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...

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.