frankie Magazine

frankie Magazine is an Australian bi-monthly with a difference. A niche-style title with mainstream appeal – filled with fashion, art, craft, music, cuteness and real-life inspiration – frankie is dedicated to uncovering the newest trends, celebrating the latest creative talents and delivering sharp, honest, laugh-out-loud stories their readers can relate to.

frankie Magazine

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dear frankie • TELL US YOUR SECRETS (OR JUST SAY HI).

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artful dressing • MELANIE DALE WEARS MAXIMALIST OUTFITS WHETHER IT’S RAIN, HAIL OR SHINE.

phrases of old • JACK VENING REVIEWS OLD-TIMEY SAYINGS SPOKEN BY SAGE PHILOSOPHERS AND LEATHERY AUSSIE UNCLES ALIKE.

main character syndrome • IT’S EMILY NAISMITH’S WORLD; WE’RE JUST LIVING IN IT.

angry uterus • WHY ENDOMETRIOSIS IS A FEMINIST ISSUE.

no longer kids • MGMT HAVE LIGHTENED UP.

KNOW YOUR FROCK • vintage fashion expert charlotte dallison takes us through eight decades of dresses.

living next door to alice • four writers pen tales of memorable neighbours – the good, the bad and the downright strange.

vinegar? i hardly know her • APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IS SWEET, SOUR AND PRETTY NIFTY AROUND THE HOUSE.

ka ra studio • KATRINA RAMM CRAFTS PLAYFUL FURNITURE FOR CREATIVE HOMES.

ringlet relations • TIARA SWAIN BELONGS TO THE CURL CLUB.

dune daze • garments and accessories in earthy hues, fit for a day among the sun-drenched dunes.

tiny stories • MARLIES OAKLEY IS A MATCHBOX ARTIST.

that’s reality • what’s more controversial than the feuds and scandals of reality tv stars? whether reality tv is the best – or the absolute worst. two writers give us their two cents.

decoding symbols • THERE ARE HIDDEN MESSAGES ALL AROUND (IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOK).

woodes’ playlist • THE PRODUCER AND SINGER-SONGWRITER TAKES US THROUGH THE ESSENTIAL SONGS THAT INFLUENCED HER OWN MUSIC.

out at sea • SARAH ELLIOTT’S DELICATE PAINTINGS FEEL LIKE A DAYDREAM.

back yourself • HOW ATTITUDE AND CONFIDENCE HAVE HELPED THIS ARTIST GROW HER SMALL BIZ.

video ain’t ezy • THE DEATH OF THE VIDEO STORE HAS BEEN DETRIMENTAL TO SOCIETY, SAYS CHARLIE LEWIS.

homebodies • matisse and kane barri live in a delightfully eclectic abode in bendigo.

everything fig-scotti • NATALIE PAULL, THE FOUNDER OF NORTH MELBOURNE SHOP BEATRIX BAKES, IS REVIVING THE HUMBLE BISCOTTI.

it’s not all relative • CHARLIE LEWIS ISN’T AS COOL AS HIS PARENTS.

recycled treasures • MEET UK ARTIST PAUL WOODS (AKA PARADOX PAUL).

staples and suzy qs • JESSIE SADLER AND CAROL TAYLOR CREATE GARMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND DEXTERITY LIMITATIONS.

squeeze the day • DONNAY TORR IS LURKING ON A CORNER, HANDING OUT FREE HUGS.

unleash your inner-child • RACHEL BURKE SET OUT TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS THROUGH CREATIVE-PLAY GATHERINGS.

my favourite read • WRITERLY WOMEN SHARE THE MOST TREASURED BOOKS ON THEIR SHELVES.

the painted ladies • brooklyn painter jocelyn hobbie wants you to make your own mind up about her mysterious subjects.

an ode to the local area facebook group • FREYA BENNETT HAS REDISCOVERED ONE OF THE PLEASURES OF SMALL-TOWN LIVING.

on the job • RACHEL BERNERS IS A MELBOURNE-BASED ACUPUNCTURIST.

turn it on • LIGHT UP THOSE DARK CORNERS WITH WARM HUES.

BEHIND THE SCENES • view a few of cinema’s most iconic scenes through the eyes of four arty folks.

bold birds • LEILA JEFFREYS’ SUBJECTS MAY BE SMALL, BUT THEY’VE GOT BIG PERSONALITIES.

best before • CUTE AND KOOKY RECIPES FROM VINTAGE AUSTRALIAN COOKBOOKS.

mind maps • PHOEBE THORBURN FINDS A...