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Step Into Bold Style: Discover the Fierce Leopard Haircalf Pump!
Posted on February 06 2025
Step into the wild side of fashion with the Leopard Haircalf Collection. A blend of timeless allure and fierce confidence, this collection is the perfect tribute to the stylish, contemporary woman. Embrace the boldness. The Fierce Leopard Haircalf Cap Toe Pump isn't just about looks; it's a manifestation of meticulous...
Black History Month Feature: Stefany Boateng
Posted on February 05 2025
Black History Month is a time to reflect, honor, and celebrate the remarkable contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and changemakers across all industries. From fashion to business, their influence has shaped history and continues to inspire generations. At ALLY Shoes, we recognize the power of representation and inclusivity in...
Females Who Inspire: Miss USA, Alma Cooper
Posted on January 30 2025
We are so thrilled to feature and celebrate Alma Cooper, Miss USA 2024. Alma attended the United States Military Academy, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Science in 2023. Following her graduation, she was accepted as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, where she is pursuing a...
Flats with Benefits: Explore Women’s Flats with Arch Support at Ally Shoes
Posted on January 27 2025
Fashion has come a long way in liberating us from the discomforts of impractical footwear. Over the years, women's shoes have evolved to focus more on comfort without compromising on style. And honestly, it feels like we're at the forefront of a footwear revolution—one that prioritizes both support and...
Goal Setting in 2025 with our Community
Posted on January 12 2025
We believe a new year is like a fresh pair of shoes—full of potential, ready to take you anywhere you want to go. A new year can bring a lot of excitement and we believe it's important to set goals that are not only realistic but help to empower...
Female Founder Feature: Lauren A. Rothman
Posted on December 04 2024
We had the pleasure of having style strategist, Lauren A. Rothman into our showroom space in NYC. Find out more about her and why she says style is a super power. ALLY Shoes: Tell us about yourself. Lauren: I'm a leading voice in style identity development, confidence building, and personal...
FGI Rising Star Award
Posted on November 18 2024
We were honored to attend and win the fashion accessories category at the FGI Rising Star Awards event in Chicago. Fashion Group International is a worldwide membership organization of industry leaders in the fashion, beauty, lifestyle and retail sectors. The 10th annual rising star awards event took place last...
Real Weddings Featuring Sammie Fricke
Posted on November 11 2024
We are thrilled to share ALLY bride, Sammie Fricke and her modern style wedding. Find out more about her special day and her biggest piece of advice for a future bride. ALLY Shoes: Tell us about yourself Sammie: I'm a 31 year old Marketing Director that lives in the...
Step Into Fall Shoes 2024 with Ally Shoes: Boots & Pumps to Love
Posted on November 05 2024
We are so excited to be collaborating with Twinspirational on some chic fall looks. Get ready to fall head over heels for your wardrobe this season— featuring Twinspirational. Whether you’re slipping into trendy block heel ankle boots, sleek statement pumps, or bold block heels, these stunning picks will elevate your...
Female Founder Feature: Elizabeth Williams, Founder The Checkroom
Posted on October 28 2024
We were thrilled when we met Elizabeth, Founder of The Checkroom in Chicago, we just knew her products would be a perfect match for our upcoming fall photoshoot. We loved including her classic and timeless coats in our photoshoot and we are excited to share more about her. Discover...
Cheers to Style: Perfect Pairings for Every Pour
Posted on October 22 2024
When we launched our Midnight Maroon leather, we just knew we needed to collaborate with Regine T. Rousseau, wine and spirits expert, writer, presenter, and media personality. She has authored or been featured in articles in The Drop, Wine Business Monthly, New Yorker, Wine Enthusiast, Pix Wine, Black Enterprise,...
How to Find the Perfect Fit for our Tall Boot
Posted on October 10 2024
At ALLY Shoes we pride ourselves on making sure you find the perfect fit for maximum comfort. Inclusive sizing is at the heart of what we do and we designed our tall boot to ensure that we continue to stand behind our brand values. After extensive measurements and testing,...
Females Who Inspire: Miss New York, Abigail Quammen
Posted on October 07 2024
We loved collaborating with the 2024 Miss New York, Abigail Quammen on our recent photo shoot in NYC. Abigail was the perfect person to showcase our new tall boot plus some other exciting styles like our cap toe slingback. We are always inspired by the women who have been crowned...
Fall Styling Tips with our Community
Posted on September 10 2024
We love tapping into our community for styling tips, feedback and so much more. With a new season upon us we knew it was the perfect time to see what styles they were taking into the new season and how they are styling their favorite pair of Ally Shoes....
Step Into Sophistication: The Ultimate Nude Patent Heels from Ally Shoes
Posted on September 05 2024
The Perfect Pair: Finding Your Nude Patent Heels Finding the ideal pair of nude patent heels can be a Cinderella-esque endeavor fraught with frustration. For women everywhere, the search for a heel that is at once stylish and a perfect skin-tone match often ends in compromise. But it doesn't have...
Indian Wedding Guest Dressing Guide: Styling Tips for a Memorable Fashion Statement
Posted on August 07 2024
Did you just get invited to your first Indian wedding but don't know what to wear? Here’s the ultimate guide to Indian wedding guest dresses and shoes for ladies. A special thank you to Twinspirational for your expertise and incredibly styling of Ally Shoes. In this Indian Wedding Guest...
What to Wear as Mother of the Bride or Groom
Posted on July 17 2024
We are thrilled to be highlighting tips and style suggestions for all of the mother's of brides and grooms out there. As summer wedding season is in full effect and fall weddings are around the corner, we wanted to highlight some tips to be mindful of and consider. Plus don't...
Peach Perfect: Find Your Dream Pair of Colored Pumps at Ally Shoes
Posted on June 30 2024
Welcome to a World of Elegance: Peach Colored Pumps There is a certain charm and sophistication inherent in peach colored pumps that is undeniable. They are the embodiment of femininity and refined taste, perfect for the discerning fashionista. Ally Shoes elevates this elegance with a combination of high style and...
Shine with Every Step: Shop our Patent Heels Collection at Ally Shoes
Posted on June 30 2024
Introducing the Gloss of Glamour: Ally Shoes' Patent Heels At the intersection of runway-ready elegance and signature comfort, Ally Shoes proudly showcases a commitment to fashion and well-being with their stellar patent heels. The brand harmonizes chic style and patented comfort technology, ensuring each step is a statement of sophistication...
Females Who Inspire Featuring Chloe Radcliffe
Posted on June 10 2024
We were so excited that comedian, Chloe Radcliffe wore our shoes to the 2024 Writers Guild Awards that we knew we had to interview her. A special thank you to her stylist, Maria Serena Ceravolo at Spaghetti Wardrobe that styled her in ALLY heels. Photo Credit: Lisa Pavlova...
Find Your Golden Glamour: Stylish 2 Inch Heels by Ally Shoes
Posted on June 02 2024
Discover Elegance and Comfort with Ally Shoes' Gold 2 Inch Heels Finding the perfect harmony between style and comfort can sometimes feel elusive, especially when it comes to heels. Ally Shoes recognises this challenge and has introduced their exquisite gold 2 inch heel shoes that aren’t just a feast for...
Skinny Jeans Vs. Wide Leg Pants
Posted on May 21 2024
Are you team skinny jeans or team wide pants? We’ve been having an ongoing conversation around this topic at Ally Shoes and decided it was time to tap into a few stylists in our network to see what their thoughts are around the subject. "The great thing about jeans right...
How can color analysis help elevate my style and presence?
Posted on May 13 2024
When we saw Maria Serena Ceravolo, Founder of Spaghetti Wardrobe doing content around her color analysis, we just knew we needed to get more information. Find out more from our interview with her about her color analysis offering. ALLY Shoes: How can color analysis help elevate my style and...
A Special Mother's Day Spotlight with Jessica Kerley-Tanski
Posted on May 09 2024
We are so excited to be featuring a long-time partner of ALLY Shoes, Jessica Kerley-Tanski. Jessica is the mind behind, Chic Professor. A popular YouTube channel, she is also a professor and a mom of 2. Find out more about why she started her account and how she carves...
Unlock Elegance and Comfort with Ally's Red Block Heels
Posted on May 05 2024
Introducing the Red Block Heel: Style Meets Comfort Ally Shoes brings a refreshing take on stylish footwear with the introduction of the Red Patent Leather Lower Block Heel. Exuding elegance and precision craftsmanship, these heels represent the epitome of chic yet practical wear. Handcrafted with care and designed for all-day...
Elevate Your Style with Ally's Two-Tone Heels: A Perfect Blend of Comfort and Elegance
Posted on April 24 2024
Discover the Dual Charm of Cap Toe Heels Two-tone heels combine the timeless elegance of classic footwear with the adaptability of modern design, offering the contemporary woman an accessory that transcends occasions. Not only do they make a statement with their unique aesthetics, but they also promise practicality—the quintessential blend...
Female Founder Feature: Nancy Rhodes
Posted on April 17 2024
In honor of Earth Month we are thrilled to be speaking to a founder who is making a difference when it comes to sustainability and technology in the fashion industry. Meet Nancy Rhodes, Co- Founder of Alternew. ALLY Shoes: Can you share a bit about your background and journey...
Females Who Inspire with Miss New York, Amelia Collins
Posted on April 09 2024
We had the pleasure of collaborating with Miss New York, Amelia Collins. Amelia is the face of our new Spring Collection and we couldn't be more excited to introduce her. Amelia is an NYU student and a professional Knicks dancer, find out more about her exciting life. ALLY Shoes:...
Find Your Perfect Fit: Discover Our Comfortable Low Heel Pumps
Posted on April 08 2024
Step Into Style and Comfort with Ally Shoes' Latest Collection Ally Shoes stands at the forefront of fashion innovation, redefining what it means to be both chic and comfortable. As a brand that embraces the modern woman's lifestyle, Ally Shoes has consistently delivered footwear that doesn't sacrifice style for comfort....
Earth Month with Future's Founder, Jean-Louis Warnholz
Posted on March 28 2024
We are kicking off Earth Month and highlighting a new partner of ours, Future. Future makes every day Earth Day with cashback rewards for sustainable purchases! The FutureCard** is the first debit card that offers 5-6% cashback* on sustainable spending, and 1% cashback on everything else. That's 5-6% cashback...
Real Weddings Featuring Kate Giesing
Posted on March 26 2024
Explore this real wedding featuring ALLY bride Kate Giesing wearing our stunning bridal shoes. Find out more about her and her special day plus a few helpful tips for any bride-to-be. ALLY Shoes: Tell us about yourself? Kate Giesing: I am a pediatric nurse who was born and raised...
Top 5 Tips for a Closet Clean out Featuring Rachel Jimenez Penca
Posted on March 11 2024
Discover the top 5 tips for a closet cleanout by Rachel Jimenez Penca. Get expert advice on styling and organizing your wardrobe below from a top personal stylist. Rachel provides her knowledge and gives out tangible tips on how to edit your closet. We hope you enjoy and are...
International Women's Day, Female Founder Feature with Michelle Penczak
Posted on March 06 2024
We love being able to support and celebrate female founders year-round but Women's History Month and International Women's Day are always extra special. We are excited to feature a female founder who has created a successful business and empowers many other women within her organization and we love that...
Empowering Women, One Step at a Time: The Origin Story of ALLY Shoes
Posted on February 28 2024
I'm Samantha Dong, the Founder and CEO of ALLY Shoes, and I'd like to share our journey with you. At ALLY Shoes, we're not just a fashion brand; we're a movement created by women for women. My passion lies in empowering women through fashion, making luxury footwear accessible for...
BHM: Dr. Roxann Clarke
Posted on February 23 2024
As we celebrate Black History Month this year, we couldn't be more delighted to reintroduce you to an integral member of the ALLY Shoes family: Dr. Roxann Clarke, who helped co-found ALLY Shoes along with Samantha Dong and Sara Jaramillo. Dr. Roxann's passion for her craft, dedication to improving...
BHM: Tracy Green, Female Founder Feature
Posted on February 19 2024
To continue our Black History Month celebration of female founders we have an exciting one today, Tracy Vontélle Green, Co-Founder and CEO of Vontélle Eyewear. Find out more about her exciting expansion and what Black History Month means to her. ALLY Shoes: Tell us about yourself Tracy: I am...
BHM: Beverly Osemwenkhae, Female Founder Feature
Posted on February 05 2024
We are so excited to be featuring 3 incredible black female founders in honor of Black History Month. Kicking off the month is Beverly Osemwenkhae, image/wardrobe expert from Brooklyn. Find out more about her and what the celebration of Black History Month means to her. Ally Shoes: Tell us...
Real Weddings: Samantha Warner
Posted on January 18 2024
We were so excited to be apart of another bride's beautiful wedding day. Our bridal collection is made to put you at ease and make your day extra special. Read more on this Ally bride and her St. Louis wedding. Photography provided by Tammi Camp Photography. Ally Shoes: Tell...
Style Tips To Conquer The New Year featuring stylist Lora LaPratt
Posted on January 16 2024
To start off the new year with your best foot forward, we wanted to tap into one of our stylists for some tangible tips to upgrade your style. Meet Lora LaPratt, founder of Shopping Girl XOXO and personal stylist. Lora is a Chicago based stylist but serves clients nation-wide....
Real Weddings: Sydney Park
Posted on December 28 2023
We are so excited to be featuring Sydney Park's magical Scottish wedding today. Sydney has collaborated and worked with Ally Shoes in the past and we were thrilled when she came to us for her wedding shoes. Ally Shoes: Tell us about yourself. Sydney: I’m a lawyer practicing in...
Female Founder Feature: Carrie Kerpen
Posted on December 12 2023
We are so excited to be collaborating with Carrie Kerpen, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, investor, and keynote speaker. Carrie is the Managing Director of Likeable, a 10Pearls Company. Ally Shoes: Tell us about yourself. Carrie: Hi! I'm Carrie. I built one of the world's first social media agencies...
Female Founder Feature: Blair Moore
Posted on November 06 2023
Female Founder Feature with Blair Moore, Founder of Be Styled Co.
Real Weddings: Jennifer Krazl
Posted on November 06 2023
Real Weddings: Find out more about this beautiful wedding
Female Founder Feature: Maria Serena Ceravolo
Posted on October 09 2023
We are excited to interview Maria Serena Ceravolo, Stylist and Image Consultant. Maria is the founder of Spaghetti Wardrobe. Find out more about this Italian stylist and how she ended up where she is at today. Ally Shoes: Tell us about yourself. Maria: I was born and raised...
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...