At this year’s FASHFEST in May, Canberrans had a first taste of up and coming Melbourne haute couture label Adam Liew, in the form of that crop top and puffed skirt on gorgeous model Mimi. Since then, in six short months Adam Liew has taken leaps and bounds in establishing its presence in Melbourne and internationally, having recently started stocking its ready to wear collection at Via Monte Napoleone at the spanking new Emporium Melbourne.

While you know yours truly is more likely to be seen in drop crotch jeans and a sweater than a cocktail dress, I could hardly resist making an exception this one time to shoot in this gorgeous Adam Liew original from his previous haute couture collection. Even a tomboy like me can appreciate the knack that Adam Liew has for making a woman feel Audrey-Hepburn-pretty. I can’t help but feel like a bit of a bad-princess in this tulle dress. Now if I could do my year 12 ball over again…

Find out more about Adam Liew and follow the label’s journey on Instagram (@Adamliew_melbourne).

Tulle Dress c/o Adam Liew Melbourne
Stiletto Sandals – Zara