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A Mother's Day We'll Never Forget
When we launched our Mother's Day competition, we hoped to hear some beautiful stories. What we received was a reminder of just how extraordinary the women in our community really are. Among the many heartfelt nominations was one that celebrated a lifelong friendship, quiet resilience and the power of making someone feel truly seen. This is the story of Kathryn and Louisa, and a Mother's Day we'll never forget.
More Than Just Buying Shoes - A Note From Katie
When people ask me how I choose the collections for Sissa Sorella, they often imagine it's simply a matter of going around to trade shows and picking beautiful shoes. And while I'll happily admit that choosing beautiful shoes is part of the fun, it's actually one of the smallest parts of the process. By the time a new collection arrives in store, I've usually been working on it for close to a year!
Buy Well, Look After It Well: Your Complete Guide to Making Shoes Last
A great pair of shoes is an investment - and like any investment, it rewards a little care. Here's our complete guide to keeping your shoes looking and feeling their best, season after season. Plus, our recommended Canberra cobbler for when they need a little more love.
Wet Weather, Sorted: The Sissa Sorella Waterproof Boot Collection
Soccer mornings, puddle dashes and unpredictable Canberra winters - our waterproof boot collection is here to keep you dry without sacrificing an ounce of style. Three carefully chosen styles that actually look good in the rain.
Nominate Her | Mother's Day 2026
Ankle Boots for Autumn: How to Wear Them Every Day
There is a particular joy that arrives with the first properly cool morning of Autumn. Not just because Canberra does autumn beautifully - all that golden light, all the leaves, the relief of cooler temperatures after the summer heat - but because it's ankle boot season again!
The 5 Shoes Every Canberra Woman Needs in Her Wardrobe
After years of fitting and styling Canberra women at Sissa Sorella, we've developed a very clear picture of the shoe wardrobe that truly works for a flexible wardrobe. Here are the five styles of shoes every Canberra woman genuinely needs - and the good news is, each one works much harder than you'd expect.
We Won! Sissa Sorella Takes Home a Local Business Award 🥂
Something special happened this month - we won the Fashion Category at the Canberra Local Business Awards! To everyone who has shopped with us, voted for us, cheered us on or told a friend about our store, thank you. You are part of the reason we get to do what we love.
Walking with Purpose: Sissa Sorella Supports the Walk for Hope 2025
This July, we’re stepping up again, quite literally, in support of Karinya House, an incredible Canberra-based charity that provides safe housing and vital support for women and babies in need, walking 9 kilometres while carrying 9 kilograms each to symbolise the weight and strength of pregnancy.
A Sissahood Announcement from Kate!
Back by Popular Demand: Another Trend Coming Soon! Join the waitlist!
You asked, we listened. Another Trend is due back at Sissa Sorella later this season - and we're excited! After flying out the door in previous drops, we’ve secured a special edit of these crowd-favourite sneakers. They’ll be landing at the end of August, but you can join the waitlist now to make sure you don’t miss out.
Black, White - Anything But Basic
I’m Rachel, from The Design Cure, I'm hijacking the blog again this week so I can write about black and white shoes - and if Kate’s ride-or-die colour is pink (which it absolutely is), then black and white is mine! I’ve been buying the same pair of white sneakers from Sissa Sorella for four years straight.
