations Lady Melbourne!

    As always a great giveaway, I would really love the cynthia dress hard to choose they are all so lovely.

    I cant wait for the next 700 posts :-)

  118. Healthy Party Girl 27 July 2010 - 4:17 pm

    The Cynthia is gorgeous… I especially love it in black. Those dresses really do break the one-wear stereotype, don’t they! But they’re all gorgeous.

    Congratulations on 700 posts, I can’t wait to read the next 100 and the next 100 after that!

  119. Danni 27 July 2010 - 5:14 pm

    Cynthia = STUNNING!!
    Congrats on such a wonderful achievement. Love the blog xx

  120. Nicole 27 July 2010 - 5:41 pm

    The Katherine dress is divine, so simply, yet sophisticated and playful. love it!

    happy 700th post!

  121. Rusty Hoe 27 July 2010 - 5:59 pm

    The Bianca looks very classic, the fall of the material is beautiful and the adornment isn’t overwhelming.

    Congrats on the big 700, you don’t look a day over 650 :)

  122. fashion tidbits 27 July 2010 - 10:51 pm

    eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! congrats Lady M!!!!
    I’d pick the Sophia for sure! It’s a little dream of mine to wear a floor-length dress. Do you know how daunting that idea is for a petite gal like me!?!

  123. Di 28 July 2010 - 11:49 am

    I think Alexandra looks like a very flattering dress…. it’s nearly spring, right?

  124. Annabel 28 July 2010 - 4:50 pm

    I adore the Alexandra – so pretty, feminine and spring-like! I love the colour in the Susan’s Wedding photos. Keep up the brilliant work, LM! :) x

  125. Vintagefokus 28 July 2010 - 10:50 pm

    Definitely PARIS dress. Love the pink and lace combo!
    Congrats on your 700th post.

  126. MadameGeek 29 July 2010 - 9:05 am

    Congratulations on your 700th post, Lady M. It is indeed a great accomplishment and I look forward to following you for the next 700 posts!

    I simply adore the Cynthia dress, and thanks for the lovely giveaway!

  127. Fiona 29 July 2010 - 11:55 am

    Love reading your site – well done on achieving 700 posts.

    I think the dress “Katherine” is absolutely timeless and the structure would suit my body type.

    Look forward to another 700+ posts.

  128. TheAirloom 29 July 2010 - 1:48 pm

    Congratulations! Long Live Lady Melbourne. My favourite is definitely Katherine…

  129. Michelle W 29 July 2010 - 1:50 pm

    Congratulations, beautiful girl!

    I am definitely an Alexandra

  130. Kimberley 29 July 2010 - 1:50 pm

    Congratulations Lady M – 700 is a fabulous milestone! I think that I’m definitely a Katherine, the design is so elegant.
    Here’s to 700 more! x

  131. Rene 29 July 2010 - 1:50 pm

    Happyeeeee 700th! Love your blog! I think that the Bianca dress most suits moi. Thanks for being an inspirational blogger Lady M!

    xxNay

  132. Sofie 29 July 2010 - 1:53 pm

    Happy 700th!

    Let’s celebrate in an Iranian village that is also 700!

    I’ll wear ‘Bianca’, what will you wear?

    All the best Lady M, you look great for your age ;-)

  133. Lori 29 July 2010 - 1:55 pm

    oh lady m you look so devine! i would have to say that the Cynthia dress is my favourite and should be mine! ;P i just love the ruffles, very sweet.
    xo

  134. Chloe Jane 29 July 2010 - 1:56 pm

    Oh, Lady Melbourne… the Cynthia dress would have to be my favourite. I can see me wearing it to my brother’s RAAF graduation dinner!

    Fingers crossed & congratulations to you lovely lady.

  135. Megan 29 July 2010 - 2:03 pm

    Congrats on 700 posts Lady M!
    My favourite dress is the Bianca, so lovely.

  136. Elspeth 29 July 2010 - 2:27 pm

    Congratulations on reaching your 700th post.

    The Katherine dress is divine!

  137. Annette 29 July 2010 - 4:17 pm

    I love the Katherine dress with it’s chic flower and the spaghetti straps. Lovely summer dress.

  138. Kirsty 29 July 2010 - 4:45 pm

    Phew, just made it in before time runs out on this amazing anniversary prize. With it’s exquisite ruffle detailing, Cynthia would be my pick. Looking forward to post 1000!

  139. wendy 30 July 2010 - 8:50 am

    Congratulations on your 700 post! I love you photos they’re gorgeous!

    I love the Cynthia dress, it’s so sweet.

    Thank you for the amazing giveaway!

  140. Amanda 30 July 2010 - 10:41 pm

    The Alexandra dress is my favourite. I think the neckline shape is so flattering, and it sits softly over the hips. The model looks beautiful in the lemon, but I’d have to choose a dark purple or black for myself. Oh, And the Makeup school 101 looks like a great idea too :)

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