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Peachy Boutique, Perth
Don’t you just love it when you find a super cute little boutique. Because I’m an online sandal maker I go to the Post Office on a daily basis. Shenton Park is my favourite Post Office and so fortunately I discovered a gorgeous clothing boutique at the Shenton Park shops called Peachy. Peachy is super cool and fun. They describe themselves as the go-to for the best of everyday cool and killer standout pieces you won’t find in every other store. They say every item they stock is chosen for an overall look that is laid back, never uptight...
Celebrating WA Small Business
Do you know there are more than 226,000 small businesses in Western Australia? This Saturday 31 October is WA Small Business Day. Created by Small Business Matters, the #mysmallpledge campaign encourages shoppers to commit to buying their Christmas presents at local small businesses. It’s up to each and every one of us to shop local and support small businesses whenever possible. Check out @smallbizwa on Instagram and search #mysmallpledge to find some of the small local businesses you might like to support. My business Ankalia.com makes luxury, limited edition Swarovski crystal sandals. They’re the perfect gift for the special women...
Wardrobe De-Clutter
Many wardrobes around the world are housing lots of unworn items that will probably never be worn. Really, every piece in your wardrobe needs to work hard for you. You need to love it and wear it more than a few times. “Now” is a good time to declutter and organise your wardrobe. We’re in our wardrobes every day, so they need to be a place that is calming and makes us feel good. You won’t feel good or feel calm if your wardrobe is an out of control mess and overly cluttered. Image: how I line up my blue Summer...
Yellow Love
Do you like the colour Yellow – yes, no, sometimes, depends on the shade of Yellow or the item that is Yellow? Well here’s the good news! Yellow stands for freshness, happiness, positivity, clarity, energy, optimism, enlightenment, remembrance, intellect, honour, loyalty and joy. If your favourite colour is Yellow, you are said to have a happy disposition and are considered to be cheerful and fun to be around. I’ve never really been a Yellow fan in the past but I seem to be liking it a bit more now, especially as I have created two Sandal designs in Yellow suede....
Who Is The Ankalia Woman
Stylish She’s interested in style ahead of trends, and is loyal to the brands she believes in. She appreciates fashion that is timeless, sophisticated and stylishly put together. She loves Summer fashion, relaxed coastal fashion and luxury resort wear. Cultured She is educated and well-travelled. Her life experiences and global travels have made her who she is – grounded, sophisticated, elegant and kind. Composed She is comfortable in her own skin and in all situations. Her wardrobe is always stylish, consisting of good quality pieces that are comfortable and versatile. Discerning She has an eye for quality and subtle sophisticated...
A Brief History
Ankalia began with my mid-life adventure of quitting my corporate job, studying in Milan as a mature aged student and then working in Italy with a traditional “Papa” Sandal Artisan. The name Ankalia was chosen to reflect our brand ethos – summery, feminine, modern and well-travelled. A timeless aesthetic is synonymous with the brand. From start to finish, from inspiration to final product, every Sandal design is considered, well-constructed and long lasting for the Ankalia woman. Ankalia has now been operational as an online business for over five years and every pair of Sandals is still lovingly handcrafted by me...
- 2020