Journal
Support Black-Owned Businesses Now
Posted on June 04 2020
Here at Ally shoes, our brand was built on being an ally, an ally to the community and to others. As we continue to educate ourselves on better ways to build our community to show up and to continue to be a better ally we want to highlight a list...
Let's Dance with Janelle!
Posted on May 28 2020
Janelle Issis is the founder of JBELLY and is a National Touring Choreographer, Artist, Performer, Yogini and Nutritionist. She is currently offering Online Live Zoom Classes all Donation Based to Enjoy. Link can be found on her website. If you want to see more belly dancing classes and join in the...
In Celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Lucia Liu
Posted on May 22 2020
May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we thought it would be a great idea to highlight Lucia Liu from Rock The Boat podcast. Lucia created a podcast about Asian Americans who challenge the status quo. As the host she uncovers the triumph and trials of top Asian leaders....
#MayForMoms: Maternity Boudoir Photographer, Andreea Burciu-Ballen
Posted on May 09 2020
We are so excited to spotlight, Andreea Burcia-Ballen from Andreea B. Ballen Photography, a boudoir photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. In celebration of Mother's Day, we thought it would be a great time to highlight the beauty behind boudoir maternity photos. As new mothers-to-be embark on a new journey capturing...
#MayForMoms : Aliya Thomas, On What Her Kids Teach Her
Posted on May 04 2020
In honor of Mother's Day we have dedicated May to #MayForMoms. Joining us in an interview is Aliya Thomas from Elevated Style By Aliya. ALLY: Tell us about yourself, how did you get started in the personal styling space? Aliya: I’ve always had a passion for dressing up and styling....
There is one place you can wear heels- Dancing in the Living Room!
Posted on April 30 2020
During quarantine we found ourselves at Ally listening to music and dancing and thought why not dance in our heels. We are launching a dance series where we meet with professional dancers to find out more about the dance that they have mastered. Join along on our first interview. An...
Did You Know? Five Things about ALLY Shoes
Posted on April 28 2020
Now more than ever it's important to highlight who Ally shoes is. For those of you that are new, welcome and follow along to find out more about what we're building and for those of you who are veterans, follow along to find out about the exciting new things that...
Can Sustainability Save the Fashion Industry?
Posted on April 21 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has the retail and fashion industry in a free fall and struggling to adjust to customers staying at home. Meanwhile, blue skies return to China and Italy’s waterways are clearer. - an unexpected effect of a global lockdown. As the economy suffers from a halt in many human...
TuxCouture, Yansi Fugel - #FemaleFounder
Posted on April 13 2020
With Earth Day quickly approaching we are featuring a powerful female entrepreneur that puts sustainable fashion first. Yansi Fugel of Tux Couture is changing the stigma that only men can wear suits.
Work From Home - Tips and Tricks, Featuring Joanna Lovering
Posted on April 06 2020
Since the coronavirus pandemic has hit, more people are having to work from home. It can be pretty easy to slip into a 'let's hang out on the sofa all day kind of day,' but nope not you - you've got a to-do list to get on. It's important to...
Where ALLY Was Born and How We can Support Small Businesses
Posted on March 30 2020
Last week, I saw this video on the New Yorker about Il Posto Accanto, and it broke my heart. It pains me to see all restaurants in NYC struggle to get through this pandemic, but this restaurant is especially personal - this quaint Italian Bistro in the Lower East Side, is...
The Future of Personal Styling Key Takeaways
Posted on March 26 2020
On March 3rd we hosted a panel on The Future of Personal Styling. It was a full valuable takeaways, key insights on the styling and retail industry and all around good energy in the room. A special thanks to the panelists, Tania Sterl (Founder & CEO of Sterl on Style),...
Luminary, Cate Luzio on International Women's Day
Posted on March 06 2020
International Women's Day is about celebrating all women alike and supporting women. We'd like to give a warm welcome to Cate Luzio the Founder and CEO of Luminary. Luminary has played a special role in shaping ALLY and it's also where we do all of our private fittings with clients. Thanks...
Love Stories TV, Rachel Jo Silver - Wedding Talk
Posted on February 24 2020
We recently met with Rachel and collaborated with her and her team at Love Stories TV. Since launching our bridal collection at ALLY we are really happy to partner with companies making strides in the bridal space, like Love Stories TV. Follow along to find out more about Rachel and...
[Guide] Wedding Budget Breakdown for a Small Wedding
Posted on February 14 2020
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Updated July, 2022 My husband and I had two weddings, one in the US and another in Shanghai. Knowing we would have a big party happening in Shanghai (sort of a cultural requirement), we wanted to plan a small, intimate wedding in the US that cost less than $15K....
#FemalesWhoInspire - Dr. Roxann Clarke
Posted on February 11 2020
In honor of Black History Month we’d love to feature an integral part of the team, Dr. Roxann Clarke. Dr. Roxann is a key member in the design process of ALLY shoes and works alongside our founder, Samantha Dong to create the perfect pump built on comfort and style. Roxann...
Carlton PR & Marketing, Bobbie Carlton - Female Founder
Posted on February 04 2020
During the financial crisis in 2008, Bobbie Carlton found herself out of work and looking for the next thing. She got creative and was able to market herself and launch two successful businesses. She’s now a parallel entrepreneur - three companies strong. We recently spoke with Bobbie about her career...
Sterl on Style, Tania Sterl - Female Founder
Posted on November 18 2019
After working as a fashion designer for 15 years, Tania Sterl found her calling as a personal wardrobe stylist and launched her company, Sterl on Style. We recently chatted with Tania about the most challenging parts of her job, her own go-to wardrobe pieces and her advice for those who want to update their wardrobe but don't know where to start.
A. Lynn Designs, Andrea Seemayer - Female Founder
Posted on October 28 2019
After years of experience in the fashion industy, Andrea Seemayer, took it upon herself to create A.Lynn, an apparel company that provides real apparel for real women with real bodies. In short, her brand is giving customers what they deserve, a true fit for their own body. We recently had the opportunity to chat with Andrea about the inspiration behind the brand as well as her biggest business obstacle and how she was able to overcome it.
Real Bride: Bria Langer
Posted on October 03 2019
Earlier this year we debuted our highly anticipated Bridal Collection and in honor of this launch we are excited to launch our real bride series. This series will highlight real brides who will be sharing their proposal stories, what inspires them, their personal style and much more. First up, New York bride-to-be, Bria Langer!
Lyndon Smith, Women Who Inspire
Posted on September 26 2019
Best known for her roles as Natalie on the NBC drama, Parenthood, and as Deidre on the TNT series Public Morals, Lyndon Smith is a talented actor but she's also known for her strong fashion sense which is highlighted on her Instagram account @hellolyndon. We recently chatted with Lyndon about...
Altress, Kimberly Barasch - Female Founder
Posted on September 19 2019
We're excited to introduce you to Kimberly Barasch, founder of Altress, an online boutique created to change the status quo and offer women the power to customize their own dresses and express their authentic selves. Altress is the new, smart way to shop for dresses for every occasion. Recently we had a chance to chat with Kimberly about her career prior to launching Altress, who exactly the Altress woman is and the inspiration behind the brand.
To The Market, Jane Mosbacher Morris- Female Founder
Posted on September 12 2019
Being a conscious consumer is something that we all strive to be and, at times, it can become confusing as to what steps we should take in order to ensure we are making a positive change in the right direction. Enter Jane Mosbacher Morris, Founder and CEO of TO THE MARKET and author of Buy the Change You Want to See: Use Your Purchasing Power to Make the World a Better Place (Penguin Random House, January 2019). Jane has devoted her career to creating economic opportunities for vulnerable communities around the world, and in this valuable book, she shares her passion and insights on how we, as consumers, big brands or business owners, can create positive change too. We recently had the opportunity to chat with Jane about her business, her book and her advice for those of us who want to make more ethical and thoughtful purchases but don't know where to start.
ALLY Founder & CEO, Samantha Dong - Female Founder
Posted on September 12 2019
We’re excited to kick off our female founder series on our newly launched blog with a brief Q + A with our very own female founder, Samantha Dong. Samantha is all about lifting other women up and empowering them through fashion, hence her mission to create accessible, luxury footwear that is stylish yet pain-free!