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Some of the biggest stars in entertainment, fashion and influencing attended an exclusive Mother's Day lunch hosted by Marie Claire in Sydney on Friday.
Our exclusive photos show the likes of P.E Nation founder Pip Edwards, TikTok queen Indy Clinton and former Sunrise presenter Melissa Doyle arriving in style for the event, held at swanky Potts Point brasserie Franca.
But despite the jovial atmosphere on the day, we couldn't help but notice one guest was a little more tense than usual.
Bella Varelis, former Bachelor star turned red carpet reporter for 7Bravo, was seen slinking out for a cigarette after arriving alongside her mother, Kim.
Varelis seemed to have a lot on her mind, following revelations she had fired off a series of angry messages to a reporter she clashed with on the red carpet.
While puffing away, the presenter was also seen feverishly scrolling through her phone and making calls.
7Bravo presenter Bella Varelis smoked a cigarette while attending a Mother's Day lunch on Friday hosted by Marie Claire at swanky Potts Point brasserie Franca
Mum of three Indy Clinton went for a double denim look in a dark blue jacket and matching skirt
P.E Nation co-founder Pip Edwards looked chic in a brown plaid overcoat, white top and loose-fitting jeans. She was joined by her 20-year-old son, Justice
Texting dramas aside, Bella cut quite the glamorous figure for the luncheon.
She wore a $7,400 navy Dior off-the-shoulder jacket with six fabric-covered buttons, which she paired with a matching skirt and blue pillbox hat.
Varelis was joined by a bevy of Aussie celebs at the ladies' luncheon, including fashion designer Edwards, who attended with her 20-year-old son, Justice.
Edwards cut a chic figure in a brown plaid overcoat, white top and loose-fitting jeans.
Seven stalwart Doyle stepped out with her daughter Tahlia, 21, and both mother and daughter came dressed to impress.
Actress Asher Keddie was also in attendance, making a style statement in a crisp white blouse and navy skirt.
Jessica Rowe put on a characteristically colourful display in a floral ensemble.
Fitness guru Michelle Bridges opted for a pair of lacy stockings that she wore under a black leather mini skirt.
Varelis seemed to have a lot on her mind, following revelations she had fired off a series of angry messages to a reporter she clashed with on the red carpet
Varelis was joined by her mother, Kim
While puffing away, the presenter was also seen feverishly scrolling through her phone and making calls
She wore a $7,400 navy Dior off-the-shoulder jacket with six fabric-covered buttons, which she paired with a matching skirt and blue pillbox hat
She also wore a taupe-coloured single-breasted blazer over a white collared long-sleeve shirt.
Clinton, a social media sensation and mother of three, went for a double-denim look in a dark blue jacket and matching skirt.
Other notable guests included Indigenous model Samantha Harris, actress Miranda Tapsell, Nine presenter Belinda Russell and influencer Jadé Brycki (née Tuncdoruk).
Scroll down to the end of this article to see all our photos from the event.
It comes after Varelis found herself well and truly at the centre of the story earlier this month.
On Tuesday, April 28, she was on assignment at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere at Sydney's State Theatre, where Daily Mail senior lifestyle writer Elise Wilson was also attending as a guest of Mecca Max.
When it was Wilson's time for a photo on the red carpet, an impatient Varelis stomped up with her microphone, clearly convinced it was her moment.
The resulting awkwardness – Varelis glaring off at a producer and trying to muscle in, while Wilson ignored her completely – was captured on camera by another guest.
While on assignment at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere last Tuesday, Varelis became visibly impatient during beauty editor Elise Wilson’s (left) allotted time on the red carpet
As footage of the awkward moment spread online, Varelis fired off a string of imperious Instagram DMs to Wilson, even straying into a rather limp legal threat
Bizarrely, she claimed the video made 'Bravo feel uncomfortable'
The clip later surfaced as a reel on Wilson's Instagram, alongside a fitting soundbite from the original film: 'And Emily...? That's all.'
The video quickly racked up thousands of views, drawing comments from media insiders who appeared all too familiar with Varelis' temper.
To say Varelis wasn't impressed by the light mockery would be a Miranda Priestly-level understatement.
As the clip gained traction, Varelis fired off a string of imperious Instagram DMs to Wilson, even veering into a rather limp legal threat.
Varelis began: 'Hey! I'd appreciate if you take that video down.
'Not only were we trying to film the introduction which was incredibly hard to do because you wouldn't get the hint, but the audio you've used is immensely belittling and targeted.
'I'm actually surprised at the lack of awareness you had when we were trying to record an introduction for linear TV and all you cared about was your media wall photo and posting that for an ego boost. Not OK!'
Channel Seven stalwart Melissa Doyle stepped out with her daughter Tahlia, 21
Actress Asher Keddie cut a chic figure in a crisp white blouse and navy skirt
Jessica Rowe, meanwhile, put on her usual colourful display in a striking floral ensemble
Fitness guru Michelle Bridges put on a leggy display in a pair of lacy stockings that she wore under a black leather mini skirt
Nine presenter Belinda Russell, a mother of three daughters, was also in attendance
Influencer Jadé Brycki (née Tuncdoruk) was seen carrying a Marie Claire gift bag
Wilson said she simply used her allotted 15 seconds to take a photo, which photographer Esteban La Tessa captured in one shot before heading inside.
But Varelis wasn't backing down. Here are some of the highlights:
'Bullying...' 'An attempt to shame and discredit me...' 'Disgusting behaviour...' 'Trying to gain clout...' 'Pathetic...' 'Take it down...' 'Posted without my consent...' 'Harm to my reputation...' 'Harassment and defamation...' 'Remove it immediately...' 'Taken out of context...' 'I'll escalate through legal channels.'
In response, Wilson took a few swipes on her Stories over the following week.
In one post, she wrote: 'Between dodging defamation threats this week (turns out not everyone appreciates my sense of humour, which, frankly, is the real crime), I carved out time to treat my new hair to OUAI's three-minute miracle worker.'
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