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WA Swim and Resort Series 2017
With our fantastic hot summers and laid back beachy lifestyle, it’s natural that WA designers have become leaders in the hugely growing resort wear market. Due to our wonderful climate WA is uniquely positioned to offer some of the best summer lifestyle fashion in the world. Mariella Harvey-Hanrahan, Perth Fashion Festival Founder and Director along with Fashion Council WA launched the Swim & Resort Series 4 years ago. This year the 2017 series will be held 25-26 November. Ankalia Lizzie sandals in white leather teamed with Camilla Mariella’s vision is to make WA the capital of swim and resort wear,...
Patience and Persistence
Today’s been one of those days when I wonder why I’m doing this – sandal making and trying to get my own label out there. Image: Creative Director Cheryl Botha wearing Ankalia Charlie Swarovski Crystal leather embellished sandals I often wonder it I’m brave or just really stupid! I have lonely days, late nights, self-doubt, cash flow issues, supplier challenges and more. I know lots of other small business owners out there feel the same way at times - right? Well today, I received some beautiful feedback and lovely encouragement. I realized in that moment, that even when I feel...
September - Blue
Blue is the colour between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. In painting and traditional colour theory, blue is one of the three primary colours of pigment, along with red and yellow, which can be mixed to form a wide gamut of colours. Red and blue mixed together form violet. Blue and yellow together form green. Image: Sienna sandals in royal blue suede. Available in flats or with a little 2cm heel Surveys in the US and Europe show that blue is the colour most commonly associated with harmony, faithfulness, confidence, distance, infinity, the imagination, cold, and...
Head-To-Toe-White
Lots of girls love the idea of wearing all-white in Summer, but sometimes they can end up looking like they’re wearing a uniform rather than that fresh, clean look they’re going for. Image: Ankalia white pearl sandals My love for summer whites is endless. The trick to pulling it off is in the accessories. Image: Ankalia Lizzie sandals in white leather with Swarovski crystal embellishments in a Gecko design My advice is to really commit to a look whether it’s classic, boho, beachy or chic. If you like neutral accessories, stick to them as a theme throughout. If you are...
My Great Escape
This is me! Just a woman with an idea and a never give up attitude. Image: Cheryl Botha wears her Sylvia sandals Two years ago, I took the plunge and the biggest risk of my life by actually running away from home. Yes, literally I left a note and got in my car and drove across the Nullabor Plain to a new life and the beginning of Ankalia. In case you don’t know, the Nullabor is a five-day drive across the desert between Perth and Melbourne. I called it my “great escape.” Image: Cheryl Botha wears her Lara sandals in...
The Colour for August is Orange
Orange is the colour between red and yellow in the spectrum of light on the traditional painters’ wheel. It is named after the fruit – orange. Charlie sandals in chocolate brown suede The colour orange is a fun, dynamic colour that tends to elicit strong reactions. A close relative of red, orange seems to spark more controversy than any other colour.It’s bold, vivid and obnoxious at times. And there is usually a strong positive or strong negative association – you either "love it" or "hate it.” Image; Bianca sandals in green leather with green Swarovski crystals I have plenty of...
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