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Pantone Colour of 2018
Fashion and style is entering a purple patch this year. The world colour authority Pantone has predicted the rich grape hue of ultra violet will be the most popular colour for 2018. Image: Ankalia Gemma Swarovski crystal sandals in a shade of ultra violet the Pantone colour of 2018. Since this moody colour was chosen by Pantone, a cascade of eggplant and lavender coloured clothing has hit the shop floors. As a jewel toned statement colour it will certainly have you standing out from the crowd, so be sure to wear the colour with confidence. Valentina sandals in candy pink...
Femeconomy
Here at Ankalia I am proud to say we are a Femeconomy approved brand and a Femeconomy supporter. Do you know that women the world over make 85% of all purchase decisions? This is the Female Economy or Femeconomy. Image: Cheryl Botha the Founder and Creative Director of Ankalia, a Femeconomy approved brand When you shop, do you know that your purse has the power to help change the world and to help make it more equal for women all over the world? Image: Cheryl Botha Ankalia Swarovski crystal sandal Founder and Creative Director Femeconomy approved brands are either 50%...
Slow Fashion and Classic Limited Edition Handcrafted Sandals
It’s tough to love our clothes and shoes and keep wearing them for more than one season when we are faced with a tempting array of newness on offer in the shops constantly. But before you head out to the January sales for those irresistible shoe deals, spare a thought for the impact of fast fashion on our global environment. Image: Ankalia Amanda sandals in red leather with Swarovski crystal embellishments. Limited edition and handcrafted in Australia. Fast fashion is all about speed and low cost in order to deliver frequent new collections inspired by catwalk looks and the latest...
9 Top Tips to Ensure Your Summer House Guests Feel Comfortable
When it comes to making sure your guests feel welcome and relaxed, love is in the details. The smallest gestures go a long way in making your guests feel comfortable and at-home. Here are my essentials for creating a guest experience that is warm, welcoming, and ultimately a home-away-from-home. House instructions Make sure you give your guests a house key, Wi Fi password, TV and DVD instructions, coffee machine instructions and you may also need to advise them on where to park their car for the duration. Guide to the Neighbourhood I always give my guests a guide to...
Shopping on Napoleon Street, Cottesloe
Perth is one of my favourite cities in the world. In fact, it’s one of the most isolated cities in the world. I love Cottesloe and Napoleon Street Cottesloe is one of my favourite places to ‘hang out’. I feel so at home on Napoleon Street. Image: Boheme Luxe Napoleon Street Cottesloe First of all, Cottesloe is about 12km’s from Perth CBD and if you are staying in Perth and want to play tourist you can catch a train from Perth station to Napoleon Street. It’s on the Fremantle line. Napoleon Street itself is only about 250 metres long but...
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