Paradise-dreamers: get ready! Today I’m bringing you a frilly Summer look from the Tropical North Queensland utopia of The Frankland Islands.
Get ready for some Summer frills and island thrills…
Frills (n): “a trimming, as a strip of cloth or lace, gathered at one edge and left loose at the other; ruffle”
Thrills (v): “to affect one with a wave of emotion or excitement.”
Although I’ve lived in Cairns for almost five years, I’m still finding new paradise treasures to feast my eyes on and feed my adventurous side.
The Frankland Islands area group of pristine tropical islands in the middle of the Great Barrier reef just south of Cairns. With white sand beaches, crystal turquoise oceans and a surrounding reef buzzing with an abundance of wildlife, this place was like walking into a tropical postcard.
Donning my fave nautical-style pieces and armed with some of my fave girlfriends, I snorkeled the reef, enjoyed the serene beaches and completely indulged myself in this tropical paradise.
TOP: Bardot SKIRT: Sportsgirl SUNGLASSES: LMNT Eyewear* (here) HAT: TK Maxx* SANDALS: TK MAXX*

SCALLOP EDGE BIKINI: Boohoo (here)

Drone shot by my gorgeous friend Krystal of Le Gypsy.


BAG: TK Maxx*, ROUND TOWEL: Ecococo*





You look gorgeous dear Rachel! Love your photos and this place is so dreamy. Lucky you! 😍
Love your pics 😉
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You look so beautiful Rachel in your frilly outfit. The background firstly is STUNNING, what an incredible backdrop and has me craving sunshine and blue seas!
Thanks for sharing such a gorgeous post, your images are always so beautiful.
Laura xo
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I have never heard about this place but it looks just so gorgeous!
Camila,
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Beautiful place! Have a great day doll!
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The drone shot is so gorgeous!! And what a lovely place, looks like paradise indeed. Love your skirt too babe, so pretty with stripes! Xx
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That really is a beautiful place to shoot this beautiful outfit!
Anne|Linda, Libra, Loca
You look amazing! the bag is perfect!!
xx
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Oh I've never been but they look and sound like beautiful islands to visit!
I love the crop top too, it's so beautiful with that striped skirt 🙂
Hope you are having a nice week 🙂
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Lovely photos! I miss summer 🙁 Love your summer outfit btw! You look amazing! xo, Vivian
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Love your photos! And that skirt is so pretty <3
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Love the outfit. As we move into cooler weather, this looks so tempting.
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You look gorgeous ! Super hat 🙂
Stunning pictures dear so radiant.
Bernie, xx
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Perfect styling for a beach day and that drone shot is amazing! I think I may need to invest in a drone lol
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True paradise! I cannot get over the blue waters, sunshine, your nautical style… love the striped skirt.
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Wow, these photos are beautiful! It definitely looks like an amazing place to visit!
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You look so gorgeous Rach and such beautiful beachy photos!
x Rubi
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You look sexy as hell in that lace crop top. Great pics as always
Great style dear! Missing my vacay already! 😉 xx
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Wow you look amazing<3
Just great photos
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Your photos are so beautiful! Have a great weekend
Gemma x
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I would love to visit Australia and everything it has to offer one day. It is definitely on my list of places to visit. The Frankland Islands looks so charming and relaxing. What a great getaway with girlfriends. I love that photo of you all on the beach! The red bikini is to die for too! The water looks crystal clear and these islands look like a great escape. One of these days I will make it over there! xoxo, Christine
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These photos are simply amazing, and I love the location. You look great babe, the I am adoring the whole outfit and it sounds like a lovely time you had.
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Oh my lord. That cartoon heart (and my real one) was totally pounding when I saw these pictures from paradise on earth. I mean, I knew Australia is a beautiful country, but didn't know it hosted a treasure such as this one. Being almost a slice of private paradise makes me want to go there really bad. The drone picture is simply stunning and could be an ad in any magazine out there. And please stay nautical, dear Popeye's sister, as it looks ever so good on you!
Thomas xx
Daaaaamn this beach is incredible – the colours, wow! I love how you've paired frills together; they photo so beautifully in these windswept shots! Also, that drone shot is killing me – summer perfection!!
