frank bits
nancybird
Let us all raise a juicy, lamb-stuffed shawarma and a refreshing mint lemonade to Nancybird’s spring/summer 2020 collection, inspired by the richness of Melbourne’s multicultural communities, and the fertile kitchen gardens, well-kept yards and abundant spirit within them. Its pops of warm colour and boxy shapes have us itching to prune the rose bushes and set up a backyard spit. nancybird.com
sock it to me
Socks! We just can’t get enough! Roll them over our toes and keep our tootsies nice and snug! Slather them in eye-catching prints so we can show the world we’re a bunch of fun! Yeah, socks! Should you feel the same level of unbridled excitement when it comes to vibrant foot-covers, have a looksee at these ace ones from Taiwanese brand Yu Square – they’re around $15 at yusquare.etsy.com
an unexpected barista
Some say you’re never fully dressed without a smile; we reckon you’re never fully dressed without an embroidered brooch in the shape of a guinea pig making cat-themed latte art. Each to their own, I guess. Regardless of which side of the fence you sit on, this here caffeine-loving rodent is available from shopmarblesud.com for around $33 – it comes from the clever folks at Japanese brand pokefasu.
dibs on the bib
Why is it only tiny tots that get to wear bibs? Sure, we learnt how to successfully shovel food into our gobs with utensils many years ago, but that doesn’t mean we’re not prone to a dribble of soup on our chins, or a stray splatter of pasta sauce across our chests. And it’s not like we don’t find this linen and terry towelling number from Melbourne lass shuh. cute as can be. Age-based bib discrimination is what this is! Now, excuse us while we go crying to our mummies. $29, shuhlee.com
kate dansey
Ever looked at a striking piece of architecture and thought, “Gee, I wish I could dangle that from my ears”? Well, now you can! (Kind of.) Melbourne jewellery designer Kate Dansey has created the Halfway Hoop earrings, featuring tessellated glass beads inspired by the brickwork of Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal’s Cardinal Residence. They’re swish as heck, and if they’re up your alley, pop by katedansey.com with $140.
getting to know… zoë fox from zoë fox and the rocket clocks
What’s your band’s origin story? We’re just some misunderstood bugs
