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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...
Step into a New Work Uniform
Posted on August 04 2021
Returning back to the office this fall and looking to make your mornings run smoothly. Test out a work uniform. We at ALLY Shoes want to start thinking about what to wear back to the office and we know it's important to step back in with confidence and excitement....
Flats with Arch Support
Posted on July 28 2021
Flats are a great alternative shoe choice to heels, but their typical design can leave your feet unsupported and achy by the end of your work day. The majority of flats place the foot flat on the ground with no support or cushion and you are left with foot...
Breaking Down the Different Types of Leather
Posted on July 20 2021
Now that you’ve found the perfect pair of heels with ALLY Shoes, what fabric of heel will take your outfit to the next level? At ALLY Shoes, we sell suede, leather, patent leather and calf hair. Four different types of leather that are available on all of our heel styles. Sometimes...
Find Your Shade of Nude
Posted on June 30 2021
We know every fashion girl loves a great pair of statement shoes but we all know that a pair of nude heels is a closet staple and most definitely worth investing in. Not only do nude heels compliment almost any outfit, they are designed by a podiatrist to ensure...
Female Founder Series - Bijou Candles
Posted on June 10 2021
We are proud to honor and celebrate Pride Month this June. At ALLY Shoes we love featuring female founded brands. Bijou candles, founded by Alaina and Jocelyn are sharing with us their business, what makes them different from other home fragrances and how they have overcome challenges. ALLY Shoes:...
Female Founder Feature: Maya Holihan, EWedded
Posted on June 06 2021
It's summer and we are so excited that events are starting back up, including weddings. Today we have on Maya Holihan, Founder of EWedded. EWedded is a bridal marketplace - find out more about how and why Maya founded EWedded. ALLY Shoes: How/why did you start EWedded? EWedded:...
Fashionable Gifts for the Man in Your Life
Posted on June 03 2021
A little while back, we put up a post titled ‘8 Gifts to Order for Yourself Today’, on the grounds that at the end of 2020 a bit of self-gifting was in order. Last year was a hellish one for us all, and while many of us are most focused...
AAPI Female Founders, Twinspirational
Posted on May 28 2021
Celebrating AAPI Female Founders, Twinspirational. Twinspirational was founded by twin sisters, Archana and Kanchana, and are passionate about bringing together family and friends to create memorable experiences. We love the beautiful imagery and events that they have brought to life. ALLY Shoes: How did the idea of...
Stop shoes from smelling - Best Shoe Deodorizer
Posted on May 19 2021
Smelly shoes can be unpleasant and embarrassing. When your feet sweat, they produce moisture that becomes trapped inside your shoes where bacteria can start to smell. That's why we are here to talk about the best shoe deodorizer. With the right spray, powder, or shoe deodorizer, you will be...
Female Founder Series, Mei Xu - Founder of Yes She May
Posted on May 19 2021
We are so excited to be featuring an AAPI Female Founder and serial entrepreneur - Mei Xu, Founder of Chesapeake Bay Candle Company and recently Yes She May. Mei also just released her first book - Burn: How Grit, Innovation, and a Dash of Luck Ignited a Multi-Million Dollar Success Story. Yes She May is elevating...
AAPI Female Founder Highlight
Posted on May 13 2021
In honor of AAPI History Month we are highlighting all of the AAPI female-owned businesses that we have featured. As a female-owned AAPI business ourselves, it's important for us to support other AAPI female-owned businesses. Find out more about the businesses below. Kanika Chadda Gupta, That's Total Mom Sense Podcast...
New Mama: ALLY's Marketing Manager, Courtney Gerring
Posted on May 06 2021
With Mother's Day approaching we are taking a moment to highlight ALLY's Marketing Manager and new mama, Courtney Gerring. Courtney welcomed her first daughter Sofia Marie on April 8th and is sharing with us her experience as a new mom during the first month. ALLY: What’s the best part...
Best Shoes For Bunions
Posted on April 27 2021
Is your biggest concern figuring out a way to be in style for work without the bunion pain? You get home from work or a night out, you take off your favorite pair of heels and instantly get a moment of relief after taking them off. While your heels...
Kanika Chadda Gupta: Female Founder, That's Total Mom Sense Podcast
Posted on April 26 2021
Ally Shoes: Hi Kanika, tell us about yourself. Kanika: Kanika Chadda-Gupta is a consummate new media professional with 15 years of experience in television (CNN, ZEE TV), print, and the digital landscape. She's a creative thinker and born storyteller, parlaying her work in on-air interviews, web design, branding, marketing,...