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All gorgeous!
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Ohhh Rachel, Amazing photos:)
You Look gorgeous and want to Visit Frankland Island for sure:)
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Oh my god these outfits are so cute! Loving that bathing suit on you. I've never even heard of Frankland Island but it looks so amazing. I seriously need to come visit. It looks like you live in paradise haha.
No beach could ever kill your vibe gorgeous Rach, you make paradise look even prettier with your stunning self. The Frankland Islands are just pure pure pure cloud nine and I've deffo got one of those cartoon hearts pumping vigorously in my chest as I type. Looking utterly fabulous in frills and giving all the tropical thrills for sure. So awesome that you and your gorge girlfriends took a girly trip here, it looks like the perfect place for it! Can't get over how blissful and blue the sights are, these are honestly the heavenliest photos I've ever seen. Legit forever thanking you for bringing some idyllic island dreaming and scorching sunshine to my autumn right now. Utter STUNNER <3
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So cute! Loving your beachy style! Your pom pom toe is everything – what a great find! And that drone shot is amazing! All that blue water makes me miss summer even more! The Frankland Islands is now on my bucket list – for sure!
XO
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Such beautiful photos! This place looks amazing.
~Samantha
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What a great images, they are very well taken. I loved to know about the Frankland islands through your lens. Your outfit is totally on point for this true paradise. Looks like you girls had an amazing time in Australia.
And I almost forgot to mention how chic is your red bikini, loved it!
xo, Vanessa
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That pretty crochet bardot top and striped Sportsgirl skirt look wonderful styled together. That locale and your photos are beautiful. I love your choice of pretty beach attire and these fab photos!
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You look stunning dear! The outfits are really cute, especially the white top in the first outfit.
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This looks like absolute paradise! I love all of the outfits that you wear. This definitely makes me miss summer. SO beautiful!
~xo Sheree
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Oh fabulous babe thanks for showcasing this wonderful destination for me!
Besides the tour can you stay on the island ?
I love the gorgeous pink sand and it looks like such a wonderful location for a
vacation ,cute bag too.
Xo
Natalia k
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Hey Natalia 🙂 You can't stay on the island as it's a national park and there's nothing there- there's not even a toilet. I think you can camp on a nearby island though 🙂 If you're looking for a gorgeous island up here with a lovely resort I'd recommend Fitzroy Island xxxx
Living in Cairns must be such a dream. I didn't know about the Franklin Islands and the fact that they are in the middle of the great barrier reef is incredible! They must be abundantly full of life. I adore seeing the images of the coral and the giant clam! How cool! What a perfect outfit you've worn for tropical life. The skirt flows so well and seems perfectly breezy for a hot day. I love the gorgeous color of your bikini and how amazing is that drone shot of you and your friends!? So incredible! Love all of your picks and finds from his outfit!
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Every time I read your posts, I'm filled with so much wanderlust! I already knew Australia is beautiful, but all of the islands you explore and describe make it sound as if it's absolute paradise! These Frankland Islands look like a gem to explore, and your nautical outfit is beyond perfect for a day in the sun. Meanwhile here I am sitting in New York, with the heater and multiple layers as we head into Winter eek! I'll happily keep my mental state rooted in your sunnie Aussie beaches anyday 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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OMG the Frankland Islands looks amazing! Now this place is on top of my "must visit list"! You can never be too nautical! I love your stripes and blue tones. The droid shot is also amazing! Next time I go to a tropical location, I'll have to invest in one.
Thanks for sharing!
XO
Tandya
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I don't think I've ever seen water as pretty as this in the Frankland Islands. I wouldn't mind snorkeling in those gorgeous waters as well; I'm sure you and your friends had a blast doing that! On another note, your beach style is on point! That bag from TJ Maxx is the cutest 🙂
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Frilly styling to perfection!! Loving this look on you, especially the blue and white stripe skirt. I am soooo jealous of your stay in North Queensland. I grew up in QLD and know how beautiful the beaches are but I have yet to visit this destination.
Thanks for sharing!
J. x
P.S. That drone shot is epic!!