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Fast Fashion Faux Pas
Slow fashion versus fast fashion. The biggest fashion faux pas of the last few years is people’s tendency to buy “fast fashion” which is bad for the environment in so many ways. My Ankalia customers certainly understand and appreciate “slow fashion.” I want all consumers to place value on the clothing and footwear they buy and avoid “fast fashion” as much as possible. They should invest in quality pieces and ensure they only buy things they will wear and treasure for many, many years to come. I urge all shoppers to only buy things they feel instantly great in and...

Lancelin Sand Boarding
If you’re looking for a fun, active day trip close to Perth then you might like the Lancelin Sand Boarding experience. Lancelin is only 127 kilometres north of Perth and about a 1.5-hour drive. The sand dune area is massive. It looks like something you might see on the moon. The actual boarding area is about 2km long and the slopes are at a 45-degree angle. The views from the top of the dunes are stunning. You can see the coast or if you look inland it’s like a giant moon crater with views of endless sand. You can hire...

Green Summer Chic
Being a girl who loves colour is probably what piqued my interest initially with all the beautiful Swarovski crystal Sandals I saw whilst studying and holidaying in Italy. In terms of colour, I’m very much a pink and blue girl, however I’m loving all the shades of green I’m seeing this Summer. Especially what I’ve seen at Country Road. So many of the greens go with my Sandal designs. Here I’m wearing a singlet and ruffle skirt in Avocado green from Country Road with my Sylvia sandals. This celery green dress is also a fantastic bright, happy option from Country...
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