Journal
Tips on How to Travel In-Style Featuring Kelsey Creveling
Posted on July 31 2023
With travel season in full effect we tapped into Consultant Kelsey Creveling to share a few tips on how to travel in-style and tips to help make travel that much easier and smoother. Hopefully a few of these will help you during your next trip. Travel Tips Use shoe...
Female Founder Feature: Nori
Posted on July 17 2023
A special thanks to Annabel Love, Co-founder of Nori for sharing the story of how the company started and one of their proudest moments, you definitely don't want to miss it. Tell us about yourself: Courtney and I met at Wake Forest University and instantly became best friends!...
Tips for Staying Chic
Posted on July 13 2023
We tapped into the fabulous Mother-Daughter styling duo from NYC and the creators of The Style that Binds Us for tips on staying chic. Easy, simple tips that anyone can start integrating. Meet the team behind The Style that Binds Us, Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk. The Style That...
Female Founder Feature with The One Closet
Posted on July 04 2023
We are excited to be speaking with Delia Xue, Founder of The One Closet. A wardrobe customization company that will create the closet of your dreams! Find out more about her process and some organization tips for your shoe collection. Ally Shoes: Tell us about yourself. Delia: I’m from...
Female Founder Feature: Christine Carlson, Founder of Maybelle NYC
Posted on June 22 2023
Summer bridal season is in full swing, and we were so excited to recently be introduced to the Founder of Maybelle NYC, Christine Carlson. We love how Maybelle is reshaping the bridal industry by designing elegant, ready-to-wear vintage wedding dresses tailored to fit modern brides perfectly. Think one-of-a-kind vintage...
Summer Style Tips for Women Over 50
Posted on June 20 2023
As the weather starts to heat up, we wanted to bring you some styling tips to stay cool and chic all summer long. Special thanks to Kay Harms, Blogger and YouTuber from Dressed for My Day for providing some styling tips. One of the most common questions I...
How To Wear Color Featuring Fran Arcuri
Posted on June 14 2023
We have loved collaborating with Fran the creator behind Dreams of Colour. Fran incorporates so much color into her outfits and owns some of our favorite colors at Ally Shoes. We thought it would be a great idea to sit down with her and have her give us some...
Styling for over 50 and Every Age
Posted on May 17 2023
We are so excited to be featuring Megan Saustad, a content creator and blogger who is here to share her secrets for styling for over 50 and every age. I’m a 50+ year old content creator living in the heart of Dallas, TX. I created my blog, TRULY MEGAN,...
Mother's Day Female Founder Feature: Maya Crauderueff
Posted on May 09 2023
We are excited to be featuring Maya Crauderueff, Founder and Executive Director of Maya's Hope. Maya is an inspiring mother and an inspiring business owner. Her organization is changing children's lives and we are excited to be sharing it with our community. ALLY Shoes: Tell us about yourself.Maya: First...
Female Founder Feature: Angie Tran
Posted on May 01 2023
We are kicking off AAPI month with a special female founder interview with Angie Tran, Co-Founder of Kind Laundry. 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Angie and I am one of the co-founders of Kind Laundry along with my partner in life (husband). We both love animals,...
5 Essential Pieces for Effortlessly Stylish Women Over 40 Featuring Aliya Thomas
Posted on April 27 2023
We are so excited to be featuring the Founder and CEO of Elevated Style by Aliya, Aliya Thomas for how to dress in your 40's. It’s just the natural course of life … change. As we get older, our relationships change, our careers, our families, our...
Female Founder: Dr. Julie Ducharme
Posted on April 18 2023
We recently sponsored the event Lead and Empower Her and worked closely with Dr. Julie Ducharme. We found her and her story fascinating and wanted to share it. Tell us about yourself. As a change maker, Dr. Julie Ducharme has dedicated her career to empower and support people in...
How to Style for your 30's
Posted on April 13 2023
We are exploring how to best style for each decade of your life. Join along for this style series. How to style for your 30's featuring Emily Ng. Tell us about yourself. I am a scientist by training and a self-proclaimed handbag fanatic, traveler, fashion lover, and weekend bakery...
