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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...
Buy Australian
There’s certainly been an increase in the push to “Buy Australian, “Shop Small” and “Shop Local” in the last few years. Particularly now since COVID-19 we need to support, not just small Australian businesses but all Australian businesses. We need to support them to help them survive and thrive. Whenever possible, I try my best to buy from small local producers or an Australian owned and operated company. Some of the small local businesses I try to support in my city of Perth, Western Australia are: Beach Street Design (coastal luxe fashion) Shiraz Cottesloe (cute shop stocking fashion, homewares, jewellery...
Christmas Reds
Seriously it's time to order your Sandals now if you want them for Christmas. You know I handcraft each and every pair of Sandals when you place your order so I need time to make your Sandals for you. On top of this Australia Post are swamped with deliveries and there are still fewer flights scheduled which means there are delays in shipping your order and delays in Australia Post getting it to you. So, I highly recommend you order NOW for Christmas to avoid dissappointment. Lots of love and Merry Christmas to you and yours! ...
Calzolaio (Sandal Maker)
Creatore di sandali is Italian for Sandal Maker. The word Calzolaio is also often used. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever know I would end up being a Sandal Designer and Sandal Maker. I call it my mid-life creative detour or my mid-life career detour. It all happened by a chance encounter after studying and holidaying in Italy. But to make it happen I had to take the risk by jumping on a plane alone, working for no pay in Italy and then investing in my own start-up business. So, for anyone who has a dream, I hope...
Yellow Must-Have Sandals
Do you really need a pair of yellow sandals? Well, I know there’s a big difference between need and want but I’m a sandal designer, so of course I’m going to say yes because I do have a yellow design in my range currently. When something is trending and we see it often enough then eventually we want it too. Yellow sandals and bags were certainly popular this past Summer in Europe and so of course they’re going to be popular this Summer in the Southern Hemisphere. My yellow design is called Lisa and it’s in luscious bright yellow suede...
Caring For Your Swarovski Crystal Sandals
Your Ankalia Sandals are timeless classic beauties and they are designed and made to stand the test of time. To ensure the Swarovski crystals remain in beautiful condition over a long period of time and to prevent scratches, chips or other damage, please follow these guidelines: Always pack and store your sandals in the cloth bag included with your purchase to avoid scratches. Polish your Swarovski crystals frequently with a soft, lint free cloth to maintain the original lustrous finish. Avoid packing or storing your sandals with other hard surfaces and avoid any other contact with hard objects that can...
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