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Happy Dancing Ankalia Sandals
Every time I receive a Sandal order I do a little happy dance. Seriously, from the bottom of my heart to everyone that has supported me in this wild venture of handcrafting Sandals, I want to say a big THANK YOU. Everyone’s support means so much to me. I am proof that a whole new life and career can begin after running away from home, studying in Milan as a mature-aged student, getting divorced and taking the leap working for nothing in Italy to become a Sandal Artisan. What I’m getting-at here is you too can achieve anything you put...
Celebrating Slow Made
Girls Names that Mean Snow, Ice or Winter
One of my newest designs is in beautiful white leather with diamond coloured Swarovski crystals. Very snow inspired! Being a very keen snow skier and a former ski instructor, I had to give this new design a name that somehow relates to snow, ice or winter. Of course, I went to Google and I found more than 34 girls names that do relate to snow, ice and winter. They are: Alba - Of Spanish origin, Alba means bright or white, like newly fallen snow. Apricity - Of English origin, Apricity means the warmth of the sun in winter. Bianca - This Italian...
Tuscan Leather (Cuoio Di Toscana)
All my sandal soles are made in Italy with Tuscan leather which adapts naturally to your feet, thus allowing your feet to breath. This enables you to stay comfortable all day and all night in your Ankalia sandals. Do you know I also offer a heel choice with most designs? You can choose either a cute little 2cm heel which has a steel rod in the arch for support, or if you prefer you can choose a flat sole. There’s about a 1cm difference between the two options. I hope this helps when choosing your next pair of Ankalias. ...
Tan Enhancing White Lara Sandals
My Lara design is a favourite and a staple to have in your wardrobe every summer. I’m thrilled to say I have made them again in beautiful white leather with stunning gold hardware and a flat leather sole. The white leather is the best tan-enhancer ever and they make every summer outfit look really, really fresh. In these photos I’ve teamed them with 12 different coloured dresses to hopefully give you some fresh summer inspiration. Images: Ankalia Lara flat sandals in white leather. Handcrafted in Perth, Western Australia. Happy summer! Lots of love, Cheryl xx
- flat white sandals