This Martina Liana gown is amazing. It is actually 2 dresses - 1 pure silk under dress with shoestring straps, and a zip with covered buttons. It has a bustle with the ability to button up the small train for dancing later.

The dress underneath has a boned corset, and hidden belt within to really pull you in and give shape to the dress.

1 pure lace overdress goes over the top with a train and hidden bustle button so that you can hitch it up for dancing later.

The back detailing is amazing, and the dress moves beautifully.

Although there is a sash in the photos, i have kept it as a memento. It can easily be worn without, or you could get a satin sash yourself.

Website is here: http://www.martinaliana.com/#/collection1112/359

The dress has been professionally drycleaned, and is currently located in Napier with my Mum. If someone wanted to try it on, I'd be happy to get it to Wellington for anyone that wanted to arrange a try-on there.

I originally paid $3000AUD for this gown as i'm living in Melbourne. It has (obviously) only be worn once, and has been professionally drycleaned at my cost.

I couldn't bear to see it wrapped in a closet somewhere and know the lace probably wouldn't keep that welll so want to pass it on to someone to enjoy as much as i did. I hope someone has as much love and happiness in the dress as I did on 14 April 2012!!