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Celeste Barber Bushfire Fundraising Champion
As an Aussie girl it breaks my heart to see our country burning in such massive proportions. One super Aussie who’s been amazing in raising desperately needed funds is comedian Celeste Barber. She’s my new favourite person in the whole world. Celeste launched a bushfire fundraiser on Facebook, the campaign raised more than $51 million. So of course, I can’t wait to name my next new Sandal design – Celeste. So, stay tuned Celeste! I love following you on Instagram and I can’t wait to name my new Celeste Sandals. Follow us on Instagram @ankaliasandals or check us out on...
Australian Bushfire Support
Every morning I wake up and turn on the news. It’s so devastating and so heart breaking to see the enormity of the Australian Bushfires. Image: Instagram I’m crying everyday for our beautiful country – the people, the wildlife and the farm animals. Image: Instagram Personally, I’ve already donated to Red Cross Australia and also Wires Wildlife Rescue. However, I’m back early now in my Sandal studio because I want to do my bit and help with the Bushfire relief. Image: Wires Wildlife Rescue For 10 days now in January I’ll be donating all profits from the Sandals I...
Christmas Giveaway
WIN a pair of Ankalia sandals plus a Fibre Clinx hair treatment from O'Dowd Christie for Christmas. It's so easy to enter! Just find this post on our Instagram page @ankaliasandals Then: 1. LIKE the post on both @ankaliasandals and @odowdchristiehair 2. Tag one friend in the comments. It's that easy. The more times you enter the more chances you have of winning. GOOD LUCK! Love, Cheryl xx
Less Vertiginous Party Sandals
Dressing beautifully for the Christmas, New Year and Summer party season doesn’t mean you need to wear crippling high heels. Image: Charlotte Sandals and dress via Chosen Wedding Gowns Nothing says party quite like a stunning Swarovski crystal encrusted pair of Sandals. Image: Tiffany Sandals and dress via Instagram At Ankalia.com I handmake a limited-edition quantity of stunning party sandals that will make you feel like a Princess but keep you oh so comfortable for the entire evening. Image: Sylvia sandals and dress via Chosen Wedding Gowns I offer you a heel choice of 2cm or flat and I use...
Pink Shoe Lovers Rejoice
What is it about pink for some women? It seems that the love of pink is just inbuilt into their DNA. I’m once such woman. I don’t know why but I just love pink. Any shade of pink too! So, of course I’m in love with my newest pink sandal design. She’s called Rosie and she’s divine! Rosie is in soft pale pink suede with gorgeous gold lining and gold fixtures. I make Rosie for all the women in the world who love pale pink. I make Rosie for teeny-tiny feet and for big feet too! So...
Sandals Handmade in Western Australia
Do you know that every pair of Ankalia Sandals is handmade by me, right here in Perth, Western Australia? Image: Cheryl Botha, Founder and Creative Director at www.ankalia.com As a mature aged student, I went to university in Milan, Italy and I studied Fashion and Luxury Goods Management. After my studies I was offered an Internship with a traditional Sandal Artisan in a tiny, little Italian village. Image: Sandal Artisan Cheryl Botha of Ankalia in her studio As they say “the rest is history.” I’m just your average Aussie girl that decided to go for it! Image: Sandal maker Cheryl...