Armani Beauty ambassador Jesinta Franklin says it’s now about family time for her and Buddy

Businesswoman Jesinta Franklin has stepped out on Chapel St for a star-studded event and given a hint at the next phase of life for her and her recently retired AFL star husband.

Jesinta Franklin was back to the grindstone as a power businesswoman in Melbourne on Wednesday night.

The mum of two stepped out as Armani Beauty ambassador for a star-studded VIP masterclass and dinner on Chapel St.

Jesinta Franklin at the Armani Beauty event on Wednesday night. Picture: Mark Stewart

Franklin’s husband, superstar Swans footballer Buddy Franklin, announced his immediate retirement on Monday after suffering an injury.

“It was sudden so it’s just about family time basically,” Franklin said.

“I’ve got a lot of work on so it’ll be daddy care.”

Rebecca Harding. Picture: Eugene Canty

Snezana Wood. Picture: Eugene Canty

Franklin next has an Armani event in Sydney, followed by a Darwin swimwear shoot and an exciting international trip.

The Armani Beauty event in Melbourne was also attended by Melbourne socialites Rebecca Harding, Jessie Murphy, Maxine Wylde, Lana Wilkinson, Snezana Wood, Rozalia Russian and Effie Kats.

Olympia Bellchambers. Picture: Eugene Canty

Olympia Bellchambers has also started her IVF journey full of hope and excitement.

The actor revealed last month that she had miscarried twins with husband, former Essendon ruckman Thomas Bellchambers, and was embarking on IVF with the support of Melbourne fertility specialist Dr Lynn Burmeister.

On Wednesday she underwent egg retrieval in her first steps towards motherhood.

“I have been petrified to go down the IVF path because I have never been good with hormones, and adding more hormones to my already raging cycle scares the absolute shit out of me,” she said on her Instagram last month.

“But here we are.

“I want babies. I want to do everything in my power to get them, so here we go, I am going down the IVF path . fingers crossed.”