Happy New Year

Photo: Philip Riches for Style Me Romy

Hair and Make up: Max May

Sorry for the lack of posts, but I am back! And back with a fresh face for 2010.

I recently shot up and coming model Juliana Forge. The 17 year old Melbournian is heading to Paris soon, and is currently in Sydney on go sees.

Juliana is wearing a Lover dress from the A/W Collection. I have one on order and will be wearing as soon as it arrives, dressing it down with sandals (the hardest thing in the world to find at the moment).

Bassike

Images courtesy of Bassike

Overcast and raining but never the less impressive, the Northern Beaches in Sydney is a hive of fashion activity. I visited the girls from Bassike, Mary Lou and Deb at their amazing Palm Beach office or as I call it a retreat. I'm shown their new collection of wardrobe staples (yes I have a selection of their quality cotton tee's, dresses and blazers) and Mary Lou reminds me how she did work experience with me many moons ago when I was at marie claire.

Photo's: Patrick Mcgreal for Style Me Romy

Their offices are complete with all the trimmings of serious work, and their desks are filled with computers, fabric swatches and lots paperwork piled high to run their international business that has grown to incredible proportions in the last couple of years.

But with breath taking views of Palm Beach, I don't know how they get any work done!

Their dog Butch... yes the girls have a good sense of humor.

Bassike Store

11-13 Macmilan Court, Avalon Parade, NSW, 2107

Other stores worth visiting if you're up Northern Beaches way

Lee Matthews in Newport

Ginger & Smart in Avalon

Splice Boutique in Freshwater

Merry Christmas

The love of my life, Finn in the current Country Road Christmas catalogue.

Northern Beaches here I come.....

Photo's: Patrick Mcgreal for Style Me Romy

I'm finally on holidays, feeling happy, healthy and already shopping. It helps that I'm on vacation with Nicky and Simone Zimmermann.

We sat down in their new pop up store in Whale Beach, with the soft sound of crashing waves outside and the hum of reggae playing instore. We chatted plans for new years eve, bikini's, panama hats and gossiped old times.

Zimmermann pop up shop open 'til end of Jan 2010

Shop 1, 231 Whale Beach Rd, Whale Beach

Off to the Beaches...

Photo: Patrick Mcgreal for Style Me Romy

Gucci bag, Anna and Boy bikini, Whyred sandals (Australian enquiries +612 9360 3909), Rayban sunglasses and my favourite Carolina Barbieri necklace.

I'm packed and off to Palm Beach . I'll keep you updated with holiday pics x

My local Corner Shop

Having an office in Paddington, I am always walking past and admiring the outfits of the girls from the Corner Shop. But they won't be getting a holiday this summer, they're working right through and here's a peak at what they'll be wearing....

(Left) Tiffany Hague wearing Yvonne Sporre T-shirt dress. (Middle) Talisa Rose Sutton wearing Therese Rawsthorne shirt and Isabel Marant booties. (Right) Pia Xipolitas wearing Ann Demeulemeester top and Marni necklace.

Tiffany just landed her dream job and I'm sure thousands are envious. She's jumping on a plane January 3rd to head over to New York, to be Scott Schuman's P.A (The Satoralist).

Photo's: Patrick Mcgreal for Style Me Romy

Mad Hatter

Photo: Patrick Mcgreal for Style Me Romy

Hair: Renya Xydis

Makeup: Jasmin Lo

Our model Annabella (Bella) was looking for the perfect summer hat, and found this one lying around my house. It's an old favourite of mine, and perfect for the beach. Danielle Wallace has just opened a pop up store in Sydney, with the ultimate selection of Panamas for $100 each in literally every colour. Located 115 Macquarie St, Sydney.

I'll be wearing a 70's inspired felt hat through summer, love this under $30 find from Condura (+612 8595 6999).