Introdcing...SIMONE RIDLEY

As she makes her MAXIM debut, the fashionista, foodie and fitness ambassador talks dating, social media requests and how to reach your body's full potential...

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Beautiful photo shoot, Simone and congrats on your first MAXIM cover. How do you feel?

I feel absolutely thrilled to be working with such an amazing brand. Being relatively new in this world, I feel absolutely honoured to be on a MAXIM Cover, it’s an absolute dream.

What do you love most about this MAXIM photo shoot?

If I told myself five years ago, while I was living in rainy London, that I’d be doing a photo shoot for MAXIM on a beautiful yacht in Sydney Harbour, she wouldn’t have believed me. I feel extremely lucky for the life I live, and this shoot has just captured my life in Sydney nicely.

How do you prepare yourself for a swimwear or lingerie photo shoot?

I’m extremely motivated by music, so I must have music on at all times! When I’m getting ready or on my way to a shoot, I’ll always have my music up full blast. Get some Beyonce and R&B throwbacks on and I’ll soon be the most confident person in the room! I also like to have a persistent gym routine leading up to a shoot, so I know I will be feeling my best physically and mentally.

Well, you look great. When do you feel you’re at your sexiest?

When I’m glam and in a new outfit. I love fashion, so buying a new outfit and getting myself glammed up with hair and make-up is a sure-fire way to make sure I’m feeling sexy.

Tell us a bit a bit more about yourself.