August's installment of 'Behind the Scenes' highlights Ali from the fashion blog, In Jackie's Shoes. Ali and I met in the lobby of The Grand America hotel in Salt Lake City last January. We were both attending Alt Summit and instantly bonded.
I adore Ali's M.O, don't you? "I believe that chic is forever and inspiration is everywhere. Following in the footsteps of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, women can be stylish, worldly, and fascinating all the days of their lives. With an eye toward design, fashion, food, music, pop culture, and so many other things, In Jackie's Shoes is about cultivating a beautiful life."
Ali resides in San Francisco with her adorable family. Follow her on Instagram to keep abreast of all the adventures she goes on while always looking super chic.
Admires women with full lives and chutzpah
Daydreams of laying on a beach (but never really do, even when I have a chance!)
Guilty Pleasures handbags, shoes, and nachos
Weekend Pursuits trying new restaurants in San Francisco (the food scene here is incredible), hiking with my kids and husband
Libation of Choice sparkling water, champagne, red wine
Coffee or Tea coffee (I didn't become a coffee drinker until relatively late in life, but I'm making up for lost time!)
Blooms of Choice peonies, all white bouquets
Favorite Book Let the Great World Spin, by Colum McCann
Where I’d Rather Be Paris-- this might be the year! I haven't been since I visited at age 16 with my grandmother.
Lipstick or Gloss of the Moment Nars Tasmania
Nail Polish Du Jour I'm about ready to start wearing Fall colors again. Perennial favorites are Essie Chinchilly and OPI Lincoln Park After Dark
Scent My all-time favorite is Hermes Eau des Merveilles
Style Icons Carolyn Bessette, Jenna Lyons, Julia Sarr Jamois, and, of course, Jaqueline Kennedy (my blog In Jackie's Shoes is named in her honor), especially during her Onassis Greece period
Can’t Leave the House Without lipgloss
Pending Vacations Maybe Paris, Santa Barbara
Social Media of Choice Instagram
Crushing On Sophia Amoruso-- I'm reading her book #GIRLBOSS and am totally inspired. She is so gutsy and cool.
Isn't she something?
Ali and I also co-host a Blogger Book Club. Follow along as we currently read 'Crazy Rich Asians'. Discussion to follow at the end of August.