Meet Wedding Photographer, Tammi Camp
Posted on March 15 2023
We are so thrilled to be featuring a photographer that we've worked with for a few of our photo shoots and who has photographed several brides wearing our bridal collection. Find out more about her and check out some of our favorite bridal images by Tammi. Tell us about...
International Women's Day Featuring Lynne Pagano
Posted on March 05 2023
We are celebrating International Women's Day with the Co-Founder of The Co-Co where we recently hosted a morning coffee meet and greet! After spending some time in the space and having the opportunity to meet the ladies behind the business we wanted to spotlight them and the impact they...
Black History Month Featuring Dionne Tweneboah
Posted on February 21 2023
For the last segment of our Black History Month series, we have Dionne Tweneboah on the blog. We are so excited to feature her and share more about her clothing brand and the non-profit she has created. ALLY Shoes: Tell us about yourself. Dionne: My name is Dionne Tweneboah,...
Black History Month Featuring Regine Rousseau
Posted on February 13 2023
In continuing our Black History Month series, we have Regine Rousseau on the blog. Find out more about her and how she became involved in the wine industry. ALLY Shoes: Tell us about yourself. Regine: My name is Regine T. Rousseau. I am an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and media...
Introducing the Little Black Boot: Comfort Meets Style
Posted on February 11 2023
At the inception of ALLY Shoes, we set out to address the biggest source of discomfort in women's footwear: heels. Our first creation was the Little Black Heel, a pump designed to be comfortable enough to wear all day. Since then, we've expanded our collection to include a range...
Black History Month Featuring Tina Wells
Posted on January 30 2023
We are so excited to kick off Black History Month with Tina Wells. Tina is an Entrepreneur, Author and award-winning Marketer. Tina also has a new book coming out this March and is launching a collection at Target! ALLY Shoes: Tell us about yourself Tina: I’m an entrepreneur, author,...
How to Ask for a Promotion this Year
Posted on January 18 2023
When a new year rolls around, it's always a good time to evaluate where you stand within your company. Asking for a promotion can be scary and nerve inducing, but it’s definitely worth it because it can lead to great rewards (more money, more responsibility and more perks.) This...
How to Take Charge of Your Personal Image & Wardrobe Style Featuring Roxanne Carne
Posted on January 10 2023
A special thank you to Roxanne Carne for contributing her knowledge to this incredibly helpful post. Roxanne Carne is a recognized Personal Stylist for women based in Dallas, TX, and serves clients across the U.S. (both in-person and virtually)! Book a complimentary Style Intensive with Roxanne; or visit roxannecarne.com...
Real Weddings: Featuring Kristine Robinson
Posted on January 10 2023
We are so excited that one of our NYC ambassadors, Kristine Robinson choose to wear ALLY Shoes on her wedding day. Kristine went with our classic lady lace pump. The lady lace pump was perfect for her elegant and classic wedding, Kristine shares with us the details below. ALLY...
Real Weddings: Katherine Nolden
Posted on December 06 2022
We were so excited when we had the opportunity to custom create this bride's wedding shoes that we ended up producing the color as part of our holiday collection! The emerald green heel was inspired by Katherine and her wedding gives us the perfect fall/winter vibe. Find out more about...
Females Who Inspire: Miss New York 2022, Taryn Delanie Smith
Posted on November 14 2022
We have really enjoyed getting to know and collaborating with Miss New York 2022, Taryn Delanie Smith. Read more about Taryn and how she's using her platform to support and give back to local communities. ALLY Shoes: Tell us about yourself, where did you grow up and what brought you...
Holiday hosting tips with Molly Tomlin
Posted on November 09 2022
We are so excited to have Molly Tomlin on the blog giving us her holiday hosting tips. We'd love to introduce you to Molly, Molly creates etiquette and luxury lifestyle content under the name Duchess of SoCo that shows that everyone can be an “ Everyday Duchess” with just a...