The Future of Lean and Sustainable Fashion
Posted on April 19 2021
Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world, and the second largest consumer of water. According to research, 30% of fashion products were never sold, resulting in 92 million tons of solid waste. The Pulse of the Fashion Industry report projects that, by 2030, fashion brands...
Lisa Li, Founder of The Qi; Female Founder Feature
Posted on March 30 2021
At ALLY Shoes we love celebrating strong female entrepreneurs. We are highlighting Lisa Li, Founder of The Qi. We loved finding out more about how she founded The Qi plus we did a fun collaborative photo shoot with her. ALLY Shoes: Tell us about yourself and how you founded The...
Sarah Sukumaran, Founder of Lilith NYC; Female Founder Feature
Posted on March 30 2021
We are excited to introduce Sarah Sukumaran, Founder of Lilith NYC. Sarah is launching her brand this month and as a footwear brand ourselves we of course wanted to support Sarah and what she is doing in the footwear space. Find out more about the women's sneaker brand she is...
Xenia Chen, Founder of Threads - Female Founder Feature
Posted on March 26 2021
We are highlighting the Founder of Threads tights, Xenia Chen. We love Threads and how they pair so nicely with ALLY Shoes. Threads was born out of the idea that there should be better quality tights at fair prices out there. Well she certainly delivered and now you can shop high quality...
Support Asian American and Pacific Islander Businesses
Posted on March 15 2021
Here at Ally shoes, our brand was built on being an ally, an ally to the community and to others. Recently in NYC and other cities across the United States there has been a rise in violence towards AAPI hate crimes. It's an important time to show support to...
Karen Cahn, Founder IFundWomen- An International Women's Day Special Feature
Posted on March 05 2021
International Women's Day is here and we are thrilled to bring on a powerhouse of a woman, Karen Cahn, Founder of IFundWomen. IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses. Find out more about Karen and her organization in our 1-on-1 interview with her. Plus if you want...
Tips To Purging Wardrobe
Posted on March 02 2021
We felt like it was time to really give the closet a nice solid clean out so we've brought in Kelley McCoy from 50 Shades of Style by Kelley to give some tips on purging the wardrobe. Happy cleaning. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you purge your...
Spring is Coming - Let's Clean out the Old and Make Room for the New
Posted on March 02 2021
Spring is the perfect time to do a reassessment of your life and hit the refresh button. Clean out and declutter the things and old habits that are weighing your life down. This includes taking a look at your closet and giving it a major refresh so it feels...
Celebrating Lunar New Year
Posted on February 12 2021
Happy Lunar New Year! We are entering the year of the Ox. The Western zodiac system is dividend into twelve months, while the Chinese zodiac system is divided into twelve years. Every year in the Chinese calendar is represented by one of the twelve zodiac animals. Chinese New...
Jenny Wang, Founder of Petite Studio; Female Founder Series
Posted on February 11 2021
In honor of Lunar New Year, we are excited to interview Jenny Wang. Jenny is the Founder of Petite Studio, high-fashion clothing company for petites. We love how she is changing the landscape for petite shoppers everywhere, while pioneering the slow fashion movement. Ally Shoes: Tell us more...
Naza Shelley, Founder CarpeDM Dating; Female Founder Series
Posted on February 07 2021
In honor of Black History Month we are featuring an exciting Black female Founder, Naza Shelley who is launching her business this month. Follow along as we find out more about CarpeDM Dating. Follow Naza to find out more @carpedmboss or CarpeDM Dating @carpedmdating Ally Shoes: Tell us about yourself Naza. Naza...
Highlighting Valentine's Day Ideas for the Family or a Special Date Night❤️
Posted on February 05 2021
Like most holidays now Valentine's Day will look a little different so we partnered with two of our ambassadors to highlight some fun ideas to celebrate the holiday. Whether you are with family or looking for a date night activity. We've got some fun ideas in store for you. ...
How to Create the Perfect Dance Studio in Your Home
Posted on January 29 2021
Whether you’re taking beginner dancing lessons or you’re an avid ballroom dancer, dancing is an amazing activity anyone can enjoy no matter their age, size, or gender. If you have a passion for this incredible activity, chances are that you’re used to pirouetting around the living room or using your...
Grace Yoon, Founder of Qi Alchemy- Female Founder Feature
Posted on January 25 2021
We are so excited to introduce Grace Yoon, Founder of Qi Alchemy. With the new year in full swing, we wanted to highlight a Female Founder that is on a mission to bringing more awareness to health and wellness. Find out more about Qi Alchemy and how they are helping...
