NEW IDEA magazine had plenty to celebrate when they held a party at
Sumac at South Wharf, Southbank, to welcome new editor-in-chief Robyn
Foyster to Melbourne and toast eight consecutive readership increases.

The Bollinger flowed and guests were treated to an exclusive preview
of Merc's brew, a new beer made by Dancing with the Stars judge Paul
Mercurio. I'm no beer fan, but by all accounts it wasn't a bad drop.
Guests included Ann Peacock and Michael Kroger, Amber Petty, Andrew
O'Keefe, Peter Alexander, Mercurio and Brodie Holland and bride-to-be
Sarita Stella.

L'Oreal provided a glam powder room for guys and dolls to indulge in a
little pre and post-party freshening, but the most popular treatment
was a long foot rub after a night on the dance floor.

--Lillian Frank, Herald Sun 15 October 2005