Female Founder Feature, Mariela Dabbah
Posted on October 18 2022
This year, we are thrilled to partner with Mariela Dabbah and the Red Shoe Movement, as their shoe sponsor for the annual live event in NYC on 10/28. The Red Shoe Movement is a leading company dedicated to the career and leadership development of women. We recently sat down with...
Female Empowerment Feature with Liz of Launched by Liz
Posted on September 18 2022
Source: ALLY Shoes | Blissful Blush Bold Block Heel $325 We had the opportunity to speak with Liz of Launched by Liz and founder of Supply Chain Gals and a business professional working her dream job. Liz also shares some incredible content around landing your dream career and leveling...
Inclusivity Series featuring Alice Kim, Founder of PerfectDD
Posted on August 23 2022
We want to continue highlighting women who are creating a movement around inclusivity and Alice Kim is one of those women. Find out about how one of Alice's videos went viral on TikTok plus why she was inspired to create her fashion brand, PerfectDD. ALLY Shoes: Tell us about...
Female Founder Feature: Kelly Gerber
Posted on August 17 2022
Source: ALLY Shoes | Sassy Saffron Suede Pump We had the pleasure of recently fitting Kelly Gerber with a pair of ALLY pumps and we loved hearing her story plus we were crazy about her jewelry! Find out more about Kelly Gerber and her jewelry line, Kelly Gerber Jewelry....
Fifty and Fabulous Ft. Tania Sterl
Posted on August 09 2022
During the month of August we are focusing on inclusivity in all facets. The first topic we are covering is the stigma behind 'ageism.' We are so happy to be speaking with Tania Sterl, Founder of Sterl on Style about turning 50 and how she is ready to embrace...
Real Brides Featuring Abigail Walker
Posted on July 27 2022
We are so excited to be featuring one of our brides, Abigail Walker and her beautiful wedding. Find out more about her beautiful day plus a testimonial from her in our bridal heels. ALLY Shoes: Tell us a little bit about you? Abigail: I have been living outside Atlanta...
Female Founder Feature: Michelle Begina
Posted on June 15 2022
We are excited to share our interview with financial expert, Michelle Begina. Michelle is a TED Talk speaker, Author and has helped hundreds of women gain confidence in their financial decisions. ALLY Shoes: How did you become a Certified Financial Planner or what led you to become one? Michelle: Such...
Real Moms Talk Style
Posted on May 03 2022
In honor of Mother's Day we wanted to ask some moms in our community about how their style has changed and any tips for styling since becoming a mom. Becoming a mom can change so many aspects of your life but we wanted to find out how style can change...
Earth Day Feature: The Big Favorite, Featuring Founder & CEO Eleanor Turner
Posted on April 14 2022
In honor of Earth month and Earth Day we wanted to highlight a brand that is making a movement when it comes to sustainable fashion - The Big Favorite, a brand that sells super soft, perfect-fitting, 100% recyclable pima cotton tees, tops, and underwear. The Big Favorite has a revolutionary take-back program...
Sydney Park - Miss America NY 2021
Posted on April 08 2022
Female appreciation post for Sydney Park. Sydney found ALLY Shoes a few years ago and we've been inspired by her story and since she became Miss America NY last year, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight her and how she got to where she is today. Follow along for...
International Women's Day ft. Dee Poku
Posted on March 08 2022
We are celebrating International Women's Day by featuring an empowering female founder, Dee Poku-Spalding. Dee is an entrepreneur and women’s advocate born in the UK and raised between London and Accra. She is the Founder and CEO of The WIE Suite, a private membership community and peer learning platform for women...
Black History Month: Featuring Tiffanie Burt
Posted on February 19 2022
Tiffanie Burt is currently a Community Projects Manager at The City College of New York, Communications Director, an Executive Board Member for Know Your Rights BK, and VP of Communications for the Vanguard Independent Democratic Association. She also serves as a beauty influencer and writer for The Cincinnati Herald. One...
