Inside Pip Edwards’ wild 45th birthday bash as the fashion designer puts on very leggy display in ultra mini dress – but there is one notable face missing

Pip Edwards rang in her 45th birthday with a bang over the weekend, sparing no expense as she booked out the ritzy Italian restaurant 10 William St in Paddington.

The P.E Nation founder ensured she was the centre of attention as she put on a very leggy display in a retro Ellery mini dress which popped with colour and featured an extra short hem.

With sleeves cascading over her hands, Pip paired the bright frock with a set of baby blue fur pumps worth $750 from Camilla and Marc as she celebrated over lunch with her nearest and dearest.

Typically seen with her tresses pulled back in a tight bun, the Ksubi creative director opted to let her hair down for once as she accessorised with a pair of designer sunglasses and several chunky silver rings. 

Pip and guests shared several photos of the milestone birthday to Instagram. 

‘Hands down, the best birthday I’ve ever had made sooooo memorable by all the incredible [people] around me, which makes the celebration all the more amazing,’ Pip captioned one reel of images.

Pip Edwards rang in her 45th birthday with a bang over the weekend, sparing no expense as she booked out the ritzy Italian restaurant 10 William St in Paddington. Pictured with her son Justice Maximus

The P.E Nation founder ensured she was the centre of attention as she put on a very leggy display in a retro Ellery mini dress which popped with colour and featured an extra short hem

With sleeves cascading over her hands, Pip paired the bright frock with a set of baby blue fur pumps worth $750 from Camilla and Marc as she celebrated over lunch with her nearest and dearest

‘Love to my family, and friends old and new! This next chapter marked by turning 45 feels soooooo right and soooooo good. Thank you for all the beautiful birthday wishes xxxx.’

She wrote over another photo of her smiling face: ‘The best thing about birthdays is actually celebrating all the incredible people you have around you that make it worth celebrating with. 

‘The company you keep makes for a full and meaningful life. Here is to all the people I have around me who make life so special.’ 

Guests invited to Pip’s big bash included her son Justice Maximus, who she shares with ex partner Dan Single, her mother Gloria Edwards, and Double Rainbouu co-founder Michael Nolan. 

Kirsten King, the founder of Pilates studio Fluidform, was also in attendance, as well as jewellery designer Brohn Smith, fashion designer Michael Lo Sordo, and Sneaky Sound System singer Connie Mitchell. 

Milly Gattegno of the Sydney-based DJ duo The Faders was also invited along with interior designer Steve Cordony who put together the lavish table spread seen at Pip’s birthday.

Guests enjoyed Don Julio Tequila and dined on delicious appetisers and full-course meals—pretzel and whipped bottarga, castelfranco salad with riverine buffalo blue and pear lamb arrosticini, tagliatella al ragu alla Bolognese, steamed snapper with agretti and garlic leafy salad—all topped with tiramisu for dessert.

Notably absent from the birthday celebrations was Pip’s best friend Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, as the radio star was enjoying an idyllic Italian getaway with her daughter Kitty, 14, and didn’t return until early Monday morning.

‘Hands down, the best birthday I’ve ever had made sooooo memorable by all the incredible [people] around me, which makes the celebration all the more amazing,’ Pip captioned one reel of images

She wrote over another photo of her smiling face: ‘The best thing about birthdays is actually celebrating all the incredible people you have around you that make it worth celebrating with’

Guests invited to Pip’s big bash included her son Justice Maximus, who she shares with ex partner Dan Single, and her mother Gloria Edwards (pictured)

Double Rainbouu co-founder Michael Nolan was also invited

Kirsten King, the founder of Pilates studio Fluidform, was also in attendance, as well as jewellery designer Brohn Smith, fashion designer Michael Lo Sordo, and Sneaky Sound System singer Connie Mitchell (pictured)

Guests enjoyed Don Julio Tequila and dined on delicious appetisers and full-course meals—pretzel and whipped bottarga, castelfranco salad with riverine buffalo blue and pear lamb arrosticini, tagliatella al ragu alla Bolognese, steamed snapper with agretti and garlic leafy salad—all topped with tiramisu for dessert

Interior designer Steve Cordony put together the lavish table spread seen at Pip’s birthday

Nevertheless, Jackie took some time out on Saturday to pay a special tribute to her bestie and ‘soul sister’ Pip on Instagram.

Sharing a collage of herself and Pip enjoying each other’s company, the radio queen captioned the images with a sweet message, saying the pair’s strong friendship was always meant to be.

‘From the moment we met, we just knew we were destined to be great friends,’ Jackie wrote.

‘Happy birthday my beautiful @pipedwards I wish I was there to celebrate with you.’

Jackie continued to gush about her bestie, adding: ‘You’re my little soul sister angel. I’m so proud of who u are & all you’ve achieved.

‘Here’s to many more nights filled with our deep chats. Love you so much.’