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Wardrobe De-Clutter
Many wardrobes around the world are housing lots of unworn items that will probably never be worn. Really, every piece in your wardrobe needs to work hard for you. You need to love it and wear it more than a few times. “Now” is a good time to declutter and organise your wardrobe. We’re in our wardrobes every day, so they need to be a place that is calming and makes us feel good. You won’t feel good or feel calm if your wardrobe is an out of control mess and overly cluttered. Image: how I line up my blue Summer...
Yellow Love
Do you like the colour Yellow – yes, no, sometimes, depends on the shade of Yellow or the item that is Yellow? Well here’s the good news! Yellow stands for freshness, happiness, positivity, clarity, energy, optimism, enlightenment, remembrance, intellect, honour, loyalty and joy. If your favourite colour is Yellow, you are said to have a happy disposition and are considered to be cheerful and fun to be around. I’ve never really been a Yellow fan in the past but I seem to be liking it a bit more now, especially as I have created two Sandal designs in Yellow suede....
Who Is The Ankalia Woman
Stylish She’s interested in style ahead of trends, and is loyal to the brands she believes in. She appreciates fashion that is timeless, sophisticated and stylishly put together. She loves Summer fashion, relaxed coastal fashion and luxury resort wear. Cultured She is educated and well-travelled. Her life experiences and global travels have made her who she is – grounded, sophisticated, elegant and kind. Composed She is comfortable in her own skin and in all situations. Her wardrobe is always stylish, consisting of good quality pieces that are comfortable and versatile. Discerning She has an eye for quality and subtle sophisticated...
A Brief History
Ankalia began with my mid-life adventure of quitting my corporate job, studying in Milan as a mature aged student and then working in Italy with a traditional “Papa” Sandal Artisan. The name Ankalia was chosen to reflect our brand ethos – summery, feminine, modern and well-travelled. A timeless aesthetic is synonymous with the brand. From start to finish, from inspiration to final product, every Sandal design is considered, well-constructed and long lasting for the Ankalia woman. Ankalia has now been operational as an online business for over five years and every pair of Sandals is still lovingly handcrafted by me...
International Pink Day
I’m currently pink obsessed so I was so thrilled to discover that every year on 23rd June many places around the world celebrate pink and everything that it represents. Pink was first used as a colour name in the late 17th century and its name came from a flower called pink. I often combine pink with white, or with blue and white which is most commonly associated with femininity, sensitivity, tenderness, childhood and romance. I also like to combine pink with black which I find to be a more mature and stronger look. I’ve read that pink and black together...
Cycling Perth
Working alone in my little studio making sandals most days means I relish the opportunity of getting out and about around Claremont on my bike. Most days I try to cycle and get my happy endorphins going. It’s so easy in Perth, as there’s beautiful bike paths almost everywhere I want to go. Using Claremont train station as my starting point these are the rides I like to do. Generally, they all lead to, or pass by areas with great cafes, so you can also incorporate a coffee pit stop or lunch along the way. 1. Claremont to Napoleon Street, Cottesloe....