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Rozalia Sandals
My newest design is called Rozalia and they sold out immediately when I released them. The good news is I’m making another limited-edition batch and they’ll be up on the website in a few days-time. Images: Ankalia Rozalia black Swarovski crystal leather sandals made in Australia In-case you missed them last time they are a bit edgier than a lot of my previous designs. I call them ‘cool girl’ sandals. They’re in black leather with a big, bold Swarovski crystal design in a flower shape. The colours of the Swarovski crystals are a bit darker and edgier than other designs...
Buy From Your Friends and Shop Local
One of my mantras in life is “shop local, shop small, buy from your friends and buy Australian. Way back in my corporate days my boss told me “You should always buy your clients' products, even if they’re more expensive because what goes around, comes around.” I still remember him saying that to this day and I always find it a lot more fun buying from someone I know. It’s a good feeling knowing that you are supporting them and helping them on their business journey. One such friend in business has a label called BEACH STREET Design. They are...
Spring Sandal Fling
What a long Winter it was. I’m so glad that we’re over the Winter hump and that Spring is finally here. Now that it’s Spring, it means we can get off the couch, get outdoors more and socialise more. In Spring I love to bike ride, take long walks on the beach and fill my house with beautiful Spring flowers. It even means I can start wearing floaty, light dresses and of course my newest Sandal designs. Image:Cheryl Botha of Ankalia Sandals Perth, Western Australia I currently have eleven designs for you to choose from and they’re all on the...
Fleur Sandals
I love releasing new sandal designs and I’m thrilled to announce that my newest design is called Fleur. The Fleur are in white leather with Swarovski crystals in 5 different pastel colours and the hardware is in gold. I can make the Fleur in either flats or with a cute little 2cm heel for that little bit of a lift. The Fleur goes with most summer colours and in particular pastel colours. Check out my photos below and if you want to order be quick because I’m confident they will sell-out quickly. Love, Cheryl xx...
Dopamine Dressing
The latest fashion catch phrase I’ve heard about is “Dopamine Dressing.” It’s all about feel good, mood lifting fashion that is bright, happy, fun and even frothy. This can be in clothing, footwear and accessories. There’s no better time than summer to embrace this look and I certainly believe a lot of my sandal designs are a great example of dopamine dressing. I have designs in bright happy red, yellow and even Granny Smith green. Check them out above and below but if you prefer your clothing to be the dopamine part of your look then I also have several...
My Summer Dress Finds – January 2022
Being a Summer lover and a sandal maker, I’m always on the lookout for summer dresses. In fact, I’m very much a ‘dress girl’ and I grew up with my Mum making beautiful dresses for me. I would go to bed listening to the hum of my Mum’s sewing machine and when I’d wake up in the morning there’d be a new dress hanging on my door knob. These days my Mum refuses to make dresses for me. She thinks I’m too extravagant and she thinks I have too many dresses. Anyhow, I need new dresses all the time to...
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