Welcome to a week of Animalia... grrrrrr

Romy x

Photo: Patrick Mcgreal for Style Me Romy

Hair: Renya Xydis Makeup:Linda Jefferyes

Shirt and hat The Vintage Clothing Shop.

I love a good vintage find, the best place Ive ever been was Rellik in London.

In memory of Sam Haskins

It's very easy to see where my influences lie.

I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to the late Sam Haskins.

Photographer Haskins, really enriched my life with his portraits of women. The playful sexiness, the intimacy, he was truly a pioneer. Thank you.

I remember the first time I ever saw a Haskins book, it was an old edition of 'Cowboy Kate'. It was on my friend Gail Elliot's coffee table in the Hampton's. Later in life, Gail was photographed by Sam Haskins and said to me "I've worked with everyone, from Helmut Newton to Steven Meisel and was most nervous with Sam".

Photo: Sam Haskins courtesy of Gail Elliot

I am also the proud owner of a vintage copy of 'Five Girls', it's so precious to me.

Below are some shoots I've styled that are Sam Haskins inspired....

Photo: (left) Patrick Mcgreal, courtesy of Mezi - (right) Jason Capobianco courtesy of Vogue Australia

Sam Haskins recently released 'Fashion Etcetera' (enquiries please email books@haskins.com)

The Bold and The Beautiful

Photo: Patrick Mcgreal for Style Me Romy

Hair and Make up: Linda Jefferyes

When it comes to jewels the bigger the better this season.

Bianca Spender dress, Harlequin Market necklace and Pierre Hardy shoes from Scanlan & Theodore.

(Left/Bottom) Peep Toe $80 (Middle) Rajana Khan $1995 from Belinda (Top) Rajana Khan $995 from Belinda

FAB(ric)BAGS

Still life photography: Todd Sutherland for Style Me Romy

(Left) Chanel $3490- (Right) Lanvin $1495 from Belinda

Walking into a Chanel boutique for me these days is like being a kid in a candy store, all those baguettes in a rainbow of colours. Unfortunately only being able to have one, I went black. My fabric choices this month would make those vegans proud!

Wang A Dang Dang

Mr Alexander Wang is so hot right now he's smoking!! My friend Loren always gives me the scoop on what's in her store Blood Orange. If you are not on her database, make sure you sign up. Above, Abbey Lee Kershaw in this cruise collection dress, the perfect party essential. LOVE!

Defining dress codes

I came across this website The Dress Code Guide it was hysterical and it made me think how am I going to turn all my black dresses into something new for this season? Here are my tips...

A Brown Belt

Photo: Patrick Mcgreal for Style Me Romy

Hair and Make up: Linda Jefferyes

Therese Rawsthorne dress and Dries Van Noten belt from Robby Ingham

Still life photography: Todd Sutherland for Style Me Romy

(Left) Trenery $49.95 - (Middle) Whyred (Australian enquiries +612 9360 3909) - (Right)Country Road $49.95

A Headband

Carla Zampatti dress and Nerida Winter headband (+612 9363 0822)

(Left) Diva $18 - (Right) Alannah Hill $39

A Coloured Shoe

Acne dress, Anne Schofield earrings and Whyred shoes (Australian enquiries +612 9360 3909)

(Left) Yves Saint Laurent $1000 from Cosmopolitan Shoes (+612 9362 0510) - (Above) Gary Castles $400 - (Right) Yves Saint Laurent $1400 from Cosmopolitan Shoes (+612 9362 0510)

Welcome

It's December, your diary is probably filling up with party plans and festivities. This month, and my launch issue I've dedicated to bringing you insightful ways to get through it looking really fab!

Enjoy....

Romy x