She’s known to be a social smoker, despite being the face of an activewear brand that promotes health and fitness.
And Pip Edwards, 40, was seen puffing away yet again on Saturday as she attended a ritzy lunch with her boyfriend Michael Clarke, 39, at Catalina in Rose Bay.
Clad in an eclectic orange ensemble, the P.E. Nation founder was lunching with Michael and their friends, millionaire restaurateur Chris Lucas and his partner Sarah Lew, when she decided to excuse herself for a smoke.
Ciggie break needed: Pip Edwards, 40, (right) was seen puffing away yet again on Saturday as she attended a ritzy soirée at Catalinas in Rose Bay
Pip made her way to a bench outside the restaurant before sitting down and pulling out a cigarette.
She was kept company by Sarah, who didn’t smoke but dutifully watched on as Pip puffed away.
Sarah, who is the ex-daughter-in-law of billionaire retail magnate Solomon Lew, smiled as she enjoyed an animated conversation with her long-time pal.
Up in smoke! Clad in an eclectic orange ensemble, the P.E. Nation founder was lunching with Michael (second left) and their friends, millionaire restaurateur Chris Lucas (left) and his partner Sarah Lew (right), when she decided to excuse herself for a smoke
Kicking back: Pip made her way to a bench outside the restaurant before sitting on a nearby bench and pulling out a cigarette
At one stage, Pip was seen in a moment of contemplation as she stared into the distance while taking another drag – perhaps reflecting upon the success of her health and fitness empire.
A P.E Nation spokeswoman recently confirmed that Pip is a social smoker, after she was spotted with a packet of Dunhill cigarettes in June.
‘Pip is committed to a balanced lifestyle and will sometimes, on occasion, have a social cigarette,’ the representative said.
Watching on: She was kept company by Sarah, who didn’t smoke but dutifully watched on as Pip puffed away
Cha-ching! At one stage, Pip was seen in a moment of contemplation as she stared into the distance while taking another drag – perhaps reflecting upon the success of her health and fitness empire
‘Pip is committed to a balanced lifestyle’: A P.E Nation spokeswoman recently confirmed that Pip is a social smoker, after she was spotted with a packet of Dunhill cigarettes in June
After the decadent luncheon, Pip and Michael were seen hugging and farewelling their high-rolling pals outside the restaurant.
Pip was dressed to turn heads in a two-tone orange shirt worn open to reveal her black bralette, as well as a pair of peach-coloured palazzo trousers.
She slung a neon green bag from her own collection over one shoulder, and accessorised her look with a gold watch, bangles, rings and earrings.
Fond farewell: After the decadent luncheon, Pip and Michael were seen hugging and farewelling their high-rolling pals outside the restaurant
Expensive taste! Catalina’s is one of Sydney’s most acclaimed waterfront restaurants, with an average three-course meal costing around $130
Orange you glad she’s here? Pip was dressed to turn heads in a two-tone orange shirt worn open to reveal her black bralette
Flare for fashion: Pip also wore a pair of high-waisted peach palazzo trousers
Won’t lose her in a crowd! She slung a neon green bag from her own collection over one shoulder, and accessorised her look with a gold watch, bangles, rings and earrings
Bohemian : Pip’s peroxide blonde hair was pulled back into a messy ponytail, while her age-defying visage was enhanced with a subtle sweep of bronzer and mascara
Pip’s peroxide blonde hair was pulled back into a messy ponytail, while her age-defying visage was enhanced with a subtle sweep of bronzer and mascara.
Meanwhile, retired batsman Michael looked slick in a long-sleeved black shirt and matching trousers.
A pair of sunglasses and white sneakers topped off his sporty look.
Batsman in black! Meanwhile, retired batsman Michael looked slick in a long-sleeved black shirt and matching trousers
Shaded: A pair of sunglasses and white sneakers topped off his sporty look
Too much sun? Michael sported a rather reddened complexion, perhaps thanks to his regular yacht cruises on Sydney Harbour
Case of the ex: Michael separated from his wife Kyly Clarke (left) in September last year, but didn’t confirm the split until February 12. There was no third party involved in their break-up
Pip and Michael confirmed their long-rumoured relationship in July, when they embarked on a PDA-filled trip to Noosa, Queensland.
While Michael is notoriously private about his love life, he did reveal he was ‘so happy right now’ and ‘in a great place’ in an interview with Stellar magazine in September.
He separated from his wife Kyly Clarke, 39, in September last year, but didn’t confirm the split until February 12. There was no third party involved in their break-up.
The Clarkes said the ‘amicable’ decision to separate was ‘the best course’ for their five-year-old daughter, Kelsey Lee.
Love story: Pip and Michael confirmed their long-rumoured relationship in July, when they embarked on a PDA-filled trip to Noosa, Queensland
Happily ever after: While Michael is notoriously private about his love life, he did reveal he was ‘so happy right now’ and ‘in a great place’ in an interview with Stellar magazine in September
Keeping it civil: The Clarkes said the ‘amicable’ decision to separate was ‘the best course’ for their five-year-old daughter, Kelsey Lee