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

let’s get comfy

mindful moments • take a minute to slow down, disconnect from devices, contemplate life and explore your creative side.

out of hours • PHOEBE THORBURN HAS DISCOVERED THE JOY OF LIVING LIFE IN THE OFF-PEAK ZONE.

Dumbing Down • in a bid to outsmart the algorithm, rhiana jay committed to a dumb phone for a week.

let it shine • THIS KINTSUGI PROJECT IS HERE TO REMIND YOU OF THE BEAUTY IN BROKENNESS.

nothing doing • A BACK-TO-BASICS HOLIDAY WITH NO ITINERARY AND ABSOLUTELY NO EXPECTATIONS MIGHT BE EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED.

veg out • FIND YOUR FLOW IN THE KITCHEN COOKING THIS COSY PUMPKIN, CARROT AND BORLOTTI TAGINE.

meet the cover artist • VIETNAMESE-AUSTRALIAN ARTIST HOP DAC TAKES US BEHIND THE SCENES OF HIS DETAILED, CONTEMPLATIVE PAINTINGS.

make it better • dose up on these creative first aid practices to support your mental health.

good news • incoming: an instant dose of happy! these uplifting stories will warm your cockles and make you a better person (probably).

reasons to be cheerful • A FEW GOOD NEWS STORIES TO PUT A SMILE ON YOUR DIAL.

random selection • HAVING A CHINWAG WITH A TOTAL STRANGER IS GOOD FOR YOU, PROMISE.

just friends • making new buddies as an adult can be a daunting prospect, so we asked a bunch of lovely frankie friends for their best social circle-expanding tips.

all together now • TO JOIN SOPHIA EXINER’S COMMUNITY CHOIR, ALL YOU NEED IS A LOVE OF MUSIC AND A WILLINGNESS TO SING.

show time • author jess kitching is facing her fears.

inside voice • IT’S TIME TO DITCH THE NEGATIVE INNER NARRATIVE AND FIND A KINDER VOICE WITHIN.

positive vibes • ELIJAH SILVERMAN (AKA ELIJAH JAMBALAYA) COOKS UP THESE RETRO-INSPIRED INSPIRATIONAL POSTERS THAT MAKE US FEEL ALL WARM INSIDE.

return policy • GREEN MY PLATE IS CHANGING THE WAY WE EAT, DRINK AND THINK, ONE REUSABLE DISH AT A TIME.

green room • if plants and nature make you feel good, come and hang out in here.

growth mindset • these lovely leafy friends not only look the goods, they’ll help you feel good too.

grass roots • illustrator, painter and poet lauren kathleen brings natural wonders to life in a digital world.

beats around the bush • turns out our botanical buddies love to get down to some mellow grooves.

a brief history of green-thumbing

nitty gritty • exercise your mental muscle with these thoughtful essays and interviews, but please take care – some of these pages deal with sensitive topics.

the circle of life • RHIANA JAY IS WONDERING WHAT IT MEANS TO MOVE BACK HOME AFTER A STINT OUT IN THE BIG WIDE WORLD.

MONEY TALK$ • COZZIE LIVS ARE BITING HARDER THAN EVER, SO WE ASKED SHE’S ON THE MONEY PODCASTER AND AUTHOR VICTORIA DEVINE HOW TO FEEL BETTER ABOUT YOUR FINANCES, WHATEVER YOUR BANK BALANCE.

pretty complicated • COSMETIC PROCEDURES ARE BECOMING AS MUNDANE AS YOUR MORNING TOAST, THANKS TO A NEW WAVE OF INFLUENCERS PREACHING EMPOWERMENT VIA A VIAL OF BOTOX, SAYS GEORGIA CASEY.

swipe left • carla adams turned her tinder matches’ words into art.

bottled up • A BUNCH OF EMOTIONAL SUPPORT WATER BOTTLES YOU CAN RELY ON.

how to apologise • A GUIDE TO MAKING YOUR NEXT SORRY COUNT.

it’s personal • THE LATEST EP FROM SINGER-SONGWRITER DEENA LYNCH,...