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What’s in a name? Every time I come out with a new sandal design; I’m faced with the task of coming up with yet another girl’s name. The name has to feel right, and it has to resonate with me in some way. Often, I name my sandals after a friend or someone I admire or look up to in life. This time around I was tossing up names of this new nude design with my foot model Mikayla. Somehow, I ended up telling her about my niece who sadly went to heaven a week before her nineteenth birthday. My...
Margot Sandals
My newest design released yesterday is called Margot. I named them after Margot Robbie because she is one of my all-time favourite Australian actresses. There seem to be a lot of tan sandals around this Summer. What makes my design so much more special is the Swarovski crystals. The crystals up the ante so much that you’ll be able to wear them both day and night. The Margot have gold hardware and the Swarovski crystals are in a colour called Light Colorado Topaz. Image: Ankalia Margot sandals in tan leather with Swarovski crystals in Light Colorado Topaz I can make...
Customisable Sandals
As you probably know already if you’re reading this – I handcraft each and every pair of Sandals each time I receive an order. The extra good news is I can customise the top strap on all my designs if needed. It seems that some girls have really high arches and therefore need a much longer top strap. Some have really thin feet and need a much shorter top strap. So whether you have thin feet, high arches, wide feet, chubby feet, swollen ankles or even shallow feet (yeah, that’s a thing for some of our Asian sisters) I can...
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...
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...
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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