gently does it
Silk Laundry’s latest collection looks (and probably feels) like clothes poured onto the body – soft, slippery and silky (duh) fabrics that pool about ankles and slide over skin. This is a wardrobe that might belong to a cultured person of leisure, someone who lounges in luxury but may need to be ready for a soirée at a moment’s notice. There are oversized chiffon shirts, bias-cut pants and airy slip dresses – threads that stay true to founder Katie Kolodinski’s vision for a brand that emphasises timeless silhouettes and feel-good fabrics. If that kind of opulence appeals, swing breezily by silklaundry.com.au for more.
giddy up
If we could summon the moon to Earth for a jig, we’re confident she’d love to bop around in shiny pink cowboy boots (she’s that kinda gal, right?). In that spirit, peep these pretty earrings ($80) by Flowature Studios, the creative brand of Brisbane resin artist Mazana Abraham. They’re perfect for when you’re dancin’ in the moonlight, feelin’ warm and bright, etc. flowaturestudios.com
thicc stick
How annoying is it that human bods haven’t evolved past ‘chafe’, the tedious, burning sensation you get when doing very normal activities like walking or bike riding or simply EXISTING with boobs. But here to protect your precious skin from sweat-induced friction is the THICC Stick, made from soothing jojoba, lemon myrtle and tea tree. $28 at thicc.shop
once in a lullaby
After the frustration around Australia’s 2017 marriage plebiscite, photographer and frankie contributor Mia Mala McDonald set out to document the stories of LGBTQIA+ families with care and heart. Mia’s intimate portraits of rainbow families – which sit alongside each subject’s reflections on love, loss, children and sexuality – are now published in her book Once in a Lullaby, available via m33.net.au and at all good book stores. You can also score one of five copies at frankie.com.au/win
double rugs
Wine?! On a rug?! Any reasonable clean freak would have a meltdown over this situation – apart from the owner of arug, apparently. You see, Double’s central promise is that you can chuck its carpets in the washing machine (the top layer can be detached
