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Coco Chanel Exhibition
If you’re a fan of Chanel, or someone who’s interested in fashion or photography then I suggest you go to Claremont Quarter to see the Coco Chanel photographic exhibition by Douglas Kirkland. It’s upstairs in Claremont Quarter and runs from Friday 13 March to Sunday 12 April 2020. Image: photo taken by Cheryl Botha of Ankalia.com The exhibition captures the three weeks that celebrity photographer Douglas Kirkland spent with Coco in Paris, way back in 1962. At the time Kirkland was 27 and Coco was 79. It was during the time that the designs of Chanel moved into the White...
Perth Shoe Shopping
Hmm! Where do you go in Perth when you need some gorgeous shoes to make you feel happy and sparkly? Image: Ankalia Swarovski crystal sandals handmade in Perth, Western Australia Well, of course I’ll say my online shop www.ankalia.com. Image: Ankalia Swarovski crystal wedding sandals in sliver, champagne and gold Check out my designs. They’re all handcrafted by me in my little studio in Mount Claremont. Image: Ankalia sandals handmade in Perth, Western Australia I cater to all sizes big and small. I offer sizes 35-43 Italian. That’s 4-12 Australian. Image: Ankalia Swarovski crystal wedding sandals handcrafted in Perth, Western...
Meet our Creative Director - Cheryl Botha
Rottnest Island – Hold the Wedding Bouquet
Rottnest Island is a fabulous place for a beach wedding with it’s amazing pristine beaches. Image: Rottnest Island beach, Perth Western Australia Ensuring it retains its pristine beaches there is an important focus on the threat of contamination from introduced plants brought onto the island. This also includes your wedding flowers on the big day. All fresh flowers for wedding ceremonies on the island need to be given approval by the island authorities before they cross the 19km channel by boat or ferry. Image: beach wedding Rottnest Island So, before getting married on Rottnest, brides must get the contents of...
Happy Australia Day
I’m proudly Australian and I love celebrating Australia Day usually with a trip to the beach and a lovely long swim in the Indian Ocean. I feel so lucky to be born and bred here in our lucky country. Image:Ankalia Sandals handmade in Perth, Western Australia In matching our Australian flag, I have created three sandal designs called Lisa. Image:Founder and Creative Director of Australian label Ankalia Sandals - Cheryl Botha I can make the Lisa sandals for you in red suede, royal blue suede or white leather. Image: my handcrafted Ankalia sandals in the colours of the Australian...
Celeste Barber Bushfire Fundraising Champion
As an Aussie girl it breaks my heart to see our country burning in such massive proportions. One super Aussie who’s been amazing in raising desperately needed funds is comedian Celeste Barber. She’s my new favourite person in the whole world. Celeste launched a bushfire fundraiser on Facebook, the campaign raised more than $51 million. So of course, I can’t wait to name my next new Sandal design – Celeste. So, stay tuned Celeste! I love following you on Instagram and I can’t wait to name my new Celeste Sandals. Follow us on Instagram @ankaliasandals or check us out on...
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