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Shopping on Napoleon Street, Cottesloe
Perth is one of my favourite cities in the world. In fact, it’s one of the most isolated cities in the world. I love Cottesloe and Napoleon Street Cottesloe is one of my favourite places to ‘hang out’. I feel so at home on Napoleon Street. Image: Boheme Luxe Napoleon Street Cottesloe First of all, Cottesloe is about 12km’s from Perth CBD and if you are staying in Perth and want to play tourist you can catch a train from Perth station to Napoleon Street. It’s on the Fremantle line. Napoleon Street itself is only about 250 metres long but...
September - Blue
Blue is the colour between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. In painting and traditional colour theory, blue is one of the three primary colours of pigment, along with red and yellow, which can be mixed to form a wide gamut of colours. Red and blue mixed together form violet. Blue and yellow together form green. Image: Sienna sandals in royal blue suede. Available in flats or with a little 2cm heel Surveys in the US and Europe show that blue is the colour most commonly associated with harmony, faithfulness, confidence, distance, infinity, the imagination, cold, and...
Head-To-Toe-White
Lots of girls love the idea of wearing all-white in Summer, but sometimes they can end up looking like they’re wearing a uniform rather than that fresh, clean look they’re going for. Image: Ankalia white pearl sandals My love for summer whites is endless. The trick to pulling it off is in the accessories. Image: Ankalia Lizzie sandals in white leather with Swarovski crystal embellishments in a Gecko design My advice is to really commit to a look whether it’s classic, boho, beachy or chic. If you like neutral accessories, stick to them as a theme throughout. If you are...
My Great Escape
This is me! Just a woman with an idea and a never give up attitude. Image: Cheryl Botha wears her Sylvia sandals Two years ago, I took the plunge and the biggest risk of my life by actually running away from home. Yes, literally I left a note and got in my car and drove across the Nullabor Plain to a new life and the beginning of Ankalia. In case you don’t know, the Nullabor is a five-day drive across the desert between Perth and Melbourne. I called it my “great escape.” Image: Cheryl Botha wears her Lara sandals in...
The Colour for August is Orange
Orange is the colour between red and yellow in the spectrum of light on the traditional painters’ wheel. It is named after the fruit – orange. Charlie sandals in chocolate brown suede The colour orange is a fun, dynamic colour that tends to elicit strong reactions. A close relative of red, orange seems to spark more controversy than any other colour.It’s bold, vivid and obnoxious at times. And there is usually a strong positive or strong negative association – you either "love it" or "hate it.” Image; Bianca sandals in green leather with green Swarovski crystals I have plenty of...
Hotel Principe Di Savoia in Milan
When I’m overseas I prefer to stay in local hotels and historical hotels to really get a feel for the city or country I am visiting. I really try to avoid staying in any of the big well known chain hotels. In saying that, in Milan, I recommend the historical and traditional 5-star Hotel Principe Di Savoia. Image: Lounge Hotel Principe de Savoia Milan There are liveried doormen to greet you on arrival. The entire hotel has a beautiful luxurious and historical feel to it. There is beautiful wood panelling, marble, hand painted walls, antique furniture and lots of historical...