WELCOME Y’ALL!
Hey Everybody! Thanks for visiting my site…I am really excited- this is my first website and my first blog! A lot is going on right now with my family and my career, and this blog will just be a place for me to share. I hope you all enjoy it and enjoy getting to know me a little better.
So, this summer has been so busy. I have a toddler running around, which keeps me crazy and constantly challenged. Estela turned two in July and we celebrated with a Shirley Temple inspired party! It was so much fun and I’m amazed at how quickly each stage of her little life goes by…she was a baby not long ago. Both sides of the family came to LA for Estela’s birthday party. One side of the family is from Louisiana and my husband’s family is from Mexico. We got creative on how to communicate, seeing as how neither family speaks the other family’s language. Most of the summer has been a lot of family time, birthday parties, and a quick getaway for the parents (me and Alejandro)!! I will post pictures below!
On the business side, I’m very excited to tell you about a major development for me personally. Since I got in this business, I have always wanted to have a lifestyle line. I was thinking about this back in the late 90’s! After I had Estela I knew exactly what I wanted to do- a children’s clothing line. When I had Estela, it took me back to my roots. My mom had gently packed away some of my outfits as a baby and she also got the urge to start making Estela’s clothes. Every few months I would get a box full of clothes that my mom had made from vintage patterns! I couldn’t find anything like what my mom was making in a store in Los Angeles. I would also go home to New Orleans and buy these gorgeous gowns and dresses from elderly women who sold out of their home. I paired these one of kind outfits with bonnets- can you imagine in LA? People didn’t know what to do when they saw Estela in a bonnet. Then she started to become a little girl…
I started to notice a trend in toddler wear. To me it seemed that 2 yr. olds were wearing 10 yr. olds outfits. What happened to a 2 yr old still being a baby? I want to cherish each stage that Estela is in and that is when I knew I wanted to design an age appropriate line for children’s clothing. I want babies to babies, and little girls to be little girls! They have the rest of their life to wear jeans, right? So- I shared my dream with a fellow Southern Belle who was moving to LA and we started Belle Parish. Belle Parish is a lifestyle line that is launching with children’s clothing.
What does it mean? Belle, from southern belle + Parish, name of communities in Louisiana… women + community. Belle Parish is definitely about the kids, but for the moms. We want to give you classic and vintage styles, with a modern twist that don’t break the bank. I can’t wait for you to see it! The line will be in stores, Spring 2010 and online in late Fall!
I also continue to host Spotlight to Nightlight on Yahoo, a webisode about celebrity moms. I love hosting this show, it has been a great outlet for me as a mom! Check it out- http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4673111/12489985
Check back for more blogs and pictures! www.belleparish.com
Comments
What a nice first blog post! Best of luck to you with Belle Parish!
missy
(a fellow Kappa Delta)
By Missy on 2009 08 04
Well I am super excited for you!
My husband and I just saw you on something the other day and I commented on how I love that you haven’t gone completely “L.A.”. You’ve stayed true to your Southern roots, including the big ol’ bows in Estela’s hair.
Love that!
(I used to compete in pageants way back in the day when you did, so I’ve followed your career for a long time.)
By PamperingBeki on 2009 08 04
I’m a HUGE fan Ali! You’re very inspiring. I adore the clothes that Estela is always pictured in. It’s nice to see someone keeping it so classic and vintage. I love your work for women everywhere and your love of children. You and your family are so adorable! Good luck with your line, I’m excited to see it. Keep up the great work!!
By Ashley on 2009 08 04
Ali, I am so proud to be your friend. I’ve known you now for what? Like 10 years? And I can say firsthand that you definitely have stayed true to your roots and who you are. You are a loyal, down to earth true friend. I’m really excited for you. God bless you. Andlets always remember to seek first the kingdom of God and all things shall be added unto us. Love Davia
By Davia Matson on 2009 08 04
Ali, great first post! You are an inspiration and I know your clothing line is going to rock!
By Harmony on 2009 08 05
Wow Ali, what a great website and first blog…so very proud of you and wishing you the best with all your new ventures! Baby Matthew sends his love!!! He can’t wait to meet Ms. Ali, Mr. Alejandro and Estela
By Tam on 2009 08 05
love it, classic, simple. So proud of you. Can’t wait to see the clothing line.
ev
By evelyn on 2009 08 06
What a beautiful family you have. I can’t wait to see the new kids clothing line. I hope that you have a good variety of cute boys clothes. It is always a challenge for me to find a variety of nice things for my 12 month old son.
By Jen on 2009 08 10
Hiiiiii Ali,
Congratulations on all fronts!!!
Tancie told me about your blog, etc.
What about clothes for boys??? Can that be next =)
I cannot wait to see!
xo Tiff
By Tiffany Mesko on 2009 08 12
Dear Ali,
I am happy to read that life is smiling at you. All pictures I have seen of you with Estela radiate genuine happiness. It’s also cool to know about the Belle Parish (a very good name!) business that means something very interesting and creative for you to work with.
By worshipper pa on 2009 08 12
Congrats on all your accomplichimants
By Nicole on 2009 08 20
Ali, congratulations on your new business Belle Parish. Estela is so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Dear Ali on 2009 08 20
I want to first congratulate you on your new site, it looks great!
I also want to mention that you look very happy with your life and I want to wish you all the best with your family and business life because I know how bridging the two can be difficult!!!!
It’s an adventure and I bless you and your loved ones!
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