After collating all of your names and running them through the most ugly but functional website I've ever used, the winner of last weeks give away is:

FIREHEART!
All you have to do is email me to collect your prize.

You can see the screen grabs of the names and the winner here and here.

As always, I wish, wish, wish I could give away something to you all, perhaps one day I'll have my own chat show like Ellen and I can give stuff to the whole audience. Sigh.....

And the winner is.....

Congratulations!
Winners of the Peppermint magazine give-away, chosen at random(and a little late, sorry!) are:
Amanda
Tully and Mishka

Just send me an email with you postal details to collect your prize!






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House Keeping

Just been through the blog and have responded to all your questions/comments from the last 5 posts....finally!

Housekeeping....

I'm contributing to the next issue of N.E.E.T magazine and this is part of an email dropped into my inbox from the editor:

'Pick 4-7 local establishments - vintage shops, thriftstores, independent fashion boutiques, independently run bars/cafes - anywhere that fits in with the idea of N.E.E.T.
We'd like a shot of the outside, and a couple of interior shots. You can be in the photos or not, the store owner can feature - it's up to you!

We'll need the full address of the place, and their website if applicable. And a few lines on each place - why you like it, what you can find there, perhaps even why the owner started the store, if they chat to you about it!'

Is this you? Do you have a hidden gem I don't know about?! I'm all into shopping challenges!
If this goes well I'll be looking to do other cities as well.

Just leave a comment of email ladymelbourne@gmail.com

I know you're out there, please don't be shy!

Housekeeping: Is your shop N.E.E.T Magazine worthy?

I get asked on a regular basis from overseas visitors where are the best and most affordable places in Melbourne to shop as a tourist.

Here is something that dropped in my inbox yesterday:

Hi, Lady Melbourne,
I'm from Malaysia, I'm going to Australia next week and I'll be in Melbourne for two weeks. I would like to know where are good places to shop. Could you help? I would like to know some places with clothes, shoes, bags, accessories (basically everything!) that are, well, relatively cheap because I'm on a budget. It would be great if you could help out!

I’ve put together 5 places I think you could shop and get some great pieces that are really affordable, but as usual I’ll put a call out to my readers that if you have anything to contribute please feel free to leave a comment!

Happy shopping!

1. Mouche 259 Lt Collins St Melbourne VIC 3000 T +61 3 9654 7670

Photo: thatwassubtle.blogspot.com
It's on from about 6am until 1pm sharp and you will find plenty of affordable vintage treasures, plus great hot dogs and doughnuts!

3. MYL Designer Clearance The Walk Arcade, 309-325 Bourke St Mall Melbourne 3000

Amazing designer clothing, silk dresses, great belts and jewellery, tops, jackets at heavily reduced prices. Normally most things start at around $50.

Think of it like a second hand department store. I would say that Brunswick and Footscray are the closest to the city, you can easily get a cab or a tram to either.

5. Clara Fox- 479 Brunswick St Fitzroy North VIC 3068 T +61 3 9481 1990

This shop has the most amazing vintage clothes at affordable prices. You will find true vintage at this shop, not just second hand clothes. Plus it's at the beginning of Brunswick St, which is really cool as well for bars, restaurants, cafes and shops.

Melbourne’s Most Affordable Shopping, Lady Melbourne style

As the comments continue to climb on my post about where the very best shopping destinations are in Singapore I thought my response deserved a post rather than follow up comments because I'm just so chuffed!

Thank you all for taking the time to respond, if you yourself are looking for the best hidden gems when shopping in Singapore, check out the comments section on this post. Clearly Lady M readers are the shopping addicts I thought they were ;)

LM
x

Shopping in Singapore sorted: thank you Lady M readers!

Congratulations to Paula who won the Sara gift certificate comp, all you have to do is email me to collect your $50 gift certificate for Sara!

This dropped into my in-box the other day and I thought I might turn it over to you guys for assistance:

Hi Lady Melbourne, I've recently arrived in Melbourne and discovered your blog which I love, especially the Lady Melbourne TV.

I was wondering if you could tell me where I could find a good seamstress and a good cobbler. I'm currently living in South Yarra but I don't mind travelling to find a good one.... I need to get some tricky alterations done. Thanks and all the best! V

Pamela from Popina Swim also sent me a lovely email offering Lady Melbourne readers 10% off online purchases. All you have to do is enter "melbourne" for 10% off!

And finally,

I'm now contributing to Fashion Journal which I'm super excited about, the latest issue is out now, unfortunately my intro has been cut in half by the printers(!) but the page looks good none the less.
LM
x

Housekeeping....

I've been tagged for this award by the lovely Amelia from Style Down Under, Julie from Shiny Little Things and Love More.

Housekeeping...