Suzanne Paulinski, Founder of The Rock/Star Advocate®- Female Founder Feature
Posted on January 18 2021
Our first female founder interview of 2021 is with Suzanne Paulinski, founder of The Rock/Star Advocate®. We loved kicking off the new year with Suzanne and her message. Follow along to find out why her company was such a fabulous brand and message to jumpstart 2021 with. ...
Starting a New Workout? Keep your Feet in Shape
Posted on January 12 2021
It's the new year and some of you might be starting a new workout routine. It's important to stretch before and after a new routine and gradually step into the new routine. But we can't forget our feet and toes - those needs stretching too. It is important that...
The History of Heels
Posted on January 11 2021
Did you know that high heels were originally created for men? Yep, for decades high heels found their place on the feet of male soldiers, aristocrats and even royals in different places of the globe. Just walk into any history museum and you'll be sure to see at least...
Resources to Help Your Small Business Thrive While Closed or Reopening
Posted on January 08 2021
Not being able to open your business after months of closures is tough. This is a reality so many small business owners are facing right now as COVID cases begin to climb again. If your business has been similarly impacted due to the pandemic, know that there are things...
Comfortable Stylish New Year's Eve looks
Posted on December 27 2020
Looking for the perfect NYE look? No matter what you do this year it's time to bring in 2021 in style. We know we are putting on our heels and getting dressed up. We've put together a list of some comfortable yet stylish looks even if you are...
8 Gifts to Order For Yourself Today (Because after this year, we can treat ourselves!)
Posted on December 13 2020
Now that we have almost everyone checked off our Christmas Shopping List we thought it might be time to think about a few gifts to gift yourself. This has been quite the year and sometimes it's ok to gift yourself. It's time we treat ourselves even to just a...
How to Safely Celebrate the Holidays This Year, Featuring Twinspirational
Posted on December 07 2020
We brought in some experts to tell us how to safely celebrate the holidays this year plus celebrate in style. Thanks to Twinspirational for doing a guest blog post and providing us with tips on how to celebrate the holidays safely. We love all of the outfit ideas, so if you're...
5 Fashionable Wide Width Shoes (that are also comfortable!)
Posted on December 01 2020
At ALLY, we believe every woman deserves to have a pair of comfortable, fitting dress shoes. When we did our initial customer interviews, one of the biggest complaints about heels and flats is the lack of width options. Many women need a wider fit either due to bunions...
The Problem with ill-fitting Shoes
Posted on November 11 2020
Ally shoes was built on the belief that heels shouldn't have to be uncomfortable and so with the help of an NYC based female podiatrist, Dr. Roxann Clarke we've created the most comfortable heel. The problem with any ill-fitting shoe is not just the pain, even though no one...
Vienne Cheung Brown, Founder of VienneMilano: Female Founder Feature
Posted on November 04 2020
We were thrilled to speak with Vienne Cheung Brown, Founder of VienneMilano, a luxury hosiery brand. Vienne shares her story on how she founded her hosiery brand and a bit more about the product. We love that her hosiery brand styles so beautifully with Ally Shoes. Plus Vienne put together a...
Casual Work Outfits: 10 Comfortable Ideas for Fall
Posted on October 29 2020
We all love looking our best but that does not mean we have to sacrifice our comfort over style. We can have both! Contrary to popular belief comfort can look polished and stylish. Find your casual work inspiration with these 10 comfortable ideas for Fall. 1. Redefine Sweats We love...
Lani Inlander on How to Find Your Style
Posted on October 19 2020
To continue the 'How to Find Your Style' series we chatted with Lani Inlander, Founder of Real Life Style. Real Life Style is a style consulting company providing personal styling and corporate style consulting services in the DC and New York areas. Real Life Style was founded in 2006 on...
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Featuring, Krystal Flores
Posted on October 13 2020
The month spanning Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor Hispanic and Latinx Americans. The culture and the accomplishments they have made in society. “National Hispanic Heritage Month.. traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as...
Three Things to do NoW to Avoid Networking Burnout, Featuring Sarah Hammond
Posted on October 12 2020
Three Things to do NoW to Avoid Networking Burnout with Sarah Hammond, Founder of The Network of Women. Sarah is doing a guest blog post on ways to avoid networking burnout and to start putting ourselves in new environments. Follow along as she breaks it down and gives helpful tips, plus visit...
Sara Jaramillo, Feature for National Hispanic Heritage Month
Posted on October 04 2020
The month spanning Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor Hispanic and Latinx Americans. The culture and the accomplishments they have made in society. “National Hispanic Heritage Month. traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as...