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Embellished Sandals To Get You Summer Ready!
We are now counting down to Summer. In fact, it’s only 24 sleeps until Summer is officially here. So it’s time to start planning your warm weather wardrobe. What better way to get you in the mood than browsing online for your next statement making pair of sandals. From plain and subtle with small delicate Swarovski crystals to louder more decadent sandals in bright colours with lots of Swarovski crystal bling, there’s plenty of options to suit every taste. We even offer a choice of flats or a little 2cm heel....

Cost-To-Wear Ratio
We all have some gorgeous dressy dresses in our wardrobe that cost a bomb (a whole week’s salary or more). We may have bought them to wear to a wedding or a super dressy occasion. Perhaps they’re now hanging in your wardrobe and you think you’ll never wear them again. Part of you might even think “oh what a waste of money.” Well, I have some good news for you. Have you heard of “dressing down” a really dressy dress? Your shoes can either “dress up” or “dress down” your look. You probably wore...

Summer Holiday Destination Dressing -No Heels!
Images: Ankalia sandals left to right - Lara nude, Bianca dark green, Donatella If there’s one shoe celebrities and the fashion set can’t get enough of on Summer holidays, it’s embellished flat sandals. Timeless, classic, elegant and so very practical, our super versatile styles strike the perfect balance between casual and chic. From shorts and t-shirts or cut-off jeans during the day whilst sightseeing, to floaty Summer dresses at night, our sandals team fabulously with countless outfit combinations. They will take you from...

Noosa, Queensland, Australia
Living in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney over the years, as well as many years living overseas in Europe and the USA, I absolutely adore big city life but I also love a beachy outdoorsy lifestyle. At least once a year, usually in Spring or Autumn I pack my bags with a few friends and head off to Noosa to enjoy a relaxed, beach filled week or 10 days. Noosa is my number one upmarket beach holiday destination in Australia. The weather in Spring or Autumn is warm but not too hot which makes it perfect for lots of outdoor activities....

Ankalia Donatella Sandals
Dress from the feet up with these Donatella SANDALS! If you are wearing a subtle base colour like our beige playsuit pictured, add some unique polish and personality to your look with a pair of Ankalia Sandals adorned with Swarovski Crystals. Our Donatella Sandals have been named after one of our Creative Director's favourite lecturers at the European School of Economics in Milan, Italy, where she studied Fashion and Luxury Goods Management. Lots of love, Cheryl xx

Ankalia Lara Sandals
Lots of colour going on here with this Dolce and Gabana trouser suit. Teamed here with our LARA SANDALS in red suede. These sandals come in six colour options - red, royal blue, lime green, yellow, black, beige and white. They have been named after one of our favourite Australian "It girls" - the very beautiful Lara Worthington.