Journal
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
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….m-kay?!). We tapped into Elizabeth Lewis, Founder and CEO of Brand, Style & Bloom to list of some tips on how to...
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...
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...