So dust off the Singer, stocktake your closet and hit the op shops as this year October is Frocktober… open up your hearts and wardrobes.


During the month of October, I will be frocking up every day in support of FROCKTOBER, the festive fundraising initiative aiming to raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF).


Unfortunately, there is currently no screening test for ovarian cancer.


Frocktober aims to help improve the outlook for women with the disease by supporting the quest for a suitable early detection test, through fundraising for the OCRF. Through fun – and sometimes quirky – measures.


Frocktober is all about:


• increasing the public's awareness of ovarian cancer and what it is


• promoting women's health & wellbeing


• celebrating the great diversity of shapes, sizes and colours women come in.


So this month, open up your hearts and wardrobes as October is Frocktober. Its a frockin' good cause!!!

Why Support Frocktober & the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation

Thats the easy option......................................

Two years ago this month I was extremely unsure of what life held for me, at 28 years old I had just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

While my experience with ovarian cancer was at the time devastating, it also brought out the best in my family and friends.I have found that my life has changed considerably.

The only time I am anxious now is the night before the three-monthly check ups.


Overall I am fortunate that my ovarian cancer was detected at a comparatively early stage, which enabled the surgeons to operate and remove all visible tumours. My outlook is very positive with close monitoring.

I have learnt so much from my cancer journey – my outlook on life has completely changed.

You never know what is around the corner and this whole experience has made me re-evaluate what is important to me.
I now understand how things can change so quickly.

I have also met some of the most incredible and understanding people who have helped me through my journey and have made some amazing friends, some who share a similar story to mine.

I am extremely fortunate; my cancer was diagnosed relatively early before it had spread. Many women are not so lucky and I hope that by wearing frocks every day for the month of October I will initiate discussions and overall increase the awareness of ovarian cancer.

Through an increase in awareness, women may become more familiar with the signs of ovarian cancer and seek medical advice early if experiencing these.

Albert Einsteins quote “There are only two ways to live your life, one is as though nothing is a miracle and the other is as though everything is a miracle’has become more tangible for me.

Frocktober Day Thirty-One


Finale for Frocktober for 2010
great photography work Mark!!!! you are a pro!!!

Frocktober Day Thirty

Fabulous Afternoon with friends at
 Piko Piko for High Tea
New Sydney frock (and shoes)

Frocktober Day Twenty-Nine

Frocktober Friday with Heidi at SISSAL & MoH
last frocktober day at work......

Frocktober Day Twenty-Eight

Frocktober Fun at the Fete 

Frocktober Day Twenty-Seven

Fab Birthday.... at Michellis with the girls....
off to Chinwag for dinner with Ma & Pa and
Aunt and Uncle then Brooke Fraser Concert
bliss...best birthday

Frocktober Day Twenty-Six

Frocktober Day 26: Another day and two countries....end to a great holiday
Arrived home with an additional 16kgs 32kgs in total. Four new dresses, four cardy's, two handbags
,two pairs of shoes and new trench coat. Shopping for a good cause...
Frocktober...priceless

Frocktober Day Twenty-Five

The one and only Sydney icon
 taken on this trip

Nelson Street, Balmain amazing wellness clinic



Frocktober Day Twenty-Four

Finally sunny late Sunday afternoon.....at my aunt and uncles
apartment in sunny neutral bay, Sydney.
Matching ballet shoes for the outfit
out of view.

Frocktober Day Twenty-Three

Hot day in Sydney...shopping and coffee
in Glebe Sydney...bliss!!!

Frocktober Day Twenty-Two

Third Frocktober Friday but 1st Frocktober Friday in two countries...
morning in Christchurch & afternoon in Sydney!!!

Frocktober Day Twenty One

Red & Black again.....with Trelise Cooper jacket to add colour
Thanks again to marvellous Miriam, photographer

Frocktober Day Twenty

Frocktober Day 20 at the Fire Fighters Memorial in the City
Steel from the WTC was gifted from the City of New York City
to the City of Christchurch as a tribute sculpture to firefighters.
Thanks to Miriam the photographer.
I also feature in the Press today page A6 for Frocktober,
thanks to Stacy Squires, Photographer  & Rebecca Todd, health journalist from The Press for a well written and photograph article for this worthwhile campaign.

Frocktober Day Nineteen

Beside the river outside work , pleased to be on the ground following
morning aftershocks while at work on 4th floor of the building in the background. 
Miriam thanks again for being a great friend and photographer