Black History Month: Featuring Whitney Rae Alexander
Posted on February 17 2022
Whitney Rae Alexander joined the 102-year-old historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in Spring 2006 while pursuing undergraduate studies at SUNY College at Old Westbury. Whitney received a Bachelor's Degree in Media & Communications and American Studies. Highlights of her vibrant path within the organization include winning the...
Black History Month: Featuring Zakiya Harris
Posted on February 11 2022
Zakiya Harris was born and raised in Jamaica Queens, New York. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hampton University and her Masters degree in Dance Education from New York University. She is currently the Co-founder and Artistic Director of Asase Yaa School of the Arts in Brooklyn, NY...
Black History Month: Featuring Karmia Berry
Posted on February 09 2022
In celebration of Black History Month, Ally shoes will be highlighting 4 women who represent each of the four Historically Black American sororities. Our brand focuses on promoting go-getters that make an impact on their community and the world, while supporting each other. Fueled by her extensive International travel...
Kicking our Nutrition Plan into Gear- Female Founder Feature
Posted on January 17 2022
It's time to kick our nutrition plan into gear. The world is so unpredictable today and with people getting sick left and right, the least we can do is try and fuel the body with healthy foods. We brought in a certified nutritionist and founder of Brooke Rozzie Coaching, Brooke Rozmenoski...
Top 3 Tips to Set Goals that last in 2022 Featuring Life Coach, Beth Goodman
Posted on January 02 2022
It's the start of the year and we tapped into Life Coach, Beth Goodman for three tips to crush your goals. Beth focuses on helping people feel better by teaching them how to empower themselves to live their best, authentic life. Why Set a Goal? Tip 1: Whenever I want...
ALLY's Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Posted on November 29 2021
We believe in supporting small businesses and this holiday season we want to highlight and feature female-owned small businesses that we'll be recommending and buying from for friends and family. The Qi The Qi is a wellness brand on a mission to empower you to feel more joy,...
How To Store Shoes featuring Kim Apodaca
Posted on November 10 2021
We've been thinking about re-organizing our closet and thought about all the different ways to store shoes and especially heels to keep them protected and to preserve the quality. We tapped into stylist Kim Apodaca to share some advice and expertise. Shoe storage, especially if you're a...
Kitten Heel vs. Lower Block Heel
Posted on October 26 2021
If the classic pump or stiletto is too much heel for you, ALLY Shoes has you covered with our new kitten and lower block heels. These heels are ideal for anyone who needs a shorter heel and/or more stability to last all day long. Both the kitten heel and...
What to Wear Back to the Office
Posted on October 13 2021
There are so many women that are looking at going back to the office or have started going back to the office or are just getting back out into the world professionally and want to redefine what their style is. We tapped into Elizabeth Lewis, Founder and CEO of...
Fall Fashion and Work Style Trends Featuring Shaye Strager
Posted on September 22 2021
We are excited to be featuring Shaye Strager, a veteran in the fashion industry and currently a stylist catering primarily to professional women and men. Follow along to hear what some of Shaye's fall styling tips are plus what do we even consider wearing to the office now. She's got...
Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month with Alvania Lopez, Founder of Peachbox Co.
Posted on September 15 2021
We are excited to commence Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month with the Founder of PeachBox Co., Alvania Lopez. Alvania is from the Dominican Republic and shares with us a bit about her background and how she founded PeachBox Co. What was the biggest challenge you faced when opening PeachBox Co.?...
Workplace Anxiety and Stress? Tips to help you cope, Featuring Dr. Dana Wang
Posted on August 17 2021
With many companies and people heading 'back to the office' we wanted to take a moment and bring in an expert to give us some advice on how to deal with workplace anxiety and stress. Meet Dr. Dana Wang, MD who is giving us some practical and helpful tips on mental...
3 Tips to make a Smooth Transition and Succeed going Back to the Office
Posted on August 12 2021
Many of us are going back to the office soon, whether you are excited to go back or not we believe it's important to continue to thrive professionally whether that is remote, hybrid or at the office. We spoke with Sarah Hammond, Founder of The Network of Women to highlight for us three tips...