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hey guys & dolls — i’m ally! a 30-something free spirit and newbie vlogger chasing creativity & self-expression in the heart of NYC. hit subscribe to come along for the ride: everyday moments, city adventures, and a life lived in full color. 𐙚

✨ coming soon: original video series — “maybe ally…”

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video series: “maybe ally…”

Part city guide, part personal experiment, Maybe Ally is an NYC-based series where I try new things and tell you how I really feel. From underrated coffee shops and quirky events to unexpected restaurants and cultural moments, every episode is a mix of honest reactions, curious vibes, and cozy storytelling.

I’m not here to pretend I’ve got it all figured out—I’m here to explore, experience, and maybe find my new favorite thing (or totally hate it, who knows?). This series is about saying yes to the city, trying things for the first time, and keeping it all the way real while doing it.

Expect:
☕ Cute cafés and food finds
🗽 Real-life NYC neighborhoods and gems
🤎 Unfiltered reviews & reactions
🎥 Twice-monthly episodes from Harlem and beyond

Welcome to Maybe Ally. Try it with me. See how it goes. Maybe I’ll love it… maybe I won’t.

Things to do in NYC:

Vintage camera, black and white photographs, dried flowers, a small cup, and a lace fabric.
A woman taking a mirror selfie with a white camera, smiling and showing her teeth, wearing a black sleeveless top and jewelry.
A woman sitting on a cream-colored vintage armchair in a cluttered room with walls covered in random newspaper and paper pages. She wears a yellow beanie, plaid coat, gray checkered pants, white Adidas sneakers, and has a black crossbody bag. She is
Close-up of a gold and diamond-encrusted hoop earring resting on a book page.
A bathroom sink area with a beige towel, a makeup bag embroidered with the word 'makeup', a small tissue box, a gold-colored mirror, and a soap dispenser.
Dimly lit vintage restaurant or cafe with checkered black-and-white marble floor, dark wooden chairs, and a wall decorated with plates and framed pictures.
A woman sitting on a brown couch, smiling and laughing with a vintage camera hanging from her neck, holding a strap with her left hand, with her right hand resting on her knee. She is wearing a white shirt and dark shorts, and appears to be in a cozy
A woman with shoulder-length hair, smiling and hugging someone in a white shirt, in a room with a plain wall background.
A person sitting outdoors at a café wearing a tan coat and black boots, with a pink perfume spray bottle labeled 'The Outlet' resting on their lap. On a nearby table, there is a white takeout coffee cup with a black lid. In the background, there are
A sidewalk lined with large trees and shrubs in a neighborhood park on a sunny day.
A woman sitting on a couch taking a photo of herself with a camera, in a room with white walls and a wooden floor.

FEATURED VLOG:

new orleans vlog: part two

in part two of my #travelvlog, i take you deeper into the magic of new orleans — from beignets at the iconic café du monde to a peaceful stroll through armstrong park, and a few unexpected gems along the way. this city truly stole my heart, and i already can’t wait to come back. 💛

✨ highlights in this vlog:
☕️ café du monde (yes, the beignets are that good)
🎷 armstrong park — a cultural landmark full of music + history
🥃 a stop at the stunning sazerac house: sazerachouse.com
⚰️ an unforgettable cemetery tour: cemeterytourneworleans.com
… and plenty more #explorenola moments you won’t want to miss.

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my nyc recommendations:

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.

tezza pop-up. ♡ one does not simply turn down a pop-up by your most beloved app @tezza & no i don’t gatekeep it ever. i’m happy to tell anyone who listens why tezza is one of the best editing apps out there and that you should try it
a week later, i’m still here. ♡ time is already going by so quickly. been a week. still my mind is here. even while planning the next trip. time flies when you’re having fun. alessa xo #chicagofavs #explorechicago #chicagotravel
life lately & other musings. ➳✌︎ she’s baaaaaccccckkkk! recovery. this week away was about recovery. with the exception of one post i was gone mostly. recovering my body from travel. only to turn around and try and prep it for another tr
megababe. ✌︎ my bathroom shower just got the glow-up it deserved ✨ megababe sent me the sweetest package of their soaps + bars and i’m kinda obsessed. the bar soap tower is basically decor at this point (so pretty i almost don’t want
i’ve been meaning to properly say hi ♡ and what better time than after a little name change (sort of)? i’m alessa — but you can call me ally too. i’m a 30-something latina content creator, uptown girl, & your cozy intern
break time! ♡ back from chicago. i woke up this morning like a truck hit me. so all signs point to me needing the time to recover. as you saw we did A TON of stuff. my 38 year old body said NO B*TCH. so let’s honor that with a bit of a break
welp. it’s time. ♡✌︎ oh chicago, i love you. thanks for the memories. i’ll post a recap tomorrow. for now the adventure to get home to the city that never sleeps is upon me. until we meet again. ✌︎ #traveling #exploring #airportlife
more day five. ♡☆ doughnuts and meat and film stores and fun all around. we truly let our feet wander (currently paying for that but its ok!). felt good to feel like a local for a bit. i love when a city feels that natural. @voodoodoughnut @the
chicago day five. ♡ our final day in chicago was all over the place in the best way. we started at wrigley field and ended with donuts. truly the best day and the best memories. as we start to close out our trip here i’m left with such joy a