The Thousands

There are few ladies who have gone down in history. A fair lady who articulated Spain’s rainfall. A floppy-eared cocker spaniel who shared spaghetti with a mutt, and Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windemere who peered overher fan with suspicion over her husband’s faithfulness.

All these ladies, prim, proper and poised, dined finely and dressed accordingly – perhaps the cocker spaniel was a bad example, but you have to agree, she was as sassy as pups get. Lady in Melbourne certainly would have given their stylists a run for their money if they had a chance.**This boutique label stocks dresses of silks, vintage fabrics and lace trimming. And the unique pieces are so teasing they’ll probably wink at you from the rack.

Enough whining about clammy pits. This label has figured out a way to wear very little and still be ladylike. Just like Lady Windemere’s matron contested, "only plain girls cry, pretty girls go shopping".