alessa m. rodriguez

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@alessamrodriguez

maybe ally.

your manic pixie dream girl ➳♡✴︎
📍UWS, midtown & harlem, NYC
life in photos. | style. | travel. | reads. | eats. ☽✨

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Hey Guys & Dolls Ally Here! I'm a free spirit with a passion for adventure and self-expression. My whimsical style is influenced by the "manic pixie dream girl" trope & NYC heavily inspires me - I was born here after all!

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Maybe Ally (my blog) embodies a carefree, artistic spirit as I travel life seeking new experiences. My positivity and energy shine through photography, blog posts, and social media adventures.

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Looking for the best spots in New York City without the overwhelm? I’ve curated a personal NYC map just for you — filled with my go-to coffee shops, cozy corners, local gems, and everything I think makes this city feel like home. Whether you're planning a weekend visit or living here and need new ideas, this Google Map is your guide to the places I actually love and return to. Click around, explore by neighborhood or vibe, and let it be your starting point for discovering the magic of NYC — one latte, bookstore, and hidden street at a time.

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    Plus Size Shopping in New York City

    New York City is best known as the shopping mecca of the world. What it's not known for its plus sized fashions.

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the september edit.
the september edit.

there’s something magical about september in new york city. the air shifts, the light softens, and suddenly every sidewalk feels like a runway for the start of fall fashion.

This month’s trends are both playful and polished — imagine polka dots with a bold attitude, collared sweaters that perfectly capture that nostalgic “back-to-school” vibe, and plaid patterns in every imaginable form. Flat mules are making a stylish statement for chic commuting, and yes, knee-high socks are making a strong and fashionable return. Consider this your ultimate guide to what to wear, how to style each piece effortlessly, and (most importantly) the best places to shop these must-have looks.

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september in nyc.
september in nyc.

Explore the best events in New York City this September 2025 — from the West Indian Day Parade and San Gennaro Festival to Global Citizen Festival, Fashion Week, and the New York Film Festival.

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maybe ally…

Is all about my life in New York City. It’s about everything I do and see that I’d like to share with you. In 2023 after the death of my mother I decided to shift the focus of the blog and have now turned it into more of a lifestyle website that also gets pretty personal. I’ve found that in my newsletters I’ve gotten to open up so much more than anywhere else and I’d like to change that. I’ve always believed this blog was so much more than style & travel that the brand was always…me. I’m the brand and i’d be a fool to not be more open with everyone about my life. Other aspects of the site include my traveling adventures (check my various galleries for some really great memories), beauty & fashion as well as the many style challenges I do over on my Instagram. My Youtube channel is currently being developed so please look out for that. Until then head over to my Instagram page and take a look at all of the fun I have all around New York City.

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DISCLOSURE: SOME OF THE LINKS IN THIS POST ARE AFFILIATE LINKS AND IF YOU CLICK THROUGH OR MAKE A PURCHASE I WILL EARN A COMMISSION. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT I ONLY SHARE ABOUT BRANDS/COMPANIES THAT I ADORE VERY MUCH.