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

What fills up your cup?

dear frankie • WHAT’S CLOGGIN’ THAT NOGGIN?

frank bits

dear diary • girls have been spilling their thoughts into diaries for generations.

sit back, relax • CINEMA-SITTING IS PHOEBE THORBURN’S FAVOURITE SUMMER SPORT.

A DAY AT THE SALON

clementine ford • THE GUTSY STUDENT WRITER.

everybody has a story • ATHLETE ALEXA LEARY IS KICKING GOALS WHILE RECOVERING FROM A LIFE-THREATENING BRAIN INJURY.

a pop of colour

join the club • LOOKING TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND JOIN A COMMUNITY? NOW’S THE TIME.

living in colour • HOW MELBOURNE ARTIST MINNA GILLIGAN CREATED OUR COVER.

run run run away • IF LIKING TO RUN IS GOOD, THEN I’M HAPPY TO BE BAD, SAYS ELSIE LANGE.

it’s the most awkward time of the year • Should you call out problematic rellies at family events? Nicole Madigan and Ellie Aldridge argue about arguing (and whether it’s worth it).

THE GIFT GUIDE

the dating dilemma • ROBY D’OTTAVI PONDERS, HOW MUCH IS A CUP OF COFFEE REALLY WORTH?

spread the love • SHOW YOUR FAM THEY’RE YOUR JAM WITH A HOMEMADE PRESERVE.

in defence of night owls • EARLY RISERS HAVE A SUPERIORITY COMPLEX, ARGUES RHIANA JAY.

the birthday party • four writers recount their most memorable childhood birthday shindig.

rainbow magic • TAKE A PEEK AT RACHEL BURKE’S GLITTERY GENERATIVE AI CREATIONS.

THE ZINE MAKERS • meet some rad folks who are part of australia and new zealand’s thriving diy zine community.

seabreeze seedlings • CHELSEA BAKER TURNS FORAGED SEEDPODS INTO KALEIDOSCOPIC WORKS OF ART.

under the sea • FLOAT ON DOWN TO THE MERMAID ROOM.

frankie's frankly fantastic puzzle book • need a break from the rellies? sick of being out in the heat? heading to the beach and not sure what to bring? flip open this little book and have a crack at the puzzles, read some recommendations and doodle to your heart’s content.

handy horoscopes • what's in store for your sign this summer?

sun flowers • AUCKLAND ARTIST SOPHIA JENNY USES UV LIGHT TO CREATE HER RETRO-INSPIRED WORKS.

turn up the juice box • JUICE WEBSTER CHATS ABOUT HER CAREER, CHILDHOOD AND HER FRESHLY SQUEEZED ALBUM, JULIA.

back in the spotlight • TRANS VISIBILITY IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THIS DOCUMENTARIAN’S MIND.

party parcel • FOLD, CUT AND TUCK A BOX FOR CONCEALING FESTIVE GIFTS.

boozy and bright • WATERMELON AND OUZO SALAD IS THE REFRESHING ANTIDOTE TO A HOT SUMMER’S DAY.

on the job • PROFESSIONAL DANCER LEILANI DE MARCO HAS WORKED WITH AN ARRAY OF FAMOUS MUSOS.

all wrapped up • ooh! this retro-inspired wrapping paper will ensure your gifts have never looked better.

good business • HOW THIS DARWIN-BASED CLOTHING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREW TO OVER 100 STOCKISTS.

rinse and repeat • CARO COOPER AND DEIRDRE FIDGE OFFER UP THEIR TRESSES TO RATE SOLID SHAMPOO BARS.

homebodies • eat.me.do founder lara ivachev left the mainland and jumped ship to hobart for the home of her dreams.

the panic button • BUTTON SELLER AND AUTHOR LUCY GODOROJA UNPICKS HER ENCOUNTERS WITH KOUMPOUNOPHOBICS (AKA THOSE WHO FEAR BUTTONS).

i love my shop • JESSIE SHORT IS MAD ABOUT STICKERS. SHE RUNS HER OWN STATIONERY SHOP, STASH WORLD, IN BRISBANE.

wild and weird...