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Behind the scenes at Halcyon House

The Weekly's Style Director Mattie Cronan takes you to Cabarita Beach and behind the scenes at the November fashion shoot.

Welcome to the sunny coastal town of Cabarita Beach.

Style Director Mattie Cronan grew up in this town and spent many summers on these beaches.

She was excited to share this beautiful part of the world with some Sydneysiders and a Danish model at the newly renovated luxury resort Halcyon House.

Take a look behind the scenes and on location at The Weekly’s November fashion shoot.

Halcyon House.

The team explore the many picturesque locations and photo shoot potentials as they arrive and settle on a quick group picture at the main entrance. L-R Caroline Corinth (Danish model), Penelope Benson, Brad Mullins (Hair extrodinaire) Naomi McFadden (Makeup Artist) & Style Director Mattie Cronan.

Sydney born, but now a Byron Bay resident, model Penelope Benson is ready for her swim shoot. Inspired by the immaculate Blue and White décor of Halcyon House, we begin our first fashion story featuring new season swim styles in crisp whites and every shade of blue featuring labels including Isola by Megan Gale, Jets, Bond-Eye and Seafolly to name a few. The first shot is in the Master Suite and is perfection.

Shaded by a fabulous Nerida Winter panama hat, we head poolside by the Navy and White pool deck. Brad – always one for a photo op – is busy snapchatting the stunning location.

The Main. After the crew have tested this location at the Main entrance, the Besser Brick wall is the perfect location for the next shot on this perfect blue sky day.

The stunning views from Halcyon House restaurant Paper Daisy.

Paper Daisy looks out onto the beautiful resort pool and onto the Pandanus Palms that line the stretches of white sand and turquoise beaches Cabarita Beach is famous for.

Damian Bennett and Penelope behind the scenes from November fashion shoot.

And that’s a wrap! After a long day the crew wrapped our first day shooting. To explore this stunning location and unique rooms please visit: halcyonhouse.com.au

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