We asked four frankie readers what colour they feel like on the inside – then matched them with Merry People boots to suit on a beautiful Autumn afternoon in the Carlton Gardens.ISOBEL

Hi! Tell us about yourself and what you do. I’m Isobel. I co-founded an online store called Clover & The Bandit with my best friend, inspired by our two little girls. Think pre-loved kids clothing meets cool vintage and designer vibes!

What colour do you feel like on the inside at the moment and why? On the inside I’m definitely a cherry red girl! Cherry is vibrant and rich, and that’s exactly my life right now. I get to spend my days exploring and adventuring with my little girl. 

What have you been really into lately? At the moment I am really getting in touch with my colourful side, by experimenting with colours and dressing to reflect the joy that motherhood has brought to my life over the last 17 months.  ESPERANZA

Hi! Tell us about yourself and what you do. Hi, I’m Esperanza – a Venezuelan-born storyteller who’s been living in Australia for the past 10 years. I create meaningful, human-centred work through my projects @storieswithin.us and @curious.within, which have  a strong focus on wellbeing and connection.

What colour do you feel like on the inside at the moment and why? Yellow. It reflects the warmth I carry from where I come from – a way of moving through life with openness and kindness. It also reminds me that even after the darkest moments, the sun always finds its way back. 

What’s something you’ve been really into lately? Photography and cooking nourishing meals. Both help me step away from being constantly online and bring me back into the present.DAN

Hi! Tell us about yourself and what you do. Hi, I’m Dan! I’m a Melbourne barista and newly published author.

What colour do you feel like on the inside at the moment and why? Forest green. It grounds me and symbolises growth, even if that growth is happening quietly and slowly. It reflects a sense of calm strength – learning to trust myself and stand steady through whatever comes. And it holds a little bit of magic, too, reminding me that even in stillness, something meaningful is always unfolding.

What have you been really into lately? My debut novel Spencer Sparkles, a magical LGBTQIA coming-of-age tale, based on my own experiences, blended with fantastical elements.BRI

Hi! Tell us about yourself and what you do. Hi! I’m a creative director and consultant, lover of cute things, business owner and part-time artisan.

What colour do you feel like on the inside at the moment and why? Brown! Brown is associated with feeling grounded for me. There are a lot of new experiences, people and ways of being in this season of life for me. It’s a reminder to stay balanced, reflect on when things began and to be patient with my growth.

What’s something you’ve been really into lately? I’m finally taking advantage of certain skills I learnt at uni and utilising natural traits of mine to help bring someone’s initial ideas into reality